Sermons on Fiery Serpents:

Three Questions Of Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2016

The human mind is full of questions, but the main questions are who am I, what am I doing, where am I going. The answers are found in this passage.

Proverbs 20:1-24 Introduction: There are three questions raised by the author in this chapter. These questions are existing in the human mind from the beginning. Many philosophers, religious leaders raised the questions and were searching for the answer. V.6 WHO ARE YOU? Faithful or unfaithful. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Galilee Departure And Samaritan Rejection Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 4, 2017

Matthew calls our attention to the movement of Jesus around Palestine. Jesus enters Judea again and moves to Jerusalem for the last time before He is crucified. There is definite intention in everything He does and says.

Galilee Lesson: Galilee Departure and Samaritan Rejection Matthew 19:1, Luke 9:51-56, John 7:10 Matthew calls our attention to the movement of Jesus around Palestine. Jesus enters Judea again and moves to Jerusalem for the last time before He is crucified. There is definite intention in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017

Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Faith? God's S.o.p.

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Aug 3, 2010

Faith is Standard Operating Procedure for God and His People

What is Faith? God’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) Hebrews 11 Everyday we live by faith – Even non-believers have faith. Faith is more than religion, it is more than positive thinking, it is more than belief, it is more than a moment of excitement or even a onetime decision, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trying Times

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 29, 2013

A comparative depiction of drawing nigh to God (Christ Jesus)in modern times as the prophets and kings (fathers) did in the early days.

Trying Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in afflictions])”. “Let not your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-17

Denomination: Friends

This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 23, 2012

God is taking Nebuchadnezzar to school, can he pass the test?

Daniel 4:1-3-Nebuchadnezzar the king, To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you. I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has worked for me. How great are His signs, And how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are You The One?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

when John the Baptist hears of Jesus' ministry, he begins to doubt that he is the 'real' Messiah

Matthew 11:2-11 Today we enter the third week of Advent – with it the anticipation of the Birth of Christ. In just a little over one week we will be sitting in this sanctuary celebrating Jesus’ birth. . . the Advent of the Messiah. But today’s scripture is not foretelling the birth of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Have A Great New Year

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 26, 2019

Things we need to follow in the new year coming up.

Have a great New Year 1st Corinthians 16: 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. New Year brings many opportunities. The Christian has source of joy and supply. The Messiah came as he said. By his life he healed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Able

Contributed by David Carter on May 2, 2020

God is able to do anything

GOD IS ABLE Ephesians 3:20 - Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. If someone said to you, God is able! That would be a great statement. But it goes on, God is able to do and not just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Nine Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 18, 2023

The trumpet judgments bring forth frightening scenes

The fifth trumpet is sounded, and John sees a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. When the Abyss is opened, the smoke that rose from it was like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the ...read more

Focus On Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 21, 2025

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God—it's what connects us to His promises and guides us through every aspect of life – the good and the bad. Today, we’ll explore the necessity of faith, the challenges it faces, and the incredible power faith holds to transform our lives.

Hebrews 11:1 – “Faith is the substance of our hope and the evidence of things we cannot see.” Introduction The Eagle and the Storm (Faith Strengthens Us) Eagles fly directly into storms, using the wind currents to lift them higher above the turbulence. Instead of avoiding challenges, they allow the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 4:3, James 1:3, Mark 9:24, Ephesians 6:16, Matthew 17:20, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

El Roi: Making Sense Of God Seeing Us

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Jul 21, 2025

By looking at the story of Hagar and how she gives God the name El Roi ("God who sees"), this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight that God being able to see us is not an indication of Him wanting to surveil us; rather, it's an indication of His boundless compassion and mercy on us.

Who here has ever read George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984? Or maybe seen the movie version of it with John Hurt…? Right, so for those of you who may not know (or need a refresher), Orwell published his work 1984 in the year 1949, and it’s really a speculation (perhaps a warning) of what the year ...read more

Transfiguration Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2023

Transfiguration of Jesus is a spiritual experience for the Disciples. We can't stay in ecstatic realms but come into reality of struggles and fight for the existence of self and others. Jesus always leads into every level of life.

Lesson 13 Mark 9:2-13 Transfiguration in Mark INTRODUCTION The Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate it as a festival on August 6. It was declared a universal feast of the Western church by Pope Callistus III in 1457. The feast was included in the English Prayer Book in 1561 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Real Christian

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Who we as Christians really should be.

A REAL CHRISTIAN Acts 11:19-26 INTRODUCTION: Only three times in the Bible is the word “Christian” used: Acts 11:26 And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 1 Peter 4:16 Yet if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Know God Is Good

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jan 12, 2025

Even at the worst times in our lives God is so good.

I know God is Good. Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 1. Job Acknowledged his Grief. What’s our normal response when someone ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20

Denomination: Baptist