Sermons on Exposition:

Love And Sacrifice, Part 4

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 10, 2003

Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Be Ready For Persecution

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 25, 2025

When facing persecution, Jesus' disciples (believers) must have endurance and wisdom, be certain to look like Jesus, preach the Word fearlessly, and trust that God is in control. What have we to fear when our life is in His hands?

I would like to open with an illustration from the book Jesus Freaks: Jaun and his wife Maria felt God calling them to become missionaries in Columbia. Once, while travelling between villages, Jaun met about fifty armed guerillas. He took the opportunity to share the gospel with them, and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of A Beggar Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

My Brothers and my sisters we’ve heard in times pass many great expositions of this first miracle of the Church particularly coming from these two men of God.

THE FAITH OF A BEGGAR Acts 3:1-10 My Brothers and my sisters we’ve heard in times pass many great expositions of this first miracle of the Church particularly coming from these two men of God. We’ve learned in times pass how God uses those that are committed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hitting The Target

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 12, 2021

This message discusses missing the mark with God, how it happens, and the resulting consequence. It also shares how to get our lives centered and on target with God, and hit the bulls eye that will get us into heaven.

One day a man decided to head into the woods to go hunting. As he rounded a corner on the trail, he unexpectedly encountered a bear. As quickly as possible, he aimed his rifle and shot, and then missed! Immediately the bear came charging toward him, and out of extreme fear the man froze and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2, Isaiah 64:6-7, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Guided By God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

Seeking God's wisdom and guidance in our lives, focusing on how God teaches us what is good for us and leads us on the right path.

"Guided by God's Wisdom" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 48:17 (NLT) - "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow." Explain that today's sermon will explore ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17, 2 Chronicles 1:7-12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Forgiveness: The Gift Of A Clean Slate Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

Divine forgiveness, emphasizing God's promise to blot out our sins and grant us a fresh start.

"Divine Forgiveness: The Gift of a Clean Slate" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 43:25 (NLT) - "I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again." Explain that today's sermon will delve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25, Psalm 103:12, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasure In Fragile Vessels Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

How God uses our human frailty to display His divine glory. Great power is from God, not from ourselves.

"Treasure in Fragile Vessels" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 (NLT) - "We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love And Sacrifice, Part 3

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 2, 2003

He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one thing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Come And See

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Evangelism is not about having the right words. It is about being faithful in sharing our passion about what Jesus has done in our lives, and then inviting people to "come and see" for themselves what He is all about.

Church researcher George Barna pinpoints the main reason why many believers do not share their faith. He states, “In asking Christians about their witnessing activities, we have found that nine out of ten individuals who attempt to explain their beliefs and theology to other people come away from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Passionate Pursuit Part 5 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010

The fourth reason of spiritual growth is that we will finish well.

Usually March is the month of graduations. It reminds me of what someone wrote, “It is important to start right, but it is imperative to end well.” Sadly, many people start well but end poorly. However, I don’t want my life to end that way. I believe most if not all of us would like to finish well. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Healing Gift Of Hope

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

An exposition of hope, its meaning, how it differs from wishful thinking, how it impacts upon our life, and how it can be rekindled after it has been lost.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, we invite you to join us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Many critics of the Christian religion criticize it because they feel that Christianity is based upon mere hope, that is, wishful thinking. In fact, hope, like faith ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Rest For Your Soul

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018

An exposition on one of the glorious promises found in Matthew 11:28-30. Read and be blessed! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. We live in a stress-filled world. There is stress at home, stress at workplace, stress in business, stress in ministry, stress everywhere. Last night, I was reading an article in Economic Times (dated: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fully Equipped For Godly Living Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Paul's letter to the Corinthians. This message takes a side trip to 2 Peter 1 to explore God's provision for living godly in and ungodly world

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fully Equipped for Life and Godliness” 2 Peter 1:3-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Limiting Freedom For Higher Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continue an exploration of Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our exercise of freedom in Christ for higher purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty for the Gospel’s Sake 1 Cor 9:1-23 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Dinner Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 31 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This messages explores Paul's exhortation regarding the Lord's Supper. I suggest six essential elements in the celebration of the Lord's supper.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "The Divine Dinner" I Corinthians 11:17-34 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 C. Concerning proper protocol ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance