Sermons on Earnestly:

Jesus' Prayer In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 29, 2022

Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing justice and holiness of God. However, Jesus was sorrowful and troubled with friends.

Theme: Carelessness in Prayer Text: Matthew 26:36-46 Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” Context: Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist

Lord Build Me In Obedience Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Is it too much? Is it too hard? Sometimes when we read the Bible, we wonder, can it really be done? It seems like so much, it seems like such a high standard. I’ve wondered that at times.

"I've read that when Edward VI, the king of England in the 16th century, attended a worship service, he stood while the Word of God was read. He took notes during this time and later studied them with great care. Through the week he earnestly tried to apply them to his life. That's the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:23-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gifts Of Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 30, 2021

The Fruit of the Spirit pertains to the believer’s character, while the Gifts of the Spirit pertain to the believer’s service.

I Corinthians 12:8-10 • Last Sunday we finished up talking about the Fruit of the Spirit. Today we will talk about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. • The Fruit of the Spirit pertains to the believer’s character, while the Gifts of the Spirit pertain to the believer’s service. • Let’s get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Hand Up...not A Hand Out! (Acts 3:1-10)

Contributed by David Darst on May 17, 2021

I have come to this conclusion: People do not need a “hand out” . What they really need is a “hand up” So many people would be content to be carried around in their affliction rather than walk on their own two feet. The Worst part is many Christian’s are content to keep carrying them.

I. The Routine (1) Peter and John were still in the two by two mode -- they were going about their religious routine on their way to the temple to pray. “Ninth hour” approximately (3PM) in the afternoon. Some interesting observations: It wasn’t the time of the afternoon sacrifice; but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anointing Of God Comes From The River Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 22, 2020

The daily Anointing of God flows from the River of Life directly from His Throne

I have always been amazed by the power of the ocean, the strength of a flowing river, and the majestic peace of a lake. I lived in Lake Tahoe, California, for many years. I consider it one of the wonders of the world. I always feel great peace and contentment each time I look out upon its vast ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:38, Revelation 22:1-2, Zechariah 14:8, Revelation 7:17, Isaiah 55:1, Revelation 22:17, Ephesians 5:25-27, Isaiah 12:3, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 63:1-4, Ezekiel 47:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God's Strength

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through Galilee…

Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Kidron Valley

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020

David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:23, John 18:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful Through The Challenges

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2020

Our text introduces us to a man who is no stranger to difficult circumstances and challenges - but remains faithful.

Faithful Through the Challenges 1 Kings 17 Introduction We are living in one of the most challenging times. The pandemic, the election, the weather, personal challenges. We try to face these challenges from the perspective of faith. Our text introduces us to a man who is no stranger to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Keys - Exodus Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 25, 2023

The earliest promises of God (the covenant) establish the idea of a nation of priests to whom God will reside with so that the rest of the nations (world) will come to know Him.

If you have been in church at all in your life then you have heard someone say to know God and his will for your life you need to read your bible regularly. I’ve heard it, said it and even suggested memorizing parts of scripture. However, the truth is many people rarely open “THE BOOK” to discover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Matthew 22:37-38, Romans 3:22-25, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ransomed By The Blood Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

We were ransomed – that means a price was paid for us. It means we WERE held hostage. Held by the futile ways of our sinful lives. Sin had a grip on us, it took us away from the paradise God originally intended for us

Ransomed by the Blood Father’s Day 2023 A study through Peter June 18th 2023 It’s Father’s Day. For many, it’s a day to celebrate Dad. Whether it’s young kids making him breakfast, or older children taking him out for lunch, dinner, dessert, barbecue, burger-joint, or wherever he may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Death & Living For God Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what your personal view of suffering is in light of Scripture, how would you answer; could we answer?

Life, Death & Living for God A study through Peter August 27, 2023 Who here has suffered in some way? Would you say that you’ve suffered greatly? Have you suffered justly, in other words, did you deserve to suffer? Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Agony Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 15, 2023

Gethsemane is a beautiful garden of olive trees. This beautiful garden of olive trees called Gethsemane means oil press. It's the location of where Jesus was in such agony it was, “crushing the life out of him.”

At the age of 27 George Whitefield had already preached to enormous crowds in America, England, Scotland and Wales. He didn’t preach in established churches because his message on the “new birth” was considered too radical. He preached in fields to crowds that would gather, and he led thousands to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:44

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Sep 8, 2024

this sermon looks at the responses of different personalities when they meet Jesus. It is taken from the passage concerning the man in the tombs that was possessed with unclean spirits.

RESPONSES TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST MARK 5:1-20 Jesus and His disciples got into a boat and headed across the Sea of Galilee. A great storm blew in and the boat was being tossed around. The disciples were terrified, but Jesus was sleeping through it. They awakened Jesus and cried out “Carest thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Yielding To A Higher Power

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 8, 2024

Yielding to Jesus means following the ways of Jesus, thus pleasing God and gaining eternal life with Jesus.

Yielding to a higher power Luke 7:1 – 10 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz Luke 7:1 When He had completed all His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum. 2 And a centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die. 3 When he heard about Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Cheer Up! On Your Feet! He’s Calling You

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2024

Bartimaeus was physically blind. Are we spiritually blind?

Cheer Up! On Your Feet! He’s Calling You Mark 10:46-52 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus and His disciples, together with a large crowd are on their way to Jerusalem where Jesus will be arrested, mocked and put to death. The disciples and the crowd have no idea that this is what they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist