Sermons on Final Words:

A Counter Decree Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2021

Our lives face much adversity at times, but we can rest in the sovereign hand of God. Thankfully His Word is forever settled and it will never be altered or countered by the devices of men or Satan.

A Counter Decree Esther 8: 9-17 Although much had changed in a short period of time, work remained for Esther and Mordecai. We must understand the process involved regarding an official decree of the king. Once a decree was signed, it could not be altered or changed. It remained law until it was ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Shirley Copeland

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 6, 2020

I preached this funeral for my bishop because he was officiating his own mother's funeral on the same day. This was his cousin. It has been a wonderful dream to follow him in the pastorate and in ministry. 8/7/2020

Shirley Copeland Funeral Welcome and Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we are here this morning to celebrate the life of and grieve the loss of Shirley. We need your help. Your promise is that You are the Comforter. You have promised that you suffer along with us. You know what it is like to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

(2) God Said It Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 30, 2025

John 4 -- Nobleman's Son. The second sign in John's Gospel shows the Word made flesh has limitless authority and power.

Introduction I want to begin today with a simple refrain you may have heard before: God said it. I believe it. And that settles it for me. That little line may sound like something out of a gospel chorus, but it’s actually the heartbeat of the second sign in John’s Gospel. We’re in John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 107:20, Isaiah 55:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Are You Thinking?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 23, 2013

The things that you allow to stay on your mind will affect your faith.

August 25, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Luke 5:17-26 Subject: Renewing Your Mind Title: What Are You Thinking Some time ago I preached a series about the things you say. Does it matter what you say? Of course it does. The bible is pretty clear about the fact that you have authority to speak into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A View From The Pulpit

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018

Vision, Purpose, Mission, The Word of God

A VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - A View from the Pulpit March 25, 2018 Nehemiah 8:1-12 (p. 338) Introduction: Life has a lot of disappointments. But I doubt if there is one any greater than the realization that you’ve been abused. Webster’s Dictionary defines abuse as “a deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2018

God calls us to His light and He desires us to take part in bringing others out of darkness.

Walking in the light 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning! The last few weeks we have looked at the eye witness accounts of Jesus. Those people who have heard, seen and touched the hand of Jesus. 1 John 1:1-3 “That which is from the beginning, which we heard, which we have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 12, 2020

Sometimes speaking the truth will not be accepted, but many times we are called to Stand Up for God's Truth and don't understand how it will be used for God's Glory.

Grace Under Fire Acts 7:54-60 The Stoning of Stephen 54 When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. 55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look,” he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Acts 7:54-60, Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

Give Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2009

We are to Give Grace in 1) Truth 2) Anger 3) Possessions 4) Words and 5) Virtue

Should there be a limit to the kindness that we show to others? A big debate is brewing after a recent superior court decision that the government not always demand that immigration sponsors repay government assistance to immigrants who fail to live up to immigration pledges. This is in essence a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Other

Don’t Like The Script, Then Rewrite It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 6, 2013

Life is to short, to fall for the tricks of the enemy, we should be just like “sweet brown” you know the lady that coined the term, “ain’t got time for that”

Don’t like the script, then rewrite it! Ill. Ron Hutchcraft tells the story of Harold. Harold wanted to be in the annual Christmas play which was always a big production in his town. But Harold was not the top student in his class and seemed to have a lot of problems. The directors of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To A Godly Legacy

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 19, 2014

I preached this message on fathers day but used to speak to everyone about the importance of leaving a solid legacy.

“Keys to a Godly Legacy” 2nd Timothy 2:1-13 There is a book that I read that made the NY Times bestseller list that is titled “Tuesdays with Morrie.” It is the story of a man named Mitch and his former teacher whose name was Morrie. Mitch was a good student when he was in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

John Eats A Scroll Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 29, 2022

God's purposes in Revelation are reaching a climax as the seventh trumpet is about to be sounded. A mighty angel declares, 'There will be no more delay.' And then, he gives John a scroll to eat and tells him he must prophesy. Why?

N.B. This is the fourth of a series of talks on Revelation. The first three talks are titled: In God’s Throne Room The Great Tribulation Environmental Devastation in End Times INTRODUCTION Today we’re continuing in our series on Revelation. I’ve called the series ‘Revelation: The Hard Parts.’ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Decision Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

These are the last words of Joshua and they were a call to commitment.

A Decision of the Heart Joshua 24:1-25 The prime minister of Israel sat down with the leader of the Arab nations with the intention of negotiating an end to their long drawn out conflict. The prime minister asked if he could begin by recounting a story and the Arab ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Something Worthwhile

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

In our text, we see Paul’s commitment to something worthwhile. 1- He was committed to God’s people 2- He was committed to God’s Word

INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man on the beach found a magic lamp. He picked it up and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My brother and I had a fight 30 years ago and he hasn’t spoken to me since. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Armor Of God 6 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

So often when preachers preach on the armor of God they will deal with one certain piece of the armor, but not the whole armor of God. This kind of preaching needs to be done with caution.

Why? Because anytime we preach on the armor of God, we need to stress what this passage of Scripture is stressing, that is, we need to put on the WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD, not just a particular piece. The fact is, if we do not put on the whole armor of God, we might as well not put any on. Why? Because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist