Sermons on Ball Point Pen:

Point Towards Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 14, 2020

Prophesies in Isaiah 61 look forward to Jesus, John talks about him indirectly. We should always be pointing at Jesus

When does Christmas start? ======================= When does Christmas start? Is it when the first adverts appear on TV? Immediately after bonfire night? The start of Advent? The 1st of December? For us Christmas starts in June, because that’s usually when our main holiday is, and we’re looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Anglican

Point Them To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

Churches easily get struck in a rut and decline. John the Baptist serves as a model for vital ministry: focus on Jesus above all else.

Last week we started looking at the ministry of John the Baptist. He was a prophet. He cared for the spiritual health of his nation with all of his heart. He saw clearly what needed to be done and he spoke out what people needed to hear, boldly, without any sugar coating. His boldness was what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

The Point Of Our Message Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2022

Why have a Revival? In John 3, Jesus explains what He is looking for in the lives of people that come to Him.

A father related how one of his son’s favorite games was “hide and seek” – and his son always hid. The game always went the same: Dad always counted to 100 by 5’s and then he’d shout “Here comes Daddy to find you Tommy.” Then Tommy would always hide in the same room and the same spot – but of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Turning Point

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

We must determine what our commitment will be financially in a time of scarcity in view of the ministry we seek to have.

Background to passage: The Corinthian church had been corrected for disunity, pride, immorality, suing each other, their understanding of marriage, their understanding of love, their understanding of spiritual gifts, and their understanding of the resurrection. There was also a “severe letter” that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Starting Point Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 21, 2023

Paul starts his gospel presentation at a surprising point: the wrath of God. Is it justified? If so, why?

- Last week’s sermon was Paul’s introduction, which gave a summary. Now we are starting to work through what Paul shares as an explanation of the gospel. WHAT IS THE BIG QUESTION PAUL IS STARTING WITH? Is the wrath of God justified? - Romans 1:18a. - The first four words are “the wrath of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: The Turnaround Point Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 18, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the greatest turnaround story in history. What seemed like a hopeless end became a new beginning.

RESURRECTION: THE TURNAROUND POINT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:11-18 Supporting Texts: Luke 24:1-8, Matthew 28:5-7, John 16:20-22, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the greatest turnaround story in history. What seemed like a hopeless ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pointing People To Jesus. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 19, 2023

The importance of pointing people to Jesus and the role of the church in sharing the gospel The call to action to share the message of Jesus with those around us.

I. Introduction The importance of pointing people to Jesus The role of the church in sharing the gospel II. The basis of the gospel. John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Points For Nigeria Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Nov 20, 2025

Below are 15 powerful prayer points, for everyone especially the Church of God wordwide and in Nigeria to intercede against terrorism, violence, and every agenda of darkness in the land. Let's remember this country in our prayer this seson

Below are 15 powerful prayer points, voiced in the tone and authority of a seasoned believer, for everyone especially the Church of God in Nigeria to intercede against terrorism, violence, and every agenda of darkness in the land. Let's remember this country in our prayer this seson PRAYER ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Turning Points

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 26, 2022

Heavenly Strategies, Divine Networking, and Spiritual Direction are all the result of embracing Divine Turning Points. One slight adjustment can bring substantial changes in your life.

Introduction The message on Solomon’s Porch was a “Turning Point Message.” (The lame man held them while the people ran to them.) Jesus was sent to offer us a “turning point.” We can turn towards Christ and follow Him or continue in sin and follow the ways of the world. Turning Points are Kairos ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Adventures In Missing The Point Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 7, 2025

As Jesus makes a turn toward Jerusalem, we learn that the disciples still have so much to learn - but so do we.

In his book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis uses an illustration to note how different it is to learn something than it is to apply that thing. His illustration centered on the difference between a map and being out on the water. In two dimensions, a map can look quite straight forward. You can see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

Babylonian Curve Ball - God's Grand Slam

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on May 3, 2010

Discusses Daniel's Consistent Faithfullness to God and God's Faithfullness to Daniel.

We are going to wrap up our Babylonian Curveball series this morning as we look at Daniel 6. We might say that the bases are loaded and God enters the game as pinch hitter and hits a grand slam. Let’s start reading at v. 1. 1 Darius decided to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Lessons From The Grandson Of A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 15, 2022

There are consequences when a dad does not take his role seriously to train up a child.

Introduction Many years have passed from Chapter 4 to Chapter 5 in the Book of Daniel. Daniel, the boy who was taken from Israel and made to live in Babylon at the age of sixteen, is now in his eighties. How time flies from sixteen years old in chapter 1 to about eighty-two in the start of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pressure Points - Playing Favorites

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013

Sermon preached to coincide with Adult Study on James called Pressure Points.

Pressure Points - Favoritism/Partiality Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 I’ve been preaching once a month on the subjects that are coming from the Adult SS Class’s study of James. Last week we talked about temptation - that was at the end of their section. This month, I thought we could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Point The Finger Series

Contributed by Lafayette Funches on Jul 5, 2015

Pull the splinter out of your own eye first

Mat. 7:3-5 “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the log in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, “Let me remove the speck from your eye”; and look, a log is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the log from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (Part 1)

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Divorce in the Old Testament and Gospels

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (part 1) Introduction “Divorce.” I remember the first time I heard that word. I was 10 years old. Growing up in the late 50’s and early 60’s “divorce” wasn’t part of our vocabulary. But when I was ten, a friend of mine’s parents got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible