Sermons on Black History Month:

Fasting To Know God Better

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2016

This sermon is about the place of fasting in the life of the Believer. Specifically, this is a challenge to use the month of February to fast from some measure of electronics.

When was the last time you fasted? Maybe you fasted for a blood test, or perhaps before surgery. Perhaps you had a stomach virus and were not able to eat for 12 or 24 hours. But few of us fast to Know God Better FASTING is not very popular today, even though it was an important spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 34. The Illustration Of Elijah (James 5:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.

Lesson Text: James 5:17-18 (NKJV) 17. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. 18. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hospice Memorial Service

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 14, 2006

This is a sermon written for a Memorial service for a local hospice, to which are invited relatives of those who have died in the last couple of months

A little over halfway through the Old Testament part of the Bible, is a relatively short and probably little read book called Ecclesiastes. There are some mysteries about this book: we don’t exactly who wrote it, although tradition tells us that the writer was King Solomon, the son of David. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:1-14, Ecclesiastes 1:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hour Of Revival

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Oct 15, 2003

We are living in a historical hour of Church History!

We are living in what is shaping up to be the most important hour in Church history. The word that defines this hour has to be revival. A season of grace of a manifestation of God’s visitation with evidences of salvation, healing, and deliverance. In other words, God is showing up! We are seeing it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshiping God In Song Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004

Looking at the history and scripture concerning music in worship.

Worshiping God in Song Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:19) So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father Is A Provider Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 24, 2022

This is the most famous camping trip in the history of the world!

God is … The Father is a Provider February 27, 2022 This is the most famous camping trip in the history of the world! Genesis 22:9-14 NIV When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:9-14, Exodus 13:21-22, Exodus 16:14-18, Matthew 6:9-11, Exodus 20:3, John 6:48-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence God Revealed That Proves He Exists

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 11, 2022

16 Proofs from Nature and Secular History

"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." (Romans 1:20 NIV) As a young teenager, I came to the logical conclusion that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:19, Romans 1:20, Psalm 14:1, Romans 1:18, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 9:6, Psalm 139:14, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 1:22-25, John 1:1-5, John 14:9-11, Luke 24:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Book Of Genealogy

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2024

Genealogy is defined as the study of family origins and history.

Hodding Carter, an American progressive journalist and author once remarked: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.” 1 Timothy 1:4 reminds us: “Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9, Isaiah 30:8, Luke 3:23, Matthew 1:17

The Inspiring Life Of Enoch Who Is A Model Of Righteousness And Faith. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

Enoch, left an indelible mark on the history of faith.

Enoch, left an indelible mark on the history of faith. His extraordinary life, though brief, serves as a powerful example of devotion, righteousness, and pleasing God. In an era where people lived for nearly 900 years, Enoch's 365-year life was relatively short, yet his impact on humanity is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24, Hebrews 11:5

Using Time Wisely Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift.

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME "Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a heart of wisdom” (Ps. 90:12, NASB). 1. Definition: “Time is the interval between events.” 2. What does redeem mean? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Appreciation Sermon

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2015

We hear a lot in October about "Pastor Appreciation Month". This is a sermon that expresses love and appreciation from the pastor to the church.

(This sermon contains much information that is specific to my congregation. I shared it because there seems to be very few resources on this subject. And there may be some pastor out there who is looking for a way to show his love, gratitude and appreciation to his flock. It is my prayer that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2009

What would possess a man to take a woman who was nine month pregnant on a 120 km trip? This message looks at the Why of Bethlehem

Mystery of Bethlehem The theme we have chosen for this advent season is “The Mysteries of Christmas”. Last week we looked at the Mystery of the Virgin birth, how God Almighty the creator of the Universe stepped into the stream of human history to introduce his Son to the world. In that message we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Name That Heals Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006

Regarless of our history and past, there is a Name given by which changes can come and new future begun to take us from that history to hallelujah!

[Illustration] A little boy was standing by his father watching him trying to put a floppy disk into his computer. The father was having trouble getting the disk to go in all of the way. The little boy said to his father, “Maybe it has a penny in it?” Sure enough, when the father fished around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

A Snake That Saves Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

The venom of the African black mamba is one of the deadliest poisons. Within minutes of a bite, the central nervous system begins to shut down culminating in convulsions, paralysis, and a suffocating death.

The venom of the African black mamba is one of the deadliest poisons. Within minutes of a bite, the central nervous system begins to shut down culminating in convulsions, paralysis, and a suffocating death. Researchers have discovered that this deadly venom also contains a potent painkiller known ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready And Waiting Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Matthew 24 and Jesus’ teaching regarding the end of history.

Ready and Waiting Matthew 24:1-4, 36-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A lot of folk thought that I had lost my mind. It probably wasn’t the first time. It probably won’t be the last. People were sure of it when I announced that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ