Sermons on Favor:

The Wedding Banquet: Invitation, Ingratitude, And Indiscretion, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 20, 2023

The original recipients of the invitation to the banquet (Matthew 22:1-7) refused to attend, giving flimsy excuses that resulted in their destruction (v.7). Who would attend the banquet now? Here is where we see the king's mercy extend to "the least of these".

The Christian band Sidewalk Prophets wrote a song entitled, "Come to the Table", based on the Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) and the call of God for everyone regardless of their situation to come to the table and take place in the celebration. The Wedding Banquet is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:8-14, Luke 14:21-24, Isaiah 55:1, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Noah's Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 3, 2007

A sermon that looks at the heart and discusses how we can have a heart like Noah with all the resultant blessings

Very early in the scriptures there is an account of three hearts:- GE 6:5 The LORD saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. 6 The LORD was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be The World To One Person Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 2

BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be The World To One Person Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 2

BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Faith Confronts Favoritism Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 26, 2013

In the Book of James, we see the real faith that engages life's trials and temptations, social prejudice and pride, and the path to staying plugged into God.

When Faith Confronts Favoritism Series: Real Faith (The Book of James) Brad Bailey - July 14, 2013 Intro: Let me begin by asking you to reflect on this question: Who do you tend to include in your life? Who do you tend NOT to include in your life? All of us walk around with an unpublished list in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dr. Luke

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006

This is an outline designed to take the audience through the Christmas story through the third-person eyes of Luke.

Dr. Luke I. An absolute account (Luke 1:1-4). 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 Therefore, since I myself have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer-Song Of A Patriot

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 26, 2002

The 85th Psalm is often a resource for revival preaching. But often overlooked is the fact that, as a prayer song, it is patriotic in nature.

The individual believer, the church, and the nation, lives or dies by revival. Since we are living in a fallen state, without a recovery process we would eventually erode. We can be very grateful that God installed a process whereby we can be rejuvenated, given new hope and strength to go forward ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Could You Give Birth To God's Baby?

Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 6, 2007

What Happens whe a Person is open to God doing something beyond their understanding in his or her life.

26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." 29 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Message: Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 12, 2007

The heavenly host declared peace. 1. Peace with God 2. Peace within ourselves 3. Peace with others

The Message of Christmas: Peace Luke 2:6-10 Introduction: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 Last week we looked at the joy that is in Christmas. The declaration of the angel said, "I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Through The Seed Of Abraham

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 16, 2009

If you think your blessing is based on your goodness, you discredit the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Genesis 22:18 “In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed...” Introduction: I have seen Christians struggling to be blessed, or trying to earn the blessing of God to him, through good works, or by spending much of his/her time in the ministry. In today’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Be A Grace-Faller Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 5:1-6 where Paul turns the corner of his theological argument with practical steps to living out this great faith

Text: Galatians 5:1-6, Title: Don’t be a Grace-Faller, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, PM A. Opening illustration: story about me putting my foot in my mouth about the charismatic pastor assistant coach about women pastors and a slide toward liberalism, b/c I expect our Pentecostal and charismatic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Counter To Culture Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 4, 2006

Daniel lives counter to culture and openly serves the God of Israel instead of the Gods of Babylon. In doing so Daniel shows us how we can live counter to culture and openly follow Jesus on our journey from earth to glory.

Living Counter to Culture Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The book of Daniel is very relevant to us in our day. Daniel is probably in his late teens or early twenties when he is taken from Jerusalem to Babylon. In the first six chapters, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Nehemiah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 22, 2015

Imagine praying in the midst of ruins! Life can feel dreary and onerous, particularly when are things are grim around you; however, prayer is the ONLY remedy out of this!

PLANS FROM HIS PRESENCE! Nehemiah 1:4”And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.” “The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did You Find A True Wife?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that only the LORD can grant us a good, true wife and the LORD will secure the wife for the husband.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a true wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD can grant us a good, true wife and the LORD will secure the wife for the husband. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 18:22 (Amplified Bible) 18:22 He who finds a [true] wife finds a good thing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Far Will You Go? Part 1

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 19, 2011

There are three questions each Christian should ask themselves when it comes to deciding just how far to go in serving the Lord. They are not easy questions, but your answers will reveal much about yourself. In 2 Corinthians 6, Paul gives us a clear choic

Answer this question for yourself: “I feel good about my life when …” In a way, the Apostle Paul could be asking the Corinthians to consider this question when they judge him. If you answer the question: “I feel best when external circumstances are not difficult and when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel