Sermons on Candidates:

Daniel: Man Of Purity Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 19, 2021

6th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Daniel's great heroic attribute of purity.

INTRODUCTION Years ago, when I was a teenager, a terrible storm surged through our area one night in southern Louisiana. Power went out that night, and we awoke the next morning to find the culprit. A large stately oak tree had fallen upon the powerlines. This tree was probably 10-12 feet around ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Suddenly.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 25, 2022

—Charles Spurgeon, “Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without the wind, branches without sap, and like coals without fire, we are useless.”

Suddenly. Acts 2:1-8TPT One man stated, There is no comparison between the power of satan and the power of the Holy Spirit in you. The power of satan is like a little firecracker while the power of the Holy Spirit inside of you is like a nuclear bomb! —Charles Spurgeon, “Without the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, John 6:63

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 1, 2022

Lessons from some good - but imperfect - fathers in the bible.

Fathers Day Sermon There are two stories of when the first Father’s Day was celebrated. The earliest occurred in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. Grace Golden Clayton suggested to the minister of the local Methodist church that they hold services to celebrate fathers after a deadly mine ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, John 5:19-20, John 10:15-17, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 31:14-15, Hebrews 11:17-19, 2 Samuel 18:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esther: One Shot

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2022

Christians must take a stand and speak the truth We may only get one shot, we have to take it.

Esther One Shot Text: Esther 4:6-17 So recently I was talking with someone and he mentioned that one of the most interesting things about the Book of Esther was that the Name of God is never mentioned, and the voice of God is never directly heard. And that is interesting! But I also think that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:6-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mothers Of Messiah-Rahab Of Jericho Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 8, 2021

She was a harlot, and an enemy of Israel. But she found salvation and received a place as one of the mothers of the Messiah!

Introduction: she was one of the most unlikely candidates to ever be in the Messiah’s family tree. She lived in a wicked city in a wicked land, and did not have a very good reputation. But somehow she became a believer in the God of a foreign country and had the privilege of being one of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Years ago a newspaper reporter asked then Governor of Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton,

who was seeking to get the nomination of the democratic party to be the next candidate for president of the United States, this question, “Sir, it has been stated that you have had many adulterous relationships, is this true, or not true?” Mr. Clinton, with anger in his voice for being asked such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Preferences For Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

There are many things that distinguish us from each other.

• Our education • Our political persuasion • Our gifts • Our race • Our opportunities and etc. However, another thing that distinguishes us from each other are our LIKES AND DISLIKES. Such as: (1) OUR TASTE FOR FOOD Illus: Because of the differences we have, when we go into an ice cream parlor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Surprise At The Judgment

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2021

Most think that when they stand before God in Judgment, it won't be pleasant, because they know their faults, weaknesses, & selfish. What if instead, we receive from God a ringing commendation and a smile of approval?

HAPPY SURPRISE AT THE JUDGMENT Mt. 25:34-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WRONG IMPRESSIONS 1. Laurie Navin, in Reader’s Digest, told how her beloved family dog “Lucky” passed away. She was trying to explain what had happened to her four-year old son Ian, in terms he might could understand. 2. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Compromise, Holy Joy

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy.

Mark 2:1-5 (3) "And they came, bringing to Him a paralytic, carried by four men." The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy. The fact is (1) ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Suffering Is Not Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.

We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more

Southpaw Stories! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 4 - Southpaw Stories I. Introduction There are few greats that share a trait that other fighters fear! Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Manny Pacquiao would probably be the most commonly known champions. The shared trait is they are southpaws. In other words, they are left-handed. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23, Genesis 35:16-18, Judges 3:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Roles & Responsibilities (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017

A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

Roles And Responsibilities (Part I) Titus 2:1-8 In our church bylaws and constitution there is a "job description" concerning the pastor of this church. It lays out the general expectations and responsibilities of the church pastor. It reads (among other things): The pastor will give himself to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Memoirs Of A Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2017

David faced a great challenge as he stood before Goliath. It was the greatest miss-match of all time, and yet he was triumphant. We too face giants as we strive to serve the Lord, but like David, we can overcome in the Lord. Christ secured victory for us!

Memoirs of a Giant Slayer 1 Samuel 17: 40-51 Our text today comes from one of the most familiar and recognizable accounts in all of Scripture. Israel was facing a formidable foe in the champion of the Philistines. The armies had gathered on opposite sides of the Valley of Elah, approximately ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In A Difficult Week?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2017

Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. “We’ve all had difficult weeks.” Moreover, m

What’s In A Difficult Week? Luke 22:39-46NKJB Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Value Of God's Gift

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 15, 2016

Looking at the value of God's gift to us in Jesus

The Value of God's Gift December 18, 2016 1 John 4:9-10 Christmas is such a great time of the year, especially for kids. But my family didn’t celebrate Christmas, so I missed out on all of that fun. But we did celebrate Chanukah! We would light the Chanukah candles each night for the 8 nights ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist