Sermons on Examinations:

Feast Or Famine? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the great demonstration of Jesus' deity when He fed the multitudes.

FEAST OR FAMINE? Mark 6:33-44 You have all heard the phrase “feast or famine”. This is a term that speaks of having either too much or too little of something. This expression was originally intended to describe overabundance or a shortage of food. Our selected text records a time in the earthly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:33-44

Denomination: Baptist

Things Are Not Always What They Seem

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 5, 2021

Examines the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus and shows how very different appearances are from reality.

Easter Sunrise 2021 Things aren’t always what they seem - Read Luke 23:32-24:12 About 17 years ago, when Drew was about 4 or 5, Gladys, Drew, Gladys’ brother Paul and her dad Leon and I all went to Blue Springs. We were going to go canoeing because Paul wanted to film some alligators. Now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom 9 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2022

In Part 9 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about adultery and divorce.

Living In The Kingdom Part 9 Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32; 19:3-8; Exodus 20:14; Malachi 2:15-16 I want to thank Pastor Fulks for ministering in my absence on last Sunday. If you did not get a chance to attend, please go to our Facebook page and view her message from last week. Her title was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 19:3-8, Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Paradoxes Of Christmas

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 19, 2021

The Christmas story is saturated with fascinating paradoxes. This sermon examines some of them for the edification of the saints.

The Paradoxes of Christmas Chuck Sligh December 19, 2021 Adapted from a sermon by D. Greg Ebie titled Christmas Paradox on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Colossians 2:9 – “For in him [Christ] dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” INTRODUCTION Webster’s defines a paradox as a seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Nabal The Fool (1 Samuel 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 20, 2025

Which is better giving or getting? Let's examine 1 Samuel 25.

Is making rash decisions in anger foolish? Is giving more blessed than getting? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 25. Because they had given Nabal protection, did David ask him for food as a favor? Then Samuel died; and all Israel assembled and mourned for him, and they buried him at his house in Ramah. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Parables, One Message

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

This message is an examination of Luke 15, which contains three parables that communicate the same message.

Please turn with me to Luke 15. We're going to look at this chapter tonight, and I know it's a very familiar chapter, but I want to take a look at it and bring some things out that I pray will bless you and see this chapter in a different light. Most of the time when Luke 15 is taught, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy, Full Of Glory, Eagerly Awaiting...

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 21, 2022

What is Joy full of Glory? Examining 1 Peter 1:3-12 for the answer.

2022.02.20 Joy, Full of Glory, Eagerly Awaiting William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Peter 1:3-12 What is Joy? Is it Happiness? This following in hashmarks “###” came to me as I was delivering the message below. And I had to come back and write it down. # # # Joy full of Glory and expectantly awaiting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 John 3:1-3, John 14:1-3, Jude 1:21, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Watching And Remain Faithful

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 1, 2023

A sermon examining the importance of Christ's followers being alert, vigilant and faithful.

KEEP WATCHING AND REMAIN FAITHFUL Mark 14:27-42 Some people are natural early risers. They are up before the sun and ready to start their day. Somehow they do this without the assistance of an alarm clock. Not all of us are so fortunate! Because of my job, I have no choice but to be an early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

Elders (Titus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2024

Who should be leaders of local churches? Let's examine this in Titus 1.

Did Paul describe himself as a slave of God? Was the church’s faith based on the hope of eternal life? Are the qualifications for elders in Titus similar to those in 1 Timothy 3? Do our works speak well of us? What is sound doctrine? What kind of good works does salvation exhibit in us? Do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nature Of The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 19, 2024

Based on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, eight characteristics of the gifts of the Spirit are examined.

Intro We are examining the gifts of the Spirit. Last week, we talked about the purpose of the gifts. The gifts of the Spirit are not designed to entertain the saints or make church more exciting. The gifts of the Spirit are to build up the saints so they can do the work of the ministry. The gifts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Acts 1:8, Acts 10:38, 1 Corinthians 10:20, Romans 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Wicked Prospers And Righteous Suffer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of the wicked.

It is a common observation that wicked people often seem to prosper in life, while the righteous suffer. This phenomenon can be perplexing and even disillusioning for believers. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

God Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025

God examines the heart, not outward appearances, when evaluating our devotion, obedience, and faith.

GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Key Verse: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dare To Fix Your Focus On God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2019

God has told us we need to be different. If we truly want to follow God in the way He wants us to follow Him, then we must be different in the way we speak, the way we think and the way we act from many people in the world today.

Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of us to examine ourselves. God has told us we need to be different. If we truly want to follow God in the way He wants us to follow Him, then we must be different in the way we speak, the way we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 12:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 4:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Tares, The Wheat & The Harvest."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 24, 2023

This message discusses the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24. It focuses on the coexistence of good and evil in the world. This message holds a deep spiritual meaning and provides insights into the nature of God’s kingdom, human behavior, and changing times.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 13:24-25) (24) "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:" (25) "But while men slept, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:26-28, Matthew 13:29-30, Matthew 13:36-38, Matthew 13:39-40, Matthew 13:41-43, Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:17-21, John 12:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Settling Doubt

Contributed by Don Baggett on May 10, 2008

It is biblical obedience to examine ourselves, concerning our faith, however, when the examination is over, we need to be perfectly settled in the matter of faith. We need to be at peace about the matter of our salvation, for several reasons: 1. Our ow

It is biblical obedience to examine ourselves, concerning our faith, however, when the examination is over, we need to be perfectly settled in the matter of faith. We need to be at peace about the matter of our salvation, for several reasons: 1. Our own emotional well-being. 2. Our productivity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist