Sermons on Approval From Others:

Revival - Turn From Wicked Ways

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The Fourth in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

TURN FROM YOUR WICKED WAYS II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: There was a fellow named Louie who was deep in debt, and was thinking of ending it all. When he confided in his neighbor, his neighbor said, "That’s ridiculous! I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Of Life: From Pride To Faith

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Things covered in this sermon...Pride humbled; God is in control; God places rulers; Glorify God not man or yourself.

Some lessons in life are hard to learn, some may even seem impossible. Many of us have found ourselves in situations that seemed impossible and yet some how we made it through and even grew from those experiences. I would say one of these lessons is losing a loved one for instance. We must learn ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Learned From The Battle Tested

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 10, 2013

Learning from David about how to be successful in spiritual warefare.

Note: Based in part on a message by Pastor Brian Atwood 1. Introduction a. Today I would like to start by honoring each of our military veterans. So I would like for each of you to stand, tell us your branch of service, how long you served, and when you served. b. Next I would like to honor our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

7 Life Lessons From Samson

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 1, 2021

This is a great message to explain Christian inconsistencies, how God can use faulty people, church problems, the danger of sin, and the importance of the Holy Spirit in the Christian's life.

7 LIFE LESSONS FROM SAMSON Judges 15-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Samson Jokes 1. Samson was probably the best actor in the Bible. His last performance actually brought the house down. 2. Who is the world history's worst hairdresser? Delilah. She gave Samson such a bad haircut that he never ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things God Wants From Us

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 6, 2008

here is a list of a few things God desires from each of our lives. These are key to receiving from God

Intro: years ago I worked at a lawn service in Birmingham with a crew of about 8 people. A pattern developed every week. We would get paid on Friday, about Tuesday or Wednesday guys would say, preacher, give me a five spot until payday. This went on for a while until some of the guys would forget ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom From Our Greatest Enemies Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 24, 2008

Jesus has delivered us from our two greatest enemies that want to destroy us.

Freedom from Our Greatest Enemies Griffith Baptist Church – 4/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:1-4 Key verse: Romans 8:2 - For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. The Introduction Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Haiti (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012

This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

Lessons from Haiti {Part 1} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Nazarene

From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012

When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Artificial Intelligence To Divine Intelligence

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 26, 2025

As we study the Bible, we learn solid truths that we can stand on. Our lives are transformed, not by information, resolution or emotion or determination, but by the Revelation of God’s Word

From Artificial Intelligence to Divine Intelligence The greatest gift God has given humanity—next to His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and His Holy Spirit—is the Holy Scriptures. As Dr. Oswald J. Smith once said, “Our attitude towards the Scriptures settles everything.” Everything we see today is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 2 Peter 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Nothing Owed To Everything Given Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2025

God owes us nothing, but He gave us everything. This is a truth that can transform our hearts and renew our understanding of God’s immeasurable love and grace.

From Nothing Owed to Everything Given Introduction Today, we will explore a profound truth: God owes us nothing, but He gave us everything. This is a truth that can transform our hearts and renew our understanding of God’s immeasurable love and grace. Let’s journey together through Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 3:16, Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Guides, Lessons From Moses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

How does God lead us?

Faith that Guides - Lessons from Moses Hebrews 11: 24-28 The story is told of a small town in which there were no liquor stores. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. Members of one of the churches in the area were so disturbed that they conducted several all-night ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 13 - From Sinking To Swimming Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

Another message in a series where I am seeking to preach through the Psalms.

FROM SINKING TO SWIMMING TEXT: Psalm 13:1-6 Psalms 13:1-6 KJV To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace From Galatians (5-19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

This far into the book of Galatians, I hope you have developed a fondness for this wonderful book.

Those who have come from churches that taught legalism all their life have a greater appreciation for the book of Galatians than those who have been taught salvation by grace all their life. • Those who have been raised in the church all their life and came to know the Lord at an a age, do not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Christmas In Corona Season!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 19, 2020

In these tough times, Yours Truly was inspired to come-up with this message especially with emphasis on soon-to-be fulfilled Biblical promises at the end of the message (message supplemented by pics)!!!

LESSONS FROM CHRISTMAS IN CORONA SEASON!!! Yes… opening ceremony of a grand event (even of the earthly realm) say Olympics signaling the imminent arrival of the exciting sporting action is always celebrated with pomp and gaiety (with special songs thrown into the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Revelation 13:16-17

Denomination: *other

How To Get To Heaven From Here

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

There is a way to get to heaven from here. (Funeral sermon)

How to Get to Heaven From Here John 14:1-6 1 "Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan