Sermons on Descent Into Hell:

Peter: Thriving Through The Valley Of Failure Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 19, 2025

Failing does not mean failure.

INTRODUCTION SERMON TITLE SLIDE • We all know what it feels like to fall short. • To make promises we couldn’t keep. • To stand tall in one moment and stumble the next. • Failure, for many, feels final. • It whispers shame, breeds regret, and convinces us that we’re disqualified from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Christ Known

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prelude To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR LENTEN JOURNEY WILL BE HEIGHTENED BY EXPLORING THE STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION IN JOHN'S GOSPEL.

The Prelude to Change March 6, 2011 Introduction What is Easter all about? Eggs, a bunny, a tomb, a cross, lilies, candy, the resurrection. EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR EASTER ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Great Satan Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 18, 2002

We, as Christians, need to remember that we are in a war, and we need to know who our true enemy is and how we can overcome him.

September 15, 2002 Ephesians 6:10-19 ¡§The Great Satan¡¨ INTRODUCTION A little girl had misbehaved, and as a punishment, at supper time, her parents sat her down at a small table by herself in the corner of the dining room. The rest of the family paid no notice to her, until suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Preaching: To Spirits In Prison

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 9, 2018

To establish that Peter’s discussion of this great event occurred when Noah was building the Ark; during 120 years which culminated by the flood. It was Christ’s Spirit in Noah, that preached to the disobedient people refusing to obtain safety in the Ark; where Noah and his house was saved by God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ Preached: Through Righteous Noah 2. Christ Preached: To the Disobedient 3. Christ Preached: To the Spirits in Prison Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Christ's Preaching: to spirits in prison.” This theme has encouraged many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22, 2 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

8 Special Blessings That Those Born Jewish Have

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 16, 2002

An exposition of Romans 9:1-5

Islington Baptist Church April 14, 2002 Romans 9:1-5 Scriptures: Romans 3:1-8, Philippians 3:1-9 8 special blessings that those born Jewish have In Romans 3:1 Paul asks this question: “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” Paul’s answer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Pentecost

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2001

To call believers to the realization that it is God’s will that they all experience their own personal Pentecost.

The Impact of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loving Fellowship Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2004

The First of many signs of a Spirit Filled Church

SIGNS OF A SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. In it he chronicled the way people in different churches would go after each other – all in the name of Jesus Christ. A young father heard a commotion out in his backyard; he looked outside and saw ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

The Blessings Of A Long Life Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that the older a person gets the more he falls in love with the psalm. I think I know why!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series The Blessings of A Long Life Psalm 23 Introduction: The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 1, 2019

Advent: Hope – Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-6 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Darkness (vs 2) • (2). The Light (vs 2) • (3). The Promise (vs 6-7): • (3a). 'Wonderful Counsellor' • (3b). 'Everlasting Father' • (3c). ‘Prince of Peace'. SERMON BODY: Advent In the church the four weeks before Christmas day is called Advent. This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

What To Do When You Are Bent Out Of Shape

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 20, 2014

This text teaches us that Jesus Christ can fix our lives and give us an identity.

10Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

This is part of a series through Nehemiah. The entire series is about godly steps for rebuilding godly structures.

Introduction: Vietnam wall Illustration Read Scripture/PRAY Background: Addressing problems, becoming change agents Purpose Statement: As we go about the task of problem solving... I. Don’t Be Overwhelmed By the Size of the Task A. Note the state of the Decay 1. situations in our own life 2. 45 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sovereign Choice

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

God's sovereign choice does not mean that some people are chosen to be saved and others not. None of us deserve Salvation but god has chosen to save.

GOD’S SOVEREIGN CHOICE ROMANS 9:5-18 PAUL IS DEALING IN THIS CHAPTER WITH THE ANXIETY THAT COMES WHEN HIS PEOPLE CHOOSE TO NOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE MESSIAH. HE ALSO HAS TO DEAL WITH THE FACT THAT GOD IN HIS SOVEREIGNTY, CAN ELECT TO SAVE SOME OF HIS PEOPLE BUT NOT ALL. WE TEND TO CONFUSE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of Christ's Gift Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-10 teaches us that Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul set down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed