Sermons on Bestow:

The Journey

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 14, 2020

Our text is about the journey of a man who went away, but left gifts or talents to his followers to take care of his property. The Man had expectations of his followers, and upon his return from his journey he found some had did good and some not so good with his property.

Matthew 25:14-30 “The Journey” 1. The Journey 14 ‘For it is as if a man, going on a journey, obviously the text is about the end times. • The Man’s Journey : I was born, I lived with you, I died, I arose, I ascended, I will return. • This was Jesus’s journey. His Birth10what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Is Good News

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 6, 2021

The Gospel is good news for a troubled world

The Gospel is Good News Romans 5:6-9 Intro. The word “Gospel” means “good news” Paul clearly defines the Gospel for us. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Vs. 3 Christ died for our sins Vs. 4 And that he was buried Vs. 4. He rose again the third day According to the Scriptures. They had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifices Are Rewarded

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 30, 2022

Jesus told us He is coming soon, and rewards are with Him. Today we will talk about rewards.

The Sacrifices Rewarded. Revelation 22:12-21 Those that labor hard are rewarded, their recognized for their performance at job site by being awarded for employee of the month, teacher of the year etc... Then there's those who are The Faithful, The Suffering, The Service Men and Women who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Fear Of God, The Duty Of Man (2) - Wages Of The Fear Of God.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 9, 2022

For every duty a man performs, wages accrue. The benefits of fearing God are inexhaustible and Job stands out as a very practical example of the fear of God and the wages that accrue.

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 12:13, Proverbs 22:4 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man... By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life." A CONVERSATION IN HEAVEN A very long time ago, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13, Proverbs 22:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do We Know The Truth? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

Do not just read but obey. To walk in truth, one knows how to act, what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so.

In verses 1-3: • John was an elder, he loved the church, he was writing this letter to warn the church and congregation to watch out for false teachers. • The Truth is Jesus. o 1 John 2:21, I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

By Gods Grace I Am What I Am

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 22, 2022

Be what God wants to be not what we want

BY GODS GRACE I AM WHAT I AM 1st Corinthians 1.Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blessings In Christ

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 16, 2022

God loves us so much that he lavished upon us spiritual blessings from the throne of grace. All believers who are united and baptised into the body of Christ have access to these spiritual blessings.

TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ." BLESSED ABOVE MEASURE Believers in Christ are blessed above measure. Our God and Father, has lavished inestimable blessings upon ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 1:12, 1 John 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Not Weary In Well Doing

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 8, 2021

A sermon of encouragement

LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my brothers and sister, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in WELL DOING: for in due season we shall reap, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Joyous Prospect

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 22, 2018

This is not just about a City, but about the whole People of God.

A JOYOUS PROSPECT. Isaiah 62:1-5. Isaiah’s so-called ‘Song of the Vineyard’ (Isaiah 5:1-7), spoke of a time when judgment and desolation loomed large upon the horizon of his contemporaries. There the husbandman (cf. John 15:1) looked for a fruitful harvest, but the vineyard yielded only bad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings And Judgements – The Symbolism Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 26, 2021

The fig tree event as Jesus walked to Jerusalem can be viewed allegorically as the balance between blessings and judgment. The FRUIT is the blessings and we certainly can always use blessings.

Blessings and Judgements – The Symbolism of the Fig Tree Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 11:12-14 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Genesis Chapter Forty-Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph visits his dying father who blesses the two sons of Joseph. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 48 Joseph visits his dying father. (Genesis 48:1-7) Jacob blesses Joseph's sons. (Genesis 48:8-22) Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answer God’s Call To A Divine Appointment

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 22, 2025

Big Idea: People can choose to answer God’s call or not!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we humble ourselves before Your mighty throne. Lord, we surrender ourselves to Your will and purpose. Lord, we are grateful for the blessings You have bestowed on us, and we thank You for forgiving our iniquities. Lord, thank You for motivating us to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Other

"unlocking The Nine Spiritual Gifts & Understanding Their Operation."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 24, 2022

This message offers insights into the nine spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, helping us recognize their misuse and highlighting their transformative life-changing power when aligned with the Holy Spirit.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 12:1-3) (1) "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant." (2) "Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-16, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2015

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts(Eph. 4:8-10); and 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph.4:11)

Gift giving is a year round problem. When we are invited to an event we wonder what we should bring. Usually the bigger the event, the bigger the gift. A dinner party requires a different gift from a wedding. Problems arise when we try to out give the other invited guests, try to bribe our way with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 17, 2020

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts (Eph.4:8-10); 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph. 4:11).

Ephesians 4:7-11 [7] But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. [8] Therefore it says, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." [9] (In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other