Sermons on Divine Escape:

Weathering The Weather

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2013

In light of the tornadoes of May 20, 2013, this lesson is an attempt to keep us focused on God in the midst of the storms.

1, It is Well with My Soul "It Is Well with My Soul" is a very influential hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford¡¯s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honour Thy Father

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Honour thy father

Exodus 20 v. 12 "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee." Note:- 1. THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOME Genesis 2 v. 18 "And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Holiness

Vb1 - Put To Death Your Members Here On The Earth (Col. 3:5-7) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 12, 2019

God describes sin with words like disobedience, lawlessness, iniquity, wickedness, trespass, transgression, and rebellion. The truth about sin is not only repulsive, but it is also personal. Sin is not other people’s problem. It is ours.

2/22/19 Tom Lowe Lesson: VB1 - Put To Death Your Members Here On The Earth (Col. 3:5-7) Scripture: Colossians 3:5-7 (NIV) (5) Put to death You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hail To The King! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 11, 2019

When Jesus started the last week of his life on earth, He knew exactly what was coming and what He was doing.

Today, we’re beginning a series that will lead us up to Easter Sunday. We’re going to look at the Last Week of Our Lord’s Life, beginning with the Sunday before His crucifixion and ending with the Sunday of His resurrection. Here we read about the event that marked the start of the last week of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Senses Make Sense

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2018

What is and who are the true church of Jesus?

The Senses Make Sense 1 John 1:1-4 As this is the Easter season, we take time to reflect on the core of our Christian faith. We might ask the question: “What makes one a Christian? Is a Christian someone who admires the teaching of Jesus, and thinks if we would apply some of these teachings, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankful For The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 18, 2018

As we consider Thanksgiving, we should be mindful of the many blessings we have in Christ. While these are too numerous to name, every believer should be thankful for the cross!

Thankful for the Cross Galatians 6:14 This particular epistle of Paul was written to the churches in the region of Galatia. As you read and study this letter, a common theme becomes evident. Many in the region of Galatia had been influenced by the Judaizers, those who insisted the Law must be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Slaves

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 8 -- In this life we are slaves either to our sinfulness or to God's righteousness.

WE ARE SLAVES (Outline) August 7, 2011 - Pentecost 8 - ROMANS 6:18-23 INTRO: Slaves or slavery are words that we do not hear too often. We live in a land of religious liberty and freedom. It can be a bit of a challenge for us to comprehend the full measure of the meanings of those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

“who Is He, And What Is He To You”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Sep 12, 2013

knowing who Jesus is is one thing, but knowing who and what He is to you is another. He must be present in your life!

Introduction: People say many things about who Jesus is to them, and they have all together one thing in common, that Jesus is what they want him to be in their life. Here we have the privilege to hear this private conference which Jesus Christ, had with his disciples concerning himself. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: *other

Third Person Of The Trinity

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Spirit

THE THIRD PERSON OF THE TRINITY (JOHN 14:16-18) There was once a lady attending one of those cold-dead churches that we all dread. While the preacher was preaching, she stood up and proclaimed, “I found the Holy Spirit! I have found the Holy Spirit!” Immediately, a grumpy old deacon stood up and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nothing In All Of Creation

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 27, 2020

When the love of God through Christ Jesus our Lord is the treasure buried deep in our heart, nothing in all of creation can shake our faith and resolve.

July 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Nothing in All of Creation Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Lutheran

Red Delicious Apple Christianity I: Mature Christians Are Like Red Delicious Apples Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

For becoming a mature Christian, the seed of faith planted within a believer by the Spirit of God is cultivated and developed into right living by the Word of God for producing the fruit of God.

MATURE CHRISTIANS ARE LIKE RED DELICIOUS APPLES! Based on 2 Peter 1:1-11 As we begin our study of Second Peter, consider the apple. How did this red delicious apple come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today’s message is centered around Hebrews 5:13-14 as we consider our spiritual maturity corporately and individually.

Last week, we partook of some solid food as we examined apostasy, the falling away from God. Today, I’d like us to unbox a few passages to reflect on our own spiritual maturity. Hebrews 5:13–14 “For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:13-14

Trinity Sunday - Embracing The Mystery: Understanding The Trinity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2024

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and foundational truths of our Christian faith. It may be challenging to fully grasp, but it is essential for us to understand and appreciate the nature of God and His work in our lives.

Embracing the Mystery: Understanding the Trinity Introduction: Today, we gather to celebrate Trinity Sunday, a day dedicated to contemplating the mystery and majesty of our Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and foundational truths of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 28:19, John 14:16-17, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 2:18, Romans 8:26-27, John 14:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Exchange: Living The Crucified Life

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 2, 2025

In this sermon we uncover the revolutionary secret to the Christian life: it is not a matter of our improvement for God, but our replacement by Him.

Introduction: The Heart of the Matter My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, I greet you this morning in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. If you were to take a single pen and a single piece of paper, and you were asked to summarize the entire Christian experience in one sentence, you would be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

In God’s Image: The Dignity And Destiny Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2025

How do we define a human being in the 21st century? Is it our intelligence, our achievements, our relationships? The Bible presents a far deeper, richer, and infinitely more dignified vision: every person—male or female—is created in the image of God.

In God’s Image: The Dignity and Destiny of Humanity” Doctrinal Focus: Humanity – “We believe in the inherent dignity and value of every person, as created in God’s image and likeness, male and female, to be in fellowship with God and serve God’s purposes in creation. Yet on account of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 4:24, Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal