Sermons on Departed:

Jesus Begins Ministry (Luke 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2024

What are the basic temptations of life? What was Jesus' message in summary? Let's look at Luke 4.

How did Jesus prepare for His earthly ministry? What was His message all about? Let’s look at Luke 4. Did Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues or was He led into the wilderness? Was He thirsty after fasting or just hungry? Then Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Anointings

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Nov 18, 2024

3 Types of Anointing 1) Lepers Anointing The Anointing for Salvation. 2) Priestly Anointing The Priestly Anointing for Ministry. 3) Kingly Anointing The Kingly Anointing for Dominion.

The Three Anointing’s 1 You might say I have never seen in the Bible the Topic of three anointing’s but often within scripture there are principals that are not easily found. As an example, you know that the Bible states that we are not to steal, murder, lie, and so one, these are easily ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:46, Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: Other

Worshippers At First Christmas Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

The results of our worship influences others.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9, Luke 8:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Mission Trip (Luke 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2024

What lessons can we learn when a very large group was apostled by Jesus for a mission trip? Let's look at Luke 10.

What is God’s judgment on places where Christians are not welcomed? What should be our chief joy? Who is our neighbor? Is listening to Jesus a priority for us? Let’s look at Luke 10. How many were “sent” or “apostled” (in Greek) on a mission trip? The Lord now chose seventy-two [CEB, CEV, ESV, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Encounter With The Promised Messiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores the faith and spiritual sensitivity of Simeon, encouraging us to seek Jesus in our lives and express joy and gratitude for salvation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together again in His presence, isn't it? To feel His love enveloping us, His grace washing over us, and His Word nourishing us. We are here to grow, to learn, to worship, and to be inspired by the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Topics: Simeon's Encounter, Promised Messiah

Repentance Not Excuses (2 Samuel 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2025

Is the mark of a real leader is repentance, not excuses? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 12.

Is a real leader someone who is ready and willing to repent like David? How many just make excuses like Saul? What about us? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 12. How tactful was Nathan the prophet in addressing David’s gross sins? Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship At First Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2-20, Luke 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

How Parents Cope With Back To School PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of training children in the way of the Lord, especially in these uncertain times, as they learn from our actions and words, and the need for divine guidance and wisdom in this task.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into the wisdom of Proverbs, specifically Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." This verse echoes the truth that the spiritual training of our children is one of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Back To School

Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 2, 2022

To establish the saints indeed can fall from the grace of God. This lesson refutes the notion: “Once saved, always saved.” Our eternal salvation is promised, but we must continually strive to make: “our calling and election sure.” Peter, tells us how this is possible.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Once saved, always saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Once Saved, Always Saved?" This will become the thirteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4, Hebrews 12:15, 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Sobering Cetainties About Hell

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A message to the Lost

7 Sobering Certainties about Hell Luke 16:19-31 It is Certain that Hell is real “And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.” It is Certain that unless you are Saved you will be going there Rev 20:15 “And whosoever was not found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Too Busy To Meditate?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

When you get in a situation like Joshua then tell me you are busy.

Josh 1:7-8 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. 8 This book of the law shall not depart out ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 19, 2011

The commandment "Be strong and courageous" is given three times. Obviously it cannot be easily accepted...

Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua - called to leadership - Moses died before leading the people into the promised land - relate to forefathers - V6: "Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them." Leadership - Annual Meeting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:16-19

Denomination: Congregational

The Unwanted Saviour

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 7, 2009

JESUS IS STILL THE UNWANTED CHRIST IN 2009

TITLE THE UNWANTED SAVIOUR TEXT. MATT.8:34 AND,BEHOLD THE WHOLE CITY CAME OUT TO MEET JESUS:AND WHEN THEY SAW HIM ,THEY BESOUGHT HIM THAT HE WOULD DEPART OUT OF THEIR COST"S INTRODUCTION, HOW SAD THE PEOPLE OF GADARA THEY DID NOT WANT JESUS AROUND, THEY RAN HIM OUT OF TOWN,THEY RAN HIM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:34

The Way Of Peace

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 19, 2014

CULTIVATE PEACE IN YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK.

THE WAY OF PEACE OBSERVATION: LUKE, AN APOSTLE, WROTE HIS GOSPEL TO HIGHLIGHT CHRIST’S HUMANITY. HE COMPILED THE EVENTS OF JESUS’ LIFE, WHICH SPOKE POWERFULLY TO A GENTILE (NON-JEWISH) AUDIENCE WHO SOUGHT SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT. JESUS’ CHARACTER AND IDENTITY VERY CAREFULLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-80

Denomination: Baptist

David's Cry

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

David's Cry

Psalm 6 David's Cry - 6:1-3 The Demeanor of Suffering - v.1 O LORD, rebuke me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Holiness