Sermons on Bishop Michael Curry:

The Great Confession

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 30, 2015

Who is Jesus? It's possible to have a high view of Him, but not high enough.

Candidates for public office take polls to gauge their image, how they're perceived by potential voters. Are they viewed as likable, honest, capable? Jesus asked His disciples to share their input as to His public image. What were people saying about Him? He then confronted them with a more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Congregational

Uncommon Seed For Uncommon Harvest

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007

Taknig the principle of seedtime and harvest to a higher level

Uncommon Seed For Uncommon Harvest Jn. 4:35ff; Gal. 6:7ff Bishop David Ibeleme Harvest responds primarily to seed - Mk. 4:14ff, 26ff; Ecc. 11:1ff. You don’t primarily pray or praise for a harvest neither do you primarily fast or beg for it. Harvest is simply the product of God and man working ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saving The Skeptic

Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 12, 2010

What can be done to reach those who, through their past, personal experiences, are hardened to the Good News of the Gospel

Saving the Skeptic John 7:1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #5 - Structure Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on How the Bible is Divinely Designed

V. STRUCTURE OF THE BIBLE The Bible is comprised of 66 books which were written over a period of roughly 1,500 years by various individuals as the Holy Spirit moved them. The books themselves fall into different categories which are determined by their literary structure. Between categories there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastor: The Noble Task Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023

The work of the pastor is a noble task. The pastor is a called out man of God. The primary qualifications of a pastor is having a good moral character.

If any man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. As pastor of First Baptist Church, I found myself emotionally down one day and wondering why I was pastor of such a difficult church. Why couldn’t I pastor one of the vibrant first century churches that we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 7, 2021

WE ALL HAVE NAMES. NAMES ARE IMPORTANT TO WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

SERIES MYSTERIOUS 3 week 2 - The Name - Immanuael - Jesus Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Isaiah 9:6 Matthew 1:21-25 Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Like a great mystery movie, the revelation of God as Trinity is a holy mystery that progressively unfolds throughout the Old and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let The Devil Get A Foothold

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 4, 2021

This sermon explores how rot can get in, and how we should try to deal with it in a scriptural way, instead of letting it eat away and cause more damage.

In the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, Our Gospel this morning begins in the place where we left off last week, looking at Christ as the Bread of Life, and how we are fed not only by the food of heaven, the sacrament, but also by the word of life, the bible. Bishop Mark spoke about ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Anglican

Sleepers Awake!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

The church is asleep, even dead. Who will rouse them before it is too late?

Sleepers Awake! Romans 13:11-14 We come to the first Sunday in Advent. Many think that this is a season of preparation for Christmas. We are getting ready for the baby Jesus to arrive. We sing our Christmas Carols to prepare room in our hearts for the Christ child. The music of Christmas is indeed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Life For Tired Bones

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 29, 2021

There are three views of life presented in this poetic prophecy that we should reflect on today.

New Life For Tired Bones Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction The legendary cheerful gift giver we refer to as Santa Claus has his origin in the life of St. Nicholas, often called Father Christmas. Nicholas was a Bishop in Myra, modern Turkey. According to legend he was a wealthy man who was widely ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On One More Dance

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 22, 2025

Dancing is defined as the activity of moving one's body rhythmically, usually to music.

Robert Jordan, an American author once remarked: “One more dance along the razor's edge finished. Almost dead yesterday, maybe dead tomorrow, but alive, gloriously alive, today.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 reminds us: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3, Jeremiah 31:13, Exodus 15:20, Luke 15:25

Mary Magdalene: A Demon Possed And Blessed Woman

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 6, 2025

Mary Magdalene was a woman, whom Jesus delivered from the seven evil spirit. When Jesus resurrected from the dead, He chose to appeared to her. Why?

Today and next week, we will look at the last passage in the Gospel of Mark, which is chapter 16:9-20. If you notice, most English translations of the Bible, except the “King James Version,” note that verses 9 through 20 are additions. So, this section was not written by Mark but was added later. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-14, Mark 16:9-20, Luke 8:2, Luke 7:36-38, Luke 8:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 15, 2025

Big Idea: God does not lie; He said, “Be holy, for I am holy" (1 Pet. 1:16, NKJV).

I Want to Be Like Jesus As we look around at the growing influence of chaos and evil, it could be easy to keep silent, give up, and accept that being holy is impossible, even though Scripture guides us to be like the Lord. In that moment of doubt, we remember the Bereans. Luke admired their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Other

Sermon On Sharing A Christingle Light

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2026

Christingle services are typically regarded as sharing the light of love.

Ruth Carter Stapleton, the American-born sister of Jimmy Carter once remarked: "Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most." John 8:12 reminds us: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, Luke 2:32, Isaiah 9:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 15, 2021

Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel. Christians today can also face that temptation. Paul then gives some solid arguments why Timothy shouldn't be ashamed of the gospel, and they help us too!

‘So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord’ Today we’re starting a new four-week series on 2 Timothy. I’m looking forward to this short series! Over the years I’ve studied a number of the New Testament letters but I’ve never really studied 2 Timothy. I’m interested to find out what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 19, 2020

What is Revelation all about? What are the mysterious creatures and other symbols supposed to mean? This is a series for personal and group Bible Studies discovering the real secrets in the book of Revelation.

What is Revelation all about? What are the mysterious creatures and other symbols supposed to mean? This is a series for personal and group Bible Studies discovering the real secrets in the book of Revelation. Most of the quotes are from the Public Domain King James Bible, not because I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist