Sermons on Gentle And Quiet Spirit:

If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022

This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

Placing the stone in your hand at the foot of the cross means that you are willing to no longer see yourself or the world as the guiding force at the center of your life and remind you that Jesus is the Cornerstone that guides our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions.

Cornerstone. The “cornerstone” is the first stone that is set when you start building with stone or brick. It’s the most important part of the building because the position of all the other stones or bricks are determined by the cornerstone. [Hold up piece of paper or bulletin.] Imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11, Jeremiah 7:25-26, Psalm 118:23

Denomination: United Methodist

Missing Stones Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 11, 2022

We no longer have to go to the Temple made of stone to worship God and be in God’s Presence because He resides in the Temple of our hearts.

[Note: Every week, I've been handing out stones and then asking them to put their stone at the foot of the cross at the end of the sermon. This week, I asked them to keep their stone to remind them of what the other stones represent. So, at the start of this sermon, point to the pile of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Exodus 25:15, Exodus 25:22, Numbers 9:15, Exodus 19:16-18, Exodus 33:10-11, Numbers 9:22-23, 1 Chronicles 28:3-6, 2 Samuel 7:2, 2 Chronicles 5:14, 1 Kings 8:27, Luke 21:20-24, Luke 21:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Book Of Revelation (Sermon On Revelation By Pastor Odell Belger)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

This lesson is called "Know Thy Enemy". This saying is used in:

(1)In warfare (2)In sports In order to compete against somebody or some team, one needs to know as much as possible about them in order to compete against them. (3) It applies in Christianity as well. • If we are to avoid sin, we have to know what is sinful. • If we are to avoid demonic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Matthew 21:1-13, Psalm 73:23-28, Zechariah 9:9-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:1-54. A). THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13, Psalm 73:23-28, Zechariah 9:9-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:1-54  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 10, 2025

I told the Lord when I was preparing this sermon that he was going to get me in trouble because I am going to be stepping on some toes in this sermon.

But I also told Him I love Him, and I am willing to preach whatever will please Him. Today I will be preaching on BIBLICAL SEPARATION. This is a sermon that you will not hear in the liberal churches across this nation. And when preachers like me and others preach on BIBLICAL SEPARATION they are ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, Deuteronomy 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed By God?

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

What about when God does disappoint us, at least from our perspective? How do we manage that? How do we deal with that? How do we own up to the reality of our disappointment with God?

DISAPPOINTED BY GOD? JOB 36-40 "You have to be present to win," was a sign at a raffle at a retirement center in Florida. I like that sign because that is how ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Meet With You Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2024

If you want to meet with God today, welcome Him, worship Him, and appease Him by depending on the blood of Christ to cover all your sin.

There is a very famous place I had never heard of before this last month. It’s St. Peter's Church Hall in Liverpool, England. On the inside, it looks like a typical church gym except for the ornate wood cathedral ceiling and missing basketball hoops. Several years ago, St. Peter's was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-22, Hebrews 8:5, John 1:1, John 1:14, Ephesians 3:17, Revelation 21:3, 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 John 4:10, Psalm 61:4, Psalm 91:4, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Two Essential Things The Book Of Ephesians Teaches

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2024

A lady that is known for bad behavior and bad moods came into her work place happy one day and greeted everyone with a smile and a big hello!

After she walked away one of the fellows said, “What happened to her!” In other words she was not acting her normal self and it made this man to wonder what got her in a good mood. Illus: Makes me think of two women are shopping and talking about their husbands. • One says, "My husband ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church By Serving Each Other Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 11, 2024

Though the word “serve” isn’t explicitly mentioned in Acts 2:42-47, the early church served each other. As Jesus demonstrated service by washing His disciples' feet, we are to serve one another through our gifts, tangible acts of help, prayer, hospitality, and generosity.

Introduction Video Ill.: Meet the Sanders - Serving Heathens — The Skit Guys 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 13:1-17, 1 Peter 4:10, Galatians 6:9-10, James 5:16, Romans 12:13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 4: Hang On To The Lord And Never Let Him Go! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 16, 2024

1. Notice Jacob’s struggle with God. 2. Notice God’s strategy with Jacob. 3. Notice Jacob’s success with God.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 4: Hang on to the Lord and Never Let Him Go! Genesis 32:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today, we will explore one of the most interesting answers to prayer in the Old Testament. The Lord's answer was life-changing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5: God Want Us To Pray Like Moses Prayed Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 19, 2024

Pray... 1. Because people are blind to the danger they are in (vs. 1-6). 2. Because there may be no other way we can help (vs. 7-10). 3. Because the Lord is willing to hear (vs. 10-13). 4. Because prayer works in amazing ways (vs. 13-14).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 5: God Want us to Pray Like Moses Prayed Exodus 32:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 19, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Exodus 32, to see another great prayer in God's Word. In this chapter, Moses had been with the Lord on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Yahweh, Our Loyal God (Psalm 106) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 24, 2024

God's loyalty is good, and forever. The psalmist knows it's time to appeal to that loyalty, and to God, and move forward to a better future with God.

If you've ever been to a large amusement park, or zoo, or national/state park, you know that one of the most helpful things you can find there is a giant map with a little dot somewhere on it that says, "You are here." It's easy to get lost in the bigness of what you're ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-47

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 5: The Perfect Commitment Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2023

Jesus was willing... 1. To be betrayed by a false friend (vs. 45-50). 2. To be captured like a criminal (vs. 50, 55). 3. To express kindness to His enemies (vs. 51-52). 4. To suffer for the Scripture (vs. 52-56). 5. To be failed by His followers (vs. 56).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 5: The Perfect Commitment of Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:45-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. In this chapter, Jesus and His disciples ate their last Passover meal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Change Has Come Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 24, 2023

Change Has Come Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 16, 2023

Change Has Come Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 16, 2023 Intro I want to begin by asking each of us to personally consider a question. Who is your god? What is your god? While I know that we gather here around the living God revealed in the Scriptures... and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Romans 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational