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A Certain Sound

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Aug 2, 2025

When Jesus comes to take us home in the rapture, there will be some sounds that will not be uncertain. They will be "certain" sounds.

Joyful Sounds Psalm 89:15-18 Intro. TEXT: Psa. 89:15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. There are some sounds we like to hear. A baby’s laughter Good music Others (?) The dinner bell For the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 14:8, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Captivity Ends (Ezra 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 28, 2025

Is God faithful?

Does God have ultimate control over human events? Is God faithful to His promises? Let’s look at Ezra 1. How did king Cyrus announce the end of the captivity of Judah? Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living For The Praise Of God's Glory

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 17, 2025

Logically, fortresses would be built on high rocky ground—hills or mountains. Having such areas was the best way to be rescued from the hands of the wicked when they attack.

Friday of the Third Week of Advent 2025 The Gospel we heard today is such a striking story, with angel, disbelieving Jewish priest, aged couple getting pregnant and the connection to Jesus and Mary dominating the narrative, that we might ignore other parts of the Scripture. So let’s just mention ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:2-7, Judges 13:24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, Psalm 71:16-17, Hebrews 10:37, 1 Peter 3:15, Luke 1:5-25, Ephesians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

From Glory To Greater Glory

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 8, 2026

The Lord will not downgrade His people at anytime, but He upgrades them continually, moving from one glory to greater glory.

FROM GLORY TO GREATER GLORY Study Text: Proverbs 4:18 Introduction: - Beloved, we have not crossed into this new year by chance, nor by strength. We have crossed by divine ordination. - As we begin this year declared as the Year of Greater Glory, God is making it clear that this year will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Of The Strength Of Your Youth Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 10: "Josiah"

The greatest chess player of all time is arguably Gary Kasparov. He was the world’s youngest-ever champion at the age of 22 and was the undisputed king the last two decades. The enigmatic and charismatic Russian Jew was known for holding his own against IBM supercomputers that could process up to 3 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What’s So Great About God?-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 26, 2015

6 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-VI—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: Well-Done Please! The city slicker had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch. He finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Wyoming. So he moves his wife & 4 kids to Wyoming to their new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Just As He Is: Pure (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 26, 2020

To establish that at Christ's second appearance; we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him: in righteousness, purity, and glory. This lesson stresses that we are sons of God, pure in heart, and made righteous: just as He is, "through the faith of Christ Jesus."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Just as He is: Pure Remarks. 1. This is lesson two in this sermon-series entitled: "Just as He is." John wrote: we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him, in glory and honor. This is solely possible because we are the sons of God. Christ's finished work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:3, 1 John 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Oct 25, 2000

When it comes to choosing God, it is really a "all or nothing" decision.

ALL OR NOTHING! Luke 14:31-35 A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on the bathroom scales, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, "He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach." So, the woman rather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah, Ahab And Obadiah: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Things look bad for Israel; then, God's man comes from the East (can you hear the spurs jingle?)

Following the reign of King David, his son, Solomon reigned in wisdom and the strength of God for approximately 30-35 years before his own apostasy and decline. After Solomon, the Kings of Israel all did evil in the sight of the Lord. They forsook His ways to serve idols, and led the people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Advent - Getting Ready

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 2, 2000

A sermon that highlights the urgency in being prepared for Jesus and 3 things we can do.

It is time now for me to tell you the story of the three little pigs. That’s right the Story of the three little pigs. Once upon a time there were three little pigs - There was Horace and Maurice and Doris. The Mama pig whos name was Loris and her husband Boris had a problem. Basically no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-10, Luke 8:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Agenda Anxiety Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2001

When Jesus speaks to the church, as to ancient Jerusalem, he gives us agenda anxiety, for we fear that we are not going to get done what we want to do, since his agenda is far different.

The campaigns are over. So are the celebrations and the inaugural balls. The toasts, the handshakes, the good wishes are about to fade into memory. Today, for George Walker Bush, the work begins. Today, the list of things to do takes on shape. Today, the agenda becomes different. Yesterday he ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 12, 2002

Forgiveness brings peace - both peace with God and peace with others. But it’s not easy...

The Gift of Forgiveness Dec. 7/8, 2002 Intro: Earlier in our service, our children came and lit the second candle of Advent – the candle of peace. It’s purpose it to guide us in our preparation for celebrating the birth of our Lord by focusing our thoughts on the peace that Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Preaching Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2002

Three kinds of preachers of peace. (#22 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

“And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near,” Never in history, since the day Cain murdered his brother, has there been a time when men couldn’t look around them and ask, ‘where is peace?’ For the world has no peace and despite it’s relentless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Ready Or Not Here I Come! Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon on Luke 12:35-48 concerning being prepared for Jesus return. Message #61 from Luke series.

Luke Series #61 “Ready Or Not - Here I Come” April 7, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. Each week I bring you a message from a verse-by-verse teaching we are currently doing in the Gospel of Luke. I teach verse-by-verse because I believe that we need to hear everything that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dream Come True Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 27, 2002

Jesus cast a vision of a better kingdom, now and future.

A DREAM COME TRUE Matthew 4:12-17; 23-5:12 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Kingdom Living Pr: JESUS CAST A VISION OF A BETTER KINGDOM, NOW AND FUTURE. ?: What? What kind of kingdom? KW: Changes TS: We will find in our study three changes that Jesus introduced with the announcement of the kingdom. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist