Sermons on Expositional Preaching:

Becoming Prepared

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 31, 2023

Jesus prepared his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit. We also need a preparation period to understand the gift of the Holy Spirit which we receive through baptism.

Becoming Prepared John 20:19-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “1bPeace be with you.” 20 And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Foolishness That Is Wise

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 31, 2025

In a world that seeks wisdom and power, we are here to explore the foolishness of the cross, which is the only true power of God for salvation.

Introduction: A Tale of Two Wisdoms Grace and peace to you from God our Father. The world preaches its own gospel around us. It preaches self-reliance. It promotes human achievement. It is the gospel of worldly wisdom. It tells you to be smarter and stronger. It tells you to be more successful. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostle Paul's Three Lessons While He Was In Prison

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 22, 2024

Paul didn't let his limitations stop him from sharing the good news about Jesus because he knew his circumstances couldn't limit the gospel’s power.

Jesus, when he was about to ascend into heaven, to go back to His Heavenly Father, told His disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 14, we witness a powerful MIRACLE, a case of MISTAKEN identity, the MESSAGE of the Gospel, and the attempted MURDER of the Apostle Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 14:8-20 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/13/2017 As most of you know, we’re eight weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. As I’ve said before, our goal is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Levites & Prophets (Deuteronomy 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2025

What can we learn from the ancient Levites and Prophets for today? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 18.

Did Israel care for the Levites? Did they engage in pagan practices? What was a prophet required to preach? What did Jesus command His disciples to teach? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 18. How was the entire tribe of Levi including the priests cared for? The Levitical priests, all the tribe of Levi, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Communication Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Communication of the Church

Acts 13:14-39 The Communication of the Church I. The Preparation of the Gospel (14-16) Paul’s arrival in Antioch. A. The Synagogue - 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. - those hungry for truth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-39

Denomination: Holiness

Christ Rejection Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Christ Rejection

Acts 17 v 1 - 10 Christ Rejection The Destination The Route - 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, The Result - they came to Thessalonica, The Resource - where was a synagogue of the Jews: The Declaration The Preacher - 2 and Paul, The Practice - as his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Christ Reception Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Christ Reception

Acts 17 v 10 - 15 Christ Reception The Work A Testing Work - 10 and the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas 2 Corinthians 11:25-27 The Demands of Service - 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Holiness

God Hath Appointed A Day Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

God hath appointed a day

Acts 17:16-34 God hath appointed a day 30 but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; I. It's Certainty - 31 because he hath appointed a day A Divine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Open Door Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Open Door

Acts 19:1-20 The Open Door 1. The Providence in the Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, Paul on his third missionary journey stayed in Ephesus for three years Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The kingdom of God

Acts 19 v 8 - 12 The kingdom of God The Man - 8 And he The Method - went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things The Message - concerning the kingdom of God. The Mischief - 9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-12

Denomination: Holiness

Making The God Connection

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 24

Connecting 2 Sam. 24 Most people want to connect with God. A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the post office received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Of The World

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jun 3, 2006

An exposition of Isaiah 24

The judgment of the world Isaiah 24 Scripture reading: Genesis 6:1-8; 7:11-23; 8:12-22. How many of you have seen or heard of the following movies? Armageddon, Deep Impact, The day after tomorrow. What are these movies about? The end of the world! Dozens of movies and hundreds of books have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Holiness

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jun 17, 2006

An exposition of Isaiah 35

Isaiah 35 The Way of Holiness Scripture readings: Revelation 21 A few weeks ago Scott’s school had a fun fair. Apart from the fact that it rained all day, it was a good time and the school council raised lots of money. One of the games that was part of the fun fair was a game called the cake ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Need You God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Sep 27, 2005

Exposition of Psalms 63

Islington Baptist Church September 24, 2005 Sermon text: Psalms 63 Scripture readings: 2 Samuel 12:11-12;15:1-26, John 4:1-15;6:25-35 I need you God! Aside from air, what is it that is essential to human life? Water and food! Without food or water a person will soon die. While food ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist