Sermons on Back Track:

Running With Patience

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 18, 2015

The Christian life is like a race, we need to run with patience and faith in Jesus, so as to be able to win the prize at the end.

RUNNING WITH PATIENCE Study Text: Hebrews 12: 1 - 4 Introduction: - A common metaphor for the Christian life in the NT is that of a runner in a race. - During the course of his ministry, Paul wrote that he ran the race in such a way as to obtain the prize. - That is he disciplined himself and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Christmas Dream?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The first of Three 2006 Advent Sermons

(1) Last year I heard an incredible song that was the background to a house whose lights were set to this song. Those of us who have e-mail probably received it at least once last season. After I tracked down the title, I tracked down the CD and Susan gave me the CD as a birthday present. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Upgrade To First Class Ii Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 1, 2008

Jesus Himself said, “I came that they must have life, and have it abundantly,” that is “first class” living, and we shouldn’t settle for less when Jesus died and rose again to give us the best.

Introduction: Today we are continuing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. When we began two weeks ago we saw that the key to unity within the Body of Christ is love. That is why Paul said in Colossians 3:14—“Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Wherever He Leads, I'll Go!"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 9, 2018

Following Jesus demands self-deniaal and taking up a cross daily.

“Wherever He Leads I’ll Go!” Luke 9:23 David P. Nolte A man took his new hound out hunting for pheasant but it was the dog's first day in the field. Just a young hound, not experienced in a disciplined hunt, his nose took him in all sorts of directions. First he saw a rabbit trail and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Changes For The New Year

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Every year as we approach the end of one year, we begin praying that the New year would come in with blessings from God.

Making changes for the New Year Introduction- This morning we look at the end of 2018 and move toward the beginning of 2019. 2018 has been a challenge for the church in many ways but also has been a blessing in many ways. Individually we have seen many struggles, but we know without a shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Flood

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 15, 2021

Next in Genesis series. 2nd sermon on the flood, focusing on apoligetics.

Genesis 7-8 The Flood (2) - Read Genesis 7:1-8:22 This morning we are going to look at the account of the flood in the book of Genesis again. Last week we look at the reason for the flood, God’s hatred of sin. We looked at God’s provision in the midst of the flood, God had Noah build an ark to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Life

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2020

Friend we do not get success like ‘Aladdin magic lamp’, the principles of the Kingdom of God has been neatly, meticulously and dexterously given to us by God in the 66 books of the Bible, all we got to do is follow it diligently.

Life of victory! Joshua 1:7 "Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. The above scripture is an awesome package for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is Your Keeper

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2022

God “keeps” us, in aspects of protecting, preserving, putting sentinels around us, providing for us, and keeping us from evil.

THE LORD IS YOUR KEEPER Ps. 121:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A frantic-looking woman came rushing out of her house and into the street crying, “Help! Help! My young son has swallowed a quarter and is choking and I don’t know what to do!” 2. Everyone looked the other way, except for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Pastor’s Confirmation Prayer

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

Keep Listening to and Following Jesus Keep Resting in Jesus

Dear Confirmands. Over a dozen years ago, your parents waited with eagerness for your birth. During those nine months of waiting, they thought carefully about what name to give to you. They made sure they had the crib set up and the change table ready to go. Your parents also did plenty of praying ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Have No Fear Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 3, 2021

As we demonstrate Christ to people by making sure He is Lord of our lives, as we defend the reason for the hope that we have, and as we disarm people by our attitude of gentleness and respect, God will use us to clear the way for people to see the central message of the Cross of Christ.

It was reported on Friday that the track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson, who was set for a once in a lifetime opportunity at the Tokyo Olympics, could miss the Games after testing positive for marijuana. Sha’Carri, 21, won the women’s 100-meter race at the U.S. track and field trials in Oregon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Diversions And Distractions: Tools Used Against Us Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blue Angel Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon about an angel in waiting.

Now, you may think that angels never get the blues. It’s not true, of course. Kadel was feeling pretty glum about being the only one left in Angel Hall...You know, the place where the angels go to wait for their assignments. Actually, Kadel’s shift started out with great excitement. As soon as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: *other

What You Lose If You Neglect

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2007

Anything that you own of value must be cared for. That is called maintenance. We are commanded to take care of our salvation. If not, there are at least 5 precious things we could lose.

What you lose. Salvation is free, but the maintenance is what will cost you. Anything of value needs to be cared for, if it is to keep or gain value. God is more than willing to help us, but we have to do our part. Hebrews 2:1-3 1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Useful To The Master

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

I, like you I’m sure, want the church to be successful, fruitful, fulfilling prophecy, and impacting our community. So, let’s look at these “reminders” and see how we, the church, could become “Useful to the Master.”

Useful to the Master 2 Timothy 2:14-26 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to be reminded over and over about certain things. Anniversaries, birthdays, taking out the trash…things like that sometimes just slip my mind and land me in hot water. Paul here is instructing Timothy to “keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Course Or Off Course? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 8, 2011

We can learn from Israel's mistakes and make provision to stay on course by embracing three principles.

Of Course or Off Course? (Hosea 8-10) 1. This was an excruciating latter part of the week for Marylu and I and Luke 2. We had to move Luke out of Moody and then into SBTS. 3. I was saying "goodbye" to Moody a second time. I enjoyed my years there. 4. One of my professors retired 10 years go, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible