Sermons on Consecration To God:

Addressing A Crowd (Acts 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 10, 2025

How did Paul address a crowd of fellow Jews?

Would Paul’s willingness to walk into danger allow him to address many Jews and the supreme council, the Sanhedrin? Does preaching the Gospel sometimes involve great personal sacrifice? Let’s look at Acts 22. Why would Paul address the crowd in their sacred language? “Brethren and fathers, hear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Realities Of Lack Of Spiritual Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025

The foundation of any structure determines its stability and durability. This truth also applies to our spiritual lives. Many Christians appear strong on the surface but have no rooted foundation in Christ.

THE REALITIES OF LACK OF SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The foundation of any structure determines its stability and durability. This truth also applies to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tarrying With The Tares

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2025

Tares are toxic and imitators. They need to be recognized and watched.

Tarrying with the Tares Matthew 13:24-32, 36-43 Tares and wheat are look-alike twins. Especially in the early stages. It is not until they have matured and the wheat is ready to be harvested, that the difference can be recognized. Darnel - a poisonous weed that resembles wheat, but can cause ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-32, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 14, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob is reunited with Esau. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 33 The friendly meeting of Jacob and Esau. Esau at first refuses, but, being urged, accepts his brother's present. Esau returns to Seir. Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Suffering (Matthew 27a)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2024

What pampered king, president or prime minister of this world would suffer for the sake of his people? Yet, Jesus, king of the world did. Let's look at Jesus' suffering in Matthew 27:1-33.

How much did Jesus suffer even before His crucifixion? Let’s glimpse His suffering in Matthew 27:1-33. Who was Jesus taken to next? Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. So they bound him, led him away and handed him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name--The Divine Name? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2024

Jesus is standing between the Father and the people, very much like Moses on Sinai or in Jordan before they cross over into the land of promise.

Seventh Sunday of Easter 2024 Today we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter, so we have had six full weeks since our Resurrection day. Most US Catholics today celebrate the Ascension of Jesus, but we operate here on the calendar that prevailed for almost two thousand years, until the US bishops, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Acts 1:15-26, 1 John 4:11-16, John 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Specks, Logs And Improving Our Vision

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2025

We all know that the Internet has given us lots of opportunities to be tempted to sin, hasn’t it? Is the temptation itself sinful?

Eighth Sunday in Course 2025 Some people don’t have the deuterocanonical book of Sirach in their Bibles, so I’ll read some of the first reading. Sirach was written in Hebrew, but over the years those versions were mostly lost, but survive in Greek. The book is mostly a compilation of proverbs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, Luke 6:39-45, Psalm 92:2-3, Psalm 92:13-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Shadow Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 23, 2012

fresh look at the only shadow of the cross Jesus mentioned

I. SOVEREIGNTY IS DECLARED HERE A. The PLAN OF DELIVERANCE WAS DETERMINED by God B. The PLAN OF DELIVERANCE WAS DISCLOSED by man II. SIMPLICITY IS DEMONSTRATED HERE III. SUFFICIENCY IS DISCOVERED HERE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Failure: The Stepping Stone To Success Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 5, 2015

the benefits of failure

I. Failure leads me from confidence to reluctance 2. Failure leads me from what to Who 3. Failure leads me from my resources to God's resources ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Four Life Questions Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 18, 2015

book of James

Four Life Questions James 4:13-17 1. What will be on to tomorrow? 2. What is your life? 3. Will God be included in your plans? 4. Will you do right? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is Grace Irresistible Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 7, 2017

Grace is Still Amazing

1. No doubt God is the Author and Provider of grace 2. No doubt it is unexplainable why some respond to grace 3. No doubt there is a permanent impact made by grace 4. No doubt there is a warning to not trifle with grace ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63-69

Denomination: Baptist

His Commission Our Mission

Contributed by Gary Osteen on Oct 18, 2000

In this commission Jesus pointed out: 1.

In this commission Jesus pointed out: 1. Our Ministry - sharing the message with all the world. 2. Our Message - The good news of the gospel. 3. Our Miraculous credentials - God backs up the preaching of the word. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Our Lifestyle Reveals Our Family Identity

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

All Men Will Live in One of Two Lifestyles a.

All Men Will Live in One of Two Lifestyles a. A Lifestyle of Righteousness b. A Lifestyle of Lawlessness 2. Our Lifestyle Reveals the Source of our Spiritual Being a. The Source of the Devil b. The Source of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 24, 2016

Church 101...basic church questions

1. A group of baptized disciples in a certain area.... 2. Who gather together under spiritual leadership... 3. To worship God.... 4. To edify each other.... 5. And carry out the Great Commission (Make Disciples) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Death

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 18, 2015

Death is not the end of the show. It's the beginning of a new life with Jesus Christ , Our Lord.

I . Death is the Departure of the soul. II. Death is the Dissolution of the body. III. Death is the Dismantling of the Tent. IV. Death is the Dis-robing of the Flesh. V. Death is the Divider of Families VI. Death is Determined by God. VII. Death has been Defeated by Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist