Sermons on discourse:

O Lord, Just Kill Me!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2019

God's mercy and our anger can often be in conflict. Such conflict can lead to discouragement that in turn can lead to despair. The child of God must guard his/her heart to avoid falling into deep gloom leading to thoughts of suicide.

“[God’s mercy toward Nineveh] displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the LORD and said, ‘O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Preaching: To Spirits In Prison

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 9, 2018

To establish that Peter’s discussion of this great event occurred when Noah was building the Ark; during 120 years which culminated by the flood. It was Christ’s Spirit in Noah, that preached to the disobedient people refusing to obtain safety in the Ark; where Noah and his house was saved by God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ Preached: Through Righteous Noah 2. Christ Preached: To the Disobedient 3. Christ Preached: To the Spirits in Prison Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Christ's Preaching: to spirits in prison.” This theme has encouraged many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22, 2 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Minister's Life And Work Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 21, 2018

To establish that the minister’s life and work entails three areas that establishes his faithfulness to the work of Christ and the church where he serves. There is no message that speaks louder, or is more compelling, than the life of a godly man.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Minister’s Public Life 2. The Minister’s Pulpit Life 3. The Minister’s Private Life Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “The minister’s life and work.” We will consider three areas of life that will establish; his faithfulness to the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-8, 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Even A King Can Disobey Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 25, 2017

A study of the pitiful account of Saul's disobedience of the will of God and what came of him.

“So, Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance. He did not seek guidance from the LORD. Therefore, the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Courtesy

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2017

Christians are commanded to demonstrate perfect courtesy toward all people. We are called to speak the truth in love; this means that we are to be gentle and gracious toward those who speak ill of us or who attempt to injure us.

“Remind [the believers] to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mightiness Of Easter Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Apr 10, 2016

Every sermon they preached was related to resurrection. It should not be a once a year Easter Message. Our message/our life/our thinking should all be focused on his resurrection .then you will have life. Resurrection power should come upon our spirit....

THE MIGHTINESS OF EASTER.-5/4/2015. Php 3:10.. " That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;.." This is Easter festival. It is the oldest and most important festival in the Christian calendar. It finishes in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not Too Late To Learn From God's Judgments On You (Isaiah 42:18-43:7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 14, 2024

When we live in rebellion, and life falls apart, sometimes it's because that's God's judgment. 2+2 sometimes equals 4. God wants us to learn from his judgments.

Imagine, if you will, a married couple having an argument. One spouse accuses the other of being difficult, or pig-headed, or lazy, or unreasonable, or something. Some harsh words are said by one party. The spouse on the receiving end of it looks at the other, and says, "Hey, wait. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:18-25, Isaiah 43:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Satan's Minion: Beast #2 (Revelation 13:11-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 24, 2023

Beast #2 is designed to persuade people to be patriotic. 1st century, through the imperial cult. Today? Perhaps through mainstream media, and school systems. A no-rapture reading of Revelation.

It's quite possible this morning that I may offend some of you this morning. I'm a little nervous, to be honest. So I just want to say, up front, that I don't take any particular delight in anything I'm saying today. All I'm trying to do, is be faithful to the message of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 (This Is A Detailed Study Verse By Verse Of Chapter 2. You Will Need To Analyze, Synthesize, And Then Summarize To Fit Your Need.) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 4, 2023

Paul calls on the Thessalonians to not be alarmed by a counterfeit letter about the coming of the Lord. He goes on to try to comfort and correct the teaching of the coming of Christ

2nd THESSALONIANS - Chapter 2 2nd Thess. 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, (KJV) 2:1 Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expectations For Godly Living-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Points In The Hands Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

Jesus didn't come to just solve our stress points. Jesus came to transform our lives. Jesus came to do something much deeper in our lives. He came to do something for our souls.

We're going to study over the next several weeks Jesus. Now really, every week we study Jesus because you can find Jesus on the page of every chapter of the Bible. But in particular, we're going to look at Jesus through the eyes of John as he wrote the gospel of John. We're going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Mar 17, 2020

This message sets out to affirm that the teaching of the 'rapture' is biblically sound. It discusses why and when it will occur - as well as the nature and purpose of the great tribulation period.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 6: The Rapture of the Bride (part 1) The truth of the 'rapture' of believers, though widely-held among evangelical Christians in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 6:23, John 14:2-3, Romans 8:23-24, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-9, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 4:3-4, Revelation 1:12-19, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 6:15-17, Revelation 11:18, Revelation 22:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus: "I Am The Bread”.

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 2, 2019

1) Our souls are hungry (John 6:41–44), 2) God sent us food (John 6:45–47), and in His words: 3) I am that food (John 6:48–51).

John 6:41-51 [41] So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." [42] They said, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" [43] Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Other

A. B. C. Good Friday. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024

April 18th, 2025.

Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12; Psalm 22:1-31; Hebrews 10:16-25; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. (A) JESUS THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Psalm 22:1-31, Hebrews 10:16-25, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Saints Struggle" Romans Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007

This chapter addresses the struggle that goes on in the inner man between the works of the sinful nature and the way of the Spirit. But in the end the way of the Spirit is to be the dominant force in a saints life.

"Saints Struggle" Romans pt 9 Romans 7:1-25 Opening Illustration: Diamond Rio song with video and the Blue fish TV video of the Virginia Tech candlelight prayer service. This illustration reveals to us that every person on this earth is in a struggle between good and evil. This struggle is real ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational