Sermons on Complete Dependence:

When Is It Right To Be Contentious? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 6, 2026

God entrusts defense of the Faith to members of the congregation of the Faithful. Each church member is to stand firm against error rather than depending upon specialists.

“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” When our children were young, we taught them a little rhyme. You may have recited it with your ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Rain

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 17, 2015

A sermon on three distinct experiences of rain mentioned in the Bible, with the context related to experiences in God, and the purpose of the rain in our lives which bring us into completion.

PRAYING FOR RAIN (HOLY SPIRIT ANOINTING) Deuteronomy 11:13-15 ‘And it shall be that if you earnestly obey My commandments which I command you today, to love the LORD your God and serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul, ‘then I will give you the rain for your land in its ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezra - A Person Of Influence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2014

In this sermon, we see that Ezra had an impact on others because he was devoted to the Word of God, he was devoted to prayer and fasting, and he was dependent on the hand of God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a preacher and a NYC taxi driver who both died and went to heaven. 1. The apostle Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. 2. “Come with me,” said Peter to the taxi driver. 3. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed Peter to a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Time Matrix Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2008

God’s plan to restore the Kingdom to Israel and to bring in Millennial righteousness has been partly fulfilled but will be completely fulfilled in God’s times.

God’s Time Matrix (Malachi 4:1-6) 1. Some problems have simple and quick solutions. “Our patient in the hospital was a big, burly former officer. Just after surgery, and still half out of it, he became agitated and confused, tearing at his IVs and trying to escape his bed. The nurses gamely ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Things That Are Not Easy But Can Be Done Through Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank.

As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank. Apparently, Leonardo was so angry with one of his chief critics that he had secretly used the man's face as a model from which he painted the face of Judas Iscariot. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002

A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

(Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth About Love

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004

Most Christians have a completely false understanding of God’s love which is based on our own life experiences.

The Truth About Love Dr. George Wald is a Harvard biologist who won a Nobel Prize. I would like to share with you what he wrote. “What one really needs is not the Nobel prize, but love. How do you think one gets to be a Nobel prize winner? Wanting love, that’s how. Wanting it so bad one works ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Adventist

Our Responsibility In Light Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005

Final sermon in 60+ Revelation Series. Link included to entire series in Formatted Text, complete with PowerPoint Presentations.

Our Responsibility in Light of Revelation Rev. 22:6-21 ----- Link at bottom... ----- Knowing these things we have studied now…how shall we live? What should we be motivated to do now? It’s been an exciting study, over 60 sermons, and many other churches are now doing it using our same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Sick Society, Weak Saints And A Strong Savior

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jun 11, 2005

In order to be used mightily by God as an instrument of His deliverance and healing to others, we must learn to trust Him completely.

A SICK SOCIETY, WEAK SAINTS AND A STRONG SAVIOR H Lee Clay From the decadence of Sodom and Gomorrah to the debauchery of Herod and Herodias we have seen in times past the despair, the decay, and the decline of a dysfunctional and dilapidated humanity. Solomon in his God-given wisdom declared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels 'to-Do' List, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2006

Completion of message giving the angels’ job description. Link included to entire series in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoints.

The Angels ‘To-Do’ List, pt. 2 II Samuel 24 They don’t hang out in libraries, atop skyscrapers, or at the beach…they have a job to do! What’s an angel’s job? 1. To offer praise and worship to God Psalm 148:2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Hebrews 1:6 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Soul Thing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 10, 2007

Man was not created to be either strictly material or spiritual. He is only complete when the material and spiritual are united in a living soul.

1. Man was made with a material body 2. Man was made with an imparted spirit 3. Man was made to be a living soul Have you ever seen any of the old Puritan sermons? They were amazing. They would preach for over an hour. And many of their sermons would have dozens of points. The sermon this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Off The Bench...into The Game

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 12, 2007

This is on James’ emphasis on works as the necessary other side of faith. Yes, only faith is required for salvation, but works completes faith.

Off the Bench…Into the Game James 1:19-27 February 11, 2007 Not too long ago, Toni and I were wandering around downtown Chicago and we happened to find a small art gallery with some truly wonderful works for sale. Being who I am, the first thing I looked at was the prices, which were way out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Remains The Same

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2013

To show that Only JESUS never changes and remains the same so we can completely, absolutely and infinitely count on Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you change? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Only JESUS never changes and remains the same so we can completely, absolutely and infinitely count on Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:12 (The Message) 1:12 You'll fold them up like a worn-out cloak, and lay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battle Dress Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2009

God’s armour is complete; his servant is fully protected and equipped to fulfil the mission to stand firm against the enemy.

EPHESIANS 6:13-18 BATTLE DRESS “Take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Shadow Over Paradise

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 9, 2013

Woman was created to ensure that man was complete. In marriage, God seeks our best as man and woman complement one another.

"The LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’ Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist