Sermons on Evening:

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 2, 2013

When all hope seems gone, believe in Jesus even if your friends despise him; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it is really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sighs And Wonders

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 18, 2023

Even as we sigh over the evening news, and wonder when the time will come, the wars and earthquakes and floods do call us back to alertness, even if most of our neighbors are deaf to the alarms.

A wonderful little song came out in the 60's, I think the Kingston Trio sang it... It’s called The Merry Minuet. They're rioting in Africa, they're starving in Spain There's hurricanes in Florida, and Texas needs rain. The whole world is festering with unhappy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Habakkuk 1:2-4, Mark 13:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whatever You Ask Of Me, I Shall Give You, Even Half My Kingdom!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 7, 2001

Rash promises compared with the promise of Christ

Address for Evensong & Benediction, 8th July 2001 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, Diocese of Portsmouth Text: Mark 6:7-29 In the name of God, the +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Of course I love you. The Cheque’s in the Post. This won’t hurt a bit. It wasn’t my fault; and now: "Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 1: The Need For Humility

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 7, 2008

First message looking at the "woes" that Jesus brings down on the Pharisees and religious leaders during Holy Week

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do!  Part 1 - The Need for Humility Matthew 23:1-12 October 19, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: I’m willing to bet that no one likes a hypocrite. At least no one I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

And As Moses Lifted Up The Serpent In The Wilderness, Even So Must The Son Of Man Be Lifted Up.

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on May 4, 2025

In the bible, Satan is often depicted as a Serpent, the Dragon; the snake. But how does God reflect Himself?

In this sermon, I have borrowed very heavily from the work of Pastor Walter L Pearson Jr. He blessed me with his work. In the bible, Satan is often depicted as a Serpent, the Dragon; the snake. But how does God reflect Himself? In the woman of Revelation 12, the Bible says that when this woman was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Dealing With Opposition

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 25, 2007

All change, even good change, even godly inspired change will receive opposition. How will you deal with it?

Introduction I. I would like to commend every person in this room this morning. A. For the past few years, and especially the last few months we have been 1. Praying for 2. Planning for 3. And implementing changes in our church, that B. We believe will better allow God to make Himself ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Caricature Or Reality (Part 2)

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017

God is holy, not a commodity. Even though Joy is appropriate and even instructed, God must be approached with reverence before joy

Last week we saw that the number one characteristic of God is that he is holy. We need to understand this about God so we can make sure we are worshipping him and not some caricature of him we have made up in our mind. Do you know what a caricature is? We usually think of it as a picture, such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Cherith To Zarepath! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 3, 2011

In every situation even when it seems embarrassing obey God; even it seems all is lost believe His Word!

1Ki 17:2-11 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, (3) Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. (4) And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. (5) So he went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

No one claims to be adequate for the task of even explaining this beatitude. Preachers apologize for their audacity in even presuming to try and preach on this text.

Two soldiers were on a transport going overseas. Standing on the deck they gazed out across the vast expanse of water. One who had never been near the ocean said, "That's the most water I've ever seen in all my life. Did you ever see so much water?" His companion responded, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 4, 2025

There is a cost involved in everything we do. It even cost us something to follow Jesus and yes, there is a cost even for The Cross

Introduction: Counting the Cost Some things in life are easy to say but harder to live out. I remember a young firefighter in training. He was passionate, excited, and couldn’t wait to get out there and fight fires. But during a live burn drill, the flames got hotter than he expected, the smoke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Resisting Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

Even though the Holy Spirit may be a mystery, it does have history. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem painful, it is profitable. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem distant, it is distinctively God.

The Cross cancels Sin Sunday, March 1, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Resisting Acts 7: 51 – 60 As we move through this Lenten Season, I believe we should drop the pretense of Journeying with Jesus Christ to the Cross and thank God that the Cross cancels Sin. A preacher at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Baptist

Every Member A Worshipper Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 5, 2009

Do what Jesus says -- even when it doesn’t make sense. Give what Jesus wants -- even when it isn’t easy. Feel what Jesus feels -- even when others don’t. Receive what Jesus offers -- even when others won’t.

Every Member a Worshipper Luke 19:28-44 Rev. Brian Bill 4/5/09 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mom. When church was over, his dad returned holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” The dad told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For A New Millenium

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

Finding hope, even in difficult time.

Introduction Does a New Millennium Offer Hope? Happy New Year! Happy New Century & Happy New Millennium! Congratulations! You‘ve made it to the year 2000 – the long dreaded Y2K bug has proved to be less nuisance than the average mosquito. In the midst of my unpacking, I watched just a little bit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"John Eates The Little Book" Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 25 in a Wednesday evening study.

WEEK 25 “John Eats the Little Book” Date: January 22, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 10: 1-11 Introduction Being off for several weeks let’s begin with verse 1 of chapter 10. We have come to a pause or a parenthesis between the 6th and the 7th trumpet. * We have said that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman, The Child And The Dragon Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 28 in a Wednesday evening study

WEEK 28 “The Woman, the Child and the Dragon” Date: February 12, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 12:1-6 Introduction Chapters 12 & 13 introduce us to the 3 key characters in the unfolding of the last half of the Tribulation. They are: The dragon- Satan The false Christ The false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist