Sermons on Back And Forth:

If You Look For It, You Will Find It!

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 21, 2021

Joseph's brothers hated him and gave him plenty of reason to hate them back. Instead he did a surprising thing.

They hated him. They despised him. They loathed the ground on which he walked. They had “good reasons,” to hear them tell it. • He was their father’s favorite. • He didn’t have to work hard as they did. • He dreamed that in the future his father, mother and 11 brothers would all bow before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Determined Savior Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Nothing could stop Jesus from the cross. It was a rough road with pot holes galore, and obstacles everywhere, but He plowed ahead not looking back.

Robert Fulghum, who became famous for his book All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten, has written another funny book titled, It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It. He has officiated at over 1000 weddings and knows by experience that they are the events that bring out the ding dong in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

How Would We Live Differently If We Knew It Was Tomorrow?

Contributed by Howard Green on Oct 21, 2024

How would we live differently if we knew Jesus was coming back tomorrow? It would radically alter our priorities and what matters.

Illustration: Imagine knowing about October 7th, the Indian Ocean Tsunami, 9-11, Pearl Harbor, or the Titanic on the day before they happened! Consider the importance of knowing what was coming and the chance to heed the warning. Knowing about these events the day before would have changed the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Naomi The Reformer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2024

Naomi a poor widow in a foreign land, bounces back with new life through strong determination and courage. She became a wise and righteous woman.

Theme: Naomi – Reformer Text: Ruth 1:16-23   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The book of Ruth revolves around three personalities namely, Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. The aim of this book is to connect the birth messiah back to David and further back to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

All Things Written Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024

The things that Jesus knew about himself and the thing he said and did can be traced back to what the OT prophets said about him.

ALL THINGS WRITTEN Text: Luke 18:31-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Old Testament scholar Christopher Wright states in his book Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, "I find myself aware that in reading the Hebrew Scriptures, I am handling something that gives me a closer link with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

What Did Jesus Say To Patrick? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

A Scotchman (Britian and Roman Catholic) enslaved by Irish – rescued by God and sent back to Ireland to win the country for Jesus – which by the way he did!

Sermon: What did Jesus say to St. Patrick (Maewyn Succat) A Scotchman (Britian and Roman Catholic) enslaved by Irish – rescued by God and sent back to Ireland to win the country for Jesus – which by the way he did! Most of what we know about St Patrick comes from 2 of his writings: The Confession ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:44-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passover Lamb

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 16, 2025

Jesus Christ physically died and physically rose back to life giving us His body and blood as payment for sin all predicted by Passover.

EASTER 2025: THE PASSOVER LAMB (3 of 3) MATTHEW 26:17-29 #Easter2025 FLASHBACK (tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Flashback/Film) In narrative storytelling, there is a technique called “flashback” that is commonly used. ‘Flashback” is a narrative technique in which we are shown events that took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29, Matthew 28:1-10, Exodus 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favour For Supernatural Promotion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025

Favour is a spiritual currency that opens doors no man can shut. It lifts from obscurity to visibility, from the back to the front, and from lack to abundance.

FAVOUR FOR SUPERNATURAL PROMOTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Esther 2:17, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52 INTRODUCTION: Promotion is not always the product of hard work, connections, or qualifications—it is ultimately determined by the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9, Psalm 75:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Gives Victory Despite Our Failures Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This chapter teaches us that God can show mercy not because we deserve it, but to prove His sovereignty and call us back to repentance.

WHEN GOD GIVES VICTORY DESPITE OUR FAILURES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 20:1-43 Supporting Texts: Psalm 44:3; Romans 2:4; Judges 2:18; Lamentations 3:22-23; Isaiah 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 20 reveals the merciful nature of God even toward a disobedient nation and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Impossible To Renew To Repentance

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 25, 2025

The sermon is about a severe warning reagrding the dire consequences for a person who has experienced the blessings of God and then willfully and finally turns their back on Christ.

After calling us to press toward maturity, the writer of Hebrews explains the urgency. He presents one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture. This is not a verse to cause fear in the heart of a struggling believer. Instead, it is a loving but stern warning sign, like a lighthouse on a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rewards Of Restoration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025

Restoration does not just bring back what was lost; it multiplies blessings, brings healing, and ushers a believer into a season of joy, honour, and divine fulfilment.

REWARDS OF RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Peace: Quieting The Noise” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas wasn’t meant to be packed to the rafters. It was meant to be uncluttered — stripped back to what matters most: Christ stepping into our chaos with peace.

Before we get into today’s message, I feel I should address the obvious head wound I’m sporting today. “You know, church… sometimes God gives us object lessons we didn’t ask for. This week, my dog Buddy decided to help me prepare for this sermon on peace. I’m walking the little dogs downstairs, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Other

The Precious From The Vile PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and restoration, trusting in God's abundant promises, and understanding the urgency of turning back to God, as taught in Jeremiah 15:19.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into the prophetic wisdom of Jeremiah 15:19. You see, Jeremiah's message is as relevant today as it was in his time. It teaches us about repentance and restoration, God's abundance through faith in His Word, and the urgency of repentance – ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:19

Topics: Restoration, Repentance, Faith

From Rebellion To Redemption: The Prodigal Son's Homecoming

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023

The story of the Parodical Son, is a story of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. It is a message that touches the hearts of lost souls, renews the faith of the saved, and offers a path back to the Father for those who have strayed.

Point 1: The Lost Son Luke 15:11-12 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living." • The Parodical Son, driven by selfish desires, demanded his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-20, Colossians 3:13, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Major Events At The Cross Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2011

We are going to divide this passage into 8 events to get a better understanding of what is happening. This is not an unfamiliar story to most Christians but maybe we can learn yet a little more about it.

The most significant event in history is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We are saved by His death. Because He died, we live. But there IS a condition. We have to believe, and it’s the necessity for belief that John stressed throughout his gospel. He was an eyewitness of the crucifixion, and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-37

Denomination: Baptist