Sermons on Because Of Jesus:

Deliverance: God Knows How To Deliver.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 26, 2024

Our God takes great joy in delivering His people. What ever our circumstances and traps around us... God has a covenant to deliver.

DELIVERANCE… GOD KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the man who wife was expecting a baby any time? He took her to the grocery store! He heard they had free delivery? *DELIVERANCE: to bear, to give to another’s care, to give birth to, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, 2 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Edom (Genesis 36)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2024

Do we want to be like Edom or Israel? Let's examine Genesis 36.

Esau married Canaanite wives (Genesis 26:34-35). His descendants refused the Exodus Israelites safe passage (Numbers 20:21; 21:4). Yet, God commanded Israel to treat them kindly (Deuteronomy 23:7). Israel ruled them for a time (1 Samuel 14:47; 2 Samuel 8:14). Prophets prophesied against them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sold Into Slavery (Genesis 37)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 18, 2024

What must it have been like for Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers? Do we trust God that He has a plan for those who love Him? Let's look at Genesis 37.

What was it like for Joseph being sold by his brothers into Egyptian slavery? How do we handle terrible loss? Do we have the faith to wait on God, who has wonderful plans, for those who love Him? Let’s look at Genesis 37. Does Joseph get along with his older brothers? Have we ever experienced ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Emergence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

The concept of emergence is deeply rooted in God’s desire for His people to step into the fullness of His calling and to manifest His glory.

EMERGENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 5:8, Romans 8:19, John 1:5 INTRODUCTION: The concept of emergence is deeply ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Secret Sins (2 Samuel 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2025

Can we be forgiven of secret sins? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 11.

Have we all had secret sins, committed in full view of heaven? What secret sins do we not want to talk about? Can we be forgiven? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 11. David made many mistakes, more than is recorded of Saul, except that David repented and Saul just made excuses. What was one of David’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Counsel (2 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2025

How important is godly counsel? Let's look at 2 Samuel 17.

Is there a need for us to surround ourselves with wise godly counsel, rather than fools? Even with the wisest human plans, do we need God’s intervention? How important is the loyalty of trusted friends? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 17. What was Ahithophel’s advice to Absalom to conquer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Wait

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it.

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it. Intro.: 1. What do the following people have in common? a. <examples>: 1) 15 year old teenager who longs for a driver's lic. 2) A young couple who have set date for their wedding. 3) A 4 or 5 yr. old who is looking forward to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Swaddling Clothes

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Is the gift with the best wrapper, the best gift? Or, is it the gift which carries the most love which is the best gift?

SWADDLING CLOTHES TEXT: Luke 2:7 INTRODUCTION: A. HOW DO YOU EXPECT YOUR GIFTS TO BE WRAPPED? 1. Do you expect them to be wrapped in shiny paper and ribbons? 2. What if you got one wrapped in newspapers? 3. What if you got one wrapped in old rags? B. WHICH IS THE BEST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Any Tendency To Act As A Judge?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low.

What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, quoted in Homemade, February 1989. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Shuts The Door

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 20, 2003

Noah could build,he could preach,he could bear the ridicule and mocking of the people. But, as strong as he was there was one thing he could not do. He could not shut the door.

Among the millions of people in Noah’s time, Noah stood alone in his faith,and God did not forget him. God waited to bring destruction "while the ark was preparing". (1Peter 3:20). Every man was invited to enter the ark, none were refused admittance. (1) The Ark Is A Signal To the Sinner (A) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-14, Genesis 7:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Hero

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

Today we remember the Heroes who gave their lives in Foreign Wars. We also remember those who served our country in times of war and times of peace, they are our heroes. But the Bible has heroes, they are heroes of the faith who gave their all so that we

2 Tim. 2:1-7 Today is Veterans Day, we remember and honor all those who have served our country in the military. One of my friends, and a brother in the Lord, Bob Wisehart, served in Korea. He is a recipient of a Purple Heart and also honored by the South Korean government for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Sustain The Worship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 6 in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 6 THE CHURCH COVENANT “To sustain the worship of the church” Date: July 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalms 139:1-24 Introduction I heard this statistics several weeks ago that frightened me. Of those surveyed who said they are born again Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Step Into The Water

Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 2, 2002

Crossing the rivers of life with the attitude of Joshua.

Step Into The Water 2-3-02 Joshua 3:1 - 4:11 Pray Intro Often we find ourselves at some sort of transition point in life. · What new things we need to buy, · Career decisions · Child development · Education · Etc Often times, we lean on our own understanding, or the wisdom of the world to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contrasting Law Versus Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003

An evaluative look at whether we are living more by grace than by law.

A person living according to lawful orientations looks for guidelines to order everyones’ actions * A person living by the law is quick to judge others’ by his own rigid standards * A person living by the law often lacks love * A person living by the law is proud of his own accomplishments and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Live Without Guilt

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon dealing with both the negative and positive aspects of guilt

YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT GUILT ROMANS 8:1-4 Law of the Spirit of Lifeƒ£ƒ¤Law of Sin and Death (no condemnation) (condemnation) Intro: Romans 7 the struggle of sin in our lives (read from Message pg 320) 1) THE GUILT OF CHOOSING WRONG A) Sin brings guilt and shame a) Satan tries ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan