Sermons on Esther And Haman:

Go Thy Way: The Centurion’s Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2020

A Roman soldier, part of the army occupying Israel at the time, asked if Jesus would heal the soldier's servant. How Jesus responded is one of the classic passages of Scripture!

Background: Jesus has just recently delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), then healed the leper (Matt 8:1-4). Now He is approached by a Roman centurion (leader of 100 men) who asked Jesus for help. What would Jesus do, or say, in this situation? The text comes from Matthew’s Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Did Not Know?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 9, 2018

I did not know what I was doing, or what I was not doing really matters? Does my presence really matter? Would my absence matter?

I DID NOT KNOW? WHEN SAW WE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US START WITH PONDERING THIS PREMISE: CAN YOUR PRESENCE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE? IS THE INVERSE OF THAT TRUE, CAN YOUR ABSENCE MAKE A DIFFERENCE? TEXT: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29, Mark 12:24, Matthew 7:22-24, Matthew 25:37-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Issachar Expressway

Contributed by David Western on Nov 10, 2025

“The Issachar Expressway.” Let’s learn from a group of people in Scripture who understood how to navigate uncharted territory—the men of Issachar—and how you and I can become like them.

This Tuesday we took our daughter and grandbaby down the new Coalfield Expressway to Pikeville. It was our first time driving the new road. Now, I don’t make guarantees very often—after all, I’m an attorney—but I almost guaranteed her that she’d see an elk. Dusk was settling, and I was about 90% ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

A Call To Courage

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 29, 2001

Courage comes from following God wherever He leads

A Call to Courage Deuteronomy 31:6 May 6, 2001 Evening Service A professor gave his class an assignment. They were to turn in a five-page paper. The theme was Courage. Each student was to describe the best example of courage that he or she had ever witnessed. One student boldly turned in five ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, Deuteronomy 31:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

How Heavy Is That Cross? Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004

We should count the costs of following Jesus. We must live a fully commited life, or our life is wasted.

Introduction: I want you to imagine with me just one moment. Ask yourself this question: “How would my life be different if I fully dedicated it to the Lord?” If you fully dedicated your life to the Lord, would you do the same things tomorrow? How would you spend your time? What sort of things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting And Prayer For Revival

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

By fasting and praying for revival and evangelism, God will pour Himself on His people.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. First mention. The Day of Atonement, i.e., Yom Kippur Fast. "On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go without eating to show sorrow for your sins" (Lev. 16:29 CEV). 2. Full mention. "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Witnesses

Contributed by Tony Foeller on Aug 28, 2001

We learn from this sermon what it means to be a bold witness, what bold witnesses can expect to encounter, and what God does through bold witnesses.

BOLD WITNESSES Acts 4:8-20 We recently had an encounter in our church’s regular weekly outreach program where one of the families we visited accused us of harassment. We weren’t guilty, of course. But I still had to spend some very anxious moments at the local police station trying to sort ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

From Coping To Conquering

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

DON’T JUST DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF LIFE; TURN THEM AROUND TO YOUR OWN USE. DON’T JUST COPE CONQUER LIFE.

Title: From Coping To Conquering Text: II Corinthians 4:5-12 Intro: You know it is a bad day when: - You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold. - Your stuck in traffic and your horn gets stuck behind a group of Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang. - You get to work to find a 60 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Faith All About?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 16, 2009

You will explore faith maybe with a new look. Hope it’s helpful. It was for our church.

What’s Faith All About? Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 16, 2011

“Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving safely in a pretty well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ... WOW! What a ride!” Just the word “Journey” sounds

The Journey Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

We’re Going In Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011

Your anointing needs validation from a source besides God, though he anoints us first he yet has to have the audience.

I’m Going In 2 Samuel 5: 1-3 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. 2 In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy Seat.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 23, 2021

There is a story behind the Ark of the Covenant.

Sermon Title: Once is enough? Scripture Text: Hebrews 7:23-28 NLT The greatest gift of leadership is a boss who wants you to be successful. Jon Taffer ------------------ I know one thing for sure God, Elohim, wants us to be successful. In earthly terms of today God has a leadership team ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shifts In Voices In The Scriptures

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 11, 2024

Understanding and recognising which person of the Trinity is speaking to us, as well as getting to know the person of the Trinity, is what makes our Bible reading interesting and intriguing.

When we read the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit, we could hear shifts in voices in certain verses or chapters. You hear different voices speaking. Sometimes Jesus speaks, sometimes Holy Spirit speaks and sometimes Father God speaks. For example, if a word or phrase is repeated three times ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1

Divine Speed

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025

Divine speed refers to the supernatural ability granted by God to accomplish tasks or reach goals faster than human effort can achieve.

Title: DIVINE SPEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 2:3 INTRODUCTION: Divine speed refers to the supernatural ability granted by God to accomplish tasks or reach goals faster than human effort can achieve. When God’s hand is upon a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:46, Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supernatural Advantages Of Believers (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2025

Supernatural advantage for believers is the extraordinary benefit derived from a relationship with God. It is the divine empowerment that positions believers to excel beyond natural limitations.

Title: SUPERNATURAL ADVANTAGES OF BELIEVERS (PART 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 60:1, 2 Corinthians 2:14 INTRODUCTION: In this third part of the series, we delve deeper into the supernatural privileges that believers have in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 60:1, 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God