Sermons on Divine Correction:

Message 16 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:21 – Examine Carefully And Hold Fast To What Is Good – No Excuses! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023

We live in a world today where all the boundaries have been blurred and are increasingly, becoming blurred. We have no fixed point for marriage, no correct lines for morality, no division of good or bad in gender or behaviour or attitudes. We examine what GOOD is. Do good to all.

MESSAGE 16 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:21 – EXAMINE CAREFULLY AND HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD – NO EXCUSES! {{1Thessalonians 5:21 “but examine everything carefully. HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”}} [A]. THE INTRODUCTION When we consider this short instruction, two questions may come into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 5:18-19, Isaiah 5:20-22, Acts 10:38, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Romans 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Heals A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2013

The analysis of the healing of the paralytic as set forth in Luke 5:17-26 will show us that Jesus has divine authority to forgive sins.

Scripture Luke recorded 21 miracles by Jesus in his Gospel. R. C. Sproul states in his Dust to Glory lectures, “Miracles prove the truthfulness of the one who is performing them and prove that he is endorsed and blessed by God.” In the case of Jesus, “God bore witness to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life From The Son

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Worship is the soul turning toward Christ’s light—adoration that becomes transformation, joy that becomes service, life aligned with divine love.

The Flower and the Smile: What Worship Really Is There are moments when a question feels too obvious to ask and yet too heavy to ignore. One of those questions has followed me for years: Why does God want our worship? If He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-sufficient, why would He want—much ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25, John 4:23-24, Isaiah 1:15-17, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Psalm 100:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Was The Lord Pleased To Crush Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2024

God didn’t watch and enjoy the show; God gave everything so that we could participate in that “divine comedy” and experience for ourselves the happy ending.

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Course 2024 Each week our prayer group spends the better part of an hour reading and praying over the Scripture we hear on the next Sunday. That’s a great idea for a prayer group, particularly if there’s a trained leader present. We share what we have learned in class or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 33:4-5, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And Trust The God Who Guards You Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2025

Psalm 121 is relevant for modern pilgrims who walk through the dangers, uncertainties, and temptations of the 21st century.

Go! And Trust the God Who Guards You - Psalm 121:5 (NLT) Psalm 121:5 (NLT): “The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.” INTRODUCTION — WHEN YOU FEEL UNPROTECTED Have you ever stood somewhere and suddenly felt exposed? Perhaps walking down a dark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 121:5, Psalm 91:1-4, Isaiah 43:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, John 10:27-30, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You've Got The Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

Jesus knew that the apostles could not succeed unless they were continually filled with the Spirit’s divine grace, power and love for people who are struggling with their sins.

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is Calling His People To Pray Fervently For The Nation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 13, 2008

PRAY FOR 1.OUR NATION 2.THE PLANS OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED 3. LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND INTEGRITY 4. BLESSINGS OF GOD UPON THE NATION5. 5. INTERCESSORS STANDING IN THE GAP 6.DIVINE STRENGTH AND DISCERNMENT 7. DIVINE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE PLANS OF THE ENEMY

THE LORD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR THE NATION ************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE 2. PRAY FOR THE PLANS AND THE PURPOSES OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

All I Want Is Living Water

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 30, 2020

There are two times in the Gospel of John where Jesus asks for a drink. In both instances, He is inviting His hearers into a Divine exchange. He took upon HImself our Humanity that He might make us partakers of His divinity. The Holy Spirit is for every believer!

All I Want Is Living Water Introduction: OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard.  His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 20, 2018

This weeks sermon in our "What We Believe" series deals with why we can believe the Bible as divinely inspired and can be trusted with our lives.

What We Believe The Bible This morning in our “What We Believe” series, I’d like to talk about the Bible, or God’s word, and how it can be trusted as authority and give directions for our lives. Whenever I do teachings, my proof and certainty of whatever it is that I’m saying is found within the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Tongue And Ears Of True Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores discerning God's voice, delivering His message to others, and developing discernment in discipleship, emphasizing the importance of divine dialogue in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is indeed a blessing to gather together, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to delve into the richness of God's Word. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not as one who knows all the answers, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4

Topics: Words, Listening, Discipleship

Judgement Day Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2021

We are called to judge ourselves, especially focusing on our motives, as we come before the Lord's Table.

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Saved?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from the dead.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved? Yes. JESUS saved me from sins and hell while I'm still alive, I know I am SAVED. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Son Of David, Have Mercy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 19, 2005

Pentecost 22(B) - Believers cry out Son of David, have mercy and Jesus answers with divine healing.

SON OF DAVID, HAVE MERCY Mark 10:46-52 - October 16, 2005 - Pentecost 22 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: This morning we are going to look at a miracle that Jesus had performed. It is important to re-mind us of the purpose of Jesus’ miracles. Certainly, as Jesus performed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Demolishing Strongholds

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2006

We have divine power to demolish strongholds in our lives, through the Word of God and Spirit-empowered prayer.

[I have taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from the Introduction chapter in Beth Moore’s book Praying God’s Word.] 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary - Woman Of Power

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

Although Mary was considered to be just an average Jewish girl, the Holy Spirit had a “divine influence on her heart”.

Last week we began looking at the life of Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus Christ. Mary had an angelic visitation from the Archangel, Gabriel. Gabriel declared to Mary that she was a Woman of Grace and highly favored of the Lord. Although Mary was considered to be just an average Jewish girl, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God