Sermons on gain the world and lose your soul:

Nicodemus

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 21, 2021

The life of Nicodemus is slightly explored along with his visit to Jesus.

NICODEMUS I. WHO WAS NICODEMUS? Nicodemus was somebody rather special in Jewish society. He was a Pharisee, the aristocracy of Jerusalem. 70 Elders and teachers---HIGH priest was PRESIDENT He is a Pharisee, which means that he was an influential man in religious circles in Jesus’ time. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26, John 3:2-9, John 7:50, John 19:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Life Together - Confessing And Praying Series

Contributed by Jay Baines on Jul 29, 2021

The sermon is about the admonition for Christians to confess their faults to one another and to pray for one another as they live life together as followers of Christ.

Doing Life Together - Confessing and Praying James 5:16 INTRODUCTION: NEVER, NEVER BE LATE A local priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism Is Sin & Slavery (Galatians 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2024

Are we under law or faith? Is circumcision in the flesh still necessary? Let's find out in Galatians 2.

Paul was directly taught by the resurrected Jesus, but was not a rebel. He cooperated with the Apostles before him. Was the commandment to be circumcised still valid in the flesh, that is, in the letter of the law? Is there a spiritual application of the law of circumcision? Are works of the law ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Bleeding, Our Blessings

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 20, 2025

The cross of Christ was not just a moment in history—it was the turning point of humanity. His bleeding was the payment; our blessings are the result.

HIS BLEEDING, OUR BLESSINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:4-5 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 9:22, 1 Peter 2:24, Leviticus 17:11, Colossians 1:20, Revelation 12:11 INTRODUCTION: The cross is not just a symbol of pain; it is the place where divine exchange happened. Jesus bled—not just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maundy Thursday Reflection Series

Contributed by John Saynor on Mar 28, 2024

We all want to be remembered don’t we? Look at the memorials on the walls…people who would be long forgotten whom the parishioners at the time didn’t want them to be forgotten. There is a memorial right here for a rector who was here in 1830!

Phyllis and Doug Weir were parishioners of mine in the parish where I served my curacy in Peterborough, Ontario . They would often have me over to their home for dinner and on one such occasion, Phyllis brought this out – a Royal Doulton figurine of an old man who was selling balloons – and gave ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

"Thugs In Paradise” Word 2 Of The 7 Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2023

The seven last words are the seven last phrases recorded across the Gospels that Jesus said before finally dying on the cross. This is the 2 politically charged statement.

Luke 23:43, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Thugs in Paradise” Growing up I understood that I had a little more grit than some of the others. I realized that while some young men were going to stay out of trouble and get home on time and make good grades, I mean ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: United Methodist

Lordship And The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This message is part of the Lordship series and challenges us to see the Lordship of Christ in the Great Commission

LORDSHIP – SALUTE OR DILUTE JESUS IS LORD BASED ON WHAT HE ASKED MATTHEW 28:18-20 (NIV) THEN JESUS CAME TO THEM AND SAID, "ALL AUTHORITY IN HEAVEN AND ON EARTH HAS BEEN GIVEN TO ME. 19 THEREFORE GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ressurection Victory

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 11, 2023

Because of the resurrection of Jesus we have victory over sin and the joy of living for eternity. The resurrection is central to the Christian faith, yet, on that day the believers didn't believe and the unbelievers faced truth.

Resurrection Victory Intro: A. It really is amazing to me. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. A truth that was told yet seemed to remain hidden. A truth that enemies feared more than followers believed. The same people that went to Pilate to seek him to put Jesus to death, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66, Matthew 28:1-15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Life Is A Circus

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 19, 2023

A circus has misleadingly been attributed as a “metaphor for life.”

Laura Vanderkam, an American author once remarked: “The more times I attend the circus, the more I am struck how inaccurate the life-is-a-circus metaphor is. When people say that life is a circus, they mean chaos. Too much going on, things flying everywhere. The circus is nothing like that. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Psalm 40:4, Isaiah 26:3, Mark 11:22-24

Memorial Day 2022

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

How to remember God. Can be used as a reminder on Memorial Day or for communion

MEMORIAL DAY 2022 WHAT A MEMORIAL SHOULD BRING TO MIND INTRODUCTION: MEMORIAL DAY IS A HOLIDAY MEANT TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR CONTINUED FREEDOM. THEIR SACRIFICE WAS NOT FOR A MOMENT IN TIME, BUT FOR THE SPAN THAT WOULD STRETCH FROM WHERE THEY WERE TO WHERE WE ARE AND ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For A Message From The Song, "Where He Leads Me”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2023

Great hymns can be a source of inspiration for sermons. The song, "Where He Leads Me", is appropriate not only as an invitation song but also as a guide through the Easter season. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain and has no current copyright.

Introduction: The song, “Where He Leads Me”, is often sung as an invitation song. Take a closer look at the lyrics, though, and every verse could be an illustration or picture of the Easter season! Here are the verses for “Where He Leads Me” with outline material to follow: 1 I can hear my Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Comeback 3: Look Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023

The solution to our problems is from above. Let's Look Up to Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness, who can heal our land.

Benjamin Franklin, the oldest delegate at the 1787 Constitutional Convention, remarked that all summer, he had wondered if the decorative gilded sun carved on George Washington’s chair was rising or setting. At the end of the Convention, Benjamin Franklin reportedly commented, “I have often looked ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting Up Idols In Bethel

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel and Dan. Bethel means House of God and Dan means He judged. In the House of God, Jeroboam erected an idol—the golden calf. Jeroboam setup up a new altar to offer sacrifices before the golden calf.

Then he made two golden calves, and he said to the people, “Going to Jerusalem is too difficult for you. Israel, here is your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” He set up one in Bethel, and put the other in Dan. 1 Kings 12:28,29 First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:28

Step Into The New Season Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Oct 24, 2023

In the Bible, seasons hold significant symbolism and represent different spiritual phases. They reflect the cyclical nature of life and the divine order in which everything operates.

STEP INTO THE NEW SEASON. Part 2 Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. October 18, 2023 Step into the new season, a time of change and transformation. In the Bible, seasons hold significant symbolism and represent different spiritual phases. They reflect the cyclical nature of life ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transformational Promise Of Isaiah 35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2024

In Isaiah 35 we discover profound truths about God's power to bring forth beauty from desolation and to turn barrenness into abundance. As we explore this passage, may we be encouraged by the promise of transformation that God offers to His people.

The Transformational Promise of Isaiah 35 Introduction: On this day, let us journey through the vibrant imagery of Isaiah 35, where the prophet paints a picture of transformation, hope, and restoration. In these verses, we discover profound truths about God's power to bring forth beauty from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-2, Isaiah 35:5-6, Isaiah 55:12, Psalm 103:3, Isaiah 35:8-10, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal