Sermons on Fiction:

The Pain Of Betrayal

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 13, 2017

The story of Joseph is a story of betrayal by those closest to you. But it is also a story of how God will see you through, no matter what you face, and how God can bring good out of the worst possible situation.

Genesis 37:2-4, 12-28 The Pain of Betrayal Boy, does it hurt when someone betrays you! As the anonymous saying goes, “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” We went through a painful experience in one of my churches. A small group was full of people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:12-28, Genesis 50:20, 2 Samuel 13:8-9, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Real War Against Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Dec 16, 2013

A Sermon based on Revelation 12 that presents the nativity story as a cosmic drama depicting the real war of good against evil

The Real War Against Christmas Revelation12:1-17 (see also Psalm 2:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12) I. A Cosmic Drama 1. Our text this morning is from the book of Revelation 2. The word “revelation” in Greek means “to show – to reveal – to unveil – to manifest – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Meditation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2014

Is Christ in a manger a decoration; or is He Lord of your life?

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Suicide

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 17, 2014

How many commit Spiritual suicide in their lifetime and never bounce back.

Dream Suicide Genesis 39:7-10TM Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Philip Yancey, in his book "Reaching for the Invisible God" describes the way God get’s blamed for things in this way. "When Princess Diana ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Man’s Reality Is Restricted To A Dot In The Universe

Contributed by James Linders on Sep 15, 2015

From the beginning of time man wanted to know where he came from and WHO he was. He refused to accept God's way because HIS reality differred from his creator's. Through the ages he was like a blind man, who was struggling to find the light switch.

Over millennium man has asked the question: “WHO am I. WHERE did I come from?” Man’s perception of reality as HE knows it, is restricted to a dotted space in the VAST universe. It starts with a beginning (The present) and has an end (The future). He is conceived as a biological ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Progress

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2013

To enumerate the ways we can see progress in our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your progress clear to you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways we can see progress in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:14-15 (Amplified Bible) Do not neglect the gift which is in you, [that special inward endowment] which was directly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handling Objections And Criticism

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013

Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facts And Feeling

Contributed by Stephen Tilmon on Apr 24, 2022

There is a huge difference in the facts and how we feel about things. Sometimes we can allow our feelings to manipulate the facts. This sermon helps to bring light on the difference.

Good morning! If you will remain standing for the reading Before we get started, let’s pray for - Romans 3:24-26 24. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.  25. For God presented Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-26, Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sunny Side Sermon I: Always Keep On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, there is a dark troubled side yet a bright sunny side - which presents to each of us a choice: succumb to Satan's strategy of despair, or, stay on the winning side with Christ our Lord and overcome the world.

KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE To hear Garrison Keillor of Lake Woebegone tell it, there are two sides of life – “a dark, troubled side, and a bright, sunny side”. Says he: When we do meet up with the darkness and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Why Power Blinds Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2021

The Pharisees desire for power blinds them to the point where they acknowledge Jesus is doing miracles but still want to kill Him! What can we learn from their lust for power?

THE PHARISEES WANT TO KILL THE GUY DOING MIRACLES: Power creates blind spots. - John 11:47-48, 53. - The connection between v. 47 and v. 53 is almost unbelievable. - In v. 47, the Pharisees admit that Jesus is doing many miraculous signs. - Yet in v. 53 they plot to take Jesus’ life. - What in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Deceived

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Sep 29, 2020

Many times, we get swayed away from the truth or the right path, only to regret later.

I watched a movie titled “The Last Kingdom” where two groups of plunderers met in a certain Kingdom. One group made a deal with the King that if they helped him to destroy his enemies, he would pay them 400 worth of silver. On their way to accomplish this mission, they met the army they were to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022

There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14-15, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Feed On Every Word - Matthew 4:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 12, 2025

This is a declaration of where true life is found.

Go! And Feed on Every Word Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Word that is alive and powerful. Thank You for the gift of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. As we open the Scriptures, feed our spirits. Speak into our hearts and minds, and help us not only to hear, but to respond in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 8:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 55:1-2, John 6:35, Romans 10:17, John 1:14, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Deer Hunter

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 8, 2026

Rubble is frequently considered a potent, sombre, and poignant symbol that conceals the shattered dreams of life.

Larry Crabb, an American author and counselor once remarked: "God is always working to make His children aware of a dream that remains alive beneath the rubble of every shattered dream." Romans 8:28 reminds us: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Ephesians 6:10

Bible Characters Were Real People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand the humanity of the biblical figures in Hebrews 11, and to be inspired by their faith and the extraordinary ways God used them, reminding us that God can do the same with our lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive right into the heart of Hebrews 11, one of my personal favorites. It's a passage that's often referred to as "The Hall of Faith," but I like to think of it as "God's Storybook." You see, in this chapter, we're not just given names and ...read more

Topics: Obscure Characters, Obvious Characters