Sermons on Damascus Road:

Understanding Baptism

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

There's a lot of confusion in the religious world regarding baptism. In this lesson, we'll survey the NT teaching on the ancient practice and learn the why's behind doing it.

The words of Ananias in Acts 22:16 are simple to understand. There’s nothing complicated about them. Nothing complex or ambiguous; “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” And yet the religious world of today, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: *other

Disappeared.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 15, 2021

The original Apostles were picking a replacement for Judas. Was Matthias really God's pick?

Sermon Title: Disappeared. Scripture Text: Acts 1:15-17; Acts 1:21-26 ILLUSTRATION: There was this church and their Pastor had ran off because of some things in his life. Since it wasn’t a United Methodist Church they formed a Search Committee. During the search they came up with two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-17, Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That Year!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021

The words "That year” should not be overlooked and hastily read because God’s plan is inside it, God would keep specific people in specific positions for His purpose, are you listening?

This is heaven’s strategy! John 11:49 But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all”.. I am so excited about the above portion, especially the words “who was high priest that year”! Stay with me for a profound word.. “That year” should not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genuine Burial Shroud Of Jesus Found

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2018

The Shroud of Turin,the burial shroud of Jesus, contains a photographic negative of the Crucified Savior. A faulty study in 1988 said it was of medieval date. It has been overturned. A new study says that a light source brighter than any put it on there.

Genuine Burial Shroud of Jesus Found When you see the Shroud of Turin, you are seeing a kind of supernatural photograph of Jesus, taken by God 2,000 years ago, as he lay in the tomb after his death by crucifixion. It undoubtedly happened at the moment of His resurrection. 1. THE IMAGE IS OF A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:58-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Call To The Saint

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

God's Call To The Saint

1 Kings 19 God's Call To The Saint Some of the greatest people in the Bible struggled with the giant of depression. “depression feeling extreme discouragement, dejection, despair, hopelessness.”Moses cried, Num 11:15 And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

But God!

Contributed by Joey Mondelo Ambe on Feb 18, 2016

We don't have anything - BUT GOD!

BUT GOD! 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 Exodus 19:5-6 1 Corintians 1:26-27 26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]: 27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anointed To Succeed

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 8, 2016

God as not called us to fail. He has given us His Spirit to go and do supernatural exploits in His Name.

God has not called us to fail. He has filled us with His Spirit which incorporates all the resources heaven has. The anointing we have within us will power us to the ends of the earth. It is not a local anointing only. Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Knowing God’s Plan

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out.

Knowing God’s Plan 1. Acts: 9: 1-6 2. Isaiah 55:8 Plans are important! Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out. Others ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-8, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Works Or Not?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 14, 2022

Doing good works is a very controversial topic among Christians, because they are either overemphasized or underemphasized. It’s hard to find the balance, but the scriptures are the best help.

Doing good works is a very controversial topic among Christians, because they are either overemphasized or underemphasized. It’s hard to find the balance, but the scriptures are the best help, if we’ll listen to them instead of blindly accepting the prejudices of men. There are several factors to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29, James 2:14-26, Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Baptist

Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.

A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Matthew: An Introduction

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024

Matthew's account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ was written to show his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, liberating them not from the tyranny of Rome, but from the tyranny and condemnation of sin. His death and resurrection freed all of us from this curse.

Dr. Frank Turek, the noted Christian apologist, said that the writers of the New Testament did not create the account of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but that the resurrection created the writers of the New Testament. If Jesus had not risen from the dead, His life would have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:1-12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ellijah's Depression (1 Kings 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2025

Are depression and persecution sometimes the result of serving God? Let's look at 1 Kings 19.

After great accomplishments for the Lord, are persecution and depression sometimes normal? Does God come to us with gentle encouragement? Let’s look at 1 Kings 19. What did Jezebel threaten to do to Elijah after she heard the news? Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

When we experience suffering and pain our first reaction is usually one of striking out, but Job teaches us how we are to respond to God during the trying times of our lives...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 22, 2010 Date Preached: January 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Respond to God Sermon Text: Job 42:1-6 [HCSB] 1 Then Job replied to the LORD: 2 I know ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pour Out, Step Out And Break Out…have You Got The "Out's”?

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 26, 2002

God POURS OUT out His Spirit into our hearts. As ambassadors we STEP OUT out into ministry and witness. Then we see the sovereignty of God BREAK OUT among us.

INTRO Let me take you back to when George Bush, Sr, was president. When he and his military advisors decided to engage Saddam Hussein and his military forces, what was the first thing they did? They poured all the military strength of the United States onto the Saudi Arabian peninsula. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Do Immeasurely More Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

Our God is able to do anything. In this message we will look at what God can do and how we can ensure that He will do more in our lives. (Ephesians - 3)

"GOD IS ABLE TO DO IMMEASURABLY MORE!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:14-21 INTRODUCTION TODAY WE ARE GOING TO PICK UP OUR STUDY IN EPHESIANS (WE LEFT OFF LAST WEEK TO TALK ABOUT THE COMING OF CHRIST). SO FAR WE HAVE STUDIED THE FIRST 2 CHAPTERS. IN OUR STUDY OF CHAPTER ONE WE UNCOVERED THE VAST RICHES ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ