Sermons on Better Promises:

The Grace Afforded The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 23, 2018

Promises are only as good as the ability of the one making the promise. Often promises are made, and yet the individual is unable to keep the promise. Such is never the case with the Lord. What He has promised, He will provide!

The Grace afforded the Saints 2 Peter 1: 3-4 It is interesting to note, Peter penned this letter near the end of his life, V.14. No doubt he was mindful of what he faced, knowing the tactics of the Romans and their accepted practices of execution. However, like his contemporary Paul, Peter faced ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Mystery Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Paul records for us a mystery better than Sherlock Holmes.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST MYSTERY EPHESIANS 3:1-6 (1) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles – (2) if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; (3) that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

A Distillation Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 30, 2002

The gospel events, the gospel witnesses, the gospel promises, the gospel promises

A distillation of the gospel Acts 2:22-41 WBC 28/4/2 am Peter’s speech after coming of HS at Pentecost - Pentecost passage saved for 19th May (come pm!) Fascinatingly, Acts contains many ‘addresses’ - 20% is dedicated to addresses by Peter & Paul - 25% if include Stephen  => 1:1 “Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

How prayer can change things for the better including ourselves.

THE POWER OF PRAYER I. LET'S TALK ABOUT BELIEVERS WHO AGREE IN PRAYER A. What happens when the church prays together? 1. "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything, that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 18:19). B. Leadership can't do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Our Beliefs Add To Our Worry

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2017

Worry is worsened because we believe everything our mind is telling us. Often our mind is lying to us.

A TRUSTWORTHY SOURCE? You’re being lied to . . . by your own mind. - John 14:27. - This is bold statement, so let me unpack what I mean. - We have great confidence in our feelings. We trust them and believe them. - One of our feelings is worry. “I’m feeling worried.” Our mind is telling us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

"thoughts Of Suicide"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 12, 2019

This is suicide prevention week. This message is to give you help if you have thoughts of suicide and ways you can help others who may have those thoughts.

“Thoughts of Suicide” September 15, 2019 Judges 9:50-55 “Abimelek went to Thebez and besieged it and captured it. Inside the city, however, was a strong tower, to which all the men and women—all the people of the city—had fled. They had locked themselves in and climbed up on the tower roof. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:50-55, 2 Samuel 17:23

Denomination: Holiness

Moments Of Decision - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Wouldn’t you agree with me that we really do need to be a better testimony for Christ, and to be better prepared to speak boldly for our Savior and Lord?

MOMENT OF DECISION - Part Two - Last week we began looking at the powerful testimony of the Apostle Paul. In the book of Acts, we saw the strength and courage of Paul as he testified to the Roman Governor, Felix. No doubt, Paul was faced with imprisonment and perhaps being executed for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-22, Acts 26:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is God Like (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013

This sermon explores 13 character traits about God. In order to better worship Him, we must have a better understanding of What He is Like.

(Dynamics of Worship Series) What is God Like? (part 1 of 2) Matthew 4:10 Introduction Last week, we looked at answering what worship is from the perspective of the bible We saw that Jesus desires worshippers of Spirit and Truth and there must be a balance of these in order to truly worship God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Garbage Dump

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 23, 2025

A patient person is better than a warrior, one who controls his temper is better than one who takes a city. (Proverbs 16:32)

BECOMING A GARBAGE DUMP A patient person is better than a warrior, one who controls his temper is better than one who takes a city. (Proverbs 16:32) News Tempo recorded that in 2012 Indonesia produced 262 million liters of waste per day. If the population of Indonesia is considered to be 250 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mountain Believing Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 16, 2008

Acting on the promises of God is proof of our faith in the promises of God.

MOUNTAIN BELIEVING FAITH Text: Joshua 14:6-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: We have our priorities mixed up! For example: • You go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Choices God Makes

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2022

Scripture uses the term “the elect” to describe Christians. That word (eklogç) has the meaning of picking or choosing. Christians are the chosen ones of God. He made the choice, and He set the standard for the choice.

Alba 3-13-2022 THE CHOICES GOD MAKES Romans 9:6-33 It's not fair! That is a cry from many people about situations that don’t go their way! Today in our society there are many who have taken this to a new level! Someone will say, “It’s not fair that little Johnny’s team has to lose, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Means To Wait Upon He Lord?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 18, 2006

It is better to wait upon the Lord than to be in a rush going nowhere.

Isaiah 40:31 Topic- What does it means to wait upon the Lord? In the Word of God, we are told to that if we want to be blessed by the Lord, we must learn to wait upon the Lord Psalm 25: 5 says, “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Therefore

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

Becuase Christ is better, we can approach the Thron of God

Title: Therefore Text: Hebrews 10.18-23 Intro: The New Testament likes to use the word “therefore” a lot. It’s a pretty simple idea. Something is the case, therefore this is what you should do. It’s cold outside, you should put on a coat. Michigan got robbed at Ohio State, therefore you should ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Threshold

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2018

Will we plan on crossing the threshold as we move into 2019? Will we follow God's plan?

Crossing the Threshold December 30, 2018 Numbers 14:1-12 If we were all to be really honest, we all have fears and phobias. What one person fears, another may laugh at. For example, I have a fear of heights. And I’m not overly fond of snakes and spiders. Most people have something which gets ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12, Numbers 13:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are You Worshipping"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 11, 2011

A lot of times in life we would rather worhsip created things more than the Creator. This lesson will help to see how we can get back on track to worshipping the One true God.

I feel that a lot of our troubles in this world today are that we are worshipping the wrong god. Let me first of all give you some examples of worship. treat somebody or something as deity: to treat somebody or something as divine and show respect by engaging in acts of prayer and devotion love ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14