Sermons on Destiny:

Esther Becomes Queen

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018

God worked no miracles but worked through the seemingly unremarkable circumstances of life to accomplish His extra-ordinary purpose!

“Esther Becomes Queen” Esther 2:1-23 We sometimes hear statements like; “As fate would have it” or “It just so happened” but in reality they reveal a basic lack of under-standing about the sovereignty of God. God is at work in every area of our lives; without violating our ability to choose and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Imagine-Forgiveness

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 15, 2018

Note: This sermon is inspired and provided by "City On A Hill" which owns the rights to the movie, "I Can Only Imagine". Much of the sermon structure is theirs, and it's been edited toward my personal preaching style as well as the personal illustrations

IMAGINE Forgiveness LUKE 15:11-24 WEEK 2 As Christian’s, forgiveness is a topic that we often talk about, but struggle living out. Jesus knew that forgiveness was not easy. -He lived his adult life in a place where a lake was the dividing line between two people groups who deeply hated each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Know You Enemy - Rebellion On Earth Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019

Description of the fall in the Garden of Eden and its subsequent effect on mankind

Spiritual Warfare - Know your enemy Rebellion on Earth In the last message, we talked about Lucifer’s fall from Heaven and his vengeful determination to bring down mankind and procure worship for himself on this earth. This battle for the hearts and minds of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2019

Ruth 1 describes three decisions made which influenced the lives of three women forever, illustrating the importance of the decisions we make in our lives. Naomi decided to cover up, Orpah decided to give up...but Ruth decided to step up.

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh June 9, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

King Jesus - Real King Or Role Model?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2018

This is a sermon that deal with Jesus being King of Our Lives - designed for Christ the King Sunday

Scripture: Revelation 1:4 - 8; Psalm 93:1-5 (Other scriptures - Isaiah 9:7; John 1:49; Revelation 17:14; 19:16) Theme: Kingship of Christ Title: Real King or Role Model? INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ our Savior and LORD! Today has been labeled "Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Psalm 93:1-5, Isaiah 9:7, Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Changing The World By The Word

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2018

“Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you”. (Isaiah 35:4)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “changing the world by the word”. The most widely read book in the world is the Word of God and it is estimated that over 3.9 billion copies have been printed in the last fifty years. The life of the late Billy Graham is a testimony of how the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-6, Acts 26:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024

Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2-5, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Introduction - Calvinism Vs Arminianism Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Dec 5, 2019

This message introduces both the history and teachings of Calvinism and Arminianism. Followed by an explanation of exegesis and eisegesis - two opposing ways to study the scriptures!. Which method must we always use?

Predestination vs Freewill Pt 1: Calvinism vs Arminianism It's been a long-standing debate! The controversy rages over just what is meant in Scripture by the oft-repeated statement ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17, Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalm 90:2, Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 55:1, Isaiah 55:8-9, Micah 5:2, John 3:16, John 5:39-40, John 6:37, John 6:44, John 6:65, Acts 13:48, Romans 2:11, Romans 3:24, Romans 8:29-30, Romans 10:13, Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 1:11, 2 Timothy 2:10, 1 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Reversing The Curse . . . And Then Some! Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 17, 2022

Did you know that all men die for Adam's sin? It's a biblical concept taught clearly in Romans 5:12-21. In the same way, all men who receive Christ's gift live by Christ's one act of righteousness.

Well, as we all well know, we have reached 2022. And we’ve had a couple tough years as a human race. I remember well in 2020 how many were claiming that was the worst year in recent memory—the worldwide pandemic had shut down much of the world, there was tremendous social unrest in the U.S. and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Bible Church

My Spirit Is Revived Again

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

Jacob lost his son “Joseph” the dreamer… He thought that he was dead! And he was grieving, depressed, and thought that he will never be comforted again! but the lord revives his spirit

Joel in his prophecy mentioned 4 kinds of people that I will focus on to get a true revival! A true and pouring of God’s spirit upon his people and their lives! It’s interesting that the word revival is found 4 times in the entire Bible! The first time this word was mentioned Is In Genesis 45 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God's Word Tests You

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 17, 2023

God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. A plan backed by divine action will conquer your darkest hour.

Turn to Psalm 105:17, as we talk today about when the Word of God tests you. God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Listen closely. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream about your future. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Month Of Developing Myself

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.22 When you walk, they[d] will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.22 When you walk, they[d] will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you 23 For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-21, 2 Kings 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The War On Principles And The Hope In Our Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

We live in a culture where really, values are passé. You aren't allowed to have values. Morality, principles are scorned by the media, ignored by academia, dismissed in politics, and mocked by Hollywood. Especially for young people, if you have values your a loser.

We live in a culture where really, values are passe. You aren't allowed to have values. Morality, principles are scorned by the media, ignored by academia, dismissed in politics, and mocked by Hollywood. Especially for young people, if you have values your a loser. If you carry a Bible ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Perplexing Parable Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus is saying to His disciples that they can learn from non-Christian dedication, even the dedication of crooks. Look at the world and learn something from their commitment to their evil goals.

Have you ever heard or read of such a unique and perfectly planned crime that you said to yourself, "That was really clever"? For example, was it not amazing that that group of men in England could steal millions of dollars without firing a shot? We have to admit it was a bad thing well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Breaking Out Of Our Comfort Zones Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

When Jesus said to deny yourself and take up the cross and follow Him He was saying in essence that we need to break out of our comfort zone to be useful for the kingdom of God.

It was 1847, and St. Paul, Minnesota was a town filled with ignorance and drunkenness. Liquor was sold in every store. Half the parents could not read, and so drinking was about their only form of entertainment. It was typical of frontier towns, and no one even dreamed of trying to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30