Sermons on Bold Preaching:

The Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Knowing the end of his life is near, Jesus needs to remake His disciples’ understanding of what their responsibilities are as they await His return. And so Jesus tells them a story that had a familiar ring: The Good Samaritan

The Call to Faithfulness Luke 19:11-27 In Luke 19, it is late winter and Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem for His last Passover and the last week of His earthly life. He has just arrived in Jericho, the lowest city on the face of the earth which is 1000 feet below sea level. That makes Jericho ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 11, 2012

Every believer should know that they were born again into a battlefield. In order to successfully live as a believer we need to know our enemies and understand how battles are won for God’s kingdom.

Every believer should know that they were born again into a battlefield. In order to successfully live as a believer we need to know our enemies and understand how battles are won for God’s kingdom. The vacuum of Paul’s absence in Corinth had allowed some false ...read more

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 15, 2014

The Scripture teaches that persecution comes from every side to those who live like Jesus. Living for Jesus is radical. It is intrinsically counter-cultural. To walk like Jesus we walk against the flow of our culture.

Heart Trouble Mark 15:1-20 Jesus before Pilate 1 Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. 2 Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Do Not See Enough Divine Healing In Our Churches.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 10, 2018

This is actually a difficult passage to speak with authority, but I will try as we although we believe in healing, we don’t see enough of it in our churches.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th October 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 “Please ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Episcopal

How To Think About Satan

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 13, 2024

How much should we be concerned about the demonic realm? What should we do about our fears?

Sermon at Trinity by Pastor Pankow. 6.16.24 How to think about Satan? When you think back to a first date or the first time you met that special someone, you might tend to overthink the situation too much. Worry about what they thought, what you said, when you’re going to meet next . . . It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:6, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Lutheran

An Opportune Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

God is at work behind the scenes even when we think He is not.

An Opportune Time Nehemiah 2:1-8 I. An Ordinary Day (1) A. Elapsed time B. Still at the job II. An Extraordinary Circumstance (1b-3) A. An obtuse servant (1b) B. An observant king (2) C. An astute observation (3) III. A Bold Request (4-8a) A. From the king (4a) B. From Nehemiah (4b-5, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Barriers To Getting Your Miracle

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014

A look at seven things that hold us back from getting the miraculous answer to prayer that God has for us.

A Sad Truth: Not everyone gets the answer God was willing to give. - Matthew 9:30a. Seven Barriers To Getting Your Miracle: 1. Can’t see things clearly. - Matthew 9:27 – “two blind men” 2. Public ridicule. - Matthew 9:27 – “calling out” - The Greek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Resurrection Faith"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2004

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

Matthew 28:1-8 “The Resurrection Faith” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When the angel spoke to the two Marys, and said “He is not here; he has risen.”… …It was an announcement that the world had changed and would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Falsnesss Of Forsakenness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 26, 2004

Relaying the truth that God never leaves us. More often in life we desert HIm.

The Falseness of Forsakenness Have you ever been so low you thought all there was left for you in this world is death? The idea that there is no hope all is lost and all you can do is end the pain. Don’t think you are alone. Many people have been down the road of feeling forsaken. Today I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31, Hebrews 13:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful What You Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2004

A sermon based on a vacation bible school song encouraging us to be more careful and deliberate in the way in which we live.

Be Careful What You Promise Mark 6:14-29 Intro: There is an old chorus that I learned as a child in Vacation Bible School that applies to this passage beautifully. The words are as follows; Verse 1 - “O be careful little hands what you do. For the Father up above is looking down in love. So be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Waiting On

Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 16, 2002

How many have ever dealt with peer pressure, or goading to go do something your not quite ready to do? This deals with the call to be a witness all the time.

What Are You Waiting On? 2-17-02 AM John 7:1-6 How many have ever dealt with peer pressure, or goading to go do something your not quite ready to do? Charlie Brown valentine show. - There’s a little red haired girl He likes. - Linus keeps telling him to just go talk to her - Chuck is nervous, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Healing - Great Expectations - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004

God wants to work miracles of physical healing much more often than we think.

This morning I would like to talk about Divine healing – God healing our physical body of disease and sickness. Now most all of you know that I have had a healing this month of fourth stage melanoma cancer. I had 10 different sites on my body where cancer was growing. The radiologist said there ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Holy Spirit Give Your Attitude A Make Over

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 11, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened i

Let the Holy Spirit Give Your Attitude a Make Over -(Ephesians 1:18-20) Illustration: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope. --Romans 15:13 In 1931, Jane Whyte felt she was nearing the end of her life. Her husband Alexander, the famous ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the essential of walkng by Faith in our life.

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight 2 Cor. 5:1-21 I hope that everyone had a great afternoon. Some of us got a nap, some got to visit with family and friends. And some simply got to sit and watch T.V. and relax. How many of us made plans about what we are going to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

It is essential for believer’s to pray. The reason many Christians quit and give up is because of the lack of prayer.

Prayer Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC *December 01, 2004 1. Purpose of Prayer … one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ -Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational