Sermons on Earthly Idols:

The Little Man Who Met A Big God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2022

“It’s not the size of the man in the fight, but the size of the fight in the man!” I would add that it’s the size of the man’s God that will change the outcome. Follow along as we look at a little man named Zacchaeus!

THE LITTLE MAN WHO MET A BIG GOD Lk. 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Look Who’s Scary 1. Dennis Agena was browsing in a military surplus store when a young couple came in pushing a little boy in a stroller. Dennis couldn't help noticing the father, who was in full punk regalia: spiked hair, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Zeal Of The Lord Almighty…

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 11, 2020

One day, almost 4,000 years ago, when His plan was being put into action, God spoke to a man named Abram, who was later called Abraham, & said to him. . .

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a shorter and newer message of one I prepared several years ago.) TEXT: Isaiah 9:6-7; Genesis 12:1-4 One day, almost 4,000 years ago, when His plan was being put into action, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Revelation 7:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter To The Church At Pergamos Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Pergamos.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS Revelation 2:12-17 In the early part of the last century, an American ship was wrecked off the Sicily Isles near the coast of England. The sea had been calm and the weather clear, but the vessel was caught in a treacherous current that slowly lured it off its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

In You Lord I Take Refuse

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

In you Lord is my safety and strength.

In you Lord I take refuge Psalm 31 Good Morning church! Good… Morning has an exciting ring to it! Moorrrrnnning…not so much. Good morning- those two words of acknowledgement given a person when you run into them and you don’t know what else to say to them. Right? Your in an elevator, you make ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Weeds Among The Wheat

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 24, 2020

We may see a lot of destruction and evil around us, but God uses it all to bless His people in ways we might not recognize.

Opening and Introduction There’s a lot of terrible things going. It seems like every time I turn on the news, I see another act of violence, another senseless act of destruction, and the continuing sickness of the COVID-19 virus. In just this past week, I’ve read about • a man shot and killed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 30 – The Problem Is Disobedience And Necks That Are Too Stiff Part 30 - Jeremiah 7:20-26 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 30, 2025

People walked away from God with stiffened necks. The idolatrous nation was so wicked they would not repent. In the message we see God had tried so much to reach the nation of Judah but they were stubborn and rebellious and rejected and killed the prophets. Disobedience considered.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 30 – THE PROBLEM IS DISOBEDIENCE AND NECKS THAT ARE TOO STIFF PART 30 - Jeremiah 7:20-26 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THEREFORE BECOMES THE CONCLUSION {{Jeremiah 7:20 THEREFORE thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, My anger and MY WRATH WILL BE POURED OUT on this place, on man and on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:20, Genesis 35:14, 2 Chronicles 34:21, 2 Chronicles 34:25, Jeremiah 7:21-23, Jeremiah 7:24-26, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Psalm 51:16-17, Ezekiel 20:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 8, 2026

Every time we approach a national election we hear a great deal about the electoral college. Why do we have and Electoral College?

The Electoral College was established to balance the power between the states and the federal government. (1)No single state could dominate the election process. Illus: For example, three or four swing states could get together an elect a president because of their large population. (2)The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Jesus Only

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

When the opinion of men supersedes the opinion of God, we are focusing too much on people; and there are believers who unknowingly worship people. But the only one whom we should be seeking to please and worship is Jesus.

John once shared the account of some people who had denied Christ for fear of what the Pharisees would think. In John 12:42-43, He said, “Many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 10, 2025

The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually and live up to their full potential.

Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 13-14 “Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons—Jonathan, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, 1 Samuel 10:9-11, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Samuel 15:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Unknown God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026

Paul on Mars Hill shares the gospel and shows them they can know God

Knowing the unknown God Acts 17:16-33 Good morning, please turn to the book of Acts chapter 17- I am excited to be home from a bucket list vacation to Greece and Turkey to experience the footprints of Apostle Paul as he journeyed on his second missionary trip to spread the gospel. His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011

Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Extreme Living In Your Work

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 14, 2004

In this messsage we will look at the principle, the power, the practice and the purpose for living Extreme in the workplace. (Extreme Living - part 3)

Extreme Living At Your Work Extreme Living – part 3 IF – you have your bible please TURN to Isaiah chapter 6… In the year that King Uzziah died… OKAY - let’s pause there for a moment… BECAUSE - there is a reason for Isaiah recording those 7 words… AND – we will miss that reason if we just read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Day Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012

Jesus – The One Man revealed to us the One Thing through His One Cry and fulfilled the One Mission to bless us with the One Thing. The One Thing which he treasured the most was His personal relationship with “Abba” Father. His willingness to give that up

Series: One Thing Last week I shared a movie scene from the movie “City Slickers” in this scene in the movie we have one old cowboy and a city slicker who are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy holds his finger up and says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Ties - Mark 3:31-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 9, 2023

How is your brotherly relationship with Jesus going? And why is it important? Have you ever thought of Jesus as your son? Why does Jesus call Christian women his mothers 3 times in 2 verses? 1The answers are a huge encouragement! And you will find them in this study.

Mark 3:31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent for him, calling him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside looking for you.” 33 “Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked. 34 Then he looked at those seated in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50, Luke 8:19-21

Was A Pre-Tribulation Rapture Taught Before The 1800's?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 3, 2022

There have been numerous teaching surges of the "Rapture" and what happens at the return of Jesus over the last 50+ years that have brought confusion and fear.

Most often, the teaching of a Pre/Mid tribulation ‘Rapture’ re-appears during times of world crisis, social upheaval, pandemics, war, rumors of war, etc., to help bring focus on the soon-coming return of Jesus, who will stop it all and set up His Kingdom on Earth for 1,000 years. The Second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, John 5:28-29, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational