Sermons on Comparing Spiritual Things:

Not Just An Ordinary Light!

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014

A perspective on John 1: 1-18. Jesus was born of flesh and blood just like you and me. And yet Christians confess that he is the Light of the world. How can this be? What sort of light is he?

John 1: 1-18 Not Just An Ordinary Light! People respond to light. Sunlight brings people out to work and play. This celestial body of light, the sun provides energy and life for living things. Moonlight and starlight give us something to watch in the otherwise dark night sky. Some people look ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Unanswered Prayer When Discouraged Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 10, 2018

Elijah asked to die and God did not even answer him

“Unanswered Pray When Discouraged” I Kings 19:1-4 11-11-2018AM Who is Elijah? The name Elijah means “Yahweh is my God.” The two words rendered “Tishbite” and “inhabitant” are in the original “exactly alike.” The meaning seems to be “Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbi of Gilead.” Of Tishbi in Gilead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Shhhh...here Comes The Preacher

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Two instructions given to the church regarding the elders that Timothy would appoint

Text: 1 Tim 5:17-20, Title: Shhh, Here Comes The Preacher, Date/Place: WHBC, 9/2/18, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Explain the structure of leadership in the church regarding a plurality of elders and deacons. Timothy, being an apostolic delegate, would appoint and help the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

New Year -Goodness Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2018

He watches your efforts, your patience, your steadfastness and God would surely reveal His goodness in a mighty way in His time.

Goodness of the Lord Jeremiah 31:12” You will be radiant [with joy] over the goodness of the LORD—For the grain, for the new wine, for the oil..” Friends! Wish you all a blessed New Year - 2019! May the Hands of the Lord be upon you, your family and all that you do this year! I am excited to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Calms The Storm

Contributed by Russell Pettus on Jun 26, 2018

Jesus calming the storm is moving the disciples to a decision of who they think Jesus is. They know him as a rabbi and the Messiah but the only one who can calm the sea is God.

Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Lectionary B Proper 7. Introduction One of my favorite commercials of late has been the “Mayhem” commercials by Allstate. Mayhem is everywhere. It is the teenager texting, the storm blowing a tree on your house, the person in a hurry that doesn’t put out a grill ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thirst No More Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 23, 2020

This is the 9th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#9] THIRST NO MORE John 4:1-26 Introduction: I was surfing the radio while driving from school to school this week. I came upon a song that describes most people- (I Can’t Get No) “Satisfaction”. Regardless of what they try, they cannot find satisfaction. This morning, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 7 - The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

We have many "cultural royalty" in America. Be careful who you make king of your life.

To hear the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2891872 Kingdom of God - Becoming a Great Leader Intro: • King of Rock N Roll, King of Pop, Queen of Soul, Nascar “The King”, King of Country, Sultain of Swat, “King James,” Sausage King of Chicago (jk). • In the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25, 1 Samuel 8:5-9, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 9:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:2-3, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honorable Discharge

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 17, 2020

One of the amazing facts about a Christian is that we serve in the army of the Lord.

Roll Call: Staff Sgt. Lonnie Terry Staff Sgt. Glenn Robinson Pvt. First Class John Girdle Intro: One of the amazing facts about a Christian is that we serve in the army of the Lord. I’ve never been in the natural army but I heard that an enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces may be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2020

Sermon for Senior Sunday. Be careful what you choose to support your life.

1. What a crazy year, especially for our Seniors (and I don’t mean those over 65)! a. COVID-19 interference – loss of the end of the most important school year/pictures/parties/graduation ceremony b. You have a choice – be bitter or make it better. This can be a great time to tell your children and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 29:1-9, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope We Have

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 22, 2020

This is a brief message that was preached at a Sonrise service on Easter morning.

Good morning and God’s blessing to you from SEBC here in San Antonio. I want to testify to you today that it doesn’t matter if you WHO are part of this celebration are Catholic, or Methodist, or Baptist, or non-denominational. How we worship, what methods or music we use to praise our God is not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56, Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Following God After Times Of Failure

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 19, 2020

We must always make a new beginning, and this psalm gives us some instructions that we can follow after times of failure and chastening.

Psalm 85 (NKJV) 1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger. 4 Restore us, O ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcomers Sermon Vi: See God's Plan For Positive Outcomes Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome like Joseph and Jesus, consistently trust God and see His plan for positive outcomes for all people of faith in God and faithfulness to His redemptive purpose.

In Joseph’s Story We See the Warp and Woof of God’s Plan for a Positive Outcome Genesis 45:8-9 . . . 45:25-28 . . . 47:5-10 . . . 47:27-28 . . . 50:15-24 . . . In a recently discovered document, I learned that shortly after my Scots ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:8-9, Genesis 45:25-28, Genesis 47:5-10, Genesis 47:27-28, Genesis 50:15-24  (view more)  (view less)

Remember Pascal's Wagers (Bet On Eternity)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 23, 2020

Remember! France gave birth to a philosopher named Blaise Pascal. His great lesson was each person makes wagers for or against God? For or against the church? Remember the choice is up to you! Flip a coin?

REMEMBER PASCAL’S WAGERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TODAY WE HONOR AND REMEMBER PEOPLE’S SERVICE AND GOD’S LOVE. CORNONA VIRUS, COVID 19 --- HAS FORCED A PARADIGM SHIFT… YET MANY ARE STAYING THE SAME… SAME LACK OF COMMITMENT, SAME BLAME GAME, SAME EXCUSES, SAME BAD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Cares About The Poor? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 27, 2020

God slams Israel for their actions, primarily trashing their treatment of the poor. What do we learn about how to respond in our own lives?

A PERPETUAL TRUTH: The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. - Amos 5: 7, 10, 11, 12. - It’s a cliché for a reason. It’s the way of the world. - The poor typically get trampled. - Let’s look briefly at the specific accusations levied by God against Israel. a. v. 7 – “You who turn ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 25, 2020

Spoke about Job and Esther and what their life was about. It was also our first Sunday back to Church after being out for about 4 months because of Covid-19.

Scripture: Rom 8:31 Title: New Beginnings Romans 8:31b 31b  If God is for us, who can ever be against us? As we say in the country we have been hunkered down in our homes and had limited travel. During the last four months we have been hunkered down and now we are out of our homes and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible