Sermons on Deferring:

Rest In God's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2021

Rest in God’s power to care for you, to create order out of your chaos, and to make you into a new creation.

Shawne B. from Warsaw, Indiana, was talking to her son about all the wonderful things God had made. She would ask him questions like, “Who made the sun?” and “Who made the rain?” Then, one evening, she looked at the toys scattered on the floor and asked, “Who made this mess?” After thinking for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Are Individually Responsible

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

An idea is being floated in our nation that citizens must pay for the sins of the past in something called "reparations." This message asks if this concept is biblical. Praise be to God that He does not require reparations from us!

I want to begin our message this morning by bringing an awareness of a modern-day proposal that is being floated in our local, state, and federal governments, and then tie that in to what Ezekiel has to say in our passage. Across our nation, people are talking about something called “reparations.” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 20, 2021

This is message I preached in a series on Romans.

Title: Securing the Gospel Script: Romans 5:12-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-18-21 Intro: Pastor and Scholar Steven J Cole said the following of today’s passage: “When most commentators say, as Thomas Schreiner does (Romans [Baker], p. 267), that our text “is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021

Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

What gives us our identity is not color or culture. But “chosenness.” Christians are not the white race; they are the chosen race. Christians are not the black race; they are the chosen race.

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 10 - Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2025

Questions and doubts can stand in the way of a person becoming a follower of Jesus. God is able and willing to work through us to help people get beyond their barriers to belief.

Introduction: A. Lewis Wallace lived from April 10, 1827 to February 15, 1905 and was an American lawyer, a Union general in the American Civil War, a governor of New Mexico Territory, a diplomat, an artist, and an author from Indiana. 1. Wallace’s journey of faith began with an indifference to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Mark 9:24, Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon - The Paradox Of Biblical Faith

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 15, 2024

Believers today must likewise persevere in faith and trust God, even when they do not see all the promises of God fulfilled in their lives. The faith that pleases God is a faith that can surrender God's promises back to Him and trust God for their fulfillment according to His will.

Subject: The Paradox of Biblical Faith Scripture Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:2-40, Job 23:3-10, Proverbs 4:4-6, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Wrath Of The Lamb

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 31, 2022

Revelation 6

THE WRATH OF THE LAMB (REVELATION 6) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Of God

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 16, 2024

Paul instructs his readers to pray instead of worrying

Peace of God Philippians 4:1-7 Good morning. “Peace on earth” is a phrase we always hear around Christmas, but as we look at our world, many ask, “Where is the peace?” Because in our chaotic world “peace on earth” seems elusive. This morning, I would like to begin with a Bible verse which is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical And Pesonal Teachings - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 4, 2024

Our days are darkening and becoming more unjust, violent and wicked, but God has given practical principles in the bible for us to live in these times. We look into a number of these from 1Thessalonians. The world will be accountable to God one day.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL AND PESONAL TEACHINGS - PART 4 LIVING WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS – THE PILLARS OF THE LAST DAYS “The last days” when used by people can be confusing. The term always needs defining. Let me attempt to do that now. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3, Hosea 3:5, Proverbs 23:10-11, Genesis 1:27, John 14:6, Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 3:20-21, Isaiah 5:20-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Romans 14:1, 2 Corinthians 13:4, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Romans 15:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 26, 2024

Parables of the Kingdom

Title: Parable of Wheat and Tares Type: Series Script: Mt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Where: GNBC 9-23-07 Intro: “One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty . . .” We say it. We argue about it (especially the “under God” part). But is it true? In reality, how united is the United States? The “more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 18, 2023

John the Baptist

OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT WORTHY (LK 7:18-35) I had a severe ministerial midlife crisis ten years into full-time ministry. I pondered the meaning, value and effectiveness of what I was doing. My esteem, confidence, and drive were at an all-time low. Church work was wearisome, people disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Submit To One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2022

Submission is an ugly word in our culture, but it is an important key to spiritual maturity and to experiencing real Christian community. In this sermon we will explore what submission is and isn't, and will learn why it is so important to learn how to submit to one another.

A. I like the story of a battleship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance. 1. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message, “Alter your course 10 degrees south." 2. Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bored With Life!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

I want to preach on something today that is a major problem in this country. I am talking about BOREDOM!!!

Now some will tell you they never get bored with life, but those same people will also tell you they like to take cold showers in the winter. Boredom can be a serious problem, even for Christians. Let’s look at two things that will help us with this problem. First, we need to look at - I. THE ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Boredom

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Many people, including many Christians, are utterly bored with life.

(1) SOME ARE BORED IN THEIR MARRIAGE Illus: Before Linda became engaged, she was quite the beauty, and didn't mind letting her boyfriend know it. One day she told him, "A lot of men are gonna be totally miserable when I marry." "Really?" asked her boyfriend, "And just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist