Sermons on Double Portion:

Up Goes The Moisture, Down Comes The Rain

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit, and revival, have similarities to the processes of rainfall. Just as moisture must evaporate up before rain, so prayers & praise must go up. When heaven reaches the saturation point, you can expect rain!

UP GOES THE MOISTURE, DOWN COMES THE RAIN Job 36:27-28; 1 Kgs. 18:43-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHOPPER OF A LIE 1. A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it. 2. The boy said, "Well, dad, when they ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:27-28, 1 Kings 18:43-44, 2 Chronicles 5:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 15, 2019

In the Gospel lesson from the 1st Sunday of Lent we hear Jesus say that a person does not live by bread alone. How often do we do that in our own lives however?

“‘BOMB CYCLONE’ BLASTS THROUGH CENTRAL US”[i] This was a Thursday morning headline from CNN’s website, highlighting the historic late winter storm that swept across a great portion of the central part of the United States during the middle of this week that saw lots of people being affected by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Something More Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 20, 2020

As we approach these End Times , I’d like to look at our need for something more to be able to survive and thrive in these troublous times.

End Times Something More As we approach the end of our End Times Series, I’d like to look at our need for something more to be able to survive and thrive in these troublous times. When the Jewish priests and Levites approached John the Baptist as he went around baptizing and preaching repentance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, John 1:16, John 7:38-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Are You Committed? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2021

Nehemiah is great study of leadership, but also challenges us on Godly obedience. However, obedience to God’s calling is one of our greatest hurdles in today’s world. Nehemiah established a covenant with the people that is still in effect today, if we are willing to be faithful to God!

Introduction - Nehemiah is great study of leadership, but also challenges us on Godly obedience -- Obedience to God’s calling is one of our greatest hurdles in today’s world - Last week we saw the people’s need to worship God and why: 1. He is completely Sovereign 2. He is always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Genesis 2:2, Exodus 23:12, Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Blameless At The Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2021

Advent is a time in which we reflect upon the return of Christ and prepare for that Day.

To Be Blameless at the Advent 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Advent is a time of reflection. Most people spend the season of Advent contemplating the birth of Jesus Christ. We tend to concentrate on the Baby Jesus in the manger. We wonder why He came to such an awful place as earth, a world filled with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Grateful Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 2, 2023

Although we know that we should cultivate an attitude of Gratitude to God and to Man, the problem is that we are more inclined to grumble and complain, while there may be ten things for which we be Grateful for, we tend to focus on the one thing that irks us.

Let's thank God, please don't be an ungrateful child. Let’s give him Thank, Father I thank you, in you I put my Faith, trust and hope and you who didn’t allow me to be put to shame. Remember Hannah put her faith upon the Lord that day as she prayed... THAT SAME GOD didn’t put her to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah At Cherith Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on May 6, 2023

This experience of Elijah's life is probably the most ignored or overlooked mountain of his experience with God, but it is an essential one. It is a lesson in how God separates a believer unto himself.

ELIJAH AT CHERITH I Kings 17:1-7 Intro: Elijah is one of the greatest characters to study in the Word of the Lord. He is the man who embodies the office of the Old Testament prophet more than any other. He is the foreshadowing of John the Baptist. He was not an Israelite Aristocrat, but he was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Calm Assurance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 1, 2023

We are looking at Psalm 16 the golden Psalm. Peter preached about Psalm 16 in his Pentecost sermon and Paul preached on Psalm 16 on his first missionary journey. It was the calm assurance that was instilled into the birth and growth of the church.

There is a lot of trouble around us. There may also be trouble and conflict with in us. It is everywhere. This world has always been a place of turmoil since the fall. Adam and Eve where the perfect couple in the garden. They disobeyed God, sin entered, and things went amiss. Things went from bad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Acts 2:25-35, Acts 13:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Polygamous Life (Genesis 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2024

Can God show mercy upon very imperfect servants? Does Jacob's life reveal that polygamy simply does not work? Was God's design from the beginning of one man and one woman simply the best? Let's look at Genesis 30.

Does Jacob’s life reveal why polygamy does not work? Did Leah suffer because of this selfish lifestyle? Did competition between wives make family harmony difficult? Did God bless Jacob despite his personal failings? Did God know what He was doing when He designed marriage to be between one man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Ad Vitam

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 14, 2025

Ad Vitam is a Latin phrase that literally means “for life.”

George Eliot, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.” John 6:50-54 reminds us: “This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, John 5:24, John 17:3, Matthew 25:46

Having The Right Attitude In Our Prayer Life.

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

Prayer is a powerful engagement between us and God but what happens when we don’t get our prayer answered? Do we quit on Him? We need to have the right attitude when we pray, to trust Him, and remain steadfast as He works.

Having the right attitude in your Prayer life. Acts 12 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7-Day Prayer And Fasting Itinerary Focused On Breakthrough Prayers | Day 3 Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 23, 2024

As you embark on this spiritual journey of prayer and fasting, remember that each prayer lifted up is a seed planted in the fertile soil of faith.

As you embark on this spiritual journey of prayer and fasting, remember that each prayer lifted up is a seed planted in the fertile soil of faith. These prayer points are not just words, but they are keys that unlock the doors to divine health and renewal. They are echoes of your heart's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35, Psalm 30:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon On Shelf Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 11, 2026

In a metaphorical sense, shelf life could be considered the beneficial active ingredients of an entity.

Kabir Bedi, an Indian actor once remarked: “Every relationship comes with a shelf life; that duration could be a minute or even a lifetime. If, for whatever reasons, a relationship cannot last a lifetime, contrary to what the two people imagined, then both the individuals have to be communicative ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 27:19, Psalm 121:7-8

Sermon On The Cookhouse Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 21, 2026

A cookhouse is a dedicated, often small, detached building or specialized area designated for preparing meals.

Andrew Zimmern, an American chef and restaurateur, once remarked: "Everything happens in the kitchen. Life happens in the kitchen." John 21:9-13 reminds us: “When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:29, Matthew 6:11, Luke 15:23, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Looking At My Lifeline: A Story Of Hope

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 20, 2023

As a kidney patient, I have to rely on a dialysis machine to perform the functions that my kidneys are no longer able to do. Dialysis is my physical "lifeline". However, I have a greater lifeline in the Lord Jesus Christ who keeps me alive in every way.

I have been dealing with progressive kidney failure for nearly five years and the effects upon one's body that come with it. I've endured numerous trips to doctors, specialists, nutritionists, and other experts who have been more than helpful in getting me through this rough spot in my ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, Luke 22:20, Acts 20:28, Romans 5:9, Colossians 1:20, Revelation 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist