Sermons on Fatalism:

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Historical Background

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2021

This is the first of a series of messages centering on the sermon that the Apostle Paul gave before the groups of philosophers in Athens, and how it is a perfect model for Biblical apologetics and evangelism.

People today tend to sidestep, ignore, deter, apologize for and question the concept of reality in a world which gladly embraces the concept that reality, truth, and fact are not absolute but just a matter of opinion, experience, or personal interpretation. We have become terrified of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21, 1 Peter 3:15, Luke 12:12-15, John 16:8-15, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Colossians 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven. Hell. And The Walking Dead #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 3, 2021

The walking dead are those who believe the lies of the world and their own self sufficiency to denial of an eternal future with Jesus.

Two weeks ago we began a three week Halloween series called - Heaven, Hell and The Walking Dead. It’s a series to answer three of the most asked questions by Christians and non-Christians: what happens after we die. As we talked about heaven, we learned that Heaven is a real place where Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Luke 16:28, Matthew 25:30, Matthew 24:51, Matthew 22:13, Matthew 13:42, Matthew 8:12, Mark 9:48, Mark 9:46, Mark 9:44, Romans 3:23, John 1:5, Matthew 25:41, Psalm 18:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Strength And My Shield

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 24, 2024

When we put our trust in the Lord, we can be rest assured that He will give us strength and divine protection and divine help in difficult situations.

The Lord is my Strength and my Shield: Study Text: Psalms 28: 6 - 8 Introduction: - David was facing challenging times, and he brought his troubles before God. - But, as he usually did, David ended with a note of trust and commitment to God. - David was a warrior. And he understood the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feast Of The Transfiguration Of The Lord- Ascending The Spiritual Mountain

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 1, 2023

It happens, geographically, on a mountain top because the higher you climb the more you see, so it’s revelatory of a person’s advancement in the spiritual life.

Even the highest moments of mystical union are meant to empower one to serve our neighbor. It’s about service. E.g. there is the story of a lady who went to a prayer group where everyone was sitting in silence. "When does the service begin?" she asked a man sitting near her. His answer: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Father's Day: The Three Little Pigs

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023

A message on Father's Day about building foundations.

Title: The Three little pigs - Father's Day Theme: Text: Matthew 7:24 -27, Psalms 127 Introduction – Story of the Three Little Pigs The story begins with the title characters being sent out into the world by their mother, to "seek out their fortune". The first little pig builds a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding The Characteristics Of The Natural Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

In the sight of God, the natural man is spiritually dead, regardless of his social status, education, or achievements.

UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NATURAL MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Giant Of Failure Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jul 12, 2025

Today, we delve into a powerful narrative from the life of Moses, an extraordinary leader who teaches us about the art of failing forward. Despite his flaws and failures, Moses’ life serves to teach us many valuable lessons. One of them is how to handle failure.

Exodus 2:11–12 “Now it came about in those days, when Moses had grown up, that he went out to his brethren and looked on their hard labors; and he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. So he looked this way and that, and when he saw there was no one around, he struck down the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-12, Romans 8:28, James 2:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On Perseverance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2023

Perseverance is defined as doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Denis Waitley, an American motivational speaker once remarked: “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Proverbs 24:16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10

Go! And Receive Healing And Restoration Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 31, 2025

The message of salvation, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ. The cross is more than just a symbol; it is the place where love conquered sin, where mercy triumphed over judgment, and where our healing was secured forever.

Go! and Receive Healing and Restoration Isaiah 53:5-6 (NLT) Introduction: The Beauty and Power of Redemption We gather here today under the mighty truth of the Gospel, the greatest message ever proclaimed—the message of salvation, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ. The cross is more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6, Zechariah 12:10, John 19:34, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 11:28, John 8:36, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christians Checkbook- Spiritual Strength Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 11, 2024

This is the 186th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 23rd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#186] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- SPIRITUAL STRENGTH Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Karen and I would like to thank you for the Anniversary Service, meal, and gift. The entire day was a huge blessing and encouragement to us. This week has been a reminder of the spiritual strength ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance: God Knows How To Deliver.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 26, 2024

Our God takes great joy in delivering His people. What ever our circumstances and traps around us... God has a covenant to deliver.

DELIVERANCE… GOD KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the man who wife was expecting a baby any time? He took her to the grocery store! He heard they had free delivery? *DELIVERANCE: to bear, to give to another’s care, to give birth to, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, 2 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gahazi's Sin

Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 17, 2004

The sin of Coveteousness is deceitful and dangerous, therefore, we must be aware of its presence.

Context: II Kings 5:20 - 27 Text: II Kings 5:20 – “But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the Lord liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Changed Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at how we die to our old self and are reborn a new creation in Christ.

Sermon: Live a Changed Life Text: Col 3:1-11 Intro: My Experience in Becoming a Shellback instead of a Pollywog. (Navy ceremony for those crossing the equator). 1. What all I went through and how the purpose was to change me from one to another. Yet I didn’t feel changed. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Bless The Lord

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2005

Once the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray...

BLESS THE LORD Text: "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul" Psalm 103:1-5 Once the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. There isn’t any record that they ever asked Him to teach them how to PRAISE -- Should they, He probably would had taught them Psalm 103 "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul: and all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unknown God Part 1

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

A City full of Idols.

1. Paul’s Audience vv17-18b So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. [18] Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. Setting – Last week we felt the heart of Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:17-18

Denomination: Baptist