Sermons on Directives:

Jeremiah In Crisis

Contributed by Wes Gunther on May 6, 2019

Jeremiah was struggling and God's words to him were that it would get harder before it gets better.

Jeremiah in Crisis Jeremiah 11:18 – 12:5 Background: Jeremiah ministered about 40 years 1. Began to minister in 13th year of king Josiah (good king) ministry was 18 years under Josiah 2. Under Jehoakim (evil) for 11 years 3. Under Mattaniah – Zedekiah (evil) 11 years 4. Under 2 other ...read more

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by George Warner on Sep 12, 2021

A man can receive nothing except it be given him from heaven (St John 3:27)

According to the book of Job Job was a very affluent man. Affluent means wealthy. But he was also a man who continually glorified God. Nowadays people who are affluent may tell you that success comes through determination and hard work, and I guess there are times when Christians may say, or at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27, Ecclesiastes 3:14-15

Intimidation - The Fear Of People Series

Contributed by Greg Madden on May 11, 2001

Breaking free from a "man fearing" spirit. Learning to live for the Lord because you love Him.

If imagination is the biggest nation in the world today, then intimidation is the second largest. Websters dictionary defines intimidation as- influence or force by fear, verbal or non-verbal, direct or implide. Too many people allow others to control and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Philippians 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Is God not talking, or are we not listening? Here are some practical ways to hear the voice of God.

Hearing The Voice Of God Open: I want you to picture this…I’m out in the yard working in my shorts and T-shirt, when the Holy Spirit speaks to me and says “Put your goggles on!” Now it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that when you are working with certain pieces of machinery you should ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God...i Have A Problem"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 28, 2002

Facing a problem or challenge? Here is God’s 5 step strategy for working through it!

"God…I Have a Problem" Acts 1: 12-26 January 27, 2002 I) Intro A) Find current illustration of a problem that people are familiar with. 1) From the illustration make the connection that we all have problems to deal with B) Recap (See notes from Sermon titled Change is Constant) 1) Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

I Believe We Can Fly

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

The reality is that where there is no vision the people perish

I Believe We Can Fly “Where there is no vision the people perish” July 20, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The loss of dreams: Waking up and remembering part of a dream, frustration, straining to remember, longing to catch another moment of the dream II. Personal Dreams: History teacher, God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:19

Denomination: Church Of God

I Will Go Before Thee

Contributed by Richard Reid on Nov 12, 2006

Let God lead your life to victory!

I will go before thee Isaiah 45:2-3 11/8/06 "I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places that you may know that I, the LORD, Who call ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-3, Isaiah 45:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance Matthew 4:17

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Nov 21, 2009

Repentance is the starting point

Matthew 4: 17 from that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (TNIV) Repentance is the first step to having the kingdom of God to enter our lives. What is repentance? Repentance is the profound change of mind involving the changing of the direction of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Couples Of The Bible 1: Courage Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

Studying the virtue of "goodness" through the eyes of great couples of the Bible.

Great Couples of the Bible 1 Courage For God's Will Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness (virtue, excellence, moral character. It is a rare word in NT that describes the sum of all desirable character qualities. It means courage, rigor, energy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Return To Gilgal

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011

In Joshua, the children of Israel set up 12 stones at Gilgal to remind them of what God had done. How do we remember the blessings of God?

It is a time of transition. Of uncertainty. Moses is dead. Joshua has stepped into the leadership void; just as a new generation of Israelites are ready to cross over the Jordan to take possession of the land promised to Abraham. God understands the feelings of his people. The anticipation, the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Don't Lose The Mustard"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 10, 2014

Having salt is good and so is having the mustard or having the spirit of God indwelling us in a productive way. The sermon tells us the good that can be done with the mustard and the negative results if we don't have the mustard.

Matthew 5:13-20 "Don't Lose the Mustard" 1. Consider some of the uses of salt. A. It is has been used for currency and actually fought for in wars. B. Salt is used to cure and store meats C. It is used to disinfect wounds D. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Setting My Priorities

Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 27, 2015

If we put God first, and do His will, and obey His Word, God says He will take care of us by providing us with our needs, food, clothing ,and other temporal blessing.

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God. Setting My Priorities Matthew 6:33 But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Time Some People Love Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2023

Jesus' hometown is initially intrigued by His message, but that goes south quickly. What can we learn from them about our desire for truth?

AMAZED: Nazareth was initially impressed with Jesus’ words. - Luke 4:22. - Review the message in vv. 18-19. - There is a mix in their reaction. - On the one hand, they are impressed. - On the other hand, they wonder how such words could come from Joseph’s son. After all, Jesus had been among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty, Dumb, And Defenseless

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2001

3rd in a series on shepherding.

Sermon for 6/3/2001 John 10:1-15 Dirty, Dumb & Defenseless Introduction: The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-15, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

The Savior has a very busy schedule everyday and everywhere He goes. Jesus had places to go, people to meet and things to do. And then suddenly, something happens to Him. Jesus, in just that moment, was called to Jerusalem

This morning’s message is the introduction to a series entitled, “Divine Destiny”. I have never taught on this before. But if this new series is what I believe it will be, it could be the most irritating teaching some of you have ever heard. But don’t let that keep any of you from coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God