Sermons on Benevolent Dictators:

Be Bold And Courageous

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 5, 2025

As we go through the challenges of life our strength and courage to face them comes from God. On our part we are called to be strong and courageous to carry out the responsibilities God has entrusted to us, to live in obedience to God’s word knowing that God will never leave us or forsake us.

Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 1:6-9, Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9, Job 23:14, 1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:15-16, Joshua 1:7, Joshua 6:3-5, Romans 12:17-19, Joshua 1:9, Judges 6:12-13, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

On Assignment, Not On Accident Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given us each specific gifts and resources. He expects us to live for the advancement of the Kingdom on earth. When we fail to do this, we are outside of His will and off assignment.

1) Introduction a) Trouble in school—bad grades—didn’t care about learning—wanted to hang out with friends. b) The problem was that I failed to understand the value of the assignments the teachers were giving. I viewed them as an interruption to my goals and how I wanted to spend my time. By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Restoration

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to this brand new month,our month of restoration.

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to this brand new month,our month of restoration. One of the scriptural promises I found personally, extremely delightful and refreshing about restoration is "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6, Joel 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope And Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 16, 2019

We have made Christmas too small -- think big - kingdom big!

“The Hope & Promise of Advent” Isaiah 9: 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God’s Ways Don’t Make Sense, Then What?

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE THINK WE KNOW BETTER THAN GOD WHAT HIS PLAN SHOULD BE. IF A LOVED ONE IS SICK AND IN PAIN, WE WANT TO TREAT THE PAIN RIGHT AWAY, WHEN THE PAIN COULD BE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM

WHEN GOD’S WAYS DON’T MAKE SENSE, THEN WHAT? JONAH 1:1-16 WE’VE JUST STARTED A SERIES DEALING WITH THINGS IN LIFE THAT DO NOT GO AS WE WOULD WANT THEM TO. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS AS IF THERE IS TRIAL AFTER TRIAL PUT ON OUR PLATE AND WE WANT TO ASK GOD WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WHEN IT WILL STOP. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Ten Commandments? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Optional but important intro to a series on The Ten Commandments. Christians should live according to the commandments because, a) God gave them, b) They help us fulfill our role in his plan for salvation, and c) They are a guide to freedom.

WHY THE TEN COMANDMENTS? Exodus 20:1-2 A TV personality had as a guest on his show a congressman, who was advocating for displaying the Ten Commandments in public buildings. When asked why the commandments should be put on display in a courthouse, he answered, “Well, the Ten Commandments is not a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Exodus 20:1-2, John 8:31-36, Exodus 19:16-25, 1 Peter 2:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You See?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 11, 2019

The eye is a lamp unto the soul. What we think about, speak of and act upon matters. If our eyes are not focused on the kingdom of God then our souls will remain distant from God!

What do you See? Matthew 6:22-23 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Mountain Out Of A Molehill, Perspective

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2021

I had rather be an artist than an art critic. Do you have the great ability of taking molehills and making them mountains. We need an honest evaluation of our perspectives. Does the world define our thinking patterns?

KEEP PERSPECTIVE, MOLE HILL VS MOUNTAIN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (two parts) I HAVE A PAIR OF BINOCULARS… I ask someone to look through backwards --- things are small and distant. Then I ask another person to look through them the proper way --- it makes things larger and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:3-7, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persecution - Are You Ready For It?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 9, 2021

We in America do not have any real experience with religious persecution like we find in other countries. However, over the past decades we have seen reverence for the name of Jesus become mockery. What will we do when proclaiming Jesus becomes outlawed?

Persecution - Are You Ready For It? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12, Numbers 32:23, John 3:17, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Acts 5:41, Revelation 1:9, Matthew 10:39, John 14:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

On Putting God To The Test Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

If we want to be useful for God, it is essential to learn that God is God. God determines the conditions of our service and we are to obey. It is too easy to descend into a pit of one demand upon another for God to serve us before we step out in obedience

If you read newspaper advice columns, like Dear Abbey, very often, you will recognize a scenario that comes up again and again. It is usually a woman who writes in about the man she loves. She insists they really love each other, but there’s this problem. She just can’t keep him happy. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

I Can Cry If I Want To?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2021

There is a lesson at Ziklag! Tears can be a sign of doubt and fear. 12 spies crying? Israel crying because of Goliath? Tears can breed fear and a run away spirit. Nehemiah warns quit crying and celebrate God.

I CAN CRY IF I WANT TO… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a song when I was a teenager that went something like this: “ITS MY PARTY AND I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO…” CRY IF I WANT TO… YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU… IT APPEARS THAT THE BOYFRIEND JOHNNY HAS ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:31, Numbers 14:1, 1 Samuel 17:11-47, 1 Samuel 30:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth Shines Through: Debunking Lies Of The Culture

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Let's talk about the truth. It's out there, I promise you. The bad news is that it tends to be hidden behind a phalanx of lies. The good news is the truth tends to break free.

Let's talk about the truth. It's out there, I promise you. The bad news is that it tends to be hidden behind a phalanx of lies. The good news is the truth tends to break free. All the lies, all the revisionist history, and all the smear campaigns cannot withstand the breakout power of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:5-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Ministry Of Reconciliation: Your Life Mission Defined

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

What is given to us, as regenerate believers is what the word of God calls "the ministry of reconciliation." This is a mission set to consume our lives. We must do it, because the word of God says "It's as if God were making his appeal through us."

The word of God says, 2nd Corinthians 5:11-21 (NIV) "Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

#1 When It Boils Down? Trusting A Sovereign God!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2019

This is a power lesson on the sovereignty of God. We may never understand God's plan, yet we have to trust the plan. We look at James, Peter, Paul, Joseph, John the Baptist in prison. We trust God's plan. Part #1

WHEN IT BOILS DOWN? TRUSTING A SOVEREIGN GOD! PART #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD? YOU HAVE TWO CHOICES: FEAR VS. FAITH. YOU DECIDE? WHEN IT ALL BOILS DOWN, WHAT REALLY MATTERS, THE CONCLUSION? WHAT IS THE MAIN THING? IN WHAT DO WE ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Psalm 111:10, 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Our Neighbor? Ukraine!!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 28, 2022

we are instructed to care for our brothers and sisters, but also pray for those who hate us, remembering that we must do both during the assault on Ukraine by Russia

Luke 10:29 One of the primary ministries of Deacons in the Episcopal Church is to 'take the church to the world, and the world to the church.' This is going to be one of those Sundays. This is the second time I had a sermon prepared, and current events compelled me to write a new one to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29, Luke 10:36-37

Denomination: Episcopal