Sermons on Charles Swindoll:

Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-21, Philippians 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Give Up - For With Christ There Is Hope

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2010

The story of the raising from the dead of the Widow of Nain’s son gives us hope that with Jesus nothing is impossible

The Raising of the Widow of Nain’s Son Maddy and I moved to Frisby from New Romney at the end of 2007 Story: As we were taking the bedroom apart, I was surprised to find a small basket underneath our bed with three eggs and £1000. I was a bit puzzled and so I called Maddy and asked her what this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Raising Of The Widow Of Nain's Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2016

The raising of the Widow of Nain's son shows us the compassion of Jesus

The Raising of the Widow of Nain’s Son Introduction Today’s Gospel reading isn’t a very easy passage to speak on. I think the key to understanding why Luke included this story in his Gospel can be found in the final passage of Lk 7 - Luke 7:18-35 John the Baptist has held in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

Loneliness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

According to "Psychology Today," it is estimated that over 40% of us will feel loneliness at some point in our lives. In this sermon, we will learn about what loneliness is, the effects of it on our health, and some prominent figures in the Bible who felt lonely.

Introduction: To point out how lonely people can be, Charles Swindoll mentioned an ad in a Kansas newspaper. It read, "I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes without comment for $5.00." Swindoll said, "Sounds like a hoax, doesn't it? But the person was serious. Did anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15, Psalm 102:7, Numbers 11:15, 1 Kings 19:4, Psalm 25:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Upward Call

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 15, 2022

With the year 2022 I want to encourage you to turn the page the past and focus on the future and accept the upward call

Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: 1. Illustration – Recently, a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so engrossed by her Facebook page on her smartphone that she walked right off the pier plunging twenty feet into the icy waters of the ocean below. Rescue workers were called and after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enough Is Enough Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 13, 2022

The same God that heard and answered Elijah's prayers, the same God that brought the rain, is the same God that is with us today. What a marvelous joy the foundation before us upon which we can rebuild the altars in our heart, that He is with us every step of the way.

Is Religion Good for Society? When preparing this message, I came across a survey conducted by the NCLS (or National Church Life Survey) that was released in November 2019. This survey has been conducted among 20 different denominations every five years since 1991, and surveys several thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great News For Everyone

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 18, 2008

We often talk about the great news of Christ’s birth, but there was more than just a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes that night; much more!

Great News for Everyone Griffith Baptist Church – 12/21/08 A.M. Service Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key verse: Luke 2:10 - And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Premise: We often talk about the great news of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Of Light Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what lig

The Mystery of Light - part 1 Illustration- God is light show by Scott Kinney (www.interviewwithGod). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Savior Who Heals Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 6, 2026

John is careful to remind us: these are not just random miracles, they are signs—works that point beyond themselves to who Jesus is.

A Savior Who Heals  John 4:46–54 Introduction The first half of John’s Gospel offers seven signs to provoke belief. The first sign was when he turned water to wine at Cana. Today’s text takes us back to Cana for the second sign. John is careful to remind us: these are not just random ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Grace And Freedom #1: Good News For Ragamuffins Series

Contributed by N A on Feb 3, 2013

God saves us by his grace (undeserved favor) when we believe in Jesus. Our salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for the good things we have done.

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #1: GOOD NEWS FOR RAGAMUFFINS (Jan. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: This week, we are beginning a new series to look at one of the most important words to Christianity: GRACE. One of the most popular hymns of all time is Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

An Appraisal From God

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001

A Realistic Understanding of Who We Are

An Appraisal From God 1 Peter 2:4 - 10 Introduction – You know America is a wonderful place. One of the things I like best is that we are not afraid to laugh at ourselves. And there are plenty of things to laugh at these days.  We are probably the only people on earth who spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment: The Rewards Of Obedience

Contributed by Chris Mason on Sep 24, 2001

Every day that we have, is a gift from God and that should be enough! However God has more in store for those who will be obedient to Him.

INTRODUCTION Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted employees, "Look, I’m going to leave. And while I’m gone, I want you to pay close ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Titus 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carpe Diem!

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Oct 20, 2004

This sermon is a reflection on the enjoyment of life as depicted by Solomon in Ecclesiastes. It tells us that we should learn to recognise the things that inhibit life and to live above life’s inhibitions.

CARPE DIEM Eccl 11 Qoheleth, the Preacher, had made a thorough investigation of life. He had looked at life as seen by those who live without hope in God. He had confronted the pessimism and futility of life. He had experienced the emptiness and meaninglessness of life. Ultimately, questions that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

Let's Be Practical Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

First message on James. James’ letter is more a practical paper on corrrect conduct, than a doctrinal discourse. He assumes a knowledge of doctrine (dangerous assumption today!) and urges us to live out the truth.

“It is a bewildering paradox that one-third of all American adults claim to be born again and yet fail to impact our society which becomes sicker and more corrupt by the day. Religion is up but morality is down,” says Chuck Colson. George Gallup reached the same conclusion when he polled the nation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Keep Pursuing Ahead

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 1, 2007

The main things that we are to keep the main thing in church

A blessed new year to all of you! Someone said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” With the year 2007 ahead of us, let me remind you of the main thing that we are to pursue. Let us see how the early church did it in Acts 2:41-47... “Those who accepted his message were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist