Sermons on Danger Of Drifting:

Will It Ever Stop? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 29, 2018

This is the third in a series, as we look at the lessons we learn from storms. In this case the multiple storms that Paul found himself in his way to Rome

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that it seemed that whenever Dad and I were chatting that our conversations often drifted to storms that we had been in together when we were at sea. And the reason, of course, is that the storms are more memorable than the nice days at sea, not necessarily more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

Our High Priest

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Because of our High Priest Jesus Christ, we may now approach the throne of God and receive mercy.

Hebrews 4:14-16 Our High Priest 3/30/14e Introduction Poor Dorothy – she wants to go home. A tornado has lifted her up into the land of Oz, and only the Wizard of Oz can help her. She travels along the yellow brick road and picks up three friends, each of whom who is hoping the wizard will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Positive Thinking

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016

Although there are many self-help publications with this title, if an author doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thought and ability it’s not something I’ll read. The power doesn't come from channeling some unknown energy it comes from God.

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING INTRODUCTION: Although there are no doubt many self-help publications with this title, this sermon is not based on any of them. If an author writes a publication with a title such as this one and doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thinking ability ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

The message to the church at Smyrna. This church had a constant threat of death, but they remained faithful.

I. Introduction A. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles north of Ephesus 1. It was and still is an important sea port a. The city's name is now Ismir 2. It was the site of the temple to Emperor Tiberious B. As a representative church, Smyrna pictures the time from about 100 AD to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Devices Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 22, 2021

A foothold is often associated with rock climbing. And a foothold is where you identify a rock ledge that holds your weight and is large enough for your foot to push on it for leverage. Satan is looking for a moral foothold in your life.

The Bible says a Christian is a changed person. A Christian is someone who puts in work on his character after the Holy Spirit has entered into their lives. God designed the Christian to be someone with a contrasting before and after story. Like HGTV and the fixer-upper homes, a Christian is to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

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

Be Ready To Play

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus invites us to stay ready for His return by daily renewing our walk with Him and keeping our spiritual lamps filled.

There are some lessons life teaches the hard way. Sometimes they arrive wrapped in sweat and bruises on a Friday night football field. A friend of mine told me a story from when he played high school football. He was tough, competitive, the kind of kid who would try to tape a broken finger back in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Philippians 3:12-14, Galatians 6:9, John 15:4-5, Revelation 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Did Satan Tell The Truth?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 29, 2025

Satan’s lie promised life without God, but Jesus entered death, destroyed the Uncreation, and gives resurrection life only to those who trust Him.

One Lie Began Uncreation — and Jesus Unraveled It If there is one moment in the entire story of humanity when everything changed—when the world bent, when the soul cracked, when the fabric of existence tore—it was the moment a serpent whispered five little words into human ears: “You will not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Romans 6:23, John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 20:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Is It Ever Too Late To Repent Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 11 in a series on Hebrews. Ask and answers four important questions; Can a Christians Really Know they are saved? How is it possible for anyone to come so close and not be saved? How can anyone crucify Christ again? and Is it possible to truly Be a Chri

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 11 “Is It Ever To Late To Repent?” Hebrews 6:4-8 In our last study the author of Hebrews had told the church that many of their number were “dull of hearing” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple Or Apostle? Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 30, 2013

Jesus sends out the 70 as an advance party with specific instructions. Do we follow the same instructions in our world? By knowing how to overcome big lies with personal teaching, we bring people to God.

July 7, 2013 Disciple or Apostle? Two Women waiting at the Pearly Gates strike up a conversation. "How'd you die?" the first woman asks. "I froze to death," says the second. "That's awful," says the first woman. "How does it feel to freeze to death?" "It's very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: *other

For The Good Of Those Who Love Him

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 2

FOR THE GOOD OF THOSE WHO LOVE HIM (ROMANS 8:28-39) Fred is 32 years old and he is still single. One day a friend asked, “Why aren’t you married? Can’t you find a woman who will be a good wife?” Fred replied, “Actually, I’ve found many women I wanted to marry, but when I bring them home to meet my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Weak Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

Does grace cause you to endure?

Grace is the greatest gift…in a world of greatest pain…What is the thing in your life that has hurt you the most? For some it’s a relationship (spouse or parents)…for others it was a sickness…some it was financial…and for many it was an emotional breakdown (depression)…Whatever you answer with…I ...read more

Be Prepared

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017

This sermon looks at out need to be prepared, not only for the inevitabilities of life, but more importantly for the Lord Jesus' return. It looks at the Men of Issachar, The Ten Virgins, and Zacchaeus.

Be Prepared Last week we looked at our need to be grateful to God when life happens. This got me thinking of the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. What this basically means is that we need to be prepared for the inevitabilities of life. But I believe it goes much deeper. What we need to be prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Give It Away Now Series

Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016

What happens when you’re successful? It might look differently you imagined… but let’s expect that you’re efforts will have an impact for good in the world… or at least in one person’s world. That’s called success.

What’s easier to deal with success or failure? no one likes failure, but success is more dangerous 52 days Nehemiah is wildly successful What happens when you’re successful? It might look differently you imagined… but let’s expect that you’re efforts will have an ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-18

Denomination: *other