Sermons on Ensure:

Engraven On God’s Hands

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2023

The Christian should be strengthened in temptation, encouraged in bad circumstances, and able to face persecution and loss of material things because God has said, "I have engraven you upon the palms of my hands!”

ENGRAVEN ON GOD’S HANDS Isa 49:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A man from New York came to Texas and bought a ranch. After 3 months, his best friend came to Texas to see his ranch. “So what did you name your ranch?” he asked. 2. “Well, my wife and kids and I all wanted to call it different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He’s There!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 11, 2023

“Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: on the left hand, where He works, I cannot behold Him: but He knows the way that I take: when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

I CAN’T SEE HIM, BUT I KNOW HE’S THERE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At church one morning, as Gwen was about to start her four-year-olds’ Sunday school class, a little boy showed up without any identification. 2. Gwen managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contrasting The Kingdoms Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 23, 2022

In this final dialogue in the Upper Room, Jesus tells the disciples something of what His kingship is about. The passage before us describes the rivalry between the disciples & the contrasting servant role of Jesus.

LUKE 22: 24-30 CONTRASTING THE KINGDOMS [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] [Matthew 20:17–28 & Mark 10:32–45] In this sermon series we are looking at Jesus’ last night. His last night before His death started on Thursday evening. Jesus has just instituted the Lord’s Supper and then told of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Practices Of Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2022

In this message, we explain our Order of Worship and why we worship the way we do.

Scripture Today I want to conclude our study of “Worship Matters” with a look at “The Practices of Public Worship.” Because of the nature of today’s message, I will not be expounding a text of Scripture. However, let me read a text of Scripture as a backdrop for this message. Let’s read Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Another Storm, Really?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

This miracle was not a cool trick to show his disciples, but with a specific purpose, like the others, to reveal himself to the disciples. This miracle was about walking on the water.

Background to passage: Since the end of chapter four, Jesus has been demonstrating his person and character through multiple miracles. He calmed a storm, cast out a demon, healed the sick, raised a little girl from the dead. Now, having fed the 5000+, Jesus sends them away and sends the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

No Regrets I

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Two fundamental truths that I want to establish before I preach on revival in our month of prayer and fasting: first that revival is “fresh life based on a renewal to closeness to God,” and second, revival presupposes a church with a tainted or languishing intimacy with God.

Background to passage: Paul is talking about a letter that he wrote to confront the church about a sin in the church. In brief, there are two kinds of sorrow/grief in view; godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. “The difference between godly grief and worldly grief is that the first issues in repentance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2022

Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest.

Humility of Jesus Jeffery Anselmi / General The Signs of Christmas / Humility; Jesus' Birth Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest. INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think about a King or someone who is part of a royal line? • I think of luxury, power, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn The World Upside-Down

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 22, 2022

We exist in a time where great things have happened. We’ve taken extraordinary leaps in technology, travel, and exploration. But with great advancement comes great tragedy. In order to succeed in these areas, there are going to be failures.

WELCOME & GREETINGS - Getting to know new brothers and sisters in Christ in our fellowship. - My prayer this morning is that I can encourage and lift up this congregation with this message. INTRODUCTION We exist in a time where great things have happened. We’ve taken extraordinary leaps in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Judges (3 Of 5) Ehud

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

The Book of Judges is a fascinating history book that deals with Israel settling in the land of Canaan, a period that preceded the establishment of the monarchy.

After God used Moses to bring the people out of the bondage of Egypt, he sent the spies into the promised land. Two of those spies were Joshua and Caleb. Caleb’s youngest brother was Othniel, who was the first Judge God used to rule the land. Although the leaders of the people were known as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 13, 2022

Satan doesn’t mind the church gathering together as long as we don’t share the truth of the gospel. He doesn’t mind preaching as long as it doesn’t reveal the depravity of humanity and the salvation available through Christ our Lord.

The Peril of False Prophets (Part 1) Matthew 7: 15-20 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the relevance of Scripture for every generation. 2 Tim.3:16 – All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022

This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving God Pre-Eminence

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 12, 2022

Kirk Franklin several years ago wrote “The Reason Why We Sing”. Some of the words are Someone asked the question Why do we sing? When we lift our hands to Jesus What do we really mean? Someone may be wondering When we sing our song At times we're even crying And nothings even wrong.

Giving God Preeminence By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Kirk Franklin several years ago wrote “The Reason Why We Sing”. Some of the words are Someone asked the question Why do we sing? When we lift our hands to Jesus What do we really mean? Someone may be wondering When we sing our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-18, Exodus 20:3, Romans 7:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Blessings And Woes (November 2013)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

“Preaching comforts the uncomfortable and makes the comfortable uncomfortable”. There are always going to be people who will be shocked to learn that they received woe when they were expecting a blessing!

BLESSINGS AND WOES Text: Luke 6: 17 – 26 No man can be a Christian without being a controversialist. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) (Draper’s Book Of Quotations For The Christian World). Jesus was often counter cultural in His day. He taught with authority that many considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Matthew 6 (9/3/2017) Series

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6

Matthew 6:1-4 (Jesus Teachers About Giving To The Needy) Verse 1 This verse introduces the discussion of three acts of righteousness: (1) giving, (2) praying, and (3) fasting. Jesus’ concern here is with the motives behind such acts. What reward are we seeking? Are we seeking to please God and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"born By Providence

Contributed by John Bright on Jul 2, 2021

Sermon for the 4th of July

“Born by Providence” Matthew 10:27-31 A sermon for 7/04/21 Pastor John Bright Matthew 10 27 “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 10:27-31, Psalm 35:1-3

Denomination: Methodist