Sermons on Bitter Sweet:

Jehovah Rophe Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Nov 2, 2006

We all face disappointments, discouragements in life, even great tragedy. Why does God allow these things into our lives? There were times when Israel faced life threatening circumstances as well, and God’s dealings at these times provide insight for us.

Open I want you to think back to Saturday, May 20, 1978. What, you can’t remember that day? Most of us have no idea what we were doing that day. I was only 7 years old. Some of you were not even born yet. For millions of people it was just another day. But for John and Brnda Vaughn, it was a day ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fifth Seal: Prayers For Vengeance

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 7, 2025

In Revelation 6:9-11, the cries of the martyrs remind us that God sees every injustice. Their plea for vengeance isn’t about revenge—it’s about God’s righteous judgment and His perfect timing.

The Fifth Seal: Prayers for Vengeance Revelation 6:9-11 Introduction The book of Revelation unveils the mysteries of God’s divine plan for the end times. Each seal that the Lamb opens reveals a part of this divine unfolding. When we reach the fifth seal in Revelation 6:9-11, we encounter a scene ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11, Psalm 79:5-6, Luke 18:7-8, Acts 7:54-60, Revelation 6:11, Romans 12:19, Ecclesiastes 3:17, 2 Peter 3:9, Revelation 3:5, 2 Timothy 4:8, Romans 8:18, Matthew 24:13, Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7, Deuteronomy 32:35, Psalm 64:7-9, Psalm 79:10, Genesis 6:3, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:21, Revelation 7:14, Matthew 24:8, Isaiah 34:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 17, 2007

This is a sermon on more than forgiving other, and God forgiving us. It deals with the need of forgiving ourselves. We must forgive ourselves, so God can forgive us.

Forgiveness Note for my church: • We need to be careful of our vision. • We have just built this wonderful building. • We have a vision to expand, by knocking out that wall. • We see a “crowd” of people coming through that door. • See… We need to stop watching out for the crowd, and focus on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's That Smell

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message exploring the concept of smell in the Bible. What smells good and bad to God?

Chico Alliance Church “What’s That Smell?” Introduction High in each nasal cavity it a small tract of mucous membrane containing olfactory cells. Hairlike fibers in these nerve cells, responding to various odors, send impulses along the olfactory nerve to the brain and thus produce the sense of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, Hebrews 13:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Watchman Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Mar 16, 2025

A talk on the Watchman passage from Ezekiel 2-3

Introduction Okay, did you know that for many years Yorkshire was responsible for protecting the whole Western world from nuclear Armageddon? It's true. Up on the North York Moors between Whitby and Pickering, there's an RAF base called Fylingdales. It sort of looks a bit like a box now, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intercession For Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 10 in our journey with Israel recorded in Exodus. This message focuses on the ministry of intercession for others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Intercession for Victory” Exodus 17:8-16 REVIEW There is no instant spiritual maturity. There is no instant fix for a lifetime of wrong choices. Regeneration occurs in moment. Our ultimate transformation will happen in the twinkling of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Revelation 5:1-8, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Absence

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 18, 2009

poem about absence

Absence A strange silence I have never heard As I walk a path alone, An unfamiliar moment When I realize you are gone. As I look around to notice That the roads have all been changed For there’s one that now is fading At a place I called your name. So I must go on without you With the memories ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Bob Myers on Mar 15, 2001

The Cross is the Central Message of Christianity.

The Centrality of the Cross Galatians 6:14 In the Cross Christianity lays claim to having the most universally recognized symbol in all of world history. The Cross is more recognizable than a Coca-Cola can, CNN, or any nation’s flag. And the centrality of the Cross has even become part of our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Refuse These Bonds

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

POWER OF DELIVERANCE

4/15/07 Gal 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."—Proverbs 5:22.  THE first sentence ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(4 ) States Of Man #2

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 18, 2009

Where we been and where we are going

4 STATES OF MAN #2 Text: Gen.1:26:AndGod said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished – The Loudest Whisper

Contributed by Michael Hobday on May 13, 2025

The loudest victory in history was spoken in a whisper: “It is finished.”

A jar full of sour wine was there, and they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to Jesus' mouth. When He had received it, He said, “It is finished,” bowed His head, and gave up His spirit. Introduction: A Whisper That Changed the World Church, today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:21, Genesis 3:15, John 10:18, John 19:29-30

'warning Against Adultery'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2023

'Warning Against Adultery' - Proverbs chapter 5 verses 1-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The involvement goes from sweetness to bitterness verses 1-6. The involvement goes from gain to loss verses 7-14. The involvement goes from purity to pollution verses 15-20 The involvement goes from freedom to bondage verses 21-23 SERMON BODY: iLL: • The Ten Commandments were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Tasting Of The Goodness Of God

Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2005

When we have a right relationship with Jesus Christ, everything about life will be sweeter.

Tasting of the Goodness of God by Pastor Jim May Has anyone here ever tasted Castor Oil? Good “stuff”, isn’t it? Well, it was good for what ailed you anyway! No one takes this wonderful medicine anymore because through the miracles of modern science we have discovered far more effective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 2 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John.

Walking in the Light I. Introduction A. Learning How to Race Walk 1. Judy Heller founder of ERO-FIT guide to race walking. a) First consult a doctor to see if you are ready for program. b) Stretch and warm up for 10-15 minutes. c) Hold head so that you are fixating 20 yards ahead. d) Bend arms 90 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tale Of Two Trees

Contributed by Mark Price on Oct 16, 2006

The sin that disallowed man to enjoy the Tree of Life is reconciled on another tree - the cross.

Title: The Tale of Two Trees Text: Genesis 2: 9; Revelation 22: 1-4 (esp. 2) Key Verse(s): Revelation 22: 2 There is a tree of life in the city (Rev. 22:2). Remember: the tree of life was also planted in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:9). As long as man remained sinless, he was allowed to eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

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