Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

Poverty Is Prevented By Diligence And Divine Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 29: A Plea For Them To Be Of One Mind Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2019

Paul has some encouragement and advice for two prominent women in the church at Philippi, “Euodias, and Syntyche” (“Fragrance” and “Felicity). His advice is that they “be of the same mind in the Lord,” thus making a pointed personal application of his previous application to the church.

Date: 5/18/19 Lesson #29 Title: A Plea For Them To Be Of One Mind (Phil. 4:2-3) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:2-3, NIV) (2) I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Times

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 13, 2020

We are living through an unusual Easter celebration, but that first Easter was the most unusual of all.

April 12, 2020 – Easter Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10 Unusual Times Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, friends, we find ourselves in very unusual times! Typically, on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Take A Stand!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2020

A midweek Bible study on Acts 4

“TAKE A STAND” ACTS 4 FBCF – 6/3/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels The Cheyenne Dog Soldier wore a long leather sash on the back of his warrior regalia. In a fight he would drop this sash on the ground with it still attached to him. He would place a sacred arrow that he carried through the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion & Protecting The Innocent

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019

These are two daily devotional readings based on Proverbs 1:8-19. The first is focused on honoring parents. The second exhorts us to stay away from those who take advantage of innocent people.

Listen, my son, to the instruction of your father and do not abandon the law of your mother, for they shall be a garland of favor on your head and necklaces around your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9 The Rebellion Why do we rebel? Establishing Independent Identity Part of it is we want to grow up. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: *other

Gay Marriage, Lgbtq Issues, And The Christian Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west.

Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west. Problems begin to erupt when both sides toss out insults, instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Victorious Life

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2021

Freedom from the Power of Sin.

December 12, 2020 Last week we learned how to Experience Salvation in a personal way: • We sense our need. • We acknowledge our sinfulness. • We repent and seek forgiveness. • We accept Christ’s sacrifice for us. Today we will go a step further by growing in Jesus. Transformation – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 5:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Accusing Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 4, 2021

Was Jesus ever falsely accused? Purpose: Did He face vilification? Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus handled unfair criticism in Mark 3:20-35.

Intro Was Jesus ever falsely accused? Purpose: Did He face vilification? Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus handled unfair criticism in Mark 3:20-35. Is our Faith Crazy? Are Christians nuts because of their self-sacrifice? Mark 3:20 Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Sin Of Sloth

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 18, 2020

Sloth is considered one of the seven deadly sins

Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States once stated: “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of.” Proverbs 15:19 states: “The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18, Proverbs 12:27

Spiritual And Material Prosperity

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon teaches the balance between material and spiritual prosperity

Spiritual And Material Prosperity (3 John 2-4) 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday In Lent Series

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021

With today’s gospel reading comes the shift to the beginning of the Passion and the response which Jesus makes as he is told that there were some Greeks waiting to see him, points us in the direction of the cross – a place to which Jesus himself is reluctant to go.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT – Year B By: Rev. Reginald Knight ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus’ John 12:21 ‘All who see the sacred sign, Press towards heaven’s portal,’ Words from the Hymn written by John Allan Warner (1851-1928) #410 Hymnal. With today’s gospel reading comes the shift to the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Courage

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 10, 2021

Courage is defined as the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.

Maya Angelou, an American poet, memoirist and civil rights activist once remarked: “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” 2 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, 2 Timothy 1:7, John 16:33

The Dignity Of The King Vs. The Depravity Of Humanity

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 21, 2022

John 18:12-36 continues the story of Jesus' journey towards the cross as He faced His enemies and an illegal trial based on false charges. What they didn't know was that Jesus was in control and that this was part of the redemptive plan (1 Corinthians 2:7-8).

The Lord Jesus had been arrested while in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11). He was being hauled off to an illegal trial on false charges. This is the beginning of an obvious plot using any means possible by the Pharisees and the other ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-36, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Mark 14:65

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

beware of the trap of collecting 'things' that make you want to collect more

Jesus said, “Take Care! Watch Out! Beware!” Jesus said, "Watch Out! Don't always be wishing for what you don't have. For real life and real living are not related to how rich we are." (Luke 12:15) This is a very appropriate warning to people in America; we seem to be obsessed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:34

Denomination: Episcopal

Thundering Pulpits

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022

Preachers have an essential place in saving the souls of their citizens and the souls of their nations.

Did you know that the Pastors and Preachers of our founding era were different than the average clergyman today? Instead of society relegating them to irrelevance as mere religious storytellers, most early Pastors and Preachers in America were influential in their churches and communities. Those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ