Sermons on Black History:

Godly Ambition Series

Contributed by Bob Myers on Sep 8, 2020

Ambition is a common human motivation. We see it played out in the lives of countless men and women throughout history. In our text today, we observe two kinds of burning ambition. While the passion to achieve desired ends is similar, the motivation sets them worlds apart.

Who Is This Man? Godly Ambition Mark 10:32-45 Ambition We often talk about people going through “phases.” That’s especially true for those who are growing through adolescence or some other dynamic season of life. “Oh, don’t worry about it,” we tell ourselves, “it’s just a phase.” Grown adults ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Killing Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 4, 2013

When Bill O'reilly wrote Killing Jesus he meant it as a history book and not as a religious book. But did he accidentally meddle in our faith in the Holy Bible when he did so? Doubt in the Word of God has been a took of the devil from the beginning.

Genesis 2:16-17 (NASB) “The LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.’” Genesis 3:1-3 (NASB) Now the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

"If You Had Been Gabriel…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 21, 2016

If you had been Gabriel and given the mission of telling Mary she would be the mother of Jesus, what would you have been thinking? We look at Gabriel's history, his most important assignment, and why he trembled to tell her what God wanted!

“IF YOU HAD BEEN GABRIEL…” Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS HUMOR 1. Tim: Did you know Santa had only eight reindeer last Christmas? Jim: Huh? Tim: Comet stayed home to clean the sink 2. Moe: What are you going to give your little brother for Christmas this year? Joe: I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithful In The Lord's Work

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 11, 2023

Tomorrow is Labor Day. The history of this day goes back to 1882, when a union leader named McGuire suggested a national holiday to honor the country’s working people. In September of that same year, workers staged the first Labor Day parade in New York City.

Alba 9-3-2023 FAITHFUL IN THE LORD'S WORK Ephesians 6:21-22 Tomorrow is Labor Day. The history of this day goes back to 1882, when a union leader named McGuire suggested a national holiday to honor the country’s working people. In September of that same year, workers staged the first Labor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For A Collision With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Feb 10, 2023

Today’s message will be centered around Acts 1:4-5, and we’ll look at several passages that will bolster this message, and why I believe the body of Christ (the church) needs a collision; now perhaps, more than any other time in our history.

How many of you are like us, before we go on a trip we say a prayer asking for travel mercies, something like this “Lord, we are praying for a collision”… Y’all are looking a bit confused out there! We’ll get back to that. Today’s message will be centered around Acts 1:4-5, and we’ll look at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5, Joel 2:28-32

When Problems Come

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2023

Problems come. It's part of life. What are some general principles we need to follow when they do? We look at one of the greatest problems / difficulties / challenges in the history of God's people - the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians and the exile - for lessons.

Everyone faces problems from time to time. Churches also face problems. For example, a church might unexpectedly lose its pastor and some other key members of its leadership at around the same time. If that happened, how would you view it? Perhaps some of you would say that it’s a CHALLENGE, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:7-8, Daniel 9:5, Nehemiah 1:7, Ezra 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage To Take A Stand Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2025

God calls His people to take courageous stands for truth, integrity, and faith. Today, we’ll focus on two individuals—Queen Vashti and Mordecai—and examine three moments when they took bold stands that changed history. Even when it’s costly.

• Have you ever faced a moment when doing the right thing came with a cost? • What do you do when that time comes? • Obviously you do what is right and take a stand! • Maybe. • We live in a world that often demands conformity, a world where it can feel safer to blend in, to stay silent, and to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-12, Esther 2:21-23, Esther 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Visionary View: Journey Through Wonderland - Unveiling Hidden Treasures Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2023

November 26, history beckons us to explore its corridors, where tales of wonder and archaeological marvels intertwine. Let us delve into the whimsical world of "Alice in Wonderland," published in 1865, and the awe-inspiring discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

Title: "Visionary View: Journey through Wonderland - Unveiling Hidden Treasures" Introduction: Today is November 26, history beckons us to explore its corridors, where tales of wonder and archaeological marvels intertwine. As we embark on our visionary journey, let us delve into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Colossians 2:3, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:22, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Looked For A Man

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could trust, men through whom he could accomplish His

I Looked For A Man! Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Highlight Verse 30 Introduction: The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Israel's Blindness

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jun 29, 2002

The history of Israel’s past, present, and future is given in the Book of Romans chapters 9-11. In Chapter 9 Paul explains Israel’s past election in relation to God’s sovereignty. In chapter 10 he explains Israel’s present rejection in relation to God’s

Concerning the mystery of Israel’s blindness, Paul states: "For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in" (Rom. 11:25). Why is Israel an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sold Out

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

No man in human history had a greater opportunity for success and happiness than did Judas Iscariot. Yet, since his death, he has ranked at the top of the list among those who also betrayed the Lord. Luke called him a traitor. John the Beloved labeled him

SOLD OUT SCRIPTURE: Zechariah 11:12, 13; Matthew 26:15 INTRODUCTION No man in human history had a greater opportunity for success and happiness than did Judas Iscariot. Yet, since his death, he has ranked at the top of the list among those who also betrayed the Lord. Luke called him a traitor. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24, Zechariah 11:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Isn't Anybody Like Him

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Oct 22, 2003

All through the Bible we read of everything that God has done for mankind. We read of the miracles that He performed time after time throughour history. When we look at them we are compelled to say, along with those that witnessed them, "There isn’t anybo

THERE ISN’T ANYBODY LIKE HIM TEXT: Isaiah 40:21-22,25 INTRODUCTION: All through the Bible we read of everything that God has done for mankind. We read of the miracles that He performed time after time throughout history. When we look at them we are compelled to say, along with those that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Has Become Of Sin?

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 8, 2019

Throughout History Sin has been a topic that we know what it is, & we don’t talk about it. We know not to do it, or encourage others to do it. What’s changed? Sin has become so open & welcome!

Sermon- What has become of sin? - In studying Hosea we talked a little about the openness of sin before the fall of northern Israel. - The way sin works is, it comes in as a mere thought. Then comes the response to the thought, & sin is produced. Then when sin is produced, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"In The Chaos Of The Pigpen…. Hope And Direction”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 23, 2022

Jesus uses 3 parables to tell what God's character is like. It is "grace". Some history of the culture from Ken Bailey is included. To the Pharisees “You think you know God, but you do not." Jesus is the God of Ezekiel 34.

In Jesus Holy Name March 27,2022 Text: Luke 15:11-31 Redeemer “In the Chaos of the Pigpen…. Hope and Direction” “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus… and the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying… This fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Lutheran

A Welcome Change In Government Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 26, 2022

Christ is Lord even over those who seem to have all the influence today. They’re not running things, He is. They’re not shaping history, He is. None can override him, for Christ holds the keys. He will be forever secure on his throne!

A change in government is always a big deal: there are new cabinet members to choose, new policies to begin implementing, new office spaces to move into. The old is quickly shuffled to one side, and the new is put into the spotlight. In our text today, we see something similar. Isaiah 22 describes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:20-23, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed