Sermons on Effective Preaching:

Call Me Crazy Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Our hope in the resurrection will be VINDICATED on the last day. Press forward in confident ASSURANCE because Jesus came out of the grave!

Call Me Crazy Acts 26:1-32 You know throughout the centuries of human existence there have been those who dared to dream and imagine things that were, to their contemporaries, the epitome of crazy. History has since vindicated them, but at the time they made their bold proclamations, they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God’s Guidance - Psalm 25 Part 5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2025

Most of our anxiety in hard decisions is worrying about the outcome. But the real issue is pleasing God in the way you go about making the decision. If option A and option B would be equally pleasing to God, how important could the decision possibly be?

Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; 5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and I wait for you all day long. 8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. 9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his ...read more

What God Has Permitted Me To See Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 21, 2025

Simeon entered the Temple just as Mary brought the Christ into the sacred precincts. Taking the Christ child into his arms, he prophesied of the reason the Christ was born.

“When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord’) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Using Your Work To Draw Near To God - Luke 10:38-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 25, 2025

Can you really choose Mary’s path when the dishes still need to be done? Why does serving God sometimes feel exhausting instead of life-giving?

Luke 10:38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011

The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Church In The City Series

Contributed by Matt Smith on Mar 5, 2013

We have our security and our significance from God. Stop asking for things that He already gave you and start believing that you have them and act on the fact that they’re true.

*Pastor’s Note: All of my sermons are transcribed by the amazing saints at Barabbas Road Church. The sermons will have minor spelling, gramatical and contextual errors. If you wish to listen or view a sermon from Barabbas Road Church please visit our website at www.barabbasroadchurch.com. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Detailed, Multi-Part Look At Biblical Marriage And Divorce Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 20, 2019

Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that a Born-Again Christian will ever have.

Marriage is the most HOLY thing they will ever do. Marriage is about living in harmony, commonality, and agreement, which is impossible without both partners being Born-Again (See 2 Cor 6:14-7-2). It should be entered into just like the High Priest entering into the Holy of Holies - with reverent ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-17, Romans 7:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:10-17, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Matthew 10:34-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Four Part Biblical Perspective On Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 31, 2019

Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do.

PART 1 Until Death Do Us Part? Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do. It should be entered into like the High Priest entering into the Holy Of Holies - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, John 3:29, John 2:1-11, Revelation 19:7, Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Hebrews 13:4-6, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Malachi 2:13-17, 1 Corinthians 7:24-26, Romans 7:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Require? (Online) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 25, 2024

The Lord revealed His righteousness and gave commandments to us. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. The lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places and provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic, making it particularly relevant to America.

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will explore the profound theme: "What does God Require?" Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:7-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accuser Of The Brethren Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to forgive the brethren

Accuser of the Brethren - Part 1 I do not know about you, but I make a lot of mistakes. In fact, I sin. I spend quite a bit of time in prayer telling God what He already knows about my failures, fumbles, and foolish sins. I do not waste my time thinking I am perfect because that would be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Wages Of Sin

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 21, 2001

WAGES OF SIN BY CHARLES FINNEY

THE WAGES OF SIN. "The wages of sin is death." -- Romans 6:23. THE death here spoken of is that which is due as the penal sanction of God’s law. In presenting the subject of our text, I must -- I. Illustrate the nature of sin; II. Specify some of the attributes of the penal sanctions of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The World Seems Enticing

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 6, 2001

The answer to these questions is clear. Righteousness cannot mix with lawlessness; light can have no communion with darkness; Christ and Belial cannnot be of one accord; a believer cannot have part with an infidel; and there can be no agreement of the te

When The World Seems Enticing Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Genesis 3:1 a[serpent] The Serpent of Eden "Serpent" comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Complete In Christ (Part 3)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

An exposition of Colossians 2:9-10 dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

{Not a manuscript: a transcription from audio cassette} Introduction Well let’s take our Bibles again and turn with me to the book of Colossians. Colossians chapter 2, and believe it or not, we’re going to get through verse 10 this morning, (unless I have a heart attack or something!). ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: *other

I'm Going Fishing

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

In order to catch what God has for you, in order to become what God has purposed for you to be you must go through a divine process a process of spiritual preparation, in other words you must follow the instructions.

“I’m Going Fishing” We are a creature that has been given the ability to make decisions based upon choices and not just a reaction or impulse that is solely based upon instinct and because of this ability when we finally figure out what it is we want, we set out to achieve that which we desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Waiting On God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ