Sermons on Dried Bones:

As The Wind Blows

Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 31, 2017

Receiving the power of the Holy Spirit is what empowers us to be witnesses to Jesus Christ in this world.

Have you ever seen the power of the wind? Jesus tried to explain to Nicodemus about the Holy Spirit. “Born again? ~ Wind?” Nicodemus was even more confused after talking with Jesus than before. He had seen evidence that Jesus was from God, but still didn’t understand what He was saying. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8, Genesis 2:7, John 20:22, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Water

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 12, 2020

We are encouraged to share the living water of the word of Christ Jesus with the world around us.

Living Water John 4: 5 - 13 Intro: Water is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance. Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface; while 1.7% is in groundwater. Some organisms are 90% water. About 60% of the human body is water. The brain and heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divisions In The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family).

DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 1:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family). One of the finest tributes paid to the church in Jerusalem was that they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Painful Wound Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

Indeed, the crucifixion itself was unspeakably painful. Sagging down from the nails in His wrists, He could not take a breath. But there was more.

Homily for Monday of Holy Week What was the greatest suffering of Jesus, as He gave His life to take away our sins and reconcile us to the Father? Doctor Barbet, in that masterwork A Doctor at Calvary, gives us a detailed and sometimes shocking picture of the Crucified Servant of God. When the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Luke 24:20

Denomination: Catholic

Hope That Nobody Can Take Away

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2022

Our faith gives life a new basis, a new foundation on which we can stand, one that relativizes the habitual foundation of people’s security, the reliability of material income.

Monday of 3rd Week in Course Spe Salvi We may suppose that little David could have lived his whole life out under the stars, playing his stringed instrument to his flock, chucking rocks at an occasional predator and enduring the taunts of his multiple older siblings. But he heard the call of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:34, Mark 3:22-30, 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Psalm 6 - My Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 4, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 6

Context: Confession • Me, My Brother and Sister got in trouble once (at the same time) • 2-week ground and before the 1st week was over, my brother and sister had already done things that we weren’t supposed to do. I knew what we had done was wrong so I was doing my absolute best to stay within ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gain The Whole World

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2024

So why did I title this devotion as ‘gain the whole world’, people are fascinated with the word ‘gain’ rather than ‘soul’.

SOUL Gain the whole world Mark. 8:[36] “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” So why did I title this devotion as ‘gain the whole world’, people are fascinated with the word ‘gain’ rather than ‘soul’, anybody listening? My daughter would tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whitewashed Tombs And Exposing The Hypocrisy . Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

Hypocrisy is a pervasive problem that can affect anyone....

In Matthew 23:27, Jesus pronounces a scathing indictment against the scribes and Pharisees, saying, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 23:27

Resurrection Sunday: "the Living Proof" Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025

Three days had passed. Hope seemed buried in a borrowed tomb. But on the third day, heaven broke silence. The stone was rolled away. Jesus stood—not as a ghost, not as a memory—but as Living Proof.

Holy Week Series 2025 Pt.1 Palm Sunday: “The King Who Chose the Cross” Text: Luke 19:28–44; Isaiah 53:10–12; John 12:23–33 Pt. 2 Part 2 – Good Friday: "The Weight and Worth of the Cross” Text: Isaiah 53:10–12; John 19:28–30; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Psalm 34:8 Part 3 – Resurrection Sunday: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43, Romans 4:25, Revelation 5:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Dealing With Discouragement” Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

“Dealing with Discouragement”

Psalm 42:1-11 “Dealing with Discouragement” I. The Psalmist's Adversity i. David Was Oppressed From Without - 9 I will say unto my rock, why hast thou forgotten me? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? “OPPRESS” means - to feel pressure, or the weight of distress By ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

A Prayer For Mercy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2024

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (PSALM 85:6).

A PRAYER FOR MERCY. Psalm 85:1-7. The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (PSALM 85:1-3). We must learn to “count our blessings, name them one by one,” as the hymn writer exhorts us, to raise up our ‘Ebenezers,’ our “stones of help” as the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Save Me (Psalm 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

Who can save us?

Do we pray and wait patiently on God? Do we boldly face our enemies, knowing that with God, in the end we win? Let’s look at Psalm 6. When we are in trouble do we pray for God’s grace and healing? O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thirst For God (Psalm 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2026

Are we thirsty for God?

How could we describe our desire for God? Let’s look at Psalm 42. Do we have a thirst for God? Do we sing and shout God’s praise in our churches? As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fool (Psalm 53)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Why does the Bible describe the atheist as a fool?

Is it foolish to disregard God in life and suffer the consequences of atheism? Let’s look at Psalm 53. What is the primary cause and what is the natural result of atheism? [For the choir director: on Mahalath {perhaps a mournful musical instrument}. A Davidic Maskil.{perhaps a contemplation}] The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saved From The Coming Wrath Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 14 of the Romans series dealing with God’s ultimate judgment and demonstration of wrath against those who reject His Son.

Chico Alliance Church September 2, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Saved from the Coming Wrath” Romans 5:9 Review In this letter Paul answers the question, “How can a sinful man be reconciled with a holy God? It also answers a similar question, “How can the offender escape the wrath of the offended.” God ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance