Sermons on Children Obey:

Two Kinds Of Appearances

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

What should you do when the Lord calls you to a task that will involve working with a hostile group of people? You must pray for the Lord the lead you to a key individual who is already on the inside of the group you are trying to reach.

Ministry is all about people, and when the Lord lays a calling on your heart it will involve or effect people in some way or another, because it is human beings whom God came to save through Jesus Christ. So, what are you supposed to do when the Lord calls you to a task that will involve working ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-4, Joshua 2:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

All The Lonely People

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

Loneliness and isolation are things we've all felt and worked through.

Today, let’s talk about loneliness. We’ve all felt it…we’ve all experienced it at one time or another. It’s something that regardless of age, demographic, background – this feeling of being isolated and alone that can result in sadness and despondency…it effects all of us. It is a certainty in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 18:24

Don’t Miss The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Don’t Miss the Kingdom" Luke 13:18-35 A sermon for 10/9/22 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-35, Daniel 4:3, Psalm 103:19, Romans 13:1, John 18:36, Zechariah 4:10, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10, Matthew 21:8-9, John 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Praying The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2023

To conclude this study of the Beatitudes, the text in Matthew 5:3-10 is used as a TEMPLATE for prayer. Praying Scripture is a powerful way to apply truths to our own lives and reinforce our understanding of the passage.

PRAYING SCRIPTURE To complete our study of the Beatitudes, we will now use this portion of Scripture as a template for prayer. Learning to pray Scripture will strengthen your prayer life significantly. Some of you may have already learned to use the Lord’s Prayer in this way. That is the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 15:5, Micah 6:8, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:2, Psalm 121:1-4, Philippians 3:1-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 30, 2023

This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are Jehovah Witnesses Christian?

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 8, 2023

Every Jehovah’s Witnesses will tell you emphatically that they are Christians. But really, are they? In this essay we will explore some of the differences between Christianity and the beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Are Jehovah Witnesses Christian? Hopefully, you'll see the very important and distinct disparities. By the conclusion of this brief lesson, you should understand that the dangerous chasms of the Watch Tower theology are not only wide, but life threatening as well. Your unending life and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Response

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 20, 2023

Think about the power of sharing the Gospel, how it can pierce through the hardest heart and change a person's life. When a person responds to God, it changes their entire trajectory in life and eternal destiny.

Last week we spoke about the powerful manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the new believers. The Spirit came down like a mighty rushing wind, filling the room, and filling them personally. That powerful filling overflowed into the streets below as people from every nation heard the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

A four part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text. Updated September, 2025

“You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide” Jonah 1:1-16 Pastor John Bright Jonah 1 “1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” 3 But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16, Psalm 32:3-4, Romans 8:12-16, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Psalm 118:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Remember The Duck / There Is Now No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ Jesus

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 7, 2023

Even those of us who call ourselves followers of the Christ find ourselves at times with a yoke weary and heavy laden.And when the yoke is heavy we become more vulnerable to sin and to self condemnation. Yet take heart "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Beloved ... We have a Lord ... that loves us ... fully. That understands the weight ... that the world tries to burden us ... with. Hear again our text from Matthew: Jesus says BIBLE "Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. END (Mathew 11:28-30) Jesus shows ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 103:12-14, Micah 7:19, Romans 7:14-19, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

When The Mirror Is Too Close

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 9, 2023

When Paul switches from them to us

- Read Romans 2 Last week we sought to address the question, “What happened to America”, What happened to my country. I believe most of us can admit that the second part of Romans 1 is a pretty fair description of what America looks like today. Look there again at Romans 1:28. - Read Romans ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Jul 10, 2023

A look at the roll that will be called on Judgement Day

If you have your Bible, please open it to Revelation Chapter 20. After a long and boring sermon, the congregation filed out of the church saying nothing to the preacher. Towards the end of the line was a thoughtful person who always commented on the sermons. "Pastor, today your sermon reminded ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Our Principle Assets(2023)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 20, 2023

3 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-III—1Corinthians 1:3(:1-9) ATTENTION: After I got saved by Jesus Christ, I lost interest in my job as a marine biologist. But before God could convince me to pastor, I had to pick up a ‘bread route’ with Flowers Baking Co. I ran the route in Rowan & Cabarrus County, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Cut It Out

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 21, 2023

We are always trying to blame our sin on something else - on someone else, on society, on circumstances. But Jesus says that what makes us sin is part of ourselves.

I stopped watching TV news three or four years ago. But you have to know what's going on, somehow, so there are a few sources I've come to trust. But guess what? They're just as depressing as TV news. Because what is actually happening is worse than what you might imagine if you stayed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Passions

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 22, 2023

Expository Series in Philippians

Title: Paul’s Passion Script: Phil. 3:8-11 Type: Expos Series Where: GNBC 7-24-23 Intro: People who are well known in their field of interest are passionate people. The name Caitlyn Clark is recognized in households across Iowa, if not the US because she is passionate about BB. The musical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible