Sermons on Compromises:

Unto The Church In Ephesus, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 6, 2013

Ephesus is one of the churches that got things half right, yet entirely wrong. The church must have doctrinal purity, but not at the expense of love.

Unto the Church in Ephesus, Write Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the magnificent vision of Christ which John saw, which left him as though he were dead. This was similar to the vision that several of the Old Testament prophets had seen with a similar feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Provoking Thoughts From First John (1 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

1 John is called one of the “General Epistles,” because it was not sent to a specific church. Rather, it was sent to churches in general.

The three books of John are referred to as “letters, however, the first was not written in the form of a letter. For example, it has no salutation nor conclusion. In fact, it has all the characteristics of a sermon in which a pastor is revealing his love for God’s people. To have a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

12. Saul's Disobedience: The Cost Of Impatience Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

We’ve all felt the tension—when God’s timing seems too slow, and the pressure to act now feels overwhelming. In those moments, we face a critical choice: Will we wait in faith or rush in fear?

Saul’s Disobedience: The Cost of Impatience May 14, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 13 We’ve all felt the tension—when God’s timing seems too slow, and the pressure to act now feels overwhelming. In those moments, we face a critical choice: Will we wait in faith ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon – Help For Those Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 14, 2024

With the enemy at the door, the government out of control, stuck in the mud, Jeremiah down in a muddy cistern, stuck up to his arm pit with no way out, God still had a way out! Can ordinary people made a difference?

Sermon – Help For Those Stuck in the Mud Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 38:1-11 “Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah had been telling the people. He had been saying, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-11, Psalm 28:1, Psalm 119:85-88, Jeremiah 1:17-19, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:25-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Faith That Lives Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 24, 2026

This sermon calls believers to live by humble, obedient faith—trusting God’s revealed Word, rejecting pride and corruption, and resting in reverent confidence that God’s justice and glory will prevail even when life doesn’t make sense.

Living by Faith When Life Doesn’t Make Sense Faith that Lives Habakkuk 2:2-2:20 In our last message, we left the prophet Habakkuk standing watch upon the walls of one of Judah’s fortified cities—waiting, listening, and wrestling with God. He had begun by crying out over the violence, injustice, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira — When Faithfulness Is Subverted Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 31, 2026

Thyatira warns that faithfulness can be redirected when tolerance replaces discernment and Christ’s authority is quietly shared with other voices.

By the time we arrive at Thyatira, something has already changed in us. Ephesus taught us that love can cool without rebellion. Smyrna taught us that faithfulness can be costly without being fragile. Pergamum taught us that proximity to power can quietly rearrange loyalty. So when we come to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sardis: When Faithfulness Is Assumed Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 2, 2026

Sardis warns that faith can survive in name and form while losing responsiveness, calling believers to awaken and listen again.

By the time we arrive at Sardis, something subtle has happened to us. Ephesus taught us that love can cool without rebellion. Smyrna taught us that faithfulness can be costly without being fragile. Pergamum taught us that proximity to power can quietly rearrange loyalty. Thyatira taught us that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Hebrews 6:1, Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 29:13, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

But If Not Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 22, 2001

Living with confidence in the sovereignty of God.

TITLE: BUT IF NOT TEXT: Daniel 1:1-4; 3:16-18 TOPIC: God’s Sovereignty, When The Miracle Doesn’t Come 16Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. 17“If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Daniel 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord He Is The God

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

The odds may looked stacked in the favor of evil, but Elijah is about to experience the truth that one plus God is a majority.

Introduction: This passage has it setting when the spiritual tide in Israel is at an extremely low ebb. The people have, for the most part, turned their backs on the Lord and have gone after the Canaanite god Baal. It is against this backdrop of apostasy and idolatry that the prophet Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Living Your Life In Control In An Out Of Control World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 16, 2004

This message tells of personal experiences of the pastor facing personal experiences and how with God’s help he found victory.

Living Your Life in Control in an Out of Control World Daniel 1:6-2:45 Introduction: As I reflect back on my life a time in my life that was out of my control was when my parents separated. When I just happened to be playing at a neighbor’s house several blocks away from our home in Gypsum, KS. ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jehoshaphat, Ahaziah & Co. Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 22, 2007

By the example of Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahaziah in the free market we see the folly of forming unholy alliances in business affairs.

The Unequal Yoke Jehoshaphat, Ahaziah & Co Aim: To highlight the dangers of an unequal yoke in business Text: 2 Chronicles 20:35-37 Introduction: So far in this series we have examined the principle surrounding the unequal yoke and we have considered how it is applied in the areas of friendship ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Parting Shot Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 16, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 6:11-18

Text: Galatians 6:11-18, Title: A Parting Shot, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Two ministers in a small town were openly critical of each other’s efforts and constantly opposed one another. After a joint meeting in which they planned a community-wide effort, one took this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

We need heroes, people who stand for what is right even when no one is looking.

Men of Character Genesis 50:1-26 We live in a time now where integrity means nothing. It is hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Growing up in Brooklyn and Long Island in the 60’s and 70’s heroes were easily pointed out. They wore white Stetsons, they always did what was right, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Temptation comes in all of life

HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR GIANT OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Matt. 16:21-23, Matt. 26:45, 46 The person who expects to live a life without problems is going to be as upset as the guy who thought that he was going to have a lawn without weeds. Both problems and temptations are expected! A cartoon showed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fiery Furnace

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego fought fire with faith.

THE FIERY FURNACE (Daniel 3:1-30-fighting fire with faith) INTRODUCTION: Testing-we seldom enjoy it. We don’t like having to endure the challenges that test our knowledge, patience or faith. But, the only way we will find out the value of something is if it’s been tested. Consumer Reports has been ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ