Sermons on Back Troubles:

The First Easter Morning: They Remembered, They Returned, They Reported

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 12, 2020

These women brought back the first news of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ--but nobody believed them!

Based on a sermon preached at Pilot Knob Baptist Church, Belle, MO, in April 2007. (This is not an exact transcription.) Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays! I never cared much for the hard boiled "Easter" eggs or anything like that—especially cleaning up the pieces of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remove From Me Reproach And Contempt For The Sake Of Your Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 19, 2016

To get a reward from the LORD JESUS when He comes back in His Second Coming.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get a reward from the LORD when He comes back again? Yes. 1 Corinthians 9:17 (Amplified Bible) For if I do this work of my own free will, then I have my pay (my reward); but if it is not of my own will, but is done reluctantly and under compulsion, I am [still] entrusted with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remove From Me Reproach And Contempt For The Sake Of Your Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 26, 2016

To get a reward from the LORD JESUS when He comes back in His Second Coming.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get a reward from the LORD when He comes back again? Yes. 1 Corinthians 9:17 (Amplified Bible) For if I do this work of my own free will, then I have my pay (my reward); but if it is not of my own will, but is done reluctantly and under compulsion, I am [still] entrusted with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Only Way To Solve The Problem Of Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2019

We have to solve the problem back at the source of the problem. And that’s the human mind and heart.

Ascension Sunday 2019 “Let us then be children no longer, tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of . . .human trickery.” If you’ve ever been a supervisor of little boys, you know what St. Paul is writing about to the Ephesians. One little kid has a stupid idea–let’s throw some cats in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Catholic

Indecisive Compromise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter.

The Roman trial of Jesus is a picture of indecisive compromise. The scene flows along with Pilate moving back and forth to Jesus and to His accusers or the people. Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter. We have a lot to cover ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Bread?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 13, 2010

What happens when there is no bread in the "house of bread? What happens when the bread is brought back?

“NO BREAD?” (freely adapted from Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers) RUTH 1:1-7 OPEN Do you like fresh baked bread? It’s one of my favorite things in the whole world. Nothing smells and tastes like fresh baked bread. Imagine passing a bakery and thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Name

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 26, 2024

If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you?

TITLE: A GOOD NAME SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 22:1 I have been thinking much about growing older as various aches and pains continue to show up in my body. Time is not slowing down for any of us. Seems like yesterday we were young and full of energy and oftentimes wonder where the time went and how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Danger Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

Dangers of turning back if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth.

A. DANGER OF GOING BACK 1. There was a constant temptation for the Jewish believer to return to Temple worship because of the outward things they saw, i.e., rituals, pageantry, festivals, etc. They were warned in six passages against going back. 2. Danger of neglect (2:1-4). “We must give the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-27, Hebrews 4:11, Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Fools For Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 12, 2022

To change the world, go to the back of the line, imitate people like Paul, and get something done.

Evan Almighty is the story of freshman congressman Evan Baxter, whose main campaign slogan was “change the world.” When he asks for God's help to achieve his goal, God responds in an unusual way—He commands Evan to build an ark in order to rescue a multitude of wild animals. As Evan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Greatest Comeback

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 10, 2023

The greatest comeback in all of history happened in Jerusalem when Jesus came back from the dead.

SERMON: THE GREATEST COMEBACK Scripture: Matt 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked under their feet as God’s angel came down from heaven, came right up to where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Cut The Rope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith and let go of what's holding you back.

Imagine you're at the edge of a cliff, looking down at a beautiful, clear blue lake. You want to jump and swim around, but you're scared. You're not sure what's going to happen. That's a lot like life, isn't it? Sometimes, you gotta take a leap of faith. In the Bible, there's this story about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, Divine Trust, Fearless Living

Glory After Shame Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 21, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar's pride brought him down. Humbleness brought him back up.

Unfortunately, King Nebuchadnezzar didn't listen because at the end of the 12 months, everything came upon him. He was walking about the royal palace of Babylon and said, "Is not this great Babylon that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Mar 30, 2023

JESUS PROMISED US HE WAS COMING BACK ONE DAY. AND IT WILL BE LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT. BE READY.

Matthew 24:43 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. As we seek the Lord today for His guidance, let's remember in Matthew 24:43 that Jesus was referring to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23

Denomination: Other

Commitment To The Master’s Call Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

The call of Jesus demands total dedication, steadfast focus, and an unwavering decision never to turn back.

COMMITMENT TO THE MASTER’S CALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:62 Key Verse: “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62, KJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 4:19-22; Matthew 16:24; Philippians 3:13-14; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 5) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Wayyy back on January 12th, we embarked on a 13 week series, on the Miracles of Jesus.

So here we are, on part 5 of the Miracles of Jesus. Before we get there, allow me to conduct a brief recap, just to remind myself where we are, and how we got here, in this series! The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56