Sermons on Bargain:

Piercing The Darkness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014

Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Off With His Head

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2012

Sermon for Proper 10 (Sunday between July 10 and July 16 inclusive) Year B

Off With His Head / Mark 6: 14 - 29 Intro: Have you ever heard the expression “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” It was first published by Sir Walter Scott in a poem titled, “Marmion” in 1808. It is often mistakenly attributed to Wm. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer That Keeps Me And My Family Safe

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Feb 24, 2022

This message is based on one of the prayers that I have been praying for protection ever since the pandemic began which caused fear, anxiety, and loss.

Today, I will be sharing a powerful, personal prayer with you. This is one of the prayers that I have been praying for protection ever since the pandemic began which caused fear, anxiety, and loss. This prayer is Bible based and has a strong foundational truth. It has worked for me and kept my ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rising From The Fall: The Restoration Of A Broken Heart

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 20, 2025

This sermon revolves around the theme, No one is too fallen for God's mercy.

Text: Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11–12 Theme: No one is too fallen for God's mercy. Picture a palace roof under the quiet of night. The air is still, the stars hang low, and all of Israel sleeps—except one man. King David, the shepherd turned sovereign, walks in solitude. But this night will change ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Darkness Of Sin

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

A message that deals with the pull and the destruction of sin in a life.

THE DARKNESS OF SIN TEXT: Exodus 1:8-11 Exodus 1:8-11 KJV Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. [9] And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: [10] Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother's Request Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 9, 2015

1) A Naïve Request (Matthew 20:20–21) and 2) A New Response (Matthew 20:22-24)

If you were to ask people what a Great mother is, they would most likely define such a person as one who would help her kids achieve greatness. There would be a desire to keep her kids safe and help them do what they want to make a name for themselves. Although this all seems to be a natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Other

Developing Your Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

God wants you as a friend.

Developing Your Friendship with God Purpose Driven Life #12 Cornwall November 2, 2003 God is to be your closest friend. Last week, we looked at this and how, through prayer and meditation, you can be closer to Him than you are now. You, frankly, can be as close to God as you want to be and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Believing Without Seeing"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 4, 2003

In the story of the healing of the Nobleman’s son, we see the growth of faith, and the enablement of Jesus to meet our needs.

“Believing Without Seeing” John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the life and ministry of Jesus. TONIGHT, we will take a look at the healing of the Nobleman’s son. We take a lot of things by FAITH. Every time we sit in a chair, we have FAITH that it will hold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Baptist

"Count Me In!"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 14, 2002

Jesus tells us time and again that if we follow Him, we will be despised and even persecuted by the world. How many of us are willing to stick it out for Jesus even when the going gets tough?

"Count Me In!" How many of you know the amount of our present national debt? As of last night our country was $6,103,548,889,112 in debt. Just to give you and idea of how large a sum of money that is and how fast we are sinking, this country’s deficit increases by an average ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001

It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Methodist

We Grow In Intimacy With God By Asking Him Questions.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Genesis 18:20-32 Title: “We grow in intimacy with God by asking Him questions.”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Genesis 18:20-32 Title: “We grow in intimacy with God by asking Him questions.” In verses eleven to fifteen we have the scene of Sarah’s laughing at the very idea, God’s questioning her about her doubts and Sarah’s denial she laughed at all. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Change For The Better Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 5

CHANGE FOR THE BETTER (LUKE 16:1-12) I searched the web for what makes a good hire and what makes a bad hire to the following quotes: “A good hire is hard to find.” “Making a good hire is important, keeping a good hire is far more important.” The cost of making a good hire is high; the cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Business As Usual Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 5

NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL (LUKE 16:1-12) I searched the web for what makes a good hire and what makes a bad hire to the following quotes: “A good hire is hard to find.” “Making a good hire is important, keeping a good hire is far more important.” The cost of making a good hire is high; the cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning The Lessons

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007

Simple lessons. 1- Some things are obvious - proceed with speed. 2- Some things are not so obvious - proceed with caution.

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy came home from his first day at school. His Mother asked him, "Well, what did you learn today?" He said, "Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow." I always had to go back too. The truth is even once we get out of school we are still engaged in the learning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Reap What We Sow Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 19, 2012

Our Bible lesson is from the twenty-ninth chapter of Genesis, and I would like to place the following words at the beginning: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of th

Given at Laurens Memorial Home on 7-23-03 Tom Lowe 6-12-03 Title: We Reap What We Sow Text: So it came to pass in the morning, that behold, it was Leah. And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why then have you deceived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-28

Denomination: Baptist