Sermons on Being Spirit Led:

Pastor: The Noble Task Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023

The work of the pastor is a noble task. The pastor is a called out man of God. The primary qualifications of a pastor is having a good moral character.

If any man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. As pastor of First Baptist Church, I found myself emotionally down one day and wondering why I was pastor of such a difficult church. Why couldn’t I pastor one of the vibrant first century churches that we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Marvelous Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 23

September 4, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:25-33 The Marvelous Cost of Discipleship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is Labor Day weekend. Typically, we think of Labor Day as the last big holiday of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Listening To God? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 25, 2022

Though your sins be as scarlet, they will be white as snow. Your sins are as red as crimson. God can make you white as snow. God offers forgiveness in Jesus Christ. Are you listening to God?

There used to be a television commercial. In it everyone was talking and involved in all sorts of activity. One man says my broker is E. F. Hutton and he says… all stopped to listen. The commercial said when E. F. Hutton talks people listen. This is a passage where God speaks. God speaks here of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To (Mis)interpret The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2022

While this passage teaches about divorce, it also provides an interesting case study in how believer manipulate what the Bible says for their own benefit. We'll look at five aspects of that.

- Probably the most obvious way to preach this passage would be to preach a sermon about what the Bible says about divorce. That’s an important subject, but I’m interested in something else as I dig in. - This passage provides an interesting case study into how we interpret (or, more accurately, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Teaching Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 13, 2022

The events that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 are coming to pass more rapidly each day. Bible Prophecy needs to be taught in the churches, for our "Blessed Hope" is about to appear (Luke 21:28: Titus 2:11-15).

The events currently happening between Russia and Ukraine demonstrate the obvious instability of worldwide leadership, the continuous slide into debauchery, perversion, along with increasing hatred, blind rage, and violence against one another and God. Some people are even promoting the insane ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 24:29-31, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Isaiah 66:24, 1 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 17:17, Revelation 19:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Nine? (Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Notice in our scripture reading, the Lord asked a question, he asked, “Where are the Nine?”

WHY DID HE ASK THAT QUESTION? This passage of scripture teaches us that the Lord expects us to show gratitude in our lives. These ten lepers were HOPELESS and HELPLESS, and He miraculously cured them. The least they could have done was show some appreciation for what He had done for them. That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prodigal Or Judgmental

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2022

Imagine someone who wasted his inheritance on wild living, went broke, was homeless, smelled like a pig and just wanted to come home? Purpose: Let’s look at the prodigal son. Plan: Let’s examine Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

Hymns: You Raise Me Up (Joshua 5); Forgiven (Psalm 32); We Are Standing on Holy Ground (2 Corinthians 5); Father I Have Sinned (the Prodigal Son Song). Readings: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Prelude: Imagine someone who wasted his inheritance on wild living, went broke, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral In Song

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2022

The woman I preached the funeral for asked me to lead those at the funeral in two Christians hymns. And in those hymns was the power of a risen Christ.

Psalm 96:1-5 "Sing unto the LORD a new song; sing unto the LORD, all the earth! Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Amazing Prisoner Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2021

When God gets a hold on us and we are serious about growing in the Lord, we have the potential to make a good impression for the Kingdom of God. We can bloom where we are planted.

The Amazing Prisoner (Acts 27:1-28:31) [Note: When I preached this sermon, after reading Ben Witherington's commentary on Acts, I filled in a number of details, particularly why ships were sailing at a somewhat dangerous time of year. Adding these details, I only got through the first point ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Persistence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2021

Persistence is defined as: "The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition."

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life” once remarked: "Keep going. Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end." Luke 18:1-5 states: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10, Philippians 3:14, James 1:2-4

The Precious.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2021

God’s promises weighed on the balance scales In your mind’s eye, please see a set of balance scales. Balance scales are the type we see the blind lady of justice holding, where a heavier weight tilts in that direction but even weight balances out perfectly.

The Precious. Jeremiah 15:19 The prophet Jeremiah faced rebuke, mockery and loneliness and stood transparent before God and lifted his state of depression to the Lord. God’s promises weighed on the balance scales In your mind’s eye, please see a set of balance scales. Balance scales are the type ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:19, 2 Chronicles 7:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 4, 2021

Throughout life, we will face some critical decisions just as Daniel's three friends did. If we choose to deny the Lord, we may escape the threats and the suffering for a brief time, but the day of us leaving this world will eventually come.

Last time we saw how Nebuchadnezzar had become emperor over a vast empire and was wondering how he could bring all the people together. He remembered his dream from years before and decided to construct a gold statue. Then he ordered the people as they hear the orchestra play, they were to bow ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Of Cyrene: A Poor And Blessed Man

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 10, 2025

When Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus's cross, he probably was upset. But that was a blessing in disguise. If he had not been forced to carry Jesus’ cross, he might not have known Jesus and received His grace.

Let’s read Mark 15:16-32. Last week we learned that even though Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, he eventually gave in to the pressure of the crowd who wanted Jesus crucified. Verse 15 says: “Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them. But he flogged Jesus and handed him over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-32, Romans 16:13, Luke 23:34, Matthew 16:24, Romans 8:28-29, Matthew 10:29, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 10 – Chapter 33:15 – The Incredible Names For Jerusalem In The Bible Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2025

The message this time is more a study, not a delivered message. It is a bit technical but most interesting. Do you know how many biblical names for Jerusalem there are? This might surprise you. Enjoy what God thinks of His Holy City!

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 10 – Chapter 33:15 – THE INCREDIBLE NAMES FOR JERUSALEM IN THE BIBLE After the lovely study of The Branch in scripture we continue with our consideration of the passages in Jeremiah relating to the future restoration of redeemed Israel that begins ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:16, Genesis 14:18, Genesis 22:2, 2 Samuel 6:12, Matthew 5:35, Isaiah 48:2, Isaiah 52:1, Matthew 4:5, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 48:1, Psalm 48:8, Isaiah 1:26, Zechariah 8:3, Isaiah 60:14, Lamentations 2:15, Jeremiah 23:6, Jeremiah 3:17, Ezekiel 48:35, Isaiah 29:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Deck

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

When you have finished what God has called you to do, someone will step up and take your place

On Deck (Joshua 1: 1-9) In baseball, while one person is hitting, another person is next in line to hit They stand in a circle just before the batters box They are considered on deck They warm up by taking a few swings while waiting their turn When the batter is finished, the guy on deck goes up ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist