Sermons on F Jim Cymbala:

John The Cactus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 11, 2023

The fulness of time had come…. The “Hope of Nations” the “Messiah” was on His way. The announcement of that longed for event came in quite an unexpected way – the angel who had replaced Lucifer – the angel Gabriel - appeared to an old childless priest:

August 12, 2023 One Sabbath, after church, a mom asked her little girl what the picture she had drawn was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles surrounding some kind of big green thing. The little girl said, “Well, this is the wilderness, and that’s John the Cactus.” Today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:5-7, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 7:17-23, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Run With Perseverance!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 1, 2025

Today in our sermon we will consider what it takes to overcome adversity and finish our "race" of faith. For the theme of our sermon let’s use just three words from our text. “RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE!”

For four years, Derek Redmond had dreamed of winning the 400 meter sprint at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain. He could see himself standing on the medal platform receiving the gold for his native Great Britain. Derek breezed through the qualifying heats and made it to the medal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Sunrise Service

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

A message for an Easter sunrise service

I. THE EMPTY TOMB – Luke 24:1-12 II. THE ROAD TO EMMAUS – LUKE 24:13-35 A. Emmaus was about seven miles away. B. As they communed and reasoned Jesus drew near, but they didn’t know him. C. The disciples were: 1. Sad about the death of Jesus. 2. Disillusioned because they thought he had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

The River Is Still Flowing

Contributed by Michael Davis on Nov 3, 2002

There is still a river that flows from God that contains everything we need to be happy.

THE RIVER IS STILL FLOWING PSALM 46: 1-11 1. There Is A River. a. Ezekiel 47: 1-5 b. The streams wherof shall make glad the city (people) of God 1. Salvation 2. Infiling of the Holy Spirit 3. Healing 4. Provisions 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 65:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Insights Of A Man Named Cornelius

Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 14, 2002

Seeking and finding God.

Acts 10:1-8,19-22 Insights Of a Man Named Cornelius Intro:Cornelius, the man who was so much - like many today. I. He was a Good Man, According to His Servants.[22] A. He was a Military Man - Centurion. B. He was a Moral Man - “just man, one who fears ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8, Acts 10:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Woe Is You, Woe Is Me

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Nov 20, 2002

This Sermon outline deals with people focusing on God instead of people

I. The Condition of the People: 5:8-23 A. They were full of selfish greed and oppression of the poor. 5:8-10 B. They sought foolish pleasures and were viciously wasteful in their pursuit of those pleasures. 5:11-17 C. There were extremely materialistic and defiant of God. 5:18-19 D. They had a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Takes A Chance Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph’s Brothers Were Changed

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson Three: Conviction “Joseph Takes a Chance” (Genesis 41:53-44:34) — How Joseph’s Brothers Were Changed — I. FIRST THEY WERE BURDENED (GEN 41:53-43:38) A. By a Predicted Famine (41:53-57) 1. It was severe 2. It was significant B. By a Profound ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Examine Sus Actitudes

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

Puesto que la venida del Señor está a las puertas (Santiago 5:8), necesitamos estar seguros que tengamos las actitudes correctas mientras le esperamos.

Examine sus actitudes En Lucas 21, Cristo enseñó acerca de su segunda venida y mencionó algunas actitudes que se deben mantener por aquellos que anticipan su pronto regreso. Cristo presenta las actitudes negativas y positivas. 1. Las actitudes negativas A. No sean engañados por impostores (ver. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hand Of The Lord Was Upon Them

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2009

Let people know how God works. His hand is upon us all the time.

THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS UPON THEM Acts 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. The hand of the Lord is the divine power of the master. With all authority to carry out the commission of Christ to his Church. A. TO DELIVER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

Simple truth involving how the believer is to outfit himself with the armor of God when resisted the devil.

FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH Whether we like to admit it or not, Christians are at war. We are constantly having to deal with the devil. The conflict can at times be overwhelming, yet God gives us the resouces that we need to fight the good fight of faith. May this simple study be a great help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Am I A Salty Christian? - Part 2 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

Jesus commands us that we are to be salty Christians in this world in part 2 of 2.

“AM I A SALTY CHRISTIAN?” MATTHEW 5:13 – PART 2 OF 2 1. The PRESCRIPTION to ADHERE. (v. 13a) Ye are the salt of the earth a. Salt PRESERVES. b. Salt PERMEATES. c. Salt PURIFIES. d. Salt PLEASES. e. Salt POISONS. f. Salt PROMOTES. 2. The PROBLEM to AVOID. (v. 13b) but if the salt have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Stimulating Counseling Questions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Stimulating Counseling Questions

Stimulating Counseling Questions John 4:18-30 A. Informational questions such as "What are the expectations of people about eternity?" B. Analytical questions such as "Why do people prefer to have many idols rather than worshipping one God alone?" C. Implicational questions such as "What ...read more

Scripture: John 4:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Spirit Smile Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004

This message is part of series through the book of Ephesians and deals with how to avoid the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

Making the Spirit Smile Ephesians 4:30-32 I. The Personhood of the Spirit (v. 30a) A. The Witness of Jesus Christ (John 14:17, 16:13) B. Our Potential Effect on the Spirit 1. We Can Choose to Have Fellowship With Him (Gal. 5:16) 2. We Can Choose to Be Controlled (Eph. 5:18) 3. We Can Choose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Time

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 31, 2013

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS TIME INTENSIVE.

CHARACTER AND TIME INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF JOSEPH IS A MODEL STUDY OF PERSEVERANCE AND DOING THINGS RIGHT. POORLY TREATED AND SOLD INTO SLAVERY BY HIS BROTHERS, HE ENDING UP IN PHARAOH’S COURT IN EGYPT, THE PHARAOH ULTIMATELY PROMOTED HIM TO THE EQUIVALENT OF A PRIME MINISTER OVER ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:43

Denomination: Baptist

The Gall Of Bitterness

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 18, 2013

PUT AWAY BITTRNESS.

THE GALL OF BITTERNESS INTRODUCTION: THE MERRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY DEFINES GALL AS BITTERNESS OF SPIRIT OR RANKER, MEANING BITTER, DEEP-SEATED ILL WILL. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: PETER, WHILE MINISTERING IN SAMARIA, ENCOUNTERED AN OPPORTUNIST NAMED SIMON. SIMON REQUESTED THE SAME POWER AND ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23

Denomination: Baptist