Sermons on Dependence On The Lord:

The Foundation Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as seen in Acts give us not only the story of the church’s early days, but also the essentials that must be part of any church.. At the very core of the these essentials is the Word of God.

Church Essentials: Part One The Foundation of the Word of God Acts 2:41-47 The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as recorded in Acts provide us with not only the history of the church’s early days, they also lay out the essentials that should be part of the church today. At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In Disappointments

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014

Are you facing a situation in which you could be disappointed? Why not set up a celebration to count your blessings no matter what the outcome?

Opening illustration: After receiving his second Academy Award, Denzel Washington said to his family, “I told you, if I lost tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate. And if I won tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate.” Denzel, a Christian, was trusting God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 11, 2014

Since Christianity is the greatest force for good in human history, how would things be different if Jesus had never been born?

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? John 15:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a guy who thought that 5 was his special number. He was born on 5-5-1955. 2. He lived on 55th Avenue. He had 5 children and 5 cats. 3. One day he went to the horse races. He put his life savings -- $50,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redeemed From What? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 3, 2018

We know what we were saved for, but do we realize what we were saved from. Most people do not see or understand the evil that grips them or see the need to be saved until God's light is shined on them.

On 23 May 1939, the brand new submarine USS Squalas was undergoing sea trials just off the coast of New Hampshire. When it went to make a routine dive that fateful morning, her main engine air induction valve failed, allowing water to gush into the aft compartments, drowning 26 men. Within ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 10, 2018

The question we are tackling this morning has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

“Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

12th in a series of messages exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of the Father's discipline.

The Discipline Factor Pt 2” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 12) (Supplementary to Notes of September 9th) Introduction What is the most important agenda our heavenly Father desires for His kids? What does He want for our life on this earth more than anything else? Success? Greatness? Comfort? A good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:9-11, Hebrews 5:11-14, Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Inheritance Factor Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

20th in a series of messages exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues (Pt 6) the discussion of heaven as our future inheritance.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor” Pt 6 (The Fatherhood of God Message 20) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD Remember – you’re not home yet. B. FUTURE INHERITANCE Remember – He who has the Son gets it all. C. INTERMEDIATE HOME Remember – Absent from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Luke 22:28-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good Shepherd In Today’s World

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 22, 2018

The mission serving the Good Shepherd faces 100s of millions of people worldwide who "have not sufficient exposure to make a decision for or against Christ." How will we reach them?

Marilyn Laszlo was a missionary in Papua New Guinea. She put the language of her village in written form and was teaching 200 people to read and write. One day, people from another village visited and saw the people from the first village going to church, singing, and being taught the Bible in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hanging However

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2025

A sermon about Jesus making something new and good out of our lives.

“The Hanging ‘However’” John 2:1-11 Several years ago, a friend of mine sent me a video clip from the old t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady named Gladdis. You see, Gladdis got onto the Ellen Show because she wrote a letter to Ellen complaining about where the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"What’s New?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 5, 2023

A sermon on the newness the believer has through faith in Christ.

We read here the declaration of God the Father concerning His intent for all who would come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus. When one comes to God through faith in Christ, everything becomes new. “Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new.” - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #12 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024

Is Jesus declaring to John the events of his Spirit birth in the Spirit Realm? Is this part of the reason Satan was cast out of Heaven to earth? Let us study chapter 12.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:3, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

There is a small inscription etched in that side mirror and I want to use that little line as the topic of this sermon this morning, It reads, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR As I was driving down the road one day, I began to think if life can be compared to driving. I thought on that comparison on this subject and a phrase came to me and it goes something like this. If life is like a highway, then the soul must be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Church Warning

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 9, 2024

Families that use biology to determine membership should realize by now that they wrote their epitaph. We need to create a SPIRITUAL family, not a biological family.

The Blood Church Warning Luke 3:23-38 Rabbi Dr. Rev. Michael H Koplitz Luke 3:23 aWhen He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ Our Passover (Matthew 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2024

In most languages Easter is called Passover. How does the Christian version of this feast picture Christ as our Passover? Let's look in Matthew 26.

In most languages, Easter is still called Passover. What does the season commemorate for Christians? Let’s find out in Matthew 26. When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Church Is Not A One Man Show

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 3, 2025

We all have a part to play in our church or fellowship. To find out what it is we need to i) prayer ii) read our Bible and iii)m have fellowshop

Sermon: The Church is not a “one man show” As I was thinking about the sermon for today, I was struck by the thought that the Church is not a “one man show” God calls us to be a community – and the Church has no passengers. As our Bishops often remind us – our baptism is a calling to ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican