Sermons on Devotion:

Sin Blocks Revival

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 7, 2012

If we are to received the promised revival in the church we must deal with sin.

July 8, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 8:1-26 Subject: Sin Title: Sin Blocks Revival As this church moves into the promise that God has given us I want to continue to teach about things that are beneficial to us if we want to see the revival He has promised. I believe that the season that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why I Preach Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

This text gives the real reason for why anyone should dare take the job of preaching.

Introduction Why do I preach? Why does a person become a preacher? It has its benefits. One gains a measure of respect with the office. There are flexible hours and a fairly secure income during recession. Of course there is the opportunity to help people, and then there is the weekly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sacrifice -- Money Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues exploring the discipline of sacrifice focusing on the sacrifice of our financial resources for kingdom purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Financial Sacrifice” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. I. What is sacrifice? Sacrifice is a willingness and sometimes even eagerness to give up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10, Deuteronomy 14:22-23, Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Overcoming Defeat With Victory Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 2, 2018

Overcoming defeat with victory speaks about how we can overcome our defeats and push on to victory based on Joshua 7 and 8. Reason for failure. The effects of sin. The remedy for sin. Result of overcoming sin is victory.

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Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26, Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Privacy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

In Mark 6:32 Jesus departed into a desert place privately. He thought by going to a remote place He could be alone, but the people ran around the lake on foot, and when Jesus landed the crowd was there already waiting for Him.

Jean Paul Sartre in No Exit has three characters in the play who are one by one ushered into hell. To their surprise it is not a place of punishment. There are no demons torturing and inflicting pain. They are left in a moderate size room with a few articles. There are no widows or mirrors, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-21

Judas The Betrayer (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 11, 2021

Whenever there's a list of the Apostles, he always appears last and his name is followed by, "the betrayer" or something similar. Let's take a look at the one who is known for betraying Jesus.

JUDAS, THE BETRAYER (part one) One of the questions in Sunday School last week had to do with Judas and the storms he was facing. That generated some good discussion so I decided to make him the focus of the sermon today and next Sunday. Whenever there's a list of the Apostles, he always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Isaiah 5:20, Matthew 26:10-16, John 6:70-71, Matthew 26:20-25, John 13:27, Matthew 26:47-50, Proverbs 26:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

No one claims to be adequate for the task of even explaining this beatitude. Preachers apologize for their audacity in even presuming to try and preach on this text.

Two soldiers were on a transport going overseas. Standing on the deck they gazed out across the vast expanse of water. One who had never been near the ocean said, "That's the most water I've ever seen in all my life. Did you ever see so much water?" His companion responded, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Manifestation Of Love Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 15, 2019

The Bible says that we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that we declare the praises of him who called us out of darkness into his wonderful light. One of the ways we declare the praises of God is by operating in love.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Manifestation of Love. 1 Corinthians 16:14-18 The Bible says that we are a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Acts 6:4, Romans 15:25, James 4:7, Romans 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Soldier Left Behind Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 14, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of rescuing our fallen comrades in Christian Battle.

NO SOLDIER LEFT BEHIND Genesis 14:13-16 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 7th, 2024) In battle, United States armed forces are expected to resist as far as they are able. They are expected to never surrender, to attempt to escape if captured, and to resist revealing information ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 12 - When The Faithful Vanish Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

A provoking message of what life might look like when the godly disappear from society.

WHEN THE FAITHFUL VANISH TEXT: Psalm 12:1-8 Psalms 12:1-8 KJV To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. [2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When Depressed Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015

Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

No One Can Sin Alone!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022

We all have heard the battle of Jericho many times in Sunday school and the many sermons we have heard.

There is a reason the battle of Jericho is preached and taught so much. First, A small child in Sunday school and can hear it and understand it. Secondly, Joshua 6 and 7 teaches us some very important things about obeying God. Thirdly, But another important thing about these two chapters is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Loving And Celebrating Your Mom Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 9, 2023

Being a parent is a God-sized task. Mom's take on the task daily. Jesus mother, Mary took on the task of be "The Son of God's Mom." It was a God-sized task and Jesus knew it. How did He honor her? How should I honor my Mom like Jesus did?

A poll was recently conducted to discover the top 5 things Mom’s say on a daily basis. Here’s the top 5. #5- “Don’t make me turn this car around.” #4- “ Hey, take it down a notch.” #3- “How many times do I have to tell you” #2- (It’s a tie) “Because I said so” and “Go back to bed.” #1- “I love ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira — When Faithfulness Is Subverted Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 31, 2026

Thyatira warns that faithfulness can be redirected when tolerance replaces discernment and Christ’s authority is quietly shared with other voices.

By the time we arrive at Thyatira, something has already changed in us. Ephesus taught us that love can cool without rebellion. Smyrna taught us that faithfulness can be costly without being fragile. Pergamum taught us that proximity to power can quietly rearrange loyalty. So when we come to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Don't Let The Fire Die Out! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001

Through repentance, prayer and thanksgiving we can keep the fire of Pentecost from burning out in our lives.

A STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT HOW DWIGHT L. MOODY ONCE CALLED ON A LEADING CITIZEN IN CHICAGO TO PERSUADE HIM TO ACCEPT CHRIST. THEY WERE SEATED IN THE MAN’S PARLOR. IT WAS WINTER AND COAL WAS BURNING IN THE FIREPLACE. THE MAN OBJECTED THAT HE COULD BE JUST AS GOOD A CHRISTIAN OUTSIDE THE CHURCH AS ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist