Sermons on Crowd Pleasing Teaching:

"How To Talk To God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 21, 2005

I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow?” She doesn’t have a dime in her pocket...

Title: “How to talk to God” Introduction: This is part two from last week’s message on the “Might of the Widow’s Mite.” I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Story Within A Story

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 30, 2015

God is speaking to you today God is asking you, “Will you follow Him?” “Will you be in a relationship with Him?” please enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

Genesis 24:1-63 Like many things in the bible, this story has a two-fold meaning! Just like a parable has a physical application and spiritual application. (Sower and the seed, prodigal son, parable of the lost sheep….) I believe each person in this story represents something, a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-63

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - Grand Final Victory! Choose Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 1, 2010

Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What is it that will win the game and bring victory? A BONE CRUSHING, COMPETITIVE MOMENTUM, A WIN-AT-ALL-COSTS, FAN PLEASING POWER that SHOWS-NO-MERCY, and that’s

Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - GRAND FINAL VICTORY! CHOOSE ME! Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What are the characteristics needed for those chosen to be the warriors of this battle? What is it that will win the game and bring victory? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Advance Praise - Praise Him In Advance

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

In order to bring down the walls in our lives we must develop an Praise Him in Advance Attitude. Please note here that at the time that these trumpets of jubilee began to sound that the walls were still standing. The shouts that went up were an advan

An Advance Praise - Praise Him In Advance Joshua 6:1-20 Text v.16 (20) There are some times that for all that God has spoken into our spirits, we find ourselves facing situations, hurdles and circumstances that seem to be impermeable…Walls! We find sometimes that there is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20, Joshua 6:20-21, Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Knows Me Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

It is easy to get caught up in the pressure of striving to please others, but our lives are actually meant to be lived in worship of God, not seeking the approval of man. In Christ we are fully known and fully loved, something no one else could ever offer

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… Whether you’re in Tea… or at St. Croix… Whether you’re… in Downtown Sioux Falls… or at Sertoma. Whether you’re in Salem, South Dakota… or at the McCrosson Boys Ranch. Whether you’re at 57th Street… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Growing Your Faith

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 8, 2019

Faith failure is life failure, everything may fail, please don’t let faith fail. Money may fail, career may fail, if all this things fail and faith is still in place, you can still recover all.

INTRODUCTION When God speaks, everything and everyone hears and responds. He spoke to the wind, the wind heard. He spoke to fish, fish heard and brought money out. The situation in your life will hear him this morning and will respond. As I was preparing for this message, I prayed and told God that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31, Hebrews 11:6

Noah Part 2 – The Flood: Was It Universal Or Local? Some Mathematics Here - Genesis 6&7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022

Long has there been argument on whether the flood was local or worldwide. I used to hold to a universal flood once but can't do so now. There is some Mathematics in this message. If you have thoughts please share them underneath.

NOAH PART 2 – THE FLOOD: WAS IT UNIVERSAL OR LOCAL? SOME MATHEMATICS HERE This presentation contains some figures, mathematics and science. It is meant to set you on the road of enquiry, not to cause argument. [1]. THE FIRST MATTER THAT OUGHT TO BE RESOLVED IS WHAT IS MEANT BY “THE EARTH” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11, Genesis 6:16, Genesis 7:11, Genesis 7:12, Genesis 7:17, Genesis 7:19, Genesis 7:23, Genesis 7:21, Genesis 7:20, Genesis 7:24, 2 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insults & Pain Season

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2023

I am pleased and happy with weaknesses, insults, persecutions….said Apostle Paul, who would want to say such crazy stuff; however, if only we knew the ramifications of the insults and persecutions then I guess our prayer model would change.

Insults & pain season 2 Corinthians 12:10”Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” I am pleased and happy with weaknesses, insults, persecutions….said Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Warned Series

Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on Dec 22, 2025

For every grace you have received, there is a boundary. For Every New Level, there is a new devil. Every anointing has no-go area. That you are this or that didn’t make you God and with that I stand to tell you today, please be warned.

TITLE: Be warned TEXT: Pro 22: 3, Gen 21:8-9 INTRODUCTION For every grace you have received, there is a boundary. For Every New Level, there is a new devil. Every anointing has no-go area. That you are this or that didn’t make you God and with that I stand to tell you today, please be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3, Genesis 21:8-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Everything Is For God And Under His Authority Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 21, 2017

JESUS went into the temple to teach even though they wanted to kill Him and more so the marvelled at His knowledge of the Word He taught

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: EVERYTHING IS FOR GOD AND UNDER HIS AUTHORITY John 7:14-16King James Version (KJV) 14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. 15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Freedom From The Burden Of Worry Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 8, 2025

Fear and anxiety are things that can have an unhealthy grip on our lives. In this passage, Jesus teaches his followers how we can be free from the burden of worrty.

In 1988, Bobby McFerrin released a song entitled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” It was inspired by the teachings of an Indian Guru who used to tell his followers “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” McFerrin’s song was quickly written and recorded. It was released as an Adult Contemporary song where it made it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Guys Got Something Else?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

This sermon is built on the most powerful video clip EVER and though it comes from a secular movie... teaches a POWERFUL lesson about our witness

Have You Guys Got Something Else? Psalms 40:1-40:3 I am going to begin my sermon with a video clip. This is absolutely one of the most powerful clips I have ever watched or used. I will begin my sermon with it… use it to explain my sermon… and then, conclude my sermon with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Deception Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2017

Jacob's deception of Isaac in Genesis 27:1-45 teaches us God's sovereign, redemptive will is always done, in spite of any person's opposition to it.

Scripture Last week we began a series of sermons on "Isaac's Descendants." In our first lesson we saw that Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons, Esau and Jacob. As a young man, Esau despised his birthright and sold it to his twin brother, Jacob. Later, Jacob deceived his father, Isaac, and received the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Read A Children's Bible (Exodus 10:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

Teach your kids, that God is a Big God. Help them start from a higher place of faith and confidence, than you did.

A friend of mine asks brilliant questions. In his own words, he doesn't always have the right answer. But he often has the right question. And he asked me the other day, "How can we teach our kids and grandkids to understand that God is a Big God?" His question put a bug in my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 8:28-39

2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 (This Is A Detailed Study Verse By Verse Of Chapter 2. You Will Need To Analyze, Synthesize, And Then Summarize To Fit Your Need.) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 4, 2023

Paul calls on the Thessalonians to not be alarmed by a counterfeit letter about the coming of the Lord. He goes on to try to comfort and correct the teaching of the coming of Christ

2nd THESSALONIANS - Chapter 2 2nd Thess. 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, (KJV) 2:1 Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal