Sermons on Delay Is Not Denial:

Hope For The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018

Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-63, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Christ Be Not Risen Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This gives Paul's teaching on how denial of the real. bodily resurrection of Jesus unravels the foundations the truth and the hopes of the Christian faith

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Annual Sermons Volume 1 IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN (1 Cor. 15:12-29) Before the Bishop James Pike met his untimely death in the Palestinian desert he wrote a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-29

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Beach

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Jesus calls every disciple to daily self-denial and Spirit-empowered cross-bearing that ends not in loss but in resurrection life.

(Losing to Gain) Part 1 – The Comfortable Illusion It sounds so inviting: Life is a beach. The phrase promises calm tides, soft sand, a life where the hardest choice is whether to nap or swim. We crave that ease. Sometimes we even remake God in that image—faith as a sunny getaway where problems ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27, Philippians 3:10-11, Mark 8:34-36, 1 Peter 2:21-24, John 12:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Way Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' foretelling of His suffering, Peter's misunderstanding, and the call to embrace self-denial and the cross for the Kingdom of God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's such a joy to come together in this sacred sanctuary, where the echoes of our collective praises rise to the heavens and the whispers of God's Word soften our hearts. We're gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Putting On Christ

The Purpose Of Temptation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, the strength to resist temptation, and the honor found in self-denial for Christ's sake.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the living Word of God, to engage in a conversation with the Holy Scriptures and to let them speak to our souls. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24

Topics: Temptation

When God Says Wait! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 8, 2016

A new series about conversations we have with God. This will lead into a series on prayer.

Conversations with God John 11:1-44 April 10, 2016 We're in a series called Conversations with God. Today, we're going to talk about when God seems late. Who dislikes waiting? We can’t stand waiting for water to boil. Or for a stop light to turn green. Or waiting for 30 seconds for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Sleepless In Susa

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

God’s providence never sleeps—He orchestrates the unseen, turns delay into deliverance, and transforms sleepless nights into triumphs of His timing.

Introduction: When God Works the Night Shift History has turned on sleepless nights. On one sleepless night in Babylon, Daniel prayed and an empire shifted. On one sleepless night in Bethlehem, shepherds watched and angels sang. On one sleepless night in Susa, the king tossed and turned— and God ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-10, Psalm 121:4, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 16:9, Isaiah 46:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Topics: Faithfulness, Obedience

P.u.s.h. Prayer

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002

A message used to encourage the body to continually pray...and not to become doscouraged with unanswered or delayed answered prayers.

Stand & Read - 1 Thes. 5:17 “…pray without ceasing…” “P.U.S.H. Prayer!” I am thoroughly convinced that we are to be a praying people… We are called to be people who are serious about pray and busy about praying continually in our lives… Smith Wigglesworth once said, “I don’t want to build ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Other

Living A Life Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005

1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

“[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Methodist

No Rock Like Our God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 9, 2014

Prayer is the only answer for the myriad woes in our life, uncertainties, insecurities, sickness, failures, discouragement and delays.

No Rock like our God! 1Samuel 2:2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Hannah’s husband Elkanah loved her immensely and told her: “Am I not better to you than ten sons?"(1 Samuel 1:8) As long as Hannah depended on her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson #19 Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2019

Although Timothy’s visit was delayed, “Epaphroditus” was to go immediately, taking with him the epistle Paul was writing.

Date: 10/31/18 Lesson #19 Title: Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:25-28, NIV) (25) But I think it is necessary to send back to you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Remembered You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 5, 2025

This teaching reveals the mystery of divine remembrance and how God turns long-standing delays into glorious testimonies.

GOD HAS REMEMBERED YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 Key Verse: “Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son.” — Luke 1:13 Supporting Texts: Genesis 30:22; Psalm 115:12; Isaiah 49:15-16; 1 Samuel 1:19-20; Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Off The Grave Clothes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2014

From the day we are born we begin to die. It’s as if our bodies are already dressed in grave clothes. As marvelous as science is, it has not yet mastered life’s greatest enemy, death. Yet there is one who has.

Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal like a kind of Superman or Superwoman? Goal I want us to realize that immortality is not just the stuff of Hollywood fiction but a reality in Christ. Plan We will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

God Rewards At The Perfect Time

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 4, 2020

God knows the moment when His blessing will have the greatest impact in our lives. God doesn’t forget all that we do for Him, He doesn’t forget what he has promised us. He waits for the perfect time!

Esther 2:21-23 In those days, while Mordecai sat within the king’s gate, two of the king’s eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, doorkeepers, became furious and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. So the matter became known to Mordecai, who told Queen Esther, and Esther informed the king in Mordecai’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 22:12, Hebrews 10:23, Esther 10:3, Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 17:10, Esther 2:21-23, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)