Sermons on Do Good:

Joshua 24: 1-15, The Last Words Of Joshua Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2024

This last message in this series looks at Joshua's final or farewell address to Israel. The challenge in verses 14 and 15 are just as real for us today as for Israel in those days.

Introduction: Joshua had been part of Israel’s past and present for many years. He had been faithful to Moses, Israel, and the LORD all of his life and had led Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Now he calls Israel together to give them one final message before his earthly journey was done. Full ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

No Restraint To The Lord To Save By Many Or By Few

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 24, 2024

Outnumbered & outgunned, Israel shrank in fear from the Philistine invasion. But Jonathan, man of faith, decided it’s wasn't time to SIT back, but time to TAKE back the Kingdom, for God was with them.

NO RESTRAINT TO THE LORD TO SAVE BY MANY OR BY FEW 1 Sam. 14:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FUNNY CHURCH-BULLETIN MISTAKES 1. “Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at First Church in Racine. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.” 2. "Ladies, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond Human Limits: The Transformative Power Of God Mark 10:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2024

Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Mark 10:27, where Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God." Join me as we explore the transformative power of God that transcends human limits.

Beyond Human Limits: The Transformative Power of God Mark 10:27 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Mark 10:27, where Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God." Join me as we explore the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27, Jeremiah 32:27, Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37, Hebrews 11:6, Mark 9:23, Matthew 21:22, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Corinthians 6:1, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures – Additional References Part 7 - Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

References to "The Day of the LORD" continue as we look into the Old Testament prophets (Isaiah here). We will see great fear, judgment, scorched men, Israel saved - a remnant, and God's compassion on Israel. God will refine His people. God is compassion.

THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES – ADDITIONAL REFERENCES PART 7 - ISAIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:17-21, Isaiah 14:1-4, Isaiah 14:7, Isaiah 24:1-6, Isaiah 13:12, Revelation 16:9-11, Revelation 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palms That Mattered.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2023

A look into the palms of Jesus, and what really took place in the garden of Gethsemane. This message was a big blessing to our church! Hope it blesses you!

Palms That Mattered. Matthew 26:36-38 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-38, Psalm 143:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Eagle's Wings

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jul 7, 2023

The American Bald Eagle can help us see the nature of our God

This past Tuesday was Independence Day, the day we celebrated our declaration of our independence from England 247 years ago. As we discussed last week, it was our new beginning for the 13 colonies to be known as America. The American flag with its thirteen alternating red and white stripes, and a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-11, Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"the Great Mercy Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 26, 2023

A sermon about something we are all guilty of.

“The Great Mercy of God” Luke 18:9-14 Have you ever driven past another person holding a sign “will work for food” and felt a bit of disgust or even contempt in your heart toward them…kind of like a feeling of “I’m better than you”? Have you ever felt superior to a prostitute, a drug addict, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Coming Of The King; He Brings Hope, He Is Our Hope. Similar To An Earlier Sermon Of Mine But Targeting The First Week Of Advent. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 4, 2023

Our hope is Jesus as foretold.

The Coming Of The King; he brings hope and he is our hope. Scripture:?Isaiah 9:1-7 Summary:?730 years before Jesus birth, Isaiah fore told the coming of The Messiah. A look at what that ment then and what it means today... a look in this direction.. for a great light has dawned! As we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 4:18-19, Matthew 4:25, John 14:11, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

John now describes the vial judgments that come from God on a world that is worshiping Satan as God.

As strange as the judgments appear, these are actual events that happen on the earth just prior to the return of Jesus to set up the Kingdom of God on earth. It is believed these vial judgments probably begin about 6 months before His coming. I believe the judgments span the last 6 months or so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Based on the song "Mary, Did You Know." Was Mary in need of salvation, although she bore the holy Christ child? Did she ever know why the child she delivered had come into the world? This message seeks to answer these questions.

The title for our message comes from a song written by the Christian comedian Mark Lowry, and originally sung by the Christian vocalist Michael English; and the song is entitled, “Mary, Did You Know?” One stanza of the song says: Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-29, Luke 2:15-19, Luke 2:33-35, Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity—i Got Heaven On My Mind.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2021

Bend thy soul to study eternity, busy thyself about the life to come, habituate thyself to such contemplation, and let not those thoughts be seldom and cursory (Hasty), but be thyself in heavens delight.

Eternity—I Got Heaven On My Mind. 1 Corinthians 2:9NIV In his classical devotional book titled the Saints Everlasting Rest, English Puritan Pastor and Arthur Richard Baxter 1615-1691 wrote, why are not our hearts continually set on heaven? Why dwell we not there in constant contemplation?… bend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Search For A Queen (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2021

God's people were bound in captivity, but they were not forsaken. The Lord was working behind the scenes, orchestrating events that would benefit and prosper them. We see His sovereign hand at work in the selection of Esther as queen of Persia.

The Search for a Queen (Part 1) Esther 2: 1-9 As we studied chapter one, we discovered a detailed picture of what life was like within the Persian Empire. King Ahasuerus was a man of great wealth and power. He sought to expand the kingdom, and nothing was off limits in his pursuit to do so, not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"the Samaratin Woman: Breaking Down Barriers For The Kingdom Of God" (Message 9 In 2021 Series On Gospel Of John) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 31, 2021

In this message we find the account of Jesus meeting a Samaratin Woman at Jacob's well in Sychar. Jesus broke down barriers of the sexes, as well as national hatred by bringing the message of the Kingdom of God to her and the people of her town.

“BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD (Sermon Nine in 2021 series on Gospel of John) John 4:1-42 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ March 15, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/DCQKExvdu7U INTRODUCTION: 1.) As the popularity of Jesus increased, the Pharisees heard Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe And Have Life - 2 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness.

Lent 2—March 8, 1998 John 20:31 "...and that believing ye may have life through (Jesus') name!" Last year a group of 34 students from two state universities in Washington State took a study trip into the Amazon jungles of South America. They were led on the last part of their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Born To Be A Priest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2021

Hebrews spends a lot of time focusing on Jesus as our High Priest. But what does that mean to us, and what difference can it make in our lives?

Philip Yancey , in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” (Zondervan, 2002, p. 25) told of a Jesuit missionary - Matteo Ricci who went to China in 16th century. The missionary took along samples of religious art to illustrate the Christian story for people who had never heard it. He was pleased that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ