Sermons on Despot:

Prisoners Of War Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Apr 26, 2007

A "behind-the-scenes" look at the cosmic battle over planet earth, and how we can be sure to overcome in the end.

I’m sure you all remember how, just a couple of weeks ago, the world watched with anxious attention, awaiting news of the fates of 15 members of the British Royal Navy who were captured after supposedly entering Iranian waters. The crew of the HMS Cornwall were taken into Iranian custody and held ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Habakkuk "Yet Will I Rejoice!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 29, 2002

God acted in the history of Judah to turn His people’s hearts back to Himself. The people would not heed the many opportunities God sent their way and when the prophet cried out to God -- He answered. God’s answer shocked Habakkuk. This sermon sets the sc

Habakkuk: “Yet I Will Rejoice!” The prophet of God was disturbed in his spirit. He had felt the revival fires that had visited Judah during King Josiah’s day fade from a roaring blaze to mere flickering embers. He had watched the Temple slowly become empty and the hearts of the people become full ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1, Habakkuk 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Don't Serve A Plastic Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2013

Either Jesus molds us or else we mold a false Jesus

We Don't Serve a Plastic Jesus John 18:38-19:7 Introduction Last week, we talked about Jesus' being delivered over by the Jews to Pontius Pilate for judgment. This word "handed over" is the same Greek word used by John to describe Judas' betrayal of Jesus to the Jewish authorities. We also ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's A Boy! Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2011

In this sermon, we look at the birth of Moses and plan to protect him that was carried out by his family. We draw three important lessons from this part of the story.

Introduction: A. Top 10 Things Not To Say While Your Wife is in Labor... #10. Women are so lucky! I sure wish men could experience the miracle of childbirth. #9. Do you think the baby will come before Monday Night Football starts? #8. I hope you’re ready for a picture, the photographer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The background and commission of the prophet Jonah.

The Call Jonah 1:1-3 1. I have read several commentaries and over the years and I’ve also heard many people speak about Jonah. He’s been described as everything from a reluctant prophet to a rebellious one. One writer went so far as to suggest Jonah was one of the first foreign missionaries to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Not Fair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2015

Solomon is troubled by the unfairness of life. But he was the king - why didn't he just legislate away injustice and punish all the wrong-doers and give away some his vast wealth to feed the poor? Why wouldn't that work?

OPEN: Awhile back there was an article that appeared in a Kentucky newspaper which read: "I used to think I was poor. Then they told me I wasn't poor, I was needy. Then they told me it was self-defeating to think of myself as needy, that I was culturally deprived. Then they told me 'deprived' ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A voice From The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 5, 2018

What would the rich man and Lazarus say if the could speak to us today?

A VOICE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE Luke 16:19-32 Introduction: We have those today who sit around waiting for messages from other worlds. Reputable scientists spend multiplied millions of tax payer dollars to build vast arrays of radio tele- scopes, construct elaborate computers, and design advanced ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Justice – It’s Gonna Cost You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 24: 1 – 27

Acts 24: 1 – 27 You want justice – It’s gonna cost you 24 Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul. 2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Weird Stuff Is Happening Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 31, 2017

A study in the book of Genesis 6: 1 – 22

Genesis 6: 1 – 22 Weird stuff is happening 6 Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, 2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose. 3 And the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

#44 Okay, Let’s Roll Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 25, 2021

2 self-serving disciples tried to talk Jesus into giving them the greatest seats of honor and power. In this text, Jesus teaches His disciples that the way to be first is to be a servant and a slave, a concept that upends the world’s and the apostles’ values.

#44 Okay, Let’s Roll Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 25, 2021 2 self-serving disciples tried to talk Jesus into giving them the greatest seats of honor and power. In this text, Jesus teaches His disciples that the way to be first is to be a servant and a slave, a concept that upends the world’s and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Reinventing Motherhood Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 10, 2019

In showing how submission can be a godly force for revolutionary love, in Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul explains: 1) How should a Mother Act? (Colossians 3:18a), 2) To Whom should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18b) and 3) Why should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18c)

Colossians 3:18–24 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Other

The Promise Of Liberty-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 6, 2016

1 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-I—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: *Read the Declaration of Independence*(minus the 18 ‘Facts’—specific grievances listed—& minus 56 signers)—18 grievances...27 total[9 of which are sub-categories to “Acts of pretended ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking With Boldness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 26, 2019

Be bold and don’t fold when hard times come.

Speaking with Boldness Acts 4:23-31 Rev. Brian Bill November 20, 2019 Last weekend we were encouraged to imitate the example of Peter and John in order to weather the waves of persecution that are headed our way. This was our main idea: We must keep speaking even when we’re told not to. We were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Esther Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2022

Mordecai, Esther's uncle, offended a high court official called Haman, who decided to kill not only Mordecai but all the Jews in the Persian empire. Esther turned the tables on Mordecai. She pleaded with the King, and Haman was punished – hanged on the very gallows he had built for Mordecai.

The story of Esther centers around Queen Vashti, King Ahasuerus, Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and the Jewish people. If you are not already familiar with these individuals, they have been briefly introduced to us in the following paragraphs. Who was Esther? 1. Queen Vashti disobeyed the drunken orders ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17, Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Your High School Commencement Speaker Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

This time of year, graduations are filled with commencement speakers. Some are boring and some are memorable. What if Daniel of the Bible was chosen to speak at your commencement? Daniel would tell you to navigate your world with care.

We are grateful to honor some twenty-four seniors today in graduating high school. You are graduating from school with a tremendous future ahead of you. Most of you were blessed by God to be born in the United States, where you have so many educational and financial options available to you. Many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist