Sermons on Fate:

What God Has Predestined For Your Life In 2003-Shall Be! Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 26, 2002

The last two years have brought a lot of pain and devastation to the lives of many Christians and non-believers. Many ask the question, "Why Me?" This sermon is designed to answer those hard questions and yet offer hope for tomorrow!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Lord, once again I want to praise Your Holy name and tell you thank You! For you have brought me through the fire and the rain, the calm and the storms of life; though sickness, good health, heartache, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:10-12, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor: What Am I Doing Here Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here?

Imagine going through all the work and effort of Survivor and not winning. Same with Olympics. Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here? What am I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

A continuation of an investigation into what the Bible reveals to us about life after death.

AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 2) 1. A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK – SUMMARY a. We talked about our curiosity concerning the hereafter. b. The different emotions we experience when we face death. c. The fact that, in the end, there is nothing we can do to prevent death. d. We looked at some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 8, 2015

God’s the infinite Ruler of all; He is “running the show.” Nothing can prevent His predetermined plan. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Those who see God’s hand in everything can best leave everything in God’s hand.

It’s been said, “How do you make God laugh? Tell Him your plans” (G.K. Chesterton). Our plans aren’t always in line with God’s. We may try to fight God’s will, but someone pointed out, “Your arms are too short to box with God” (J. W. Johnson). The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Responses To The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Sep 8, 2024

this sermon looks at the responses of different personalities when they meet Jesus. It is taken from the passage concerning the man in the tombs that was possessed with unclean spirits.

RESPONSES TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST MARK 5:1-20 Jesus and His disciples got into a boat and headed across the Sea of Galilee. A great storm blew in and the boat was being tossed around. The disciples were terrified, but Jesus was sleeping through it. They awakened Jesus and cried out “Carest thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Frightening Reading About Hell, How Then To We Avoid It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 28, 2025

No matter where we are in our spiritual journey, this parable will quickly return us to earth with a bang. Let us remind ourself of our duty to God and our fellow man.

Introduction: “This is a frightening reading” What a horrible, and frightening reading that was. For me, this is one of the worst passages in the whole bible, partly because we do not understand it in full, and partly because we do. … No matter where we are in our spiritual journey with the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal

You Deserve It!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Do you think you deserve to get something and excited that you may get it? Or are you glad you aren't getting what you deserve?

You Deserve It! Deserving I once had a boss that one day she drove up with a nice expensive brand new car! I commented how nice it looked and she said, “I deserve it!” I thought that was a weird reply but tried my best not to let me poker face give me away that I thought it was a weird replay. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Mark 10:18, Romans 3:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:21-26, 2 Peter 3:9, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostate Described

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

To understand Jude?s heated description of these individuals

I. Jude 8 ?Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.? II Peter 2:10 ?But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Lucifer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Lucifer, also known as the devil or Satan, is a prominent figure in the Bible, known for his rebellion against God and his subsequent fall from heaven.

Lucifer, also known as the devil or Satan, is a prominent figure in the Bible, known for his rebellion against God and his subsequent fall from heaven. This sermon will explore who Lucifer was, what he did, and his ultimate fate, as revealed in Scripture. Who was Lucifer? Lucifer, whose name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24, Revelation 12:4, Luke 10:18

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2019

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-3 Now on the same occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"the Dragnet: A Call To Urgency" Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 29, 2025

Now, we turn to "The Parable of the Dragnet," a story that zooms in on the future—the day when the righteous and wicked will be separated.

Matthew 13:47-50 Introduction • Setting the Stage: We’ve been diving into the parables of Jesus, uncovering what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. We’ve seen its growth and challenges in parables like "The Mustard Seed" and "The Leaven," its value in "The Hidden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 11:20-24, Matthew 12:41-42, John 5:24-30, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 5:22, Mark 9:43-48, Matthew 25:46, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Matthew 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Coulda Hada Pear: Rules, Rules, Rules Series

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 4, 2020

Rules, Guidelines, Boundaries… they all help convey limitations… something of a “you can go to this point (here) , but not that far (there)” premise. When God plunked Man into the Garden, there is only one rule…

Common thought today; ° Rules are meant to be broken ° Boundaries are meant to be challenged ° Guidelines are merely suggestions, recommendations, and preferred expectations Almost no one likes rules. Almost no one wants to be ‘governed’, controlled, directed, and worse… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-37, Genesis 1:16, John 15:10, Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shakethe Dust Off Your Feet

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

Relationships in the church are vital. If you have been wronged, shake the dust off your feet.

Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Avoiding Another 40 Years

Contributed by Rev. Dwayne Kight on Jun 1, 2016

The teaching of how the word of God can help us not make the same mistakes the Hebrews made in the desert.

I INTRODUCTION A The human condition without God’s Grace is dim at best B Without God’s Grace human hearts become: 1 Rebellious 2 Wayward 3 Ignorant 4 Undiscerning 5 Evil 6 Faithless 7 Hardened 8 Deceived ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Olive Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 28, 2024

A sermon for Maundy Thursday

March 28, 2024 – Maundy Thursday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 14:22-42 The Olive Tree Good evening, friendly humans. I’m most humbled to be your guest preacher on this very special night of worship. Thank you for the invitation to share a few words with you. In case you haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-42

Denomination: Lutheran