Sermons on Benevolent Dictators:

A Life Of True Thanksgiving

Contributed by Randall Bates on Nov 26, 2006

A Thanksgiving message pertaining to God’s desire for us to worship in spirit and in truth. Easily adaptable to non-holiday Sundays.

Some information taken from The Gospel of John by Arthur Pink When we come into this season, we begin to think a bit more about giving thanks. The season sort of dictates it. It is a day when our ancestors gathered around & gave thanks to God for all the blessings & bounty they received during ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Troubling Times Are Coming Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 30, 2009

Chapter 3 reveals certqain signs of coming trouble in society, church and home

TROUBLING TIMES ARE COMING 7/29/09 Esther 3:1-15 1. PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON CRONYISM 1 A. Questionable Advancement 1. No Mention of Haman before this 2. Not recognizable as man of prominence a. possibly passed others more qualified 3. All - conjecture - believe its close to reality B. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

Although much of Jeremiah prophecy was about impending judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem, they also included a call for national repentance and the promise of possible restoration. It is easy to sit around and talk about the good ole days, especially, whe

Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Back To A Glorious Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 26, 2010

Most of us may remember a movie by this same title. In fact there were several “Back to the Future” sequels. In the movie starring Michael J. Fox and Claudia Wells, after traveling back in time, they found that the only way to return to the future was to

Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Unnecessary Fear

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 15, 2009

We don’t have to live our lives in fear when we are living in the presence of God

Intro. Have you ever noticed that fear is something that seems to be wanted? It is marketed. It is sold. We live in a fearful world. We live in a fearful time. But over 60 times God tells us to “Fear not”. There are times in our life that we all face fear, but fear is not something that should be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Iii: Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

A priceless gift - a blessing that we often take for granted and do not realize how much we would grieve if we lost it - is Freedom of Worship, as a nation and as an individual. Therefore, exercise it!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON III: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP Did you ever lose something that meant a lot to you and you never really appreciated how much it meant to you until you lost it? I suppose every one of us at one time or another has lost, for example, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

The First Six Seals, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2014

As the Tribulation begins, words can barely describe the times that are ahead of the inhabitants of Earth. Christians today ought to live and act with urgency to tell others about Jesus, and this chapter begins to show us why!

The First Six Seals, Part 1 Revelation, Part 6, Revelation 6:1-6 Introduction - Today we begin to look at a time so horrific … words barely describe it -- There’s an urgency to tell others about Jesus; because this is prophecy - I want to remind you that after Chap. 3 the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Your Finance Biblically

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 2, 2024

The scripture clearly states that one cannot serve both God and mammon (wealth), indicating that it is not possible to simultaneously serve God and devil.

Managing Your Finance Biblically 1. Matthew 25:14-30 2. 1Tim 6:6-10 3. Psalm - 01 The Bible talks the topic of money extensively, with Jesus conveying important lessons through various parables. These teachings emphasize not only our attitudes towards money but also the importance of managing our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extravagant Love: The Alabaster Jar Of Devotion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores expressing daring devotion to Christ, defying societal norms for Him, and understanding the profound impact of our dedication to Him.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today to reflect on a passage of Scripture that is as profound as it is poignant, a narrative that unveils a depth of devotion that is as daring as it is divine. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Topics: Lent, Preparing, Surrender

Ezra: A First Person Reflection (Part 2)

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jan 20, 2017

Ezra reflects on the Exile, the Return, and the future

WWelcome back. It’s good to see you again. For those who were not here last week, I will introduce myself again. I am Ezra. I am, by vocation, a priest and a scribe, a record keeper. I am also a teacher of the Law. I served the Lord during the Restoration, the most exciting time in our history ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Man Useful In Life And Happy In Death. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 4, 2005

This Sermon is #25 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXV. The Good Man Useful In Life and Happy in Death. Psalm xxxvii.37. "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: For the end of that man is peace." * * Preached at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walk Of Praise Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

The purest praise comes forth from people who have heard the revealed will of God and then purpose in their heart to follow His will.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART TEN “THE WALK OF PRAISE” I CHRONICLES 28-29 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) In this next to the last message from the sermon series “The Forward Walk,” I will share with you from 1 Chronicles 28 and 29 on the subject of “The Walk of Praise: The Celebration of Obedience by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Saints In Need Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 20, 2002

An exposition of Rom 12:13 dealing with generosity and hospitality as a demonstration of genuine love.

“Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. Paul shifts from anchors for navigating troubled times to admonitions for ministering to troubled saints. Verse 13 ends this lengthy series of “ing” phrases with a final ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Remember The Poor

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2006

The poor have a special place in God’s heart, and God expects His people to remember and respond appropriately to the poor.

Introduction: A. As you know, I like the Peanuts cartoons. 1. In one cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a piece of paper and a pen, and says, “Here sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” 2. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Sends The Whirlwind" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 1, 2007

Sermon 7 in a study in Hosea

“For they sow the wind and they reap the whirlwind”. Anyone who has experienced winds strong enough to be classified as tornado or hurricane strength comes away with story after amazing story of what a profound experience it is. In our most recent memory as this sermon was being prepared, in ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox