Sermons on Dr Ralph Wilson:

O My Father, Bless Me Too.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Esau's cry of desperation could not be ignored by his father Isaac. He lost his birthright, but in desperation got a remnant blessing that was enough for his yoke to be broken.

TEXT: Genesis 27:34, 38 "And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father... And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:34, Genesis 27:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Is your life devoted to acquiring things? Is it devoted to doing God's will? What are your priorities? What is your life?

TEXT: JAMES 4:13-15 (NIV) Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Matthew 6:33, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is The Fire?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Fire refines, burns and consumes. The word of God is fire. The prophets of old had fire in their bones. Today, lukewarmness pervades the church. Where is the fire?

TEXT: JEREMIAH 20:8-9 "When I speak, the words burst out. 'Violence and destruction!' I shout. So these messages from the LORD have made me a household joke. But if I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:8-9, Jeremiah 23:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025

Divine mercy is of God. It cannot be purchased with money, obtained by good works or worldly wisdom.

TEXT: Romans 9:15-16 NLT "For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose. So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it." DIVINE MERCY IS OF GOD It is God's prerogative to show mercy on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-16, Matthew 5:7, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Giant Slayer

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025

The greatest giant facing every man is sin. It is a colossal hindrance to man's quest for eternal life with God. The only Shepherd that can slay the giant of sin is Jesus Christ.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 17: 4, 8-9 (NLT) "Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! Goliath stood and shouted a taunt across to the Israelites. “Why are you all coming out to fight?” he called. “I am the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-9, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Riddance To Bad Rubbish

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025

Sin is bad rubbish. It is not only bad rubbish, it is the filthiest rubbish there is.

TEXT: ISAIAH 30:20-23 (NLT) "Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, he will still be with you to teach you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes. Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, 'This is the way you should go,' ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:20-23, Isaiah 64:6, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Belong Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2019

In this message we will see that the church that Jesus intended is made up of people who are living their lives on mission - and a life lived on mission begins with BELONG.

BELONG #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended I want to start off our time today by reading three passages that pretty much set up where we are heading this morning. The first is from Isaiah chapter 43… But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. Great advice btw to listen to the Lord, the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Turned The Crowed Against Jesus?” Palm Sunday

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 14, 2003

. Too many people do this still today, they run to God’s grace desiring eternal life in heaven, but quickly pull back from God at the first hint of obligation or responsibility to this grace we freely enjoy.

Intro: 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 see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey In Galatians Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 6, 2005

This is the opening message in a series covering Galatians

Mark Twain wrote on Puddinhead Wilson’s calendar this thought: Behold the fool saith, "Put not all thine eggs in one basket,"…but the wise man saith, "Put all your eggs in the one basket and watch that basket." Paul’s letter to the Galatians is perhaps the outstanding example in Scripture of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Well Meaning But Wrong

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007

In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responsibilities In This World

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008

In this text we see some responsibilities that we all have in this life. 1- Our duty to God 2- Our respect to man 3- Our witness to mankind

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with some crazy ideas on how to make life more enjoyable. - Old telephone books make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and addresses of people you don’t know. - Fool other drivers into thinking you have an expensive car phone by holding an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How Do I Know The Bible Is True?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004

How can I know the Bible is a reliable record of God’s revelation of Himself to us?

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16 There are many people who will say that the Bible is merely a collection of myths and legends. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Treasuring God's Grace Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012

We live with the knowledge that we sin; we often assume we're getting away with it. In reality, we've just never been caught - or have we?

“Treasuring God’s Grace” 2 Sam. 11:26-12:14 The question on the job application read, “Have you ever been arrested?” The applicant printed the word “No” in the space. The next question was a follow-up to the first; it asked, “Why?” So this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Roadblocks On The Road To Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 2, 2015

Since God doesn't want us to go to hell, He's put up roadblocks to turn us back from that terrible place. We look at 4 roadblocks God has set up so we won't go to hell.

ROADBLOCKS ON THE ROAD TO HELL 2 Pet. 3:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Cajun, Boudreau, died and went to hell. The devil came around and found him happy. “Why are you happy?” “I’m from southern Louisiana, and it’s hot there. I like it hot.” 2. The devil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2017

God's Word 'trumps' all ... A timely look at the only way of escape from the looming destruction for which we are unwittingly poised. Includes PowerPoint and link to 17 message series by same name.

Make America Godly Again Ps. 33:12-22 Get all resources for this sermon at: https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/patriotic-sermons/make-america-godly-again/ Recently when I entered a voting booth I felt intimidated, like someone was watching me. Outside the polling station were many signs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist