Sermons on Bondage To The World:

The Story Of The Crooked Judge Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus tells us that prayer is a battleaxe in the war against injustice. Prayer is a weapon against the injustice of this world.

Angelica Angelica is a poor Hispanic lady living in McAllen, Texas. She wants nothing more than clean water and reliable electricity from her landlord. But she is the unfortunate victim of a slumlord. Dateline recently reported the owner of Angelica’s pitiful apartment complex lives in luxury in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Micah 7:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Overcomers

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 11, 2021

This world has a lot of obstacles in place to defeat us as Christians. Three thoughts one how to be an overcomer.

Followers of Jesus have been given different names over the centuries. 1. First, they were described as followers of the way. 2. At Antioch, they were called Christians which means Christ ones. Acts 14:26 3. Perhaps the most common word for those committed to Jesus, is disciple. Disciple means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 8, 2021

Our world is obsessed with being busy. It can be hard to slow down and take time to prioritize Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • Busyness is not just about put in too many hours on the job. • Just as people struggle with overworking, so they can also struggle with staying busy when they are not working their “day job.” • There is a constant state of busyness between work and everything else that fills our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Psalm For Seniors

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2012

Mt. 28:20b, I [Jesus] am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

Psalm 71 A Psalm for Seniors Introduction: ...The psalm of the aged man. Probably David [possibly Samuel or Jeremiah] as he was getting up into years, and his...hair had turned gray. David’s life was a tough life. He had many devoted friends, but also many avowed enemies. And David is always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Preaching The Gospel In Unfamiliar Places

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 9, 2012

How a people understand themselves and their world goes far in determining how we should present the Gospel.

PREACHING THE GOSPEL IN UNFAMILIAR PLACES Romans 1:16 & Genesis 3:7-10 Big Idea: How a people understand themselves and their world goes far in determining how we should present the Gospel. INTRO: In Romans 1 the Apostle Paul says, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Hands Lifted To The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 2, 2018

There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and our own relatives and friends are being attacked; are we praying?

Let us continue our worship of God by continuing our study of the Book of Exodus. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 17….. By the way, we will celebrate Communion next week instead of today. We have been following the Hebrews now freed from Egypt and led and provided for my God. We have noted how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unto Us A King Is Born Series

Contributed by Tim Strickland on Dec 6, 2014

Calling the World to the Truth of Christ Jesus this Christmas. Feel free to use any or all parts of this sermon.

12/6/2014 Pastor Tim J Strickland Friendly Center Baptist Church Unto Us a King is Born This sermon is part of a series of sermons written for Christmas this year titled “The only Gift that Matters”. Last Sunday we learned from scripture, in Isaiah 9:6 “that unto us a child was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:16

Denomination: Baptist

Building Our Faith On A Firm Foundation. Hebrews 11

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message about building our faith for the purpose God has for us in this world we live in.

"Building Our Faith on a Firm Foundation" Hebrews 11:1 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Red Door

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 3, 2024

In many cultures and traditions throughout the world, red-painted doors have often symbolized protection and safety.

It was once said: “The kingdom of joy is protected from all evil by a red door.” (Source unknown) Psalm 121:7-8 reminds us: The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” In many cultures and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, Matthew 7:7, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 6:19

Following John's Example Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 3, 2025

We are called to shine the light of Christ to illumine the darkness of the world while living in expectation of the return of Jesus.

JOHN THE BAPTIST! IT WAS ISAIAH WHO PROPHESIED IN 40:3, “A VOICE OF ONE CALLING: “IN THE WILDERNESS PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD; MAKE STRAIGHT IN THE DESERT A HIGHWAY FOR OUR GOD.” NOW, 700 YEARS LATER, JOHN IS PROCLAIMING THE MESSAGE, “REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN HAS COME NEAR…THEREFORE, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, John 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20, John 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus On Trial (John 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 9, 2025

Was the trial of Jesus an example of this world's justice? Let's look at John 18.

What kind of injustice do we often find in this world? How was Jesus betrayed and falsely accused? Let’s look at John 18. When Judas betrayed Jesus, who went looking for Him? After Jesus had said all of this, he went with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Jesus Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2020

What did Jesus mean when he declared "I am the light of the world?"

Back in the Old Testament, we read that the Israelites had been in Egypt for 400 years, much of that time as slaves. Finally, when the time was right, God sent Moses to lead the people out of their slavery… into freedom. And for the next 40 years, the Israelites wandered in the desert, being led ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Scarlet Thread?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 20, 2020

The world is, for the most part, is in panic mode concerning the coronavirus. As Christians, what should be our response?

Do you remember the story in the book of Joshua about the two men who were sent secretly to spy out land that included the fortified city of Jericho? After ending their reconnaissance, they spend the night at the house of a harlot named Rahab. Word gets back to the king that two men from Israel had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21, 1 John 4:3, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 10:35-36, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6-8, 1 John 5:4-5, Genesis 1:26, Psalm 23:4, James 2:25-26, James 2:21-22, James 2:17, Mark 5:34, Matthew 9:29, Romans 10:17, Psalm 103:1-4, Colossians 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Silence

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Apr 2, 2020

The world doesn't value silence, but making time to be silent is crucial for psychological and spiritual health.

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life. For instance, since God is omnipotent, we'd expect that he'd speak to Elijah through a strong driving wind or an earthquake as found in our first reading (1 Kg 18, 15-45). Instead, we find that Elijah comes out of hiding from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

Cross And The Believer: Carrying The Cross : Good Friday

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 19, 2020

Cross is the most "flaunted" symbol in the world today. But what does it mean to you as a believer?

Cross and the Believers: A Good Friday Message Today is Good Friday, and the focus is on the cross. Traditionally we are used to listening to sermons about Jesus’s words from the Cross or the stations of the cross etc. More than any other day, Cross is on everybody’s mind today. As we know , the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 19:28, Matthew 11:28, Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Matthew 10:38, Luke 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational