Sermons on Beside:

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 25, 2023

A look at what Christians must do and the end apporaches.

Stay the Course If you have your Bible, please open it to Hebrews Chapter 12. A man died and went to heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an example?” “Sure. Once I was in a roadside diner and a group ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 28, 2023

Paul uses the word, “paradise.” It is of Oriental or Persian origin, meaning “the upper reaches of the heavens.” Paul was taken where God and other heavenly beings’ dwell.

WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TEXT: II COR. 12:2-4 INTRODUCTION: I want to acknowledge Dr. John Barnett as an inspiration for this message, and for stimulating me to my own research on this topic. I didn’t quote him, but after viewing several of his YouTube sermon videos, some of his thoughts inevitably ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 22, 2025

When life hurts, God’s presence sustains, His sovereignty prevails, and His purpose transforms suffering into glory through the Cross of Christ.

There are times when life just doesn’t make sense. You love God. You serve Him. You try to walk uprightly. Yet pain seems to find you like a heat-seeking missile. You look around, and the wicked are prospering, the proud are climbing, and the people who mock God seem to have the easiest lives of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:18-23, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lake Of Fire And The Second Death

Contributed by Robert Wright on Jan 18, 2026

This Brings in the Lake Of Fire and Second Death

Opening Prayer O most holy and righteous Father, Thou eternal God, Creator of heaven and earth, We come before Thee this day with humble hearts and bowed spirits. Lord, we acknowledge Thy holiness, Thy justice, and Thy truth. We confess that Thou art righteous in all Thy ways, and holy in all Thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:14-15

Paul’s Motives Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2018

“The fear of the Lord,” often signifies the worship of the Lord, or that religious reverence which we owe to Him.

June 10, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.a: Paul’s Motives. (5:11-15) 2nd Corinthians 5:11-15 (NKJV) 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

1 Kings (Nasb) Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 13, 2023

Life and reign of Solomon (the establishment, wisdom and glory of him)

Location = Jerusalem, capital of the united kingdom of Israel; (Samaria capital of Israel) a man who knew how to amass and creatively use wealth lost all because of sinfulness, time period = 40 years (945 - 869 BC, c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries) 1. Man can't rule himself without the help of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

What Causes Fights & Quarrels? - James 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

When we have flashes of anger or irritation, very often we find ourselves asking, “Where did that come from? Why did that bother me so much?” This message will answer that and show the way to refreshment of soul

James 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it, so you kill. You covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Traveling With God

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 19, 2004

Funeral Sermon for a Believer

TRAVELING WITH GOD ISAIAH 43:1-3A KEY THOUGHT: God is our traveling Companion I. Life is A Journey With Challenges A. We many times pass through the waters and there are times when we think we’ll drown. Sometimes the worries and things of this life might seem too much. B. We many times pass ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Yoke's For You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Jesus promises help in bearing the burdens of our days.

This Yoke’s For You – Matthew 11: 25 - 30 Intro: Have you ever known a person who was so smart, they were stupid? “If you had a brain, you would play with it.” “Book” knowledge vs. “common sense.” I. Three wisdom sayings of Jesus. Verse 25 & 26 – There is a difference between the “wise” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Sin In The Camp"

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on Mar 4, 2006

Dealing with sin

“Sin In The Camp” Joshua 7:1-26 Introduction Even though you’re saved (crossed Jordan) still prone to sin. I. SIN – SATAN v.1 A. Don’t underestimate power of Satan B. Defeat a. Comes after victory b. Comes when least expected c. Comes when we feel strong in ourselves d. Comes when we neglect ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

We tend to ask: How does the Bible fit my life? But in reality the question is: What does my life look like in the light of scripture?

Acts 2:1-21 Flames today - tongues of fire dancing over every head and all of us - every single one of us is filled with the Holy Spirit - everybody speaking a different language - right here, right now, in church - "that is not the way to behave in church" - Scary! Flames back then - people from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Congregational

‘a Case Study’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

5But a man named Ananias, with the consent of his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property; 2with his wife’s knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds, and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3“Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Key

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

Keys come in all different shapes and sizes and even colors. I have some keys on my key ring. There is a key to my house and to my truck and to the church and my office, file cabinet, suitcase, tag here that gets me into the gym. All of these keys open doors for me. They all unlock something.

Faith Is the Key How many of you carry any keys? Keys come in all different shapes and sizes and even colors. I have some keys on my key ring. There is a key to my house and to my truck and to the church and my office, file cabinet, suitcase, tag here that gets me into the gym. All of these keys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Guidance Of Our God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 3, 2019

How God will care for us.

THE GUIDANCE OF OUR GOD IF WE ARE SAVED GOD WILL GUIDE US INALL THINGS. (1) He will send us in pleasant paths Psalms 23: 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (2) He will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

An Angel Spoke To Hagar

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 9, 2023

Hagar was in the wilderness in Genesis 16. God sent an angel to her. We can learn a lot from her experience.

When Hagar got pregnant with Ishmael, she despised Sarah and was disrespectful toward her. (Genesis 16:4b) Sarah told Abraham, “When she saw that she had conceived, I was despised in her eyes.” Abraham told Sarah to handle the situation as she pleased. Sarah “dealt harshly” with Hagar, and Hagar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:4-14

Denomination: Baptist