Sermons on drastic:

Do You Love Me? Week, 3.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2022

We can only imagine how Peter must have felt as the final days of Jesus’ life unfolded. Peter, devastated that his Master had been crucified, disappointed that Judas had turned his back, and heartbroken that Rome had seemingly won.

Resurrecting Hope: Do You Love Me? Week, 3. John 18:15-17,25-27TM We can only imagine how Peter must have felt as the final days of Jesus’ life unfolded. Peter, devastated that his Master had been crucified, disappointed that Judas had turned his back, and heartbroken that Rome had seemingly ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-17, John 18:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hard Waiting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 1, 2022

No matter where you are in your life, facing a challenge, depressed, discouraged, feeling like you’re without hope, sick, lacking, or alone, Jesus says today trust me wholeheartedly.

HARD WAITING! Small church but Big God! God works wonders for those who wait for him! . Isaiah 64:4 “For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! " First of the Month, early morning service was being conducted in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ancient Of Days (All Saints Day 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 3, 2022

Daniel 7 tells us that the court is seated (Daniel 7:10) as the Son of Man (Jesus) approaches the Ancient of Days (God the Father) who will judge these four kingdoms represented by the four beasts! Today we will talk about our faith, the four beasts, the Ancient of Days.

THE ANCIENT OF DAYS Text: Daniel 7:1- 3, 13 - 18 Daniel 7:1-18 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters. (2) Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Redemptive Purpose Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 9, 2022

Paul's judgment reveals the redemptive purpose of discipline - for the sinner as well as for the purity and witness of the church.

Paul, like a spiritual father, admonishes the Corinthians whom he regards as his spiritual children. • He cares for them like a nursing mother and corrects them like a father would, urging them to walk in a manner worthy of God. (cf. 1 Thess 2:7,11) • Paul taught them in word and by his example, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission Sunday

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 1, 2022

I want to help frame the idea of “mission work” in a way that includes opportunities for Christians and the church.

Note: This sermon is written by Daniel Kirkendall, prepared for July 3, 2022. Honduras Sunday As I share about my experience in Honduras and the opportunities that are available to us here at Forsythe, there are a few questions I want us to think about moving forward. John just wrapped up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Walk Away From An Answered Prayer

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 12, 2022

We tend to pray for the salvation of someone we know, or for a job, or for the return of the LORD, or some other issue, and He answers it in a way that either we don't expect or like. Let's not forget that God is in charge. His will overrides our ideals.

I want to share with you an insight that the LORD impressed upon me pertaining to prayer and how the LORD graciously answers our petitions and requests presented before Him. You are probably familiar with the saying that He answers our prayers three ways: Either "Yes", "No", ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, Jeremiah 33:3, Luke 11:9, John 14:14, 1 John 3:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Death Grip

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

We can’t let go of our idols - our possessions, our pride, our plans - without God's help.

In May 2003, mountain climber Aron Ralston used a pocketknife to amputate his right arm. He had been pinned down by a boulder weighing nearly a thousand pounds in a canyon near Moab, Utah, for five days, and running out of water realized it was his only chance to survive. After cutting off his arm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27, Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Halfway Measures

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 23, 2023

The Persian Broadcasting System interviews King Nebuchadnezzar after his seven-year absence.

Good morning. This is Ashbazar with the Persian Broadcasting System, bringing you a morning edition of the Newshour, with a breaking story live from Babylon. We have been told to stand by for a story of national importance direct from the king’s palace. As soon as they are ready, we will go direct ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let’s Return To The Early Church View Of Money

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 17, 2024

Spirituality is our business NOT making money. That was the view of the earliest churches. Why did it change?

Let’s return to the early church View of Money 1Timothy Chapter six Michael H Koplitz [Paul supports slavery] 1Tim. 6:1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be 1spoken against. 2 Those who ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Joshua 1: The Times, They Were A-Changin’ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 19, 2024

This is the first message in a series based on the Book of Joshua. In this first chapter, Joshua received some very encouraging news from the LORD which helped him lead Israel to the Promised Land.

Introduction: Change happens. There’s no doubt about that. Way back in 1964, Bob Dylan recorded a song called “The Times They Are A-Changing (which I’ve never heard)”, talking about various things. In the text, we see that in just 40 years, Israel had seen any number of changes. They had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 3, 2025

Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what should we do with such a short time?

It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short by Rev. Saumiman Saud THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Has Come (It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short)

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 25, 2025

Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon.

THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Make All Things New

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jan 2, 2024

Heading into the New Year, we each choose our path forward. Taking the path of Christ leads us to His Kingdom on earth where He makes all things new.

Last week we were lighting Advent Candles, in the midst of the Christmas celebration, and now here we are, standing on the brink of the New Year. But even though Christmas Day is past… the holiday music on radio and in the stores has ended, and Christmas items are being drastically marked down in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Other

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

Easter, Resurrection Day for all believers

The Empty Tomb Selected verses Good morning everyone- Happy Resurrection Sunday -Easter- The empty tomb! Prayer- Apostle Paul says: “For what I have received, I pass unto you as of first importance: that Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Worry Free. Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 23, 2023

In case you weren’t aware, anxiety and worry are earthly, temporal, Nothing gained by worry/anxiety. I wonder how many hours a week we fret, and worry?

Living Worry Free. Pt.2 Matthew 6:33 Mark Twain said, “I've suffered a great many catastrophes in life. Most of them never happened.” Someone sent me a card that read on the outside: There's a secret to living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal