Sermons on Availeth Much:

Why Did God Make Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2021

Why did God make hell? And why would He want to send me there?

OPEN: A detective was investigating a burglary at a church building. He questioned one suspect - who he was pretty sure committed the crime – but he couldn’t prove it. Finally, the preacher of the church stepped up and asked if he could talk to the suspect alone. Within minutes, the preacher came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021

Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are We Allowed To Judge?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 29, 2021

In Matthew 7:20, Jesus said, “Therefore by their fruits you will know them.” You hear people all the time say, “Don’t judge me!” So, how do we evaluate good fruit from bad fruit? And, as believers, are we allowed to judge others?

A little boy went over to a pastor’s house, where the pastor was doing some carpentry in his garage. The boy simply stood there and watched him for quite a long time. The preacher wondered why this boy was watching him and was finally so curious that he stopped and said, “Son, are you trying to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37, Luke 6:41-45

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificing Unto Idols

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

This message opens our eyes to the tragic consequences of idolatry, showing idolatry in 3-D, through the three terms Dispossession, Desolation, and Death.

I shared with you a few weeks ago that the Lord has impressed me to preach more on the topic of idolatry. The reason why is because I’ve been convicted that idolatry is a huge distraction that Satan uses to lure us off the path to God. The devil will use any means possible to hinder our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

It's For Your Own Good

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2021

Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. Today I have another that would be just as bothersome: this is for your own good. God will do things we won't like but will be for our own good.

IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. That's a phrase we wouldn't have wanted to hear. Today I have another one that would be equally as bothersome: this is for your own good. We didn't like to hear that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 4:13, John 16:5-7, John 14:16-17, John 16:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning God Created

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 2, 2021

2ND SERMON ON Genesis series

Genesis 1 (2) In the Beginning God Created - Read Genesis 1 In the beginning God created. Did you notice, during this time of creation, it lists days? At the end of verse 5, “There was an evening, and there was a morning, day 1. Verse 8, God called the expanse sky. Evening came and then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 9)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

We now come to the 9th chapter of Revelation as we continue to deal with the trumpet judgements.

THE SEVENTH (7th) SEAL WAS A PRELUDE TO THE SEVEN (7) TRUMPETS When He (Jesus Christ) opened the seventh seal, there was silence (The calm before the storm) in heaven, for about half an hour. And then we read, I (John) saw the seven angels, who stand before God, and to them were GIVEN seven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of True Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 23, 2022

Thematic Series on Doctrine

Title: “The Nature of True Repentance” Scripture: Lk. 15:1-7 Type: Doctrine Series Where: GNBC 4-25-22 Intro: Back in college I had a friend that lived on my floor. His name was Tim. Tim was a very quiet and private young man. One Saturday morning, Tim was in our room talking with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Ye Have Robbed Me...

Contributed by Eric Wright on Apr 24, 2022

There is no other time more important than now to make right decisions.

There are two reasons that I am excited about being here today and that is to see you all and to also share a Word from the good book that has the ability to be life-changing. Life-changing in a sense that each person is properly equipped with what they need to make right decisions. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Your Own Boss!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"What Time I Am Afraid, I Will Trust In Thee.”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

This is one of my favorite scriptures in the Bible, “What time I am afraid I will trust in thee.”

I looked back into my archives and saw where I preached from this same verse in 2013. We do not like to talk about our fears because they make us look weak, but everyone live with fear. However, it is not just the weak that live in fear, some great men live in fear. Illus: God said of Job’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Isaiah 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

We could spend many weeks dealing with the 66 chapters of Isaiah. However, the purpose of covering all the prophets in this series is to give you a survey of these prophets.

Isaiah lived during the late eighth and early seventh centuries BC, which was a difficult period in the history of Jerusalem. This was the time of the divided kingdom with: • Israel in the north • Judah in the south There was prosperity for both kingdoms during Isaiah’s youth, with little foreign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

King Agrippa I Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2022

Agrippa zealously pursued orthodox Jewish policies, earning the friendship of the Jews. According to the New Testament, he vigorously repressed the Jewish Christians.

King Agrippa I King Agrippa I Born: c.10 B.C.E. Died: 44 Title / Office: king (41-44), Judaea Herod Agrippa I, original name Marcus Julius Agrippa, (born c. 10 B.C.E.—died 44 C.E.), King of Judaea (41–44 C.E.), a clever diplomat who, through his friendship with the Roman imperial family, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Regeneration

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 30, 2022

This is a series I have preached on essential doctrines of the Christian faith.

Title: The Doctrine of Regeneration – Born Again Scripture: John 3 Type: Series on Doctrine Where: GNBC 5-1-22 Intro: Today continue in our series on key doctrines of the Christian faith. Doctrine of Regeneration. We may not hear the word regeneration all that often in common discourse, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 2, 2022

This is a sermon dedicated to extravagant love - the story of Mary the sister of Lazarus and Mary.

Scripture: John 12:1-8 Summary: Mary shows us what it means to love with extravagance love. Mary give Jesus her 1. Potential Future 2. Her whole being Title: Mary’s Extravagance Love Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! A large part ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene