Sermons on Doubt:

The Son Of The Nobleman

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2013

Sometimes the capacity to receive answered prayer lies within our willingness to obey the clear-cut commands of Jesus.

THE NOBLEMAN’S SON. John 4:43-54. After the wedding in Cana, Jesus visited Capernaum with his mother, brothers, and disciples; went up to Jerusalem for the Passover; cleansed the Temple; had His famous encounter with Nicodemus; and conducted an itinerant ministry with His disciples in Judaea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Information To Know

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 8, 2013

The suffering, Shame, Sorrow & Success of the cross and the assurance of salvation

- Trivia - Insignificant or inessential details - Facts – History, Education, News - Information to Know – Vital to life John 8:32 (KJV) 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 17:17(KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 1 John 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Too Sensitive!!

Contributed by Trae Durden on Jul 10, 2013

Christians are too fast to get hurt feelings and then allow their hurt to cost them their souls.

TOO SENSITIVE!! Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction: A. In every community with the church, scores of unfaithful members. Make survey, shocked large number unfaithfulness due to hurt feelings. 1. Some have gone into complete apostasy 2. Others attend services but no longer active B. No doubt they feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elisha Is Here!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2013

Friend, when you have good stuff and when there is substance in you, you would be noticed!

Elisha is here! 2 King 3:11”But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there no prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?" So one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, "Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah." Here’s what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temptations Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

Suprise! Jesus was not a Christian!

Jesus is not a Christian (Part 8 of What Jesus meant) , What Jesus was, was not nor is not what people claim HIM to be. He was a radical taught perhaps by the Essenes in the desert, [ Note: We are told that after the Temple incident where He was found teaching in the Temple ( And it came to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Be Anxious!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 6, 2014

We love to praise Him as we dance around the huge, plush shopping mall with the trolley that is brimming with stuff that you need, don’t need and that you might need. I am talking today about praising Him in adversity!

Deeper, stronger and closer! Philippians 4:6”do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” There are moments of frustration that just tears you apart! An avalanche of problems just hits like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Last Days (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2014

We are living in a day and time when people are more concerned about their selves than they are others. Selfishness is the root of many of our society’s and personal problems.

2 Timothy 3:1-5-But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 28, 2012

A short message for Christmas that the only perfect gift is Jesus, but we are better gifts to other people far more than anything we can buy, and God wants us!

YOU ARE A GIFT Sometimes I feel like Charlie Brown - picking the wrong tree. Everyone even Snoopy is laughing. But then Linus tells him what Christmas really means - not trees or presents. Mark Driscoll: Spanish for "more Jesus." REBELLION? God planned salvation since the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Labourers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 30, 2014

An illustration of God's new order of things.

THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD. Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is part of Jesus’ response to Peter’s question: ‘Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?’ (cf. Matthew 19:27). This challenging part of the reply is framed with a formula concerning the ‘first’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Without Ceasing

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 12, 2014

Breaking 100 coconuts, burning 100 candles, writing prayer request 1 lakh times, rolling beads, climbing the steps with an offering on the head, shaving your hair would do no good in Christianity.

Prayer points! 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ”Pray without ceasing.” When we want certain things desperately, why not pray desperately? That’s my question! We wait desperately for a promotion, job, partner and what not; yet, we fail to desperately pray because we are doubtful of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Room Wanted"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 14, 2014

This text reminds us that since His birth, Christ has been seeking a place to stay; He wants to live in our hearts.

Room Wanted. Single male, non-smoker, is seeking a place to stay. Unselfish, good natured, and loves children. A real ‘can-do’ person, able to rise above problems. Great culinary skills (can work wonders with bread and fish) and has experience in wine making. Outstanding skills in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Hold Of Opportunities

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

USING THE OPPORTUNITIES GOD GIVES US

GETTING HOLD OF OPPORTUNITIES Luke 16:8,9 ““The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Testimony Of Judah

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2014

Judah finds both repentance, and amendment of life.

THE TESTIMONY OF JUDAH. Genesis 44:18-34. I have often wondered why the account of Joseph’s plight in Egypt is interrupted by a chapter about his half-brother Judah (Genesis 38). However, this part of the narrative (Genesis 37-50) is headed ‘the generations of Jacob’ (Genesis 37:2). The whole of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:18-34, Genesis 37:26-28, Genesis 38:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruitfulness Or Indifference

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014

A sermonette for a rest home service on this topic with the aim to remind those listening to live out their faith.

In different or fruitful? Sermonette for a rest home. Luke 6: 43-49 A thing to remember about this passage is that while Jesus was talking about trees and fruit; he was and he wasn’t talking about trees. This was metaphorical, that word picture stuff. Jesus was talking about people and in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Salvation Army

Oh That You Would Rend The Heavens

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's church.

OH THAT YOU WOULD REND THE HEAVENS! Isaiah 64:1-9. When we pray for the whole state of Christ’s church, as we must do given the Lord’s own example (John 17:9), we should encourage ourselves by recalling past mercies. In the context of this passage, Isaiah has been gradually building up through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational