Sermons on Futility Of Idolatry:

Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Delayed Obedience is Disobedience

Delayed Obedience is Disobedience Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee, a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Fruit Of The Spirit (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Part 3 of 3 part series This series was birthed out of the 30-day challenge I issued to you on May 4th. Funny thing, the challenge was on me!

Probably the first epistle that Paul penned. Written because the Christians of the region of Galatian were being taught some doctrine that Paul had to refute. Galatians 5:22–23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Heart In The Right Place

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Most of us are farsighted about sin—we see the sins of others but not our own.

Opening illustration: “Could they not carry their own garbage this far?” I grumbled to Jay as I picked up empty bottles from the beach and tossed them into the trash bin less than 20 feet away. “Did leaving the beach a mess for others make them feel better about themselves? I sure hope these people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea: The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

As Hosea deals with his own sorrow of losing his wife to other lovers, he allows God to use his heartbreak to plead with the nation of Israel to turn from their love for and allegiance to the god Baal and come back to Yahweh.

A. Anyone who ever doubts the LOVE of God needs to read the book of Hosea. 1. The entire book of Hosea is an ANALOGY that depicts God both as a loving husband and father. a. This is a story about Hosea and his wife, Gomer. b. The story of Hosea and his wife is paralleled to God and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Habakkuk: When God Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Habakkuk is told by God they were also coming to punish Judah for their wickedness, and this news greatly disturbed him. So Habakkuk has a back and forth conversation with God about his concerns.

A. If you could have a sit-down with God and converse with Him one-on-one, what would you talk about it? 1. Would you talk to Him about your FAMILY, your JOB, your HEALTH PROBLEMS, your NEIGHBOR down the street who has WILD PARTIES every Saturday night? 2. It could be that you’re hoping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

6th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2023

MAY 10th, 2026.

Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21. A). AN ANSWER TO AGNOSTICISM. Acts 17:22-31. While Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy to catch up with him in Athens, he might have been excused if he took some leisure to do a little sightseeing. However, seeing a city full of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Election Of Israel - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 11, 2024

The Divine Election of Israel - Part 2

Tonight, we will continue our study of Romans Chapter 9. Last week, we opened the study of these vital three chapters, Romans chapters 9-11, as a critical understanding of Israel and her relationship to the new covenant and the church today. And last week, we saw how Paul was in travail over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Brethren

God's Voice Will Lead You To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 8, 2024

If what you hear and read is truly God's voice, you will desire to be more like Jesus in every way.

You have heard similar stories I am sure. This is a true story of a Pastor in Brazil who was loved, respected, and faithful to Christ in every way. But it hadn't always been that way. He came from a generation of alcoholics and was himself addicted to alcohol. He spent so much money on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 10, 2025

The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually and live up to their full potential.

Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 13-14 “Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons—Jonathan, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, 1 Samuel 10:9-11, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Samuel 15:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Such Were Some Of You

Contributed by John Gaston on May 31, 2025

1 Cor. 6:9-11 can be divided into 3 parts: first, God identifies those He will shut out of the kingdom of God; secondly is the reminder, “and such were some of you;” thirdly, the marvelous change that can result

SUCH WERE SOME OF YOU 1 Cor. 6:9-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Quitting 1. A man up North was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow shovels approached him. 2. “Shovel your snow, Mister?” one of them asked. “Only two dollars!” Puzzled, the man replied, “Can’t you see that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turned Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2025

Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned?

Turned Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Colossians 3:1–7 Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned? INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • Today we conclude our series entitled “Turn,” which has focused on the heart of repentance. • In the conclusion today, we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thoughts In 2 Peter - Number Two - 2 Peter Chapter 2 - Part 2 - Learning From False Teachers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

Here is Part 2. This message, based in 2 Peter 2 examines the traits of false teachers; looks at their working and delusion. For each one there is a CAUTION for us as we see what is to be avoided by us, through how false teachers act. We learn the correct way through their errors.

THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER - NUMBER TWO - 2 PETER CHAPTER 2 - Part 2 - LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS In the last posting we looked at five Traits of False Teachers and drew from that several cautions that can apply to us. In this second posting we conclude this study of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10, Galatians 5:20, 2 Peter 2:12, Jude 1:10, 2 Peter 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:13, Jude 1:12, 2 Peter 2:15, Revelation 2:14, 2 Peter 2:18, 2 Peter 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love's Last Resort

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. As disciples of Jesus we've committed ourselves to be like our Master. a. Those are pretty big sandals to fill! 1) "Perfect, attaining to measure ... of Christ" (Eph. 4:13). 2) "We proclaim him, ad. & tch. ... perfect in Christ" (Col. 1:28). 3) "Be perfect as Father in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

How The Lord Uses Pain For Our Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities.

1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities. The Lord wonderfully used pain in Job's life to purify him of anything that would keep him from ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Our Mistakes

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Keeping our commitments may be hard, but its the stuff character is made of. And God rewards faithfulness with a beautiful crown in glory.

1. I was working on an Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology/community college; now, in the beginning of my second year, I felt the call to ministry...what should I do? Completed my degree... 2. Many times married couples second guess their decision of a partner ...if I had only ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible