Sermons on Explaining:

Doing The Impossible Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 6, 2011

This sermon explains how the disciples (and the church today) were able to do a seemingly impossible task: taking the Gospel to the world

* Assignment from Acts 1:8 is impossible in Acts 1 because the disciples have no spiritual power to help them * Explain Holy Spirit’s role, pre-Acts 2 (came upon isolated individuals or small groups for a specific purpose or on a special occasion) * Disciples know the facts about Jesus but lack the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"What's The Buzz? Tell Me Whats A Happening"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2010

In the Scripture passage for this sermon Jesus was explaining the strange and mysterious way in which the Kingdom of God was arriving in people’s hearts.

Luke 8:1-15 “What’s the Buzz? Tell Me Whats a Happening” We live in dark times, and yet You and I have something which the darkness cannot overcome. At the same time, we are surrounded by flesh and blood persons just like ourselves who are mourning, who feel they are losing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Worry And The King’s Care In The Everyday Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 2, 2013

The Evil of Anxiety and Worry attack non-Christians and Christians alike; Jesus explains the meaning and prescription for "worry" in His "Sermon on the Mount".

Worry and the King’s Care in the EVERYDAY Matthew 6:24-34 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount contains the realities of being a citizen of the Kingdom of God. In the week in which we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Forgiving Heart

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

This message from Matthew 6:12-15 explains why forgiveness is essential and practical steps that can be taken to accomplish it.

A Forgiving Heart Matthew 6:12-15 (Inspired by a message from Dan Allender) INTRODUCTION: Jesus had a lot to say about forgiveness. When he taught his disciples how to pray (in what we now call the Lord’s Prayer) Jesus said, “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeeming The Time (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

This sermon explains the meaning of "redeeming the time" or "making the most of every opportunity" in Ephesians 5:16.

Opening: Suppose you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day. It allowed you to keep no cash in your account, and every evening canceled whatever part of the amount you failed to use during the day. What would you do with it? Of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Proverbs 23:23, Galatians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 7:29, Galatians 6:10, 1 Peter 4:3, James 4:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 2, 2024

Through these verses God's purpose for marriage are explained. When these purposes are obeyed a wife or husband will never need to fear.

You can listen to this sermon here:- https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media/2024-09-01-what-s-love-got-to-do-with-it Ephesians 5:21-33 “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Message With it being Father’s Day a text which speaks into the theme of such a day is Ephesians 5:21-33. It is a passage which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Blind Battle Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Feb 23, 2023

Many are already going through this now seriously they cannot explain how it started. Coming out has become a big problem.

* Many are already going through this now seriously they cannot explain how it started. Coming out has become a big problem. HEAR ME! This world is a mysterious place...... O Yes! It is very deep. * How can you fight the one that collected your Bride price and he/she (they)... the ones fighting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38, James 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Corinthians: Church Matters (5)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot form the Corinthians' mistakes. In chapter 11, Paul explains the Meaning, Memorial, and Manner of Communion!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/7/2014 A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he said, "Confused." "But," ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Born Again

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019

What does “being born again” mean? Are you born again? Can you understand or explain how to be born again?

BORN AGAIN? SCRIPTURE: I Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. INTRODUCTION: Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach at a meeting. He had arrived a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23, John 3:7, John 3:6, 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Elements Of Advent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020

This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49, Luke 2:10-12, Daniel 9:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christian Cyril on Oct 26, 2021

This is a sermon explaining what the Sabbath Is... How we arrived at the Sabbath and to what extent it became an experience for a believer in-Christ

Strong emphasis has been made by various theologians and infact several believers on this topic. Some dare say that grace has misdirected many of the true part God has chosen us to follow. Strangely, many have eventually went back to the "Self interpreted concept of Scriptural instructions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

The Power Of Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 2, 2024

In this message, Dr. Vorce explains the parable of the leaven encouraging us to let the gospel message spread far and wide for global revival.

Matthew 13:33 - Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Introduction • Review of the previous parable: The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mt 13:31-32) • Highlights remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Luke 12:1, Matthew 16:5-12, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Mark 16:15-16, Romans 10:17-18, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:6, Colossians 1:23, Luke 17:20-21, 1 Timothy 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fingerprint Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2002

The experts of Pharaoh’s day recognized God’s finger prints only when they could not explain the miracle any other way.

OPENING: Tell me, what Sport is this: You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that’s on the side that’s in goes out and when he’s out he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When 3 men are out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Example Of Selflessness

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon explains 2 Cor 8:9 in easy to understand terms and shows how we can follow Jesus’ example of selflessness.

INTRO : I can’t hear what you are saying because your actions speak louder than your words. Do as I say not as I do. We lead by example. Christ is the greatest example of selflessness. BACKGROUND : Most teach on 2 Cor 8 in the context of giving money. I am speaking in the context of giving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002

A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational