Sermons on Denial:

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2016

Paul begins with three negatives, likely direct disproof of his opponents’ claims that Paul’s credentials were untrustworthy. 1. Paul’s gospel was not according to man. 2. It was not received from man. 3. It had not been taught to him.

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5 Text: Galatians 1:11-24NASB A family from a remote area made their very first visit to the big city. They checked into the Grand Hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Dad signed in at the reception desk, Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 8, 2017

Choices, Consequences, Jesus, Destruction

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 (p. 679) May 14, 2017 Introduction: Robert Frost wrote one of my favorite Poems in 1920…It’s called “The Road Not Taken.” Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage

Contributed by Jason Bentley on May 12, 2015

What is courage? How would you define it? How do we handle the moments when our courage fails?

Courage Do It Anyway What is courage? How would you define it? On this day, 20 years ago, at 9:02 a.m., a Ryder truck containing 4800 lbs of ammonium nitrate, nitromethane, and diesel fuel exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and wounding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Of Jesus' Mission Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 19, 2015

The "woman at the well" is a renowned Biblical story even though the woman's name is never mentioned, but that is because she never was the central figure in that story. It is the "Word Incarnate" who is revealed.

More of Jesus’ Mission John 4:27-42 Unnamed people most often are not remembered; the world in which we live basically teaches the opposite: You have to try and “make a name for yourself!” The Samaritan woman at the well remains nameless to us to this day, but Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

Sin & The Christianish Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Second message in a Summer Sunday series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 2- Sin & the Christianish Introduction: Last week we kicked off this Summer Sunday Series by asking, “Are you Christianish?” And by Christianish we mean having the appearance of Christianity (in certain areas of your life), but not necessarily the substance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Apostolic

Thanksgiving And The Peace Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 11, 2015

We are called to live grateful lives, open to God and open to people. God does this by give us a quality that Jesus had in abundance: Peace.

Sermon - Thanksgiving 2015 - Church at the Mission - Colossians 3:15-17 The story is told of two old friends who bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked very sad, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Call’s For Moral Courage Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT DEDICATED CHURCH. THEY COURAGEOUSLY FACE PERSECUTION AND ARE REMINDED OF THE PROMISED REWARDS OF FAITHFULNESS. THE SECOND OF SEVEN IN THE SERIES.

CHRIST CALL’S FOR MORAL COURAGE REVELATION 2:12-17 TODAY WE LOOK AT THE THIRD OF SEVEN MESSAGES THAT GOD GIVES THE CHURCH THROUGH HIS SERVANT JOHN. EPHESUS WAS A CHURCH THAT HAD LOST IT’S FIRST LOVE, SMYRNA WAS A STRUGGLING CHURCH THAT KEPT THE FAITH IN SPITE OF GREAT PERSECUTION. PERGAMOS WAS A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Tremble And Trust

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

WHEN ON A SCARY RIDE, THE LAST THING I WANT TO HEAR IS THATR WE MUST TRUST THE BUILDER OF THE RIDE. WHEN ON A SPIRITUAL ROLLARCOASTER ALL WE CAN DO IS TREMBLE AT THE POWER OF GOD AND TRUST IN HIM.

WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: TREMBLE AND TRUST HABAKKUK 1:1-11 TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE.” THE ESSENTIAL ISSUE IS THAT WE HAVE DECIDED THE WAY THAT GOD SHOULD ACT IN OUR LIVES, AND WHEN HE DOESN’T WE FIND IT CONFUSING. WE LITERALLY ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Social Justice Movement And The Bible

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2021

The Social Justice Movement is moving into the church. Should it be? Is it Biblical justice or is it the worlds attempt to remedy the injustices caused by sin? How can we know?

Social Justice Warriors and The Bible Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Luke 10:25-37, Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 8:5-13, Galatians 3:27-28, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 12:2, Micah 6:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Simple Steps For An Extraordinary New Year

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 6, 2023

Psalm 22 begins as a lament - a desperate plea to God from someone who knows how much he needs God. The terms are clear - without God there is no hope. With God there is always hope, and David gives us a map here, finding hope when challenges are all around us

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Scripture: Psalm 22:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 44

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

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www.biblemaster.com (Wesley’s Explanatory Notes) used throughout Joseph having entertained his brethren, dismissed them: but here we have them brought back in a greater fright than any they had been in yet. Observe. I. What method he took, both to humble them farther, and to try their affections ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 9 – Deep Suffering Of Babies And Children – Jeremiah Heartbroken – Exposes The False And Lying Prophets - Chapter 2:10-14 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

Jeremiah recounts what he is seeing in the aftermath of the Babylonian destruction. The elders regret their sin. Mankind is a vile picture of inhumanity and lack of compassion, and that confronted Jeremiah. Babies were suffering and dying. The prophet was greatly stressed and overcome.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 9 – DEEP SUFFERING OF BABIES AND CHILDREN – JEREMIAH HEARTBROKEN – EXPOSES THE FALSE AND LYING PROPHETS - CHAPTER 2:10-14 We have now finished the series of verses that were attributing blame to the LORD for what happened in Judah. There were many accusations but ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:10, Lamentations 2:11-12, Lamentations 2:13, Hosea 6:1, Jeremiah 2:8, Jeremiah 4:9, Jeremiah 5:13, Jeremiah 5:31, Lamentations 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection : Prayer Faith, Living And Experience Made New!!

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 21, 2025

Prayer, Faith, Life and Experience. They were fulfilled at the cross. At resurrection, these are further enhanced. Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD examines how we should live if we believe in the resurrection

Resurrection : Prayer Faith, Living and Experience made New!! Some of you might remember the Latin words we studied on Good Friday. Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi and Lex Experiendi. We saw on Friday that these four laws of Christian Theology are fulfilled on the cross. How are they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20-23, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 7:25, Philippians 4:13, Romans 6:4-5, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing And Believing

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019

"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s; isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie Brown and says: “I don’t believe you Charlie Brown. Unless you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle In Gethsemane

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 15, 2019

We must be eternally grateful to Christ because he submitted to the Father’s will in Gethsemane so that we can be saved. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Introduction: Can you imagine the most painful situation that you faced in your life? We all experience agony and pain in our lives. People who lived during the Bible times also faced painful situations. Imagine the pain that Abraham went through as he prepared to offer his son, Isaac as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God