Sermons on Backward:

The Reverse Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 10, 2009

This sermon examines God’s pursuit of us and the prayer that results.

Have you ever caught yourself doing something in reverse? That happened to me on my first attempt at snow skiing. We were in Boone North Carolina and had chosen a beginner slope as a place to sharpen our skills. However, yours truly (out of control) skied onto a slope with a black diamon rating. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jun 17, 2017

Without Faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith is the center of all we do in relating to God. Jesus said some people had either No Faith, Little Faith Or Great Faith. Today we will learn about a woman who Jesus testified She had great faith!

Matthew 15:21- 28 21 And Jesus went out thence and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a Canaanitish woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon. 23 But he answered her not a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 9:20-27, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministering To The Indecently Exposed

Contributed by Ulric Eley on Mar 6, 2015

This text provides us with ways to minister to righteous men and women who have moments in life where they are seen at their worst.

In our text we are introduced to the reality that sometimes good people can face moments of indecent exposure. This is the case in the life of a man named Noah. Noah was a righteous man. He was a follower of God left on the earth. The Bible says he was blameless among the people of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

God has a wonderful plan for your life.

God Has A Plan Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (KJV) For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (ESV) TRUST ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

As We Move Forward......... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 28, 2008

God has given us a pattern and an example through Abram.

4 years ago, our Lord Jesus Christ called us to start a church for Him. We responded to the call and we have been learning and growing with God’s instructions. Remember at the beginning, that within a month after being commissioned to be a church, we received complete financial support and all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The History Of Sexual Sin

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 2, 2014

A glance back through Biblical Histiry concerning sexual sin and it's effects on Israel and the Church today!

THE HISTORY OF SEXUAL SIN 22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. 23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get The Best Results For Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 15, 2013

Making a Choice - The two ways of man.- The happiness of the righteous & The desperation of the wicked. - Blessed – Happy, Desirable

- Instruction Manual to get the most our of your product - You need to know the model Gen 1:26-27 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: …. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. - Register your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Reset: New Year

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 3, 2020

At the beginning of a New Year, we need to "reset" The old things that dragged us back should go, and we can start anew

So our first bible text this year is from Isaiah 43:18-19 We are now in a New Year and a New Decade! I felt this was a good passage to put up on our fridge in 2020. There are magnets . .. Former things. What are the former things to forget? • It’s when someone said something that pulled us down. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

Series: The Armor Of God [#4] THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and stand firm. My ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 17, 2001

The secret to making marriages thrive is to dance with the spiritual reality that you are no longer two lives trying to get along, but two former lives now becoming one new life by the loving hand of God.

In the 1970’s, a wave of no-fault divorce legislation swept across the nation. As states passed no-fault divorce laws, a culture of divorce developed. The divorce culture was perpetuated by the rise in pre-nuptial agreements. Now, many states are realizing the socio-economic effects of divorce. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005

The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Happy About Starving" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 5 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” As we come to examine this fourth beatitude I make two fundamental observations. One is that it is the first one that is not focused on us, but focused on God. The first three have to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Let Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

Trusting God with opposition frees us from control and revenge, inviting us to pray honestly and rest in His faithful care amid conflict and criticism.

Some weeks feel like a parade of prickly people and pricklier problems. A stray comment stings. A coworker corners you with criticism. The group text lights up with misunderstandings, and your heart feels like a drumline—pounding, pounding, pounding. Have you ever replayed a conversation until your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:14

Topics: Letting Go

You Need A Big Black

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

“5” Part 3 – You Need A Big Black The Rob and Big show helped MTV2 achieve its highest rated day in channel history on January 15, 2007. The first full season reached over 70 million total viewers, and was ranked #1 in its time period. Robert (Rob) Dyrdek was born in Kettering, Ohio and began ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Frustrates The Tokens Of Liars Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

God is the ultimate truth, and nothing false can stand before Him. Throughout the Scriptures, we see God consistently dismantling the plans of liars, deceivers, and wicked schemers.

THE GOD WHO FRUSTRATES THE TOKENS OF LIARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:25 – "That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish." Supporting Texts: Job 5:12-13, Psalm 33:10, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God