Sermons on Benevolent Dictators:

A Word On Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

How to find strength and encouragement in God during times of adversity, as exemplified by David in 1 Samuel 30:1-6.

Good morning, church family! When life gets tough, we all need a little encouragement, don't we? And sometimes, we can't find that encouragement from the people around us, but we can always find it in God. Today, we're going to dive into 1 Samuel 30:1-6, where David found strength in the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Topics: Encouragement

Zacchaeus The Tax Collector PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To explore the transformative power of an intimate relationship with Jesus, as demonstrated by Zacchaeus' encounter and subsequent transformation. Key

Good morning, family of faith! I am thrilled to be standing here, in the house of our Lord, ready to open His word and share with you a message that I believe is profoundly relevant to our lives today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by a love that transcends ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Grace

Trust In The Power Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God's guidance, leading outside comfort zones, and maintaining unwavering faith in God's plan, using the story of Joshua as an example. Key

Good morning, church family! It's a joy to be here with you today. We've got a pretty interesting topic to chew on this morning, and it's one that I believe could make a real difference in our lives. Before we get into it, I'd like to share a quote with you. It's from a man named A.W. Tozer, who ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Topics: Trust, Guidance

Praising God At Midnight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores how faith in God's goodness, resilience in adversity, and constant praise can guide and strengthen us, inspired by Paul and Silas's story.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we are united by a common thread, a shared faith that binds us together. It is this faith that strengthens us, that guides us, and that brings us here today. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and to grow together. And in this gathering, we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Topics: God's Praise, Tough Times

Better Priorities In The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

The sermon encourages prioritizing God's presence, pursuing purpose through Him, and promoting prosperity by seeking His kingdom and righteousness in our daily lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy and a privilege to be in fellowship once more, to share in the Word and the wonder of our Lord. As we gather in this place of worship, we are reminded of the words of the great Martin Luther, who once said, "I have so many things to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seeking God, Putting God First

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon encourages us to find joy and strength in seeking God's guidance, surrendering to His will, and securing His strength, rather than in material possessions.

Greetings, beloved! As we gather here today, we find ourselves nestled in the comforting embrace of our collective faith, a faith that is as enduring as the ancient hills and as steadfast as the ever-flowing streams. It is a faith that calls us to seek, surrender, and secure -- to seek the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Topics: Obeying, Shepherd

Prayer Of Jabez #2 - "Oh, That You Would Bless Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

Message discussing the first petition of the prayer of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #2 “Oh, That You Would Bless Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction - Review This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Chosen Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

The greatness of God and His choice of us

Chosen ¡V Eph. 1:1-6 Steve Simala Grant ¡V July 15, 2001 When I was growing up, we used to play a lot of street hockey with kids in the neighborhood. I always liked to be the goalie, probably because then I didn¡¦t have to run around so much. I like sports, especially if I can just stand in one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know That God Exists?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 28, 2001

We offer three agruments: 1. Cosmological -- God’s fingerprint is on the cosmos. 2. Teleological -- God’s design is seen in the universe. 3. Anthropological -- God’s character is reflected in mankind.

Jim Carrey plays one of his more serious roles in the 1998 movie The Truman Show. It is a fascinating film in which Carrey plays Truman (True Man) Burbank, a young man who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. OmniCam has created a movie set the size of a city and places Truman in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Applause Of Heaven

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. There is a biblical doctrine of r __ __ __ __ __ __. It holds that, since God is absolutely and perfectly just, He must punish evil and reward what is good. a. Proverbs 24:11-12 [ NIV ] Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering towards slaughter. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

The Plagues In Our Lives Affect Us And The Things Around Us Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Sep 14, 2002

Let’s walk and learn from the next three plagues that come upon the nation of Egypt and see the current knowledge we can glean from this.

The Plagues in our Lives affect us and the Things Around us Our livelihood may be affected Our health may be affected DBF Sunday Sermon, 9/15/02 The last few months have been difficult for a lot of Christians in Alaska. We have had several of our pastors and families involved in accidents, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002

Final message in the areas of Resting in the Lord

RESTING IN THE LORD Psalm 37:7 Part 3 Introduction: In this final message on this verse, I talk about resting in the providence of God. We saw in the last messages that we can rest in the promises of God. The promises of God are promised made by God Himself. They are made backed by His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - Iii

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 19, 2004

The third in the series. Everyone wants to be blessed by God. A search of the Psalms shows us instructions from God on how to receive His blessings.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – III INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series. Last time, we traveled through the Psalms and found 5 ways that God will “bless” you: 1.- If You TRUST Him - Psalm 2:12 – “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do Til Jesus Comes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A call to faithfulness and fruitfulness while waiting for Christ’s return; an overview of 2 Thessalonians.

What To Do ‘Til Jesus Comes 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 3:3-5 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he said, "Confused." "But," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 6, 2006

The fruit of the Spirit is not an optional extra for believers but must be evident in all

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5.16-25 I don’t know if you are any good at telling the differences between plants. I am not sure if you are any good at telling one tree from another. But it is made a lot easier when we can see the fruit hanging on the tree. Fruit marks a tree out as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican