Sermons on Fiery Ordeal:

The Forerunner

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 2, 2024

Who was John the Baptist? He was the forerunner of Jesus. This sermon related that to our lives.

The Forerunner Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 it seemed fitting for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

"the God Of Us And Them"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2024

A sermon about God Who shows no favoritism.

“The God of Us and Them” Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (inspired by a sermon by Chris Mathis) Our lesson for this morning starts in Chapter 1 with God saying to Jonah: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it because its wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah was a prophet from the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Angels On Duty

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 4, 2024

With all the books, TV shows and movies featuring angels, and how they’re depicted in art, you’d think we knew a lot about them. Actually, we have a lot to unlearn from popular culture.

Billy Graham relayed an incident at New Hebrides, an island group in the South Pacific: One night, the headquarters of missionary John Paton was surrounded by a hostile indigenous tribe intent on violence. Paton and his wife prayed for deliverance. When daylight came, the would-be attackers were ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Yet Another Sign? Series

Contributed by Larry Hale on Aug 8, 2023

This message was written after reading of the drying up of the Euphrates River.

“Yet Another Sign?” – written after reading of the drying up the Euphrates River – Larry Hale – July 30, 2023 In 2022 I taught a series of sermons entitled "Signs of the End Times". In that study, the birth and life of the Messiah was the first prophecy we examined. We discovered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45, Revelation 9:13-17, Revelation 16:12

The King's Highway

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

Let us prepare our hearts to become a highway for our God.

Over thirty percent of the bridges in this country are classified as needing major structural repairs. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re taking your life in your hands the minute you start to cross a bridge, but it does mean that, as a whole, our transportation system is wearing out. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life, Death & Living For God Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what your personal view of suffering is in light of Scripture, how would you answer; could we answer?

Life, Death & Living for God A study through Peter August 27, 2023 Who here has suffered in some way? Would you say that you’ve suffered greatly? Have you suffered justly, in other words, did you deserve to suffer? Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

It is easy to start the race, but the finish is what really matters, and so it is in the Christian life. It is one thing to start on the way, and another thing to keep going all the way. What we really need is not starting power but staying power,

To make no gain for one’s labor is a perfectly natural cause for disappointment. Jesus knew this feeling often as His disciples failed to grasp His teaching, and especially when Judas betrayed Him. Paul knew it well when he wrote with a saddened heart that Demas had forsaken him. Many have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:5-8

Encouraged To Endure Sermon I: Encouraged By A Hope That Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

Going through difficult times causes anxiety and uncertainty, even among devoted Christians, but God our Father has provided for our survival and encourages us to endure by the certainty of a hope that is sure.

Encouraged to Endure by a Hope That Is Sure “Encouraged to Endure by a Hope That Is Sure” is a fitting motto for those of you who, like me, have joined the Four Score Overtime Club. It is also a motto apropos to the 1st ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Expectations

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 24, 2020

What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Expectation qualifies you for receivership. It transfers you from the masses who need miracles...to the chosen who receive them.

Expectation. Hebrews 11:1-2, 6NKJV What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758— “Persons need not and ought not to set any bounds to their spiritual and gracious appetites, [instead they ought] to be endeavoring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Judges (4 Of 5) Shamgar

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is the fourth sermon in the series on the Judges of the Old Testament.

We have already dealt with the life of - • Othniel in Judges 3:7-11 • Ehud in Judges 3:12-30 Today we want to talk about another Judge, and his name is Shamgar. The first thing we want to say about him is that the fact that he appears in the Bible at all is testimony to his significance. • He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

4 Key Points For Christian Growth In 2022

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

Today we’re talking about the topic of Christian growth. What does it look like? How do we go about practically growing?

“Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God as the two adventurers came to me -- confident ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Understanding The Story

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 13, 2020

2020 has been a year of an unusual number of hurricanes, many have hit the USA. When a storm hits, lives are changed. We like to believe we will 'get over it' or 'get on with it', but storms have an impact, whether it is a weather type of storm OR a personal storm.

Candidly, every time there is an event like this, many want to characterize it in unbiblical ways. After Katrina, I recall the extreme views made public. On the one hand, some were getting on TV speaking of how God could have nothing to do with events like this, at the same time, others came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises For Every Need Series: Depression Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2020

Depression does not leave us alone or abandoned by God no matter the source, but He promises faithful presence in our lives.

God's Promises for Every Need Series: Depression Isaiah 43:1-2 #EveryNeed SERMON SERIES INTRODUCTION I wanted to share with you where we are going in terms of sermons and thoughts as we finish out 2020. In October and November, we are going through the series we are starting today, “God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guiding Arrows - Archer, Bows, Arrows And The Target Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 23, 2022

A family series about how parents guide their children like arrows. Explains the parts of an archers set.

Title: Guiding Arrows – Teachable Theme: Family series about how parents guide their children, or mentors guide their mentees. Text: Psalms 127 Carol did a masterful job describing the parts of an arrow on Mother’s Day. She broke down the three parts of the fletching of an arrow to love, God and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 10, 2022

Not the people around you or with you but it is only the presence of God that would give you rest.

I will give you Rest Psalm 116:7”Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.” Early one morning while I was reading the Bible , this scripture spoke to me really deep! Really deep! You got to actually read the entire chapter to understand the feelings of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:7

Denomination: Pentecostal