Sermons on Beaten:

The Greatest Saint Meets The Greatest Criminal Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 14, 2025

We don’t know what was going through Judas’ mind as he took the bread and wine offered by Jesus as His Body and Blood, but we can be pretty certain that he didn’t think he was doing evil.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2025 Is it possible for the greatest criminal not to know he’s doing evil? Today we have a case study from Scripture on the greatest saint who ever lived, and the greatest sinner. The saint, of course, is Our Lord Jesus Christ. The sinner—and we are all sinners, after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Suffering Servant: Finding Hope In Isaiah 53 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024

Today we embark on a journey into the heart of Isaiah 53, a prophetic passage that unveils the redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Suffering Servant: Finding Hope in Isaiah 53 Introduction: Today we embark on a journey into the heart of Isaiah 53, a prophetic passage that unveils the redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ. In these verses, we encounter the suffering servant who bore our griefs and carried our sorrows. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-4, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Enjoy Life- Enjoy People Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2024

This is the 193rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#193] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- ENJOY PEOPLE Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction: Most Bible Scholars say that Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians at Acts 28:30. Acts 28:30-31 While Paul was under house arrest in Rome, he wrote this letter to the persecuted Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Justice For Those Who Hurt And Mistreat You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 12, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore five biblical examples that demonstrate God's justice for those who hurt and mistreat others.

As Christians, we often face situations where we are hurt or mistreated by others. It can be challenging to navigate these situations, especially when it seems like the perpetrators are getting away with their actions. However, the Bible reminds us that God is a just God who will ultimately deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:10-11, Genesis 50:20

Good Friday Reflection: "the Weight Of The Cross"

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 25, 2025

This is a reflective sermon, in short sections to enable pauses and prayers

1. The Love of Christ Scripture Reference: John 15:13* "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." Reflection: Today, we remember the greatest act of love the world has ever known. Jesus, the Son of God, willingly laid down His life for us. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Isaiah 53:4-5, Luke 23:34, John 19:30, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

A Church Fueled By Prayer

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Prayer unlocks personal and churchwide renewal, bringing God’s transforming power to impossible situations and turning hearts and nations toward Christ.

Introduction — When It Feels Like No One Is Listening Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once spoke at a high school commencement when chaos broke out—crying babies, restless children, a small boy galloping up and down the aisle. Nichols tried every speaker’s trick to regain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Acts 4:3, Acts 12:1-5, Romans 8:15, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

He Came To Replace Rules With Relationship Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2005

In this message we will see that Jesus came to reveal to us the relationship-driven God. (I Am Jesus - 8)

He Came To Replace Rules With Relationship I Am Jesus – part 8 It was the final week of Jesus’ earthly life; • He had entered the city of Jerusalem to the shouts of thousands • He had cleared out of the temple (the house of God) those who were there for selfish and self-serving reasons • He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

Words of Gratitude Introduction: Today we are continuing our series and I want to ask you a question. What’s coming out of your mouth when things aren’t going your way? What are you saying, when life is harsh and hits you like a ton of bricks? Is your mouth filled with grumbling or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 30, 2002

ALTHOUGH THROUGH HIS BIRTH, LIFE, AND DEATH CHRIST DID A WONDERFUL JOB OF BRINGING GOD AND MAN BACK TOGETHER AGAIN, HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE RESURRECTION ALL HE DID WOULD HAVE BEEN IN VAIN

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28:6 – 7 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Is God Alive In Your Heart?

Contributed by Ock Soo on Oct 18, 2000

PREFACE When the Israelites were in Egypt, God wanted to be their God.

PREFACE When the Israelites were in Egypt, God wanted to be their God. So God sent Moses to tell Pharaoh "Let my people go that they may serve me." The Israelites went to live in the wilderness after they were released from bondage in Egypt. God wanted to live within their hearts. So He commanded ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Defending Against Discouragement

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002

We all face discouragement. So how do we defend against it. This message helps.

Anyone who has served within the arena of Christian service knows that we are not void or excluded from the pangs of discouragement. It may not always be a problem, but there is always the potential for discouragement. I believe the devil sees to it that this is the case. Discouragement is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Back Unto Destruction

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 9, 2003

The danger and the prevention.

GOD DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE COMFORTABLE THOSE WHO PROFESS TO BE CHRISTIANS YET CONTINUE IN SIN. 1 John 3:6-9—“Whosoever abideth in [Christ] sinneth not: WHOSOEVER SINNETH HATH NOT SEEN HIM, NEITHER KNOWN HIM. Little children, let not man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Scenes Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

A look at the way people responded in the gospel accounts to Jesus’ resurrection paralleled to how people respond today to Jesus

Introduction: Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o’er His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Savior Is Coming

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006

Sermon on the right preparation for the second coming of Christ.

When I was a kid, I usually looked eagerly forward to the evening, when my Dad would come home from work. I loved my Dad, and it was the highlight of the day when he came home and I got to see him. My Dad could also be strict with me sometimes, however, and if I knew that I had done something I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman And The Dragon

Contributed by Robert Robinson on Oct 17, 2005

This is a look at the Church in the Last Day’s.

The Woman and the Dragon: The Place of the Church in the Last Days Revelation 12:1-17 The book of Revelation is filled with strange and wonderful symbolism, which is charged with emotion. In chapter 12, a woman appears clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational