Sermons on Distorted Vision:

Love For The Undeserving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2023

Why on earth would God have Hosea marry a prostitute? Was it merely a parable or a dream we're being told about? Or was this a real life harlot who God used for a lesson for Israel?

In 1990, there was a romantic comedy that hit big screen called “Pretty Woman”. It was marketed as a modern update of the story of Cinderella. Richard Gere played an unscrupulous businessman who was on a business trip and - on a lark - he picks up a hooker – played by Julia Roberts. As the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Restoration Of Israel Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023

Amos speaks within the context of Yahweh’s covenant relationship with Israel, and that restoration is necessary to accomplish God’s long-range purpose for His people.

AMOS 9:11-15 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL [2 Samuel 7:11–16, 25–29; Psalm 80; Romans 11:25-33] Amos ends His book with a restoration [or salvation] oracle. He follows the pattern of the prophets [Hosea, Joel, Micah, etc.] who end their prophecies with Messiah, whose advent ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Right Perspective In Ministry Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2023

We serve the Lord faithfully, always looking up to the God who leads us, trusting Christ who alone saves, and relying on the Holy Spirit to transform lives.

2 Cor 2:12-3:6 KEEPING THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE IN MINISTRY Paul arrives at Macedonia from Troas, not in the best of spirits, saying “his spirit was not at rest.” (13) • He was troubled by the painful letter he has written to the church in Corinth, and now awaiting for Titus to return with an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham Passed This Test. So Did Jesus. How About You?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 13, 2024

We are faced with many tests in our lives. How do we respond? How did Abraham? Find out.

2.18.24 Genesis 22:1–18 (EHV) 1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He called to him, “Abraham!” Abraham answered, “I am here.” 2 God said, “Now take your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains there, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:13-14 - Message 8 – Praise The Lord – We Have Been Purchased From The Strong Prison Of The Enemy Called "Curse”. We Are Free! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

The curse of sin brought death but Jesus took our curse on the cross. We are redeemed and all the great promises of Abraham are given to us by faith. This is a lovely passage today, and it could be an Easter message as well. Christ died for our sins becoming the curse for us. Easter.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:13-14 - MESSAGE 8 – PRAISE THE LORD – WE HAVE BEEN PURCHASED FROM THE STRONG PRISON OF THE ENEMY CALLED “CURSE”. WE ARE FREE! I guess this is a good time to recap so far. Paul preached the gospel through Galatia and there were a lot of believers in a number of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9, Galatians 3:13-14, Romans 2:12, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Ruth 4:6, Ephesians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, Ephesians 1:3, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 15:18, Acts 20:32, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 1:18, Genesis 15:1, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Colossians 3:23-24, Hebrews 6:11-12, Revelation 4:1, Ephesians 1:13, 2 Corinthians 7:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 46 – Wild Creatures Take Over. The People Put Their God In The Correct Perspective - Lamentations 5:18-19 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 15, 2025

Desolation causes wild animals to thrive and that is what has happened. That is examined. The people are acknowledging they are under God’s control and God is placed on His throne, which is where He should have been all the time in the people’s hearts, but they were in rebellion.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 46 – WILD CREATURES TAKE OVER. THE PEOPLE PUT THEIR GOD IN THE CORRECT PERSPECTIVE - Lamentations 5:18-19 We are in the final verses and there are about three messages to go. The study of Lamentations has been very rewarding as we have delved into each verse. I ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:18, Lamentations 5:17, Jeremiah 38:2-3, Jeremiah 39:11-14, Isaiah 13:21-22, Isaiah 34:11, Isaiah 34:13-15, Jeremiah 9:11, Jeremiah 49:33, Jeremiah 50:39, Romans 8:19-22, Isaiah 43:19-21, Lamentations 5:19, Psalm 73:13, Psalm 73:16, Psalm 73:17-19, Isaiah 55:7-9, Psalm 33:11, Psalm 145:13, Malachi 3:6, Lamentations 3:22, Isaiah 6:1, Habakkuk 3:2, Revelation 9:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 141:1-8, Genesis 18:23-32, Ephesians 4:17-32, Matthew 9:1-8. A). TRUST IN THE MIDST OF TRIAL. Psalm 141:1-8. This is a confident cry for help in the midst of tribulations. It is addressed initially to “YHWH,” our covenant Lord (PSALM 141:1). Then later the Psalmist addresses “YHWH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-8, Genesis 18:23-32, Ephesians 4:17-32, Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trial, The Denial, And The Betrayal - When The Heart Is Tested - Matthew 26:57-27:10 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 25, 2025

Every heart is tested in the presence of JESUS. The religious leaders rejected Him, Peter denied Him, and Judas betrayed Him, and yet each story reveals the depth of human weakness and the overwhelming grace of GOD’s redemptive love. Question is...How will you respond when your heart is tested?

2025.10.26.Sermon Notes. THE TRIAL, THE DENIAL, AND THE BETRAYAL - WHEN THE HEART IS TESTED MATTHEW 26:57-27:10 Matthew 26:57-75, Matthew 27:1-10 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORD: Trial, Denial, Rejection, Betrayal, Sanhedrin, Blasphemy, Remorse, Repentance, Field of Blood, Remorse without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75, Matthew 27:1-10, Isaiah 53:7, Daniel 7:13-14, John 5:39-40, Luke 22:61-62, John 21:15-17, James 4:8, Acts 2:23, Romans 8:28, John 8:36, Zechariah 11:12-13, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Begins With Me

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

Revival starts where one heart turns—opening closed doors, cleansing hidden sin, and welcoming the Spirit’s rain until joy returns again.

Introduction — The Long Wait for Rain Sometimes revival doesn’t arrive with thunder. Sometimes it seeps in quietly—like rain through hard, cracked ground. For years we may live with the crust of complacency, calling it contentment. We tell ourselves that the season of power is past, that we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9, 2 Chronicles 29:10-11, Deuteronomy 30:2, Joel 2:12-13, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Song Of The Redeemed Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 8, 2025

Heaven’s final music joins every redeemed soul in one song of triumph—salvation completed, creation restored, and the Conductor glorified forever.

Introduction: There’s something sacred about the first song ever sung by a freed people. When Israel crossed the Red Sea, they didn’t build an altar first; they sang. They didn’t need lyrics printed or chords projected. The music came straight from relief, from gratitude, from shock. Water still ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21, Revelation 19:1-6, Romans 8:26, Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Show Us Your Glory

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Today's message centered around, 2nd Peter 1:16-18

Today’s message centered around: 2 Peter 1:16–18 “For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Jesus The King Ascended Acts 1.1-11

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 22, 2025

JESUS’ ascension confirms HIS Authority as KING, shifts HIS Work from earth to heaven, empowers HIS Church, and assures HIS Return. The KING reigns now - and will return in glory.

2025.11.23 Sermon Notes. Part 4 - JESUS THE KING ASCENDED Acts 1.1-11 SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18 KEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2025

In Mal. 3:17 God calls us His jewels. All gemstones began as lumps of carbon & were worthless, but under great pressure and heat, they became extremely valuable. We must be cut, sanded, grinded, and tumbled.

SANDPAPER CHRISTIANS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When President Cleveland's second child was born, the doctor asked Cleveland for a scale to determine the baby’s weight. Cleveland searched through the house without success. 2. Finally, he remembered that he had an old scale in the basement ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Malachi 3:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Is Essential / Youth Is The Heartbeat Of The Church

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 26, 2025

This is sermon #7 of "At the Core" series

Anyone here have a junk drawer in your house? You know what I’m talking about? The one that’s supposed to hold important things like batteries, tape, and scissors… but somehow ends up holding takeout menus from restaurants that closed five years ago and 27 keys that open absolutely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, Joshua 24:15

The Glory Of God Revealed To The Nations Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 2, 2025

The older I get, the more I realize that Christmas doesn’t always arrive in peaceful places. Sometimes it breaks into the darkest nights in the coldest corners of the world.

The Glory of Heaven Revealed to the Nations December 21, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:21-32 When we think of Christmas, we picture warmth—lights, family, the glow of a tree, the smell of something good in the oven. My grandfather, who fought in the Pacific, used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32

Denomination: Brethren