Sermons on Devout:

Are Sinners More Successful Than Godly People?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

Sinners may appear to succeed, but it is a shadow without substance. Their end is sorrow unless they repent. The godly may seem to struggle now, but they are building an eternal reward that cannot be taken away.

ARE SINNERS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN GODLY PEOPLE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:1-17 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 12:1-3, Job 21:7-15, Malachi 3:13-18, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Throughout history, one puzzling question believers have asked is why the ungodly seem to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will All Good People Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 4, 2015

To establish that all good people will be saved only due to their faith and obedience to God. Cornelius’ religious piety and righteousness did not save him. He had to hear, believe, and obey the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character 2. Cornelius’ Commendation 3. Cornelius’ Conversion Remarks. Introductory Remarks. 1. In this gathering, we will discuss the theme: “Will all good people be saved?” It is not our purpose to deny anyone entrance into the kingdom of God. However, God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter’s Revelation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 10, 2023

The Holy Spirit reveals the importance of God’s work through Peter by moving Luke to refer to the events of the ministry in Cornelius’s household three different times in the Book of Acts.

Peter’s Revelation The Enjoyment of Ministry Accountability The Holy Spirit reveals the importance of God’s work through Peter by moving Luke to refer to the events of the ministry in Cornelius’s household three different times in the Book of Acts. Acts 11:1-4 and verse 18, “The apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Results Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter didn’t even give an invitation. There does not appear to be an invitation given anywhere in the early church. People were so moved by the Holy Spirit that they cried out for conversion.

A pastor was telling his visiting grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. They listened to him breathlessly, but when he was finished one of them took a deep breath and said, “Grandpa, was that a true story, or were you just preaching?” This attitude could be learned by a child in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37

Cornelius –the Man Who Had A Heavenly Visitation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2020

1.POWERFUL 2.PIOUS 3.PRAYERFUL 4.PROVIDING 5.PERFORMING 6.PATRIARCH 7.PROMISES

CORNELIUS –THE MAN WHO HAD A HEAVENLY VISITATION OUTLINE 1.POWERFUL 2.PIOUS 3.PRAYERFUL 4.PROVIDING 5.PERFORMING 6.PATRIARCH 7.PROMISES THE MESSAGE CORNELIUS –THE MAN WHO HAD A HEAVENLY VISITATION 1.POWERFUL Cornelius was a powerful man. He was a centurion with a hundred people under ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Certain Disciple At Damascus, Named Ananias... Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2011

God uses you even if you are not famous as long as you make yourself available for His service and yourself spiritually to receive and obey His commands.

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Memorial That Really Matters

Contributed by James May on May 26, 2002

What kind of memorial will rise before the Lord concerning your life?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-6, Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Significant Senior Saints

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 11, 2004

Simeon and Anna were two senior saints who played a significant part in that first Christmas season.

TWO SIGNIFICANT SENIOR SAINTS “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Ashes

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2008

This is a sermon (reading) that I worked out for a self-aranged Easter Musical that our choir performed.

Out of the Ashes: An Easter Musical and Readings John 19: 28-30; 40-42; 20: 1-8; 19-22 Beginning Song: Agnus Dei The fire has finally died. It’s been snuffed out: Dampened by the coldness of betrayal, denial and doubt. No more glowing embers: Just a few dusty cinders remain laying in one clump. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Looking Forward

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001

Funeral sermon for Edward D. Mitchell -- accountant, musician, deacon; age 85

That classic spiritual writer John Bunyan ends his Pilgrim’s Progress with a triumphant note, saying that after Pilgrim had traveled many miles and fought off many adversaries, when he got to the other side, the angels came out to welcome him. John Bunyan knew that if your lifestyle is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Speech

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 1, 2014

THE MERITS OF GODLY SPEECH

GODLY SPEECH OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE MERIT OF GODLY SPEECH OPPOSED TO FALSE SPEECH. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 10:31 (NKJV) THE MOUTH OF THE RIGHTEOUS BRINGS FORTH WISDOM, BUT THE PERVERSE TONGUE WILL BE CUT OUT. THE BOOK (PROVERBS 10:31) THE GODLY PERSON GIVES WISE ADVICE, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2011

Simeon is easily overlooked in the account of Christ’s birth. This should not be, as he was the first person to die in the Faith.

“There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

"What Happened Next?" A Sermon About Waiting

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Feb 29, 2016

Waiting on God

Sermon for Sunday December 27, 2015 What happened Next? Luke 2:22-35 Well, it is the Sunday after Christmas. Many pastors have a hard time figuring out what to preach this particular Sunday. Often, we’ll hear a year-end message – a summary of all that God has done, and how we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Silence Is Golden

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 12, 2023

Christmas 2023

SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) The gospel of Luke opened with a dark cloud, a deep sigh, and a mood of resignation, the drama increased by the absence of recorded prophetic utterances for about 400 years between the Old and New Testament. God’s presence, power and purpose, however, were evident ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible