Sermons on Fell On Them:

"the Crown Of Life" Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Jul 18, 2023

This city’s unique relationship with Rome made Smyrna a primary target for persecution. Assuring them he knows what they are about to go through, Christ promises them (and us) the crown of life.

To best understand the letter to Smyrna, we need to understand this city’s close relationship to Rome and the Empire. Compared to the others, Smyrna and Rome are the most closely aligned for good reason. Two hundred years before Christ, Rome was at war with Hannibal and the Carthaginians. That ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-12

The Call To An Exemplary Life

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 28, 2023

Paul writes to an audience steeped in the Greco-Roman culture. The message is a call to transform their minds, avoid the cultural influences that pull them away from the call of Jesus. He calls them to an exemplary lifestyle.

While in Louisiana for the memorial service for her brother, we drove by a home we built while working as an engineer on the railroad. The home was a super nice home with 3,000 sq ft. On previous trips we witnessed it was empty and deteriorating. This time we were shocked; I wish I could show you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Luke 5:5-10, John 17:14-18, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Teaches His Disciples (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 4, 2023

As Jesus continued to privately teach His disciples in Mark chapter 9, we see that He focused on teaching them about pride and prejudice. It was important for them and for us to learn about humility and tolerance.

Introduction: A. In last week’s sermon, we started a section in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus was privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The two lessons we explored last week had to do with prayer and the passion of Jesus. 2. In today’s sermon, we will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unsearchable Riches In Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 6, 2023

For hundreds of years, thousands of people have gone into and out of that temple building unaware of the riches in contains. And today, far too many people are unaware of the unsearchable riches available to them. For them, it remains a mystery.

Alba 3-5-2023 THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES IN CHRIST Ephesians 3:1-13 There was a news story reported in July 2011 that a well known Hindu temple in southern India revealed vast treasures and hidden secrets. The temple itself was well known and previously unguarded. (The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Need A Second Chance? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 16, 2023

Based on John 21:1-19 - Sermon encourages hearers to know that Jesus hasn't given up on them & wants to restore them in their times of failure & broken promises.

“DO YOU NEED A SECOND CHANCE?” John 21:1-19 FBCF – 4/16/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever broken a promise? Done something or said something that disappointed someone? Hard to recover from those moments sometimes. - Sometimes the broken promise or the moment of disappointment is not a monumental thing ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be On Fire For God - Revelation 3:14-22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea with a warning and an invitation. He calls them neither hot nor cold but lukewarm, and He urges them to repent and renew their passion for Him.

Go! And Be On Fire for God - Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction: In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea with a warning and an invitation. He calls them neither hot nor cold but lukewarm, and He urges them to repent and renew their passion for Him. Today, we will explore what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:11-12, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crowd At The Cross Of Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 25, 2025

There were four distinct groups at the cross, watching Jesus Died. Ony one of them knew and loved Jesus. Today, we must recognise the three other groups, if we are live alongside them.

Matthew 27:35-37 35 When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 36 And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. 37 Above his head they placed the written charge against him, ”this is Jesus, the king of the Jews”. Reflection There were many who watched Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-37

Denomination: Episcopal

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

The power of Pentecost brings divine enablement. It equips believers with spiritual gifts, empowers them to be witnesses of Christ, and transforms them from the inside out. Pentecost is the birth of a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led church.

THE POWER OF PENTECOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, John 14:16-17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:26-27 INTRODUCTION: Pentecost is not just a historical event—it is a spiritual milestone that transformed the early Church and set a new standard for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch Out For The Wrong Turns

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 30, 2011

Making a wrong turn in life is something that anyone of us can & does do but the real failure is the failure to correct them.

Bunbury Sun am 30/01/2011 “Watch out for the wrong turns” Intro: Saul was a man who had great potential ………. Not only this but God had made great promises to him. But when we look at the end of Saul’s life we see that somewhere he went tragically wrong. As a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fall

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

The tempter’s tricks and how to arm ourselves, man’s mistakes and how to avoid them, God’s grace and how to receive it

Talk- The Fall (Genesis 3) “We don’t need lists of rights and wrongs, tables of do’s and don’ts: we need books, time, and silence. ’Thou shalt not’ is soon forgotten, but ’Once upon a time’ lasts forever…The Christian church says that the action of Eve in the story of Genesis…she ate the fruit, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Answering The First-Century "karens" He Encountered Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025

All of them were survivors, in the strict sense, each party with its own quirks. The Pharisees stood behind the Law.

Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2025 Have you ever wondered just why it was that the Pharisees, who seemed to be everywhere Jesus went, were such prigs? These days we might even call the “Karens,” although I’ve known real Karens and they weren’t so judgmental as the Pharisees. I think the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 9:3, Psalm 116:12-18, Exodus 11:10, Exodus 12:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001

Being patient means to be longsuffering, when you are patient with others you are demonstrating the Love of God to them.

LOVE IS PATIENCE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 The Bible says, "It is not good for man to be alone." You and I are created to have fellowship with God and each other. It is no accident that solitary confinement is considered to be punishment. Tonight, we are going to look at relationships and their importance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Things In Life Go Wrong?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 5, 2005

To cause each believer to see that God goes to great length to get them back to His will.

PP0604 DATE WHY THINGS IN LIFE GO WRONG II Corinthians 12:7-10 2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Different

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to be different than the world around them by seeking tobe empowered by God.

Holy Different Isaiah 6:2-5, Exodus 15:11, Revelation15:4, Isaiah 40:18, 25, Isaiah 46:9-11, Daniel 2:20 Isaiah 45:7, Job 9:4, Romans 11:33, Psalm 139:4-16, Jeremaih 23:23-24, Isaiah 6:5, 6-7, 8 November 8, 2004 I. John Speke was an English explorer. He stood one day staring at a wall of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Nic At Night Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God provides a new birth for those who recognize their first one did not fit them for heaven.

Introduction Sermon #6 in a Series on the Gospel of John Someone once asked a young woman, “What is the difference between my religion and yours?” She responded, “They are actually quite close. In fact, only two letters separate our beliefs. Your religion is spelled, ‘D-O; DO.’ Mine is spelled: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed