Sermons on Ax:

See My Scars And Believe

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2019

John 20:24-30

SCARS - See My Scars and Believe (Easter Sunday) April 21, 2019 John 20:24-30 (p. 757) Introduction: One of my favorite movie scenes is from the movie Jaws…you remember the one where Brody, Quint and Hooper go out to try and kill this gigantic white shark who’s been ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Trees: Firewood/Fruit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2017

There are two types of trees: fire wood or fruit trees? Do we hold ourselves accountable? You can not keep doing the same things and expect a new outcome?

TWO KINDS OF TREES? WHICH ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF TREES ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE? WHICH ARE YOU? CONSIDER YOUR WAYS? Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Greatest Act Of Love? The Kiss?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2017

We consider what the greatest act of love could be. THIS IS A STUDY OF THE KISSES OF THE BIBLE. But let me tell you upfront, that listening is the greatest act of love we can know.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE? A KISS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingegrs@aol.com While this lesson is about THE KISS, perhaps the greatest act of love is TO LISTEN! Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Micah 15:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Study In Contrasts

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 25, 2012

It is always wise to walk in God's ways. We have a choice in how we will walk. With the aid of the Holy Spirit we walk in harmony with and understanding of God.

1. The Septic Tank Service A older preacher said: When I was a young minister, a funeral director asked me to hold a grave side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be at a cemetery way out in the country. This was a new cemetery and this man was the first to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strategy For Success

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 10, 2019

Writing his final letter, while facing execution, Paul was not defeated. He had not abandoned the faith. His final instruction was given to his son in the faith, Timothy. Paul longed for Timothy to follow his lead and remain steadfast in the faith.

The Strategy for Success 2 Timothy 2: 1-6 Our text today comes from the last letter the Apostle Paul would write. At this moment, Paul is very near the end of life. He is confined within the Roman Mamertine prison, awaiting his execution. Paul’s final days are lived in the shadow of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Visitation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 4, 2021

God can visit His people either directly or indirectly. His visitation are evident by certain blessings, and His people can position themselves in a way to enjoy His visitation.

DIVINE VISITATION Study Text : Luke 1: 26 - 38 Introduction: - When God visits you, everything about you changes for better and past promises and prophecies are turned into reality. - Every divine visitation always results in supernatural manifestation. When God steps into any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Sermon In The New Testament--And It Was Unusual! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2023

The nation of Israel hadn't heard a true prophet bringing God's message in nearly 400 years. When John the Baptist came preaching, people noticed some unusual things about his message.

The first sermon preached in the New Testament (Based on a sermon preached 1-15-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: John the Baptist, son of Zechariah the priest, was the first true prophet to Israel in nearly 400 years. Not since Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 21, 2021

No one in all of Israel wanted to contend with Goliath. His reputation went before him. He’d never lost one battle, because losing meant death. He’d won every time!

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow. 1 Samuel 17:45-47NKJV On May 25, 1979, Denis Waitly was desperately trying to catch a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for a speaking engagement. There are easier airports to run through than O'Hara! When he arrived at his gate, they had just closed the jetway. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father And Son

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 21, 2020

God shared the pathos of His sacrifice of Jesus through having Abraham sacrifice Isaac. Two storytellers are needed: [#1] will tell the story of Abraham and Isaac, and [#2] will tell the story of God the Father and Jesus.

Introduction [#1] Genesis 22:1-2 This is a story of a Father, Son, and sacrifice. Usually we understand this chapter in terms of testing, faith, obedience, commitment, surrender, substitutionary sacrifice, The Lord Will Provide. It’s all in there. [#2] It also foreshadows another Father, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16, Philippians 3:8-10, Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Right Now Praise

Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 24, 2021

God is always ready to bless us right now if we just stand on His promises.

1 Samuel 14: 1-7 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Not Safe But Saved

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Feb 3, 2022

Jesus calls us to be fishers of men, to follow him. He doesn't call us to lives of safety, but of salvation.

This story that we have in the gospel reading for today is one that makes me smile because I feel like I know exactly what Simon is thinking here in this moment. I have had days like this fishing. Days where I’ve been out for hours and hours and there’s just nothing. And we tried everything, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Nathan Confronts David, David Repents Of His Affair With Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023

There’s a fear that comes over you when you know you’ve done wrong. Guilt comes in. Then shame takes over. And pretty soon we are sorrowful and sad and we don’t know what to do.

Have you ever made a huge mistake? A mistake that really bit hard? And you fought with yourself about it, trying to justify what you did? But in the end you realize, I messed up really bad. Have you been there? There’s a fear that comes over you when you know you’ve done wrong. Guilt comes in. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

How much of our activity at this season owes more to the Christmas spirit than to the spirit of Christ?

The eternally liberal town of Eugene, Oregon lost their cross a few years ago. It used to overlook the town from Skinner Butte, but after a heated battle it was replaced by an American flag. This year the diversity police focused on a new target. The Christmas tree in the Hult Center for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Act Of Submission

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025

Surrender submit and resist

The act of submission James chapter 4:7-10 Good morning, glad you have joined us. Please turn to James chapter 4 Prayer James chapter 4:7-10 Read from Bible clearly In James 4, the opening words are about fights and quarrels we have with each other. Most inner battles we face as believers ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Doers Of The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2024

Just being "hearers" of God's Word won't save us; we must put God's Word into practice. It's not our talk, but our walk that God's will judge. The Word is a mirror that shows us how God sees us.

BEING DOERS OF THE WORD James 1:21-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An older man was going to "try out" for a church. When he arrived in the town, he discovered he had forgotten his dentures. He called the head deacon, who replied, "I'll take care of it." 2. Later that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God