Sermons on Confess Your Sins To One Another:

Persecuted & Joyful (2 Thessalonians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 1, 2024

Can a church be both persecuted and joyful? Can they be faithful? Let's find out in 2 Thessalonians 1.

Paul, Silas, and Timothy encouraged the church in Thessaloniki during persecution. They encourage the saints not to be shaken by those who say that the day of the Lord has begun but to stand firm. They encouraged the brethren to work to earn a living and not live an idle life. Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is On My Side, And No Opposition Is Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 15, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the power of divine favor in the face of human opposition.

The phrase "If God is for me, I don't care who is against me" echoes the unwavering faith of biblical heroes who trusted in God's sovereignty amidst adversity. This conviction is rooted in Romans 8:31, where the apostle Paul writes, "If God is for us, who can be against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Romans 8:31

When You Are Winning Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 23rd Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#23] WHEN YOU ARE WINNING 2 Samuel 8:1-14 Introduction: As King of Israel, David had made Jerusalem the Capital City; and had brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. God was greatly blessing David and Jerusalem; but David’s work was not done. The enemies ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Almsgiving And Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2023

The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

ALMSGIVING AND PRAYER. Matthew 6:1-9. Jesus’ teaching on almsgiving, prayer and fasting in the Sermon on the Mount is replete with the language of the stage. MATTHEW 6:1. We are not to do our alms in order to be seen of men: to do so is just theatre. For that there is no reward from our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Lose Heart! Series

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Nov 14, 2024

It is very possible to lose heart in times of injustice and suffering. This brief outline highlights six uses of the Greek word ekkakeo (to be faint/weary), and provides antidotes to counteract the effect of spiritual, emotional, and physical weariness.

This is an outline of a word study on the Greek word translated as losing heart and growing weary. There are antidotes given as a remedy to not lose heart. The word for “lose heart” is used 6 times in the New Testament. The word is–ekkakeo–Strong's G1573. Here they are In Biblical Order: Luk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Decay Or Declare Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#3] DECAY OR DECLARE? Judges 2:20-5:31 Introduction: Because of failures from past generations, Israel found themselves in a bad situation. The people were living in times of spiritual decay, but God had not forgotten them although this new generation didn’t know who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Attacks On The Mind. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 25, 2024

As Christians, it's essential to understand how Satan attacks our minds and to be equipped with biblical strategies to resist his schemes.

Satan, the enemy of our souls, is a master manipulator who seeks to attack our minds and lead us astray from God's truth. As Christians, it's essential to understand how Satan attacks our minds and to be equipped with biblical strategies to resist his schemes. Satan's Tactics 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6, James 1:5, Hebrews 12:2

Don't Be Fooled By Those Who Wear Holy Faces On Sunday But Harbor Poison In Their Hearts.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 20, 2025

Not everyone who wears Sunday clothes is a saint; some carry Monday poison....

The Mask of Deception In the realm of the righteous, where the Sunday best is donned with pride, beware the whispers of the wolf in sheep's clothing. For they come bearing gifts of deceit, their outward appearance a contrast to the venom that festers within. The Warning "Beware of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Matthew 23:27

Revival Probing Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

REVIVAL PROBING

Acts 13 v 42 - 52 REVIVAL PROBING - THE FIVE CLASSES REVEALED 1. The Willing The Seekers - 42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words The Search - might be preached to them the next sabbath. The Serious - 43 Now when the congregation was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Holiness

God's Invisible Guidance SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Often, we may not perceive God's presence, but He is always there; guiding us from all directions. His unseen hand controls our lives, breaking down obstacles and building up our strength.

Have you ever experienced a blessing that seemed to come out of nowhere? A moment when everything fell into place without any effort on your part? These unexplained events remind us that God is always at work behind the scenes, guiding and directing our lives. Even though we may not see His hand ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Topics: Faith, Belief

Three Kinds Of Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message both to the lost and to the nominal church member

THREE KINDS OF MEN 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRO: The world is made up of over 6 billion of people. By the year 2040 we will peak at 7.2 billion people, and by 2050 we will be losing 150 million people a year. All sizes, types, shapes, colors, etc. But there are only THREE KINDS OF MEN. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Watch

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2004

We are to keep watching because Jesus is coming soon. This is a devotional for my church newsletter

Keeping Watch April 2004 Mark 13:32-37 I can remember once when I was a kid my oldest sister and brother-in-law came to visit us when they lived in Maine. My other sister and I sat and watched for them to come. It seemed like we were going to have to wait forever for them to arrive. It seemed like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Opening Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

BIG IDEA: APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP I. AUTHOR = PAUL A. His Authority = "an apostle of Christ Jesus" one sent by God Ellicott: "didn’t merely derive his commission from Christ, but belonged to Him." B. His Authentication = "according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating Fortune And Misfortune

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 29, 2003

What is it that brings us to God? The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and misfortune and stay focused on God.

Introduction: 1. Oscar Wilder once wrote, "In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it." 2. Job knew the tragedies of getting all that he wanted and the loss of all that was precious. 3. The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread, Wine, & Serving

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Taking the Lord’s Supper is to spur us forward in serving.

Bread, Wine, and Serving Cornwall/Montreal March 19, 2005 The task that lay before Jesus, born a baby in a manger in Bethlehem, was impressive and grand, and one greater than lay upon any baby ever born. An angel had told his father, Joseph: Matt.1.21- he was to save his people- a narrow focus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational