Sermons on Garment Praise:

Payback

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 26, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 22: 1 – 31

Exodus 22: 1 – 31 Payback 22 “If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and slaughters it or sells it, he shall restore five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. 2 If the thief is found breaking in, and he is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt for his bloodshed. 3 If the sun has risen ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Touch Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 5, 2016

Jesus came for those who have fame and for those who live in shame.

The Power of Touch Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Brian Bill June 4-5, 2016 Ed Stetzer recently tweeted: “In 5 days: 700 refugees drowned off Greece, 9000 babies were aborted in the U.S., 68 were shot in Chicago…and a gorilla dominated the news.” Last Saturday a young boy climbed a railing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Ways

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 9: 1 – 15

Ezra 9: 1 – 15 You’ve got to change your evil ways baby 9 When these things were done, the leaders came to me, saying, “The people of Israel and the priests and the Levites have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands, with respect to the abominations of the Canaanites, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Deserted And Disowned Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 28, 2014

When life takes an unexpected turn, trust in God's plan and don't be faithless and desert, denounce, or disown Jesus; but if you already have, trust in God's grace.

Ivan Misner, in his book The World's Best Known Marketing Secrets, tells the story of a San Diego bank, which hired a private investigator to track down a bank robber and retrieve stolen funds. The search led to Mexico. The investigator crossed the border and then, realizing he would need a Spanish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making A Decent Proposal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2022

In this sermon on Ruth chapter 3, Naomi encourages Ruth to make a bold and decent proposal to Boaz. From Naomi, Ruth and Boaz we learn the importance of stepping out in faith and doing the right things the right way.

A. Today, as we return to the story of Ruth, we will witness an unusual marriage proposal, so I thought it would be fun to start with a few funny marriage proposals I found on the internet. 1. This first picture shows the importance of getting things in the right position when making a successful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah (The Practical Prophet) Part 1(Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 30, 2025

notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries, footnotes by biblegateway.com; based in Jerusalem, from 520-518 BC, a month after the Temple foundation was completed

A Call to Repentance (myrtle trees and 4 horns/craftsmen) 1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo saying, 2 “The Lord was very angry with your fathers. :( 3 Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Serving Lost Friends Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 20, 2025

Servanthood Evangelism is motivated by love. Servanthood evangelism is a combination of simple acts of kindness followed by intentional personal evangelism. It’s where you practice acts of kindness with the intention of sharing the gospel.

This morning, I want to convince you, who are believers, to serve your unchurched friends with the intention of sharing the gospel with them. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign we are doing called Prayer, Care, Share. Find John 13 with me, if you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5, John 13:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Take Me To The Cross

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

A sermon that seeks to keep the cross of the Savior fresh in our minds

Take Me To The Cross TEXT: Mark 15:22-27 22 And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. 23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. 24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Everlasting King Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD REIGNS FOREVER IN MAJESTY AND STRENGTH

BIG IDEA: THE LORD REIGNS FOREVER IN MAJESTY AND STRENGTH I. THE EXCELLENCY OF THE ROYAL GARMENTS A. Clothed in MAJESTY B. Girded with STRENGTH II. THE EXTENT OF THE ROYAL REIGN A. Forever B. Over All III. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROYAL SUPERIORITY A. "the world is firmly established, it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5, Psalm 110:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Favor Got Me In It

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 20, 2010

Favor Produces Envy, When it’s Genuine...

Favor Got Me in It But Faith Will Get Me Out Joseph young in age 17 with favor Joseph was favored: 1) By his Father Genesis 37:3 2) By God Genesis 39:2 3) By Potiphar an Officer of Pharaoh 39:4 Vs.2 Sons of Leah - Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and Zebulun Sons of Billah – Dan ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Influence Of A Look

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 1, 2013

The influence of a look

THE INFLUENCE OF A LOOK Matthew 5: 28-30 1. EVE - Genesis 3:6 - “And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes….. she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also to her husband with her, and he did eat. This looked caused ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Girl Raised And A Woman Healed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 16, 2022

The healing salvation ministry of Jesus.

A GIRL RAISED AND A WOMAN HEALED. Luke 8:40-56. In this passage we have two accounts intertwined with one another: the healing of the woman with the issue of blood and the raising from the dead of a twelve-year-old girl. There are three different Greek words used in relation to the healing of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Of Solomon - Chapter 4 – The Beloved Admires His Bride’s Beauty Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The Beloved describes His Bride in detail, reassuring her that His love has not diminished one degree because of her sin.

He V.4:1 Behold, you are beautiful, my love, behold, you are beautiful! Your eyes are doves behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats leaping down the slopes of Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of shorn ewes that have come up from the washing, all of which bear twins, and not one ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Living

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

When we lose sight of God, and focus on our circumstances, our gratitude turns to grumbling. But practicing an attitude of gratitude in all things transforms the way we understand God and the way in which we see the world around us.

Thanksgiving Living - Luke 17:11-19 - October 9, 2011 (Thanksgiving) Ten men. Ten life changing experiences. One transformed life. Open your Bibles with me please to the Gospel of Luke. Luke, chapter 17, beginning in verse 11. We are taking a step back from the Sermon on the Mount this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32