Sermons on Charles Swindoll:

How Do We Please God? - Pt 3

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004

We please God when we read, believe, understand, and practice what the Bible says.

Mark Twain once said, “Never learn to do anything. If you don’t learn, you will always find someone else to do it for you.” This week has been a week of learning for every single one of us. I spent parts of four days at a seminar in Indianapolis and by the second full day had a headache from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace, Thelord's Gift

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

What Grace truely means

INTRO: In Max Lucado’s book In The Grip of Grace he writes: You know what disturbs me most about Jeffrey Dahmer? What disturbs me most are not his acts, though they are disgusting. Dahmer was convicted of seventeen murders. Eleven corpses were found in his apartment. He cut off arms. He ate body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ready Or Not

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Ready or not, Jesus is coming again and the wise person will be prepared for His imminent return.

READY OR NOT Matthew 25:1-13 Are you ready for Christmas yet? It is hard to believe, but the big day is only a little over 5 weeks from now. This can be one of the most frantic times of the year for people. As we busily make preparations for sending Christmas Cards, buying presents, setting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

How To Train Up A Child

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

An overview of training your child based upon who they are to learn to walk with God.

Unlocking your child’s potential Proverbs 22:6 As you turn to this verse, let’s review some truths about proverbs. A proverb is not a given promise. It is an instruction of Godly wisdom. It is a principle that when generally applied brings about general results. It is often made up of 3 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Up The Checklists Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Do you think that pleasing God means making and keeping a long list of rules? Think again.

Tearing up the Checklists It’s Monday evening at your house. You have had a long day and now after dinner you are going through the mail at the kitchen table. A long envelope falls out of the stack of junk mail that is hand addressed to you. The feel of the paper is rich and textured; the stamp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Purposes In Our Problems

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 5, 2012

A sermon that teaches us about the providence of God in the life of Joseph.

“God’s Purposes in Our Problems” “Genesis 50:19-21” Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. ********** I. Joseph’s Problems a. His dream becomes a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Begins Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016

The beginning of an Easter sermon series. There is so much messed up in the world. Why? Hopelessness. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope!

Intro: On December 17, 1927 a US Submarine was patrolling off the Atlantic Coast when it accidentally collided with a Coast Guard Cutter. The submarine was so severely damaged that it sank and came to rest on the floor of the Atlantic about 100 feet down. A rescue ship was dispatched to the scene ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Defining Moment

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 15, 2024

Jesus: The Defining Moment From Boy to Man  When did Jesus realize that he was different than other children? Did he always know that he was the Son of God? Did he speak even as a baby… did he just have the knowledge?

Jesus: The Defining Moment From Boy to Man ? When did Jesus realize that he was different than other children? Did he always know that he was the Son of God? Did he speak even as a baby… did he just have the knowledge? ? We know that baby Jesus was consecrated to God after his birth….But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-51

The Challenge To Love Much  Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2025

Our text today does not contain a miracle as such. The setting is a much more relaxed atmosphere - dinner at Simon’s house. The Pharisees play a major role in the story of Jesus.

The Challenge to Love Much    Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Last week we saw Jesus demonstrate amazing powers as he healed the centurion’s servant at a distance and raised the son of the widow of Nain. The miracles of Jesus serve to: -Show us his great love and compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Tips On Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 31, 2004

Using Phillip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch, we can find some important instruction on how to share our faith with another individual

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 8:26-40 TITLE: “SOME TIPS ON SHARING YOUR FAITH” INTRODUCTION: A. What gets you excited? --Someone: “You cannot kindle a fire in any other heart until it is burning in your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make A Decision Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2006

We must be undivided in our allegiance.

MAKE A DECISION I Kings 18.1-46 S: Choosing God C: Idolatry Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST BE UNDIVIDED IN OUR ALLEGIANCE. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18 how Elijah courageously called people to make a decision to God. Type: Inductive I. INSTRUCTION (1) II. SITUATION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Graduation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2012

Let me share some goals for life after graduation. 1- Seek the Lord 2- Continue your education 3- Concentrate on people 4- Go to work

INTRO.- ILL.- Physics Teacher: "Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?" Student: "Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, he wouldn’t have discovered anything." Do we really learn anything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-15, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on May 30, 2010

This sermon looks at: What is salvation? and examines the fruit of salvation in our lives from attitude, actions and affection to Jesus. It ends by asking people if they personally have salvation. It contains references from the Koran, BBC, psychology jou

1 John part 1 ‘How may I know I am saved?’ Before I start my sermon this week I want to start by saying I am only talking about your personal salvation. I am not talking about salvation in general. Romans 10: 6 – 9 is quite clear that it is God’s decision who will enter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Are No Accident Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 10, 2008

Realize your significance in God’s story.

YOU ARE NO ACCIDENT Exodus 2.1-25 S: God’s Plan C: Following God’s Call Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: REALIZE YOUR SIGNIFICANCE IN GOD’S STORY. Type: Inductive I. DELIVERED II. PREPARED III. FIRED IV. HUMBLED PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize that you are an unfinished work • Don’t take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Succeed In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 14, 2008

Five keys to winning spiritual battles.

Title: How To Succeed In Spiritual Warfare Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Theme: The keys to winning spiritual battles. Introduction: Resisting The Devil Laurie Beth Jones tells this story in her book, Grow Something Besides Old. She talks about one Halloween night when she had underestimated the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist