Sermons on Fishing Parable:

Can Prayer Override Scientific Law? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

God does not break laws because law is an extension of the nature and purpose of God, and is the power by which He controls His universe. Since God cannot change, then His laws do not change.

A. CRITICS’ POINTS 1. If God overrode the mechanical ecological system of the universe, an unknown number of cause and effect “accidents” would produce chaos. 2. Miracles are only a myth to perpetuate Christianity. 3. The observers were wrong in their perception, or the writers embellished the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Racy Words

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2019

The Christian journey can be described as a "race." We choose the kind of race we run -- fun and games; obligatory; or the long-term run.

1. Last week we “passed the baton” in regard to teaching people the word of God from generation to generation and person to person. 2. It made me think of the ancient Roman Games and how they were used as illustrations for the Christian life. 3. The Games in Rome were a big deal. Although much of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Holy: Connected Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 16, 2025

If we want to live holy, it must also come through connection with God. This involves upping the game on our Bible study and prayer.

In order for a person to be holy, he or she must be connected to the Source of holiness—God Himself. Such a relationship begins at the moment of salvation. When a sinner repents of his sins, and places his faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ as the lamb of God which takes away the sin of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Rewards

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

Jesus is a faithful Rewarder. He does not overlook the faith, obedience, service, perseverance, and soul-winning efforts of His people. While we may sometimes feel that our work is unnoticed, we must remember that God sees everything and will reward us accordingly.

JESUS REWARDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work." – Revelation 22:12 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 6:4, Colossians 3:23-24, 1 Corinthians 3:8, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Answers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

One of the greatest assurances we have as believers is that Jesus answers when we call upon Him. Unlike men, who may ignore or delay in responding, Jesus always hears and answers at the right time. He is not too busy to listen, nor is He indifferent to our cries.

JESUS ANSWERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." – Jeremiah 33:3 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, John 14:13-14 INTRODUCTION: One of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wonder Of His Walk

Contributed by Don Kiper on Apr 5, 2024

The text admonishes us to WALK as He WALKED

1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: His manner of life was: • Simple • Sincere • Godly We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You For Real? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 6, 2020

The same offer of salvation made to Simon is made to you: REPENT and pray to the Lord to be FORGIVEN.

Are You For Real? Acts 8:9-24 On June 13, 1994, Nicholas Barclay who is pictured here was playing basketball in a local park in San Antonio, TX. Then, he was gone. For over 3 years he had not been seen or heard from. Then, amazingly, his family received a phone call from authorities in Spain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003

We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising The Mis-Steak

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 14, 2007

Good behavior is in one sense like good manners - we practice it because we love others in the same way that God loved us.

SERMON NOTES: RAISING THE MIS-STEAK The fifty-cent word: aidiaphoria Why was meat controversial? 1. Knowledge P_uffs_____ up a. Good Manners as a weapon b. Pharisees & other Know-It-Alls 2. Love B_uilds____ up a. Love doesn’t enable sin, it defeats it b. If you love me, _you will keep my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bought With A Price

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 25, 2016

we are not our own - as those who are in Christ, we are God's doulos - and that changes everything

Bought With A Price TCF Sermon May 1, 2016 This is a dangerous message this morning, for at least two reasons – maybe more. Number 1, the theme of this message goes against the grain not only of our culture, but of our flesh, our selfishness, and of much of the church culture, too. Until ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dragnet

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 3, 2005

1. Free will makes hell necessary. 2. Justice makes hell necessary. 3. Hell begins here and now, just as heaven does.

The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 Bill Hybels, the pastor of Willow Creek Church in Chicago which has over 20,000 people in attendance each week, tells the story of an encounter he had with a young woman: “I recall one time being in a restaurant studying for a message, and a gal looked over from her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Recovering From Failure Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012

Our failures are not final with God.

Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Catching The Wave Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Feb 3, 2015

This is the fourth message of a sermon series on the Book of Acts. Other messages from this series can be read on www.uplandfirst.org

Videos may be downloaded from www.uplandfirst.org/YouTube. Intro – Video: All together … SMART CAR GWR version (Guinness World Record) A new world record … 18 adults in a SMART CAR. AMPLIFIED PASTOR KRATZ (APK version) 18 DUMB ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

God Has A Way About Him Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Aug 15, 2022

Christians seem to really like to explain God. We seem to have an answer for everything, no matter what the question is; sometimes those explanations come from scripture, sometimes they come from theologians and theories, but we seem to have the answer. Do we always have to have the answer?

God has a way about Him Joshua 10:12-14 Series: Light Pollution (12) Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. (13) ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14