Sermons on Benevolent Dictators:

Abiding In Love And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019

As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

3 credentials of a committed Christian (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

HoHum: A young Christian enlisted in the Army just after graduation from high school. His friends from church were concerned about his faithfulness to the Lord amidst all the military pressures. When the young soldier came home on leave from boot camp, his friends asked him, “Did the others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2020

Let’s move into an exciting lesson about the churches that we attend, mirrored in seven ancient churches.

Let’s move into an exciting lesson about the churches that we attend, mirrored in seven ancient churches. Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Look To Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 24, 2023

We have to keep our eyes focused on God and keep doing the things that draw us closer to Him like Bartimaeus.

Look to Jesus The key verse for today is “Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.” Mark 10:52 A story is told in Mark 10:45–52 of a blind man who was healed just outside Jericho.Bartimaeus was not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019

Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2019

In this passage, Paul delivered a riveting message - man apart from Christ is dead in sin. A dead man is hopeless to do anything to improve his situation - he's dead! Our only hope is found in Christ.

Dead Man Walking Ephesians 2: 1-3 Often as those condemned to death by execution are led from their cell toward the death chamber, the other prisoners will say, “Dead man walking.” For the condemned, and all who face a similar fate, the reality of the situation begins to take hold. The condemned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrected In Life

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 31, 2019

Paul began this second chapter with the sobering reality of man's condition apart from a relationship with Christ. He is utterly hopeless and condemned. Fortunately, God intervened, providing a Remedy!

Resurrected in Life Ephesians 2: 4-7 In our previous study, Ephesians 2: 1-3, we discovered the utter depravity and hopelessness of mankind within the condemnation of sin. Because of sin, he is dead spiritually, separated from God, and in danger of eternal judgment. Their depravity in sin dictates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Rights Go Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Mar 14, 2023

A message on Paul's rebuke of the Corinthian church for tolerating lawsuits among themselves, with implications for witness, body life, and relationships.

INTRODUCTION: On Sunday December 14, 2014, the New York Jets outlasted the Tennessee Titans 16-11. The Jets showed heart and fight, as QB Geno Smith rallied them with a fourth-quarter comeback. And Jets fans across the country … groaned with despair! It was a costly win. You see, the Jets had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023

What can we learn from young Daniel? We know he "purposed in his heart," but what does that mean? And how can we do what he did?

It all happened so fast. Before the boy realized what was going on, he had been ripped out of his home. His family could not stop the soldiers from taking him. He had been chosen as one of the prime suspects to be taken to Babylon to stand before the king. With tears in his ears, the boy watches as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 12, 2023

There is power in our acknowledgment that God is worthy of our worship and praise

TITLE: UNLEASH THE POWER OF PRAISE SCRIPTURE: PSALM 100:4 / PSALM 117 This morning we continue in this fourth installment in our series on Praise. We began with “THE BATTLE CRY OF PRAISE” – we then examined “THE WEAPON OF PRAISE” followed last week with “THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE” – this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Passionate Pursuit Of Effective Prayer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 13, 2023

Psalm 3, presents another side of the biblical picture of faith in which the neat, tidy, well ordered theology of Psalm 1 and 2 gives way to a theology that allows for the realities of life– realities that include struggle, injustice, abuse, doubt, fear, and the testing of our faith.

The Passionate Pursuit Of Effective Prayer. Psalm 13:1-6 Jenny and I left our house early to be with our parents for Thanksgiving, 1996. As we left I noticed our next door neighbor’s silver van was parked in his driveway. My neighbor and I had gotten close. I didn’t know that he was a different ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Practically Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2024

Pray Practically focussing on Luke 11:3 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 8 of the same title)

HoHum: In the days of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Roman army was trapped by the wild tribes of Germany in high mountains where there was no water. The soldiers were choking to death when the Miletine Legion, which was largely Christian, asked if they might pray. When they knelt to pray the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:3, Matthew 6:11, Deuteronomy 8:10-18, James 4:2-3, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 21, 2024

Although trust can be difficult to find in this fallen world that is not our true home and is rarer than silver or gold, we can trust our Good Shepherd who loves us unconditionally. From Him, we can build relationships filled with trust, love, and compassion with those around us.

I am the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair” unknown author We live in a world where trust if often sought, rarely received, and often thrown away in a garbage heap ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage God's Way

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

Practical marriage God's way

Marriage God’s Way Colossians 3:18-3:25 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us both in service today and online. Last week we finished up the series life choices. Most important life choice… our relationship with Jesus Christ. Then People and the many complicated dynamics of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Moses Got The Genesis Account?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 15, 2024

The verification of the Bible; how Genesis is actually the record of eyewitnesses. Shem was a link to the preflood world and passed those details to his descendants.

WHERE MOSES GOT THE GENESIS ACCOUNT? Gen. 11:10-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A preacher had to get his teeth pulled and the dentist fitted him with dentures. The first Sunday afterward, he preached 10 minutes. The second, he preached 20 minutes and the third, he preached 1½ hours! 2. Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God