Sermons on Delay:

Peter's Vision Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Peter's Vision

Acts 10:9 - 23 Peter's Vision 1. The Preparation for the Vision The Time - 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, The Task - Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: The Test - 10 And he became very hungry, and would have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Is My Portion Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

A VALUE SYSTEM ORIENTED AROUND GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO CONTENTMENT

BIG IDEA: A VALUE SYSTEM ORIENTED AROUND GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO CONTENTMENT 6 KEYS TO CONTENTMENT: I. (:57) BEING SATISFIED WITH THE LORD "The Lord is my portion" -- this is the major key What else do we need? We’ve got the whole pie! We’ve got the only pie that counts! "I’d rather have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surprising Faith From Unexpected Sources Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

God uses different methods/means to give victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is positive response to God. Why are we surprised? Why were these chosen? 2. None were Levites – God’s priests. 3. Circumstances were black, they illuminated. 4. Oppressors were light haters. B. SURPRISING FAITH – UNEXPECTED SOURCES 1. Rahab the harlot – Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-23, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

When God Destroys Our Plans Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of when God destroyed someone's plans, and what we can learn from these experiences.

As Christians, we often pray for God's guidance and wisdom in our decision-making processes. However, there are times when God may seem to be destroying our plans, even when we have prayed for His blessing. In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of when God destroyed someone's ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Psalm 31:15

Aaronic Priesthood Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

Jesus, a High Priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek, doing away with human priesthood.

A. INTRODUCTION We now enter a new section of the book. Chapters 5-7 – the subject is: Jesus, High Priest of an Everlasting Covenant, superior to the Aaronic Priesthood. Bear in mind that the Hebrews were reared in an atmosphere of smoking altars, and you can understand how welcome this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-14, Hebrews 6:1-19, Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mediation Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

Why is it an insult to offer any more sacrifices for sin after Calvary?

1. What is the sum of the arguments thus far? We have a High Priest who is in Heaven (v. 1). 2. What is significant about His position at the right hand of God? Once for all stand before God (v. 1). 3. Who is able to identify with Christ in the Heavenly places? To the one who over comes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Parting Councils Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

The first indication and fruit of the new life?

1. What is always presented as the first indication and fruit of the new life? Love (v. 1; cf. 1 John 2:10-11). 2. What is one important way of manifesting the love of Christ? Being gracious to others (v. 2). 3. What is another characteristic of true Christian love? Kindness to those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Satisfaction

Psalm 16 Satisfaction I. The Lord's Protection - 1-4 1) The wise will run to God and find satisfaction - 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust 2) The unwise will run from God and find sorrow 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: II. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Waiting Upon God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

WAITING UPON GOD

Psalm 62 WAITING UPON GOD I. THE DEMAND - WAIT UPON GOD (62:1-4) 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Wait Earnestly ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Encountering Jesus: A Personal Transformation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative moment when Thomas personally encounters Jesus. It highlights the profound realizations and changes we can experience when we truly understand who Jesus is.

This sermon is about what happened when Thomas saw Jesus after his resurrection. We can learn from this encounter what we truly have in Jesus. The story begins after Jesus was captured in the Garden of Gethsemane, tortured, and crucified. His body was buried, but then he rose from the dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1

Topics: Personal Transformation, Lordship Of Christ

Christ Is Lord And King, Alleluia

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2025

To politicians enamored with power, there still is an implied threat to the words, because it means submitting oneself to the rule of Jesus Christ, and His law of Love.

Last Sunday of the Liturgical Year 2025 Christ the King The 2024 US Presidential election was unique in political history for a number of reasons, including attempted assassinations. But for people of faith, perhaps the most meaningful moment, captured on video and given wide circulation for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-43, Colossians 1:12-20, Psalm 122:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:1-3, Revelation 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Pilgrims Progress

Contributed by Alexander John on Aug 18, 2005

we are strangers and aliens here on earth

Characteristics of pilgrims Hebrew 11.8-16 Life is a journey. We are going to our home through this earth. This is not our permanent home. In order to have such a perspective we should have faith. Abraham had such faith. The qualities of a pilgrim 1.Willingness to obey. V.8 Life of faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell Is Now Waiting

Contributed by James Sulton on May 16, 2006

An appeal to consider hell.

Hell Is Now Waiting Will You Go Into This Place? Luke 16:19-31 Hell is a place to be desired if you don’t want and have no desire to go to heaven. If you have a desire to go to hell: no doubt you also have a desire to spend an eternity in the lake of fire that burns eternally and where you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Evangelistic Sermon reworked from the Charles Spurgeon Classic

LUKE 14:23 AND THE LORD SAID UNTO THE SERVANT, GO OUT INTO THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES, AND COMPEL THEM TO COME IN, THAT MY HOUSE MAY BE FILLED. * Whosoever Calls upon the Name of the Lord Shall Be Saved * for this Is a Faithful Saying and Worthy of All Acceptation, That Jesus Christ Came into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:23

Denomination: Church Of God

What Am I Here For

Contributed by Rudy Klimes on Dec 27, 2002

Find the purpose of your life by examining Esther’s experience

What Am I Here For? Objective: Participants shall find their mission in life by applying lessons from Queen Esther’s experience. In the 470s BC, King Xerxes ruled Persia and Esther was queen. For background, read the book of Esther ( or Megillat Esther and Purim) and below. Then write: My life ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14-16, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible