Sermons on Bliss:

Seven Things In Hell That Should Be In Church

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 21, 2018

There are at least 7 things in Hell that need to be in every church across the world. God's churches need more tears, more repentance, etc...

Scripture Reference: Luke 16:19-31 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on November 18, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

One Rebelled One Submitted Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

Scholars feel that it is one of the most difficult and controversial passages to interpret in all of Pauline literature. This passage leads us to a threefold understanding, such as Rebellion, Redemption, and Judgment.

Romans 5:12-21 One rebelled and one submitted Scholars feel that it is one of the most difficult and controversial passages to interpret in all of Pauline literature. This passage leads us to a threefold understanding, such as Rebellion, Redemption, and Judgment. All sinned because one has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Divided Highway Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 9, 2019

How many of us can remember the day of 55 mph. It seemed like forever to get to our destination. With the age of the Superhighway, all of us desire to get on it and go, but when it comes to the spiritual road, we need to stay on the narrow way.

In this modern age of rapid travel and wide high-speed highways, it is possible to travel across counties and even states without the inconvenience of two-way traffic, speed zones or stop signs. It is not like the narrow often rough, roads that we traveled a few short years ago. Speed was limited, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Justice And Equality

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2022

What are principles for Christian working relationships? Regardless of employment positions, Christians are to bring unity within the church body.

This passage of scripture mirrors that of Ephesians 6:7-8. Paul does not censure nor support slavery; however, he teaches that Christ rises above all divisions between individuals. Slaves are advised to work sincerely like their lord is Christ himself, yet masters are to be fair and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Singing A New Song Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2022

David speaks of singing a "New Song." What does that mean, and what difference can singing songs about Jesus make in our lives?

OPEN with song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjF_xGUS6X8 gives example of melody) “Sing unto the Lord a new song, sing unto the Lord all the earth (repeat); For God is great and greatly to be praised (repeat). OPEN: Years ago, I was at a Christian camp, where the Dean of that week challenged ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gone With The Wind

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005

God uses a surge of problems sometimes to DIRECT us, to INSPECT us, to CORRECT us, to CONNECT US, to PROTECT US, to PERFECT us, & to PROJECT us. Link included to free PowerPoint Presentation and formatted text version.

Gone With The Wind II Cor. 1:8; 4:8-10 --- Link includes formatted text and free PowerPoint... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Irma.html --- "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Happiness--Key #1/Humility Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 12, 2005

Jesus came to bring us happiness, and he reveals the keys to our happiness in the Beatitudes.

The Keys to Happiness: Key #1¡XHumility Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, ¡§I just want to be happy.¡¨ Ask that same 100 people what does it mean to be happy, and ninety will say something that has to do with people, places or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

I Hate My Marriage And How To Get Out! - Pt. 1 - Is The Honeymoon Over? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018

White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

Pt. 1 - Is The Honeymoon Over? I. Introduction White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen and so in our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-8, Hosea 3:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy, Happy, Happy & Humble Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

The Beatitudes give us the keys to living a "happy, happy, happy" life. The first beatitude deals with humility.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Humble Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, “I just want to be happy.¨ Ask that same 100 people what it means to be happy, and ninety will say something about people, places or things. The answers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 4, 2020

Jesus calls us to experience happiness in living upside down lives.

Title: Eight (or Maybe Nine) Upside Down Blessings Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Jesus calls us to experience happiness in living upside down lives. Introduction One of the most uncomfortable moments of my life occurred a few years ago when a colleague invited me to meet her for coffee at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Way!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Before the trial and death on the cross, Jesus prepares the disciples and comforts their fears and reinforces their faith.

I am the Way! We went to Alaska! It was beautiful! One of the cities we visited was Ketchikan, AK, which Ketchican means “Thunderous Eagle”. Therefore they say that the Church in Ketchikan (which again means Eagle) was given the name by the people around town called the Church “the bird of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Acts 4:12, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

My God Can Do Anything.

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 13, 2012

What happened to our faith?

My God can do anything!!!! You believe that? Intro: What happened to Christians? 1: 95% of Christians never share their faith a) Of the 5% that do 80% are new converts b) So what happened? c) Did we decide that we got enough members of our church d) Is there some quota we’ve achieved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Other

If You Had It To Do All Over Again

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

If you had life to live over again would you make some of the mistakes you made in the past

IF YOU HAD IT TO DO ALL OVER AGAIN II Samuel 12:13-24 Intro: In the reading of the scripture we find Nathan the prophet has rebuked David for his sin. David admitted his sin and begged God to spare his life. The Lord spared David but from here on through the rest of David’s reign was nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Attitude

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2011

A sermon on the Beatitudes as a whole.

Matthew 5: 1 – 12 Be Attitudes Intro: Have you ever played Balderdash? It is a game where you guess the meaning of obscure words. For example, the word “PLEACH.” Does it mean 1) a peach scented bleach, 2) the curved handle of a plough, or 3) the interweaving of tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival From Death To Life Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival?

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival? From Pentecost until today, the Gospel has brought revival from death to life. Life-giving renewal spread to Antioch, Athens, Babylon, Berea, Caesarea, Cenchrea, Colossae, Corinth, Crete, Cyrene, Damascus, Derbe, Ephesus, Hierapolis, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist