Sermons on Evil Hearts:

Leaving A Legacy And Making An Impact

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020

I want the Lord to do a new thing! leaving a legacy and making an impact right where God has you is written throughout the pages of the book of Esther.

Leaving a legacy and making an impact Selected verses from Esther Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Esther- it is between Nehemiah and Job. I want to talk this morning about leaving a legacy and making an impact in people’s lives. Can you believe it! The first Sunday of 2020! I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Lighting The Way!

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Jan 11, 2020

We are the ground troops in charge of lighting the darkness on this earth. We can light up the world with our attitude. We can light up the world with service and good deeds. And, last but never least... lighting the way with LOVE!

Lighting the Way! ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right!" the boy said, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9, Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:12

Denomination: Other

Judas: The Tale Of A Traitor

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 17, 2020

Nobody knew Judas was going to be a traitor--except the Lord Jesus Christ.

Note: this message is structured as a "textual" message, in that the texts are structured to show the progression and true agenda of Judas Iscariot. Introduction: Can you think of anyone who is a worse influence than a traitor? A traitor, by definition, is one who pretends to be loyal to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:4-5, John 12:4-6, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:25, Matthew 27:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Love Looks Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 27, 2020

This is the 32nd sermon from a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at how Jesus delayed his coming to Mary and Martha after Lazarus' death, and why He did that. As well as why it's so important to know Jesus, rather than just know about Him.

How Love Looks (Part 32) Text: John 11:1-16 Well it’s good to see you all this morning. Last Sunday, we had originally intended to go out to Arkansas to celebrate my dad’s birthday. And we did get to spend time with him on his birthday, but not at his house… in the hospital. I think most of you ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"salt And Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2020

Look what God can do with salt and light together.

“Salt and Light” Matthew 5:13-16 Today’s lesson comes right after, what are called the Beatitudes—or what we talked about last Sunday—it’s the beginning of Jesus’ great big famous Sermon on the Mount. You see, even though Jesus was just beginning His public ministry, He had already attracted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Worship?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 15, 2020

As we continue our look at God's purpose in our lives, we look at why we should worship God.

First Baptist Church PDL - Why Worship? February 16, 2020 Every Sunday morning a handful of people from our surrounding towns comes to church. Every man, woman and child has a story - a life that goes on from Monday through Saturday. Age doesn’t matter. We all have a story. For some folks - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon examining how we should pray for one another.

A PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:11-12 Leonard Ravenhill once said "The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying." He also said "As poverty-stricken as the Church is today in many things, she is most stricken here, in the place of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

United As One Body.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 22, 2020

Paul was concerned that some in the Church at Corinth thought they were less important in the Body than others. It is through our unity that the Church as seen as Jesus witness.

United as one body. 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 The joy and excitement I feel being in Fiji is great. I had the real pleasure this week of travelling around the country well, the island of Viti Lavu with Major’s Phillipa and Merika, visiting the Corps and spending some time with officers and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29, 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Did Jesus Just Say?

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 3, 2020

Our Savior made some radical statements in the Gospels. We can choose to ignore them or accept them; however, only those who obey the commands of Jesus will see the Kingdom of Heaven. Today we'll examine 7 of these statements that we truly need to accept.

Scripture Reference: Luke 6:46-49 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on February 16, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson One of my favorite shows I used to watch is called “Little Big Shots.” The show was similar and older show called “Kids Say the Darnest Things.” If you’ve ever seen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Growing In Secret

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 26, 2020

The time in-between sowing and harvest can be discouraging, but the law of the harvest works. We can rest confident that God will finish what he began.

It's Growing In Secret Introduction This past Friday as Josh and I walked around in our backyard we looked at the various plants along the fence line. We do not spend a lot of time out there and Mike does a great job maintaining everything. We noticed something that we had not noticed before. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Psalm 65:9-13, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Costs To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 2, 2020

Let us wholeheartedly follow Jesus and not let the things of this world get in the way. We are too easily distracted by the urgent things of this life, our material desires and our physical comforts, that we fail in our commitment to our Lord.

Luke 9:57-62 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 19:29, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:57-62

A Riches To Rags Story

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2020

A sermon about humility.

“A Riches to Rags Story” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. As a matter of fact, you’d think it would just come naturally. I mean, think about it. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Matthew 6: 24 How The Lord Leads People.

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 26, 2020

A message about being led by the Lord. Looking at the basics of life and seeing the desire that the Lord has for us to show His love in these days of trails and tribulations. Getting the drive we need to persevere in the times we are facing here on earth.

Today’s message is called; Leading people. Good Morning Let’s cast our cares on the Lord today and be encouraged by His word. Amen? Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:12, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength For The Long Journey Beyond The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 7, 2020

The Scriptures reveal that God spoke to Abraham only 7 or 8 times. Even though many people are constantly talking about how God is speaking to them every day, most of us do not hear from God that frequently. What do you do when God is silent?

"Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram......And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be thou perfect.” Introduction: The interaction between God and Abram and later ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:16, Genesis 17:1, Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Mother’s Honor.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2020

The New Testament Greek word for—obey gives the definitions "to follow instructions; to be subject; to grant one's request; to answer a knock at the door.” In the Greek, this word—Obey leaves no wiggle room pertaining to this verse.

A Mother’s Honor. Ephesians 6:1-3NIV This morning we are here to worship the Lord but also we’re present to honor our mothers. Not only are we commanded to obey and honor our mothers; it’s also the sensible and loving thing to do. Please refuse to take a mother for granted. Many children here ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20, 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal