Sermons on Despise Authority:

Testing Your Investment Strategy Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 23, 2011

The Command: Invest in Heaven 5 Tests to Guide Our Investments in a Heavenly Direction: 1. Durability Test 2. Bank Test 3. Heart Test 4. Eye Test 5. Master Test

Series: Stewardship, Message: Testing Your Investment Strategy Topics: Money, Investments, Masters, Heart Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Date: Nov. 27, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (A portion of this sermon is based on an outline by Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible Church) INTRODUCTION A recent survey suggests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

From Chaos To Peace

Contributed by Michael J. Lee on Feb 9, 2014

John 20:19-20 ESV Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,[a] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them

Responsive Reading from SELECTION 61 p. 1072 in the small print Bible. Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,[c] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Always Trust In The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2019

1. Trust Jesus with elusive things (vs. 9-11). 2. Trust Jesus with earthly things (vs. 12). 3. Trust Jesus with eternal things (vs. 12-15).

We Can Always Trust in the Lord! The Gospel of John John 3:9-15 (Reading vs. 1-15) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 25, 2016 (Revised July 10, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we continue our verse by verse study of John Chapter 3, and we will take a close look at vs. 9-15. But for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Finish Well Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 12, 2019

You are energised and passionate when you start a new project or ministry. But after awhile the newness of the project fades. You lost your passion, get bored, tired and discouragement sets in. Now is the time to get back to your dreams. You can finish well.

YOU CAN FINISH WELL, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF DISCOURAGEMENT "But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews. 2 And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, “What are these feeble Jews ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, Joshua 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is At Work Even When We Do Not Know It

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018

The book of Esther provides insight into what God is doing when He chooses to remain silent.

A Study of the Book of Esther God Is At Work Even When We Do Not Know It! Esther 1:1-22 Esther is a very unusual book. It almost did not make into the canon of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Answer For Our Struggles With Sin! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2020

Here God wants us to see: 1. The crucial death of our Lord (vs. 1-6). 2. The defense of God's law (vs. 7-13). 3. The difficulties we face with sin (vs. 14-23). 4. The deliverance we have from our Savior (vs. 24-25).

Jesus Is the Answer for Our Struggles with Sin! The Book of Romans Romans 7:1-25 (Read vs. 1-6) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 3, 2016 (Revised December 23, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 7. In the first 6 chapters, Paul made the rock-solid case that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Living In Perilous Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 24, 2020

Perverseness is the norm of society. It is considered a crime of hate to preach the unadulterated Word of God.

“Kingdom Living in Perilous Times” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Scriptures:- Genesis 6:1-8, 11-13 ; 2nd Timothy 3: 1-7. Matthew 24:36-38. Text Scripture:- 2 Timothy 3:1 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come”. Shall = expected, definitely will happen. OPENING:- Let me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Apostolic

A Mind For Christ

Contributed by Charles King on Aug 5, 2023

A key verse in Paul's letter is Philippians 2:5, where Paul says we should have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. This verse serves as a model and a motivation for us to have the same attitude and perspective as Jesus in our relationships with God and with each other.

Title: A Mind For Christ The book of Philippians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi, a church that he founded and a church that loved and supported his ministry. In this letter, Paul expresses his joy, gratitude, and affection for the Philippians, and encourages them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

The Completed Joy Of A Christian: The Word Of Life Celebrated

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jun 28, 2021

This is a series of sermons based upon 1 John that focuses on the foundation of the Christian experience, love and fellowship with God. 1 John is about application of these two themes. This is sermon 1 of 14, a series about a genuine relationship with God and right living.

Reality shows continue to draw people’s attention. . . In an article, 10 Reality Shows That Aren't Real at All (And 10 That Totally Are), Chris Littlechild, talks about how they claim to be real; however, “the producers are just looking to stir up drama with fake moments. These shows are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stupid Is As Stupid Does - Why People Reject Common Sense, Sound Doctrine, Facts, And The Truths Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 4, 2022

We are living in an insane world. People hold political power and make stupid laws and mandates. A person who uses reason, logic, and common sense often feels isolated amid all the madness

"The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this: that though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever; but you, O Lord, are on high forever. For behold, your enemies, O Lord, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:6-9, 1 Timothy 4:3-4, Isaiah 32:6, Proverbs 18:2, Proverbs 26:11, Psalm 112:1, Proverbs 4:1-9, Psalm 14:1, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Proverbs 26:3-12, 2 Timothy 2:23-26, Proverbs 9:10-12, James 1:5-8, 1 Peter 2:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday Meditations From Isaiah Chapter 53 Verse By Verse

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 25, 2025

GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATIONS FROM ISAIAH CHAPTER 53 VERSE BY VERSE WITH SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE

MEDITATIONS FROM ISAIAH CHAPTER 53 VERSE BY VERSE ISAIAH 53 : 1 1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? JOHN 1: 12 11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Know What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Wisdom is not only your calling – it is your gift.

How To Know What To Do - When You Don’t Know What To Do Series on Wisdom - #2 OPEN: So last week we started a discussion on the topic of wisdom, which we are going to continue this morning. How many of you remember anything from what we said last week? (how many of you remember what you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Polluting The God Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2025

Our service to the Lord must be guided by His Spirit and offered to glorify Him.

“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’ By offering polluted food upon my altar. But you ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Servant, The Solution To Stubbornness And Rebellion (Isaiah 49:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 11, 2024

God's prophet feels he's served for nothing; it's all been a waste, and meaningless. God responds by giving him a global ministry. An encouragement to pastors, and teachers, and volunteers, in particular.

If you're seeking to understand Isaiah 40-55, and make sure you get it right, today's passage is absolutely the most important in this entire part of the book. Everything builds up to Isaiah 49, and everything that follows, builds off of it. There are many approaches to these chapters as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Suffering And Glory - The Song Of The Servant

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 12, 2023

This message, the first of 2, looks at Isaiah's prophesy of the Suffering Servant

Messianic Prophecy - “Suffering & Glory” Lent is a sober season in the Christian calendar. It’s a time of reflection and consideration. So a sober question during this season of Lent. Do you ever feel you're just scraping by in this life? I don’t just mean financially, although that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational