Sermons on Despise Authority:

Esther: A People Redeemed, Hope Revealed.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 18, 2025

The story of Esther and her place in the history of the Jewish people is fascinating in that it speaks of God's providence all the while not mentioning God. It deepens our understanding of his care for us and for all people. Hope is revealed, what part do we play now?

Esther: A people redeemed, hope revealed. Read Esther 4:9-14 The book of Esther is an account of the redemption of the Jewish people that were residing in the nation of Persia, a nation of 127 provinces. Persia or now days modern Iran stretched from India to the Mediterranean Sea, including ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:9-14, Ephesians 1:7, Deuteronomy 1:1, Deuteronomy 25:17-19, Esther 6:9, 1 Samuel 15:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith Under Fire – Attacks On Christians In The U.s.

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025

In recent days, America has been shaken by the assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk. Following Jesus publicly will invite spiritual resistance, but the Church must face hostility with truth, holiness, and courageous love.

Faith Under Fire – Attacks on Christians in the U.S. Text: John 15:18–20; 1 Peter 4:12–14; Romans 12:21 (KJV) John 15:18-20 (KJV) If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, John 15:18-20, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Church Of God

As The World Turns

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When God stops the spin of our deception, He exposes our sin not to shame us, but to restore us through grace and truth.

Introduction — David’s World Tilts God used a prophet to expose David. Thankfully, that’ll never happen to me… right? God created beauty—and I love beauty. I did it in love. Love covers a multitude of mistakes, doesn’t it? God brought us together. She was lonely. That’s how it begins. Inch by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, Romans 2:4, 1 John 2:9, Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Made A Mistake, I Am Not A Mistake Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the sixth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

I like this image, because it represents God as parent, God as mother, God as Father. It’s a healthy way to see God, to feel God, if we can separate it from our own experience with imperfect parents, or of h being imperfect parents. We’ve been talking about a lot of things in this course that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-19, Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Enough

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2026

What do I do when what I have is NOT ENOUGH? God does his best work when there is not enough for the situation.

NOT ENOUGH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5, 1 Samuel 17:40, 2 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

📖 Sermon Title: What Kind Of Sheep Are You? Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2025

A prophetic call to stop wandering, silence strange voices, and follow the Shepherd—for real.

📖 Sermon Title: What Kind of Sheep Are You? A Prophetic Warning Against Wandering and a Call Back to the Shepherd 📖 Introduction: The Blessing of Having the Lord as Shepherd It is a blessing right out of the gate to have the Lord as our Shepherd. Not a hireling who runs at the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Spiritual Army Leadership Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 4, 2025

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The US Army values spell LEADERSHIP (https://www.army.mil/values/) I added the Es and A. L oyalty - Psalm 122:6 "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you." Security: Confidence of harmony in relationship, a freedom from harm. E ndurance (NEW TESTAMENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6

Denomination: Vineyard

"The Innocent Jesus Receives The Sentence Of Death” - The First Station Of The Way Of The Cross - Jesus Is Condemned To Death

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

The Beginning of the Way of the Cross

________________________________________ “The Innocent Jesus Receives the Sentence of Death” The First Station of the Way of the Cross Jesus Is Condemned to Death ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Beginning of the Way of the Cross Dear brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:15-16

The Wise Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the wisdom and essential role of women in building God-centered families, as highlighted in Proverbs 14:1, and how each of us can acquire and live out this wisdom in our daily lives.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to dive into the heart of Proverbs 14:1 to explore the wisdom and essential role of women in our God-centered families. This isn't just about recognizing the value of women but also about understanding how each of us can acquire and live out wisdom in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1

Topics: Wise Woman, Edify House

A Prodigal God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of the Prodigal Son as a testament to God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15. It's a story that many of us know, but every time we revisit it, we can discover new insights about God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness

Don't Let Worry Kill Your Faith

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2026

If like me you have the propensity to worry, there is a Christian antidote - seek first the Kingdom of God.

A man cannot serve two masters Some years ago I was contacted out of the blue and asked to read a book called The Uncommon Philosopher- The Wisdom of Boethius, Mai/mon/ides and Schumacher by James MacFarlane. I knew nothing about any one of these three philosophers so I read the book In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

Training In An Instant!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Why is it that we don’t just live in a just add water kind of world. Some things, you have to put some time and effort into them if you want to be successful at them.

Training in an instant! Ever wanted to get physically fit or lose weight? You buy workout video and that doesn’t make you fit at all! You buy barbells and that doesn’t make you fit at all! You buy nasty tasting protein drinks and that doesn’t make you fit at all! Finally you realize, you are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

“Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

Happy Face

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 6, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20

Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20 Put on a happy face 2 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, that I took the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had never been sad in his presence before. 2 Therefore the king said to me, “Why is your face ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Put On A Happy Face

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 6, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20

Nehemiah 2: 1 – 20 Put on a happy face 2 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, that I took the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had never been sad in his presence before. 2 Therefore the king said to me, “Why is your face ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel