Sermons on Give Lovingly:

What Will I Leave Behind? Legacy!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2026

Are we so embedded in today that we do not consider what we are leaving behind? Someone is watching the pattern of behavior you are giving. Eternity ahead. Just are just here temporarily. Are you sowing eternal seeds of God? How will you be remembered?

WHAT WILL I LEAVE BEHIND? LEGACY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) We hear much fussing today that God’s Ten Commandments are not in governmental buildings and schools. I warn us that the COMMANDMENTS ARE NOT IN OUR HOMES AND OUR HEARTS! ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 13:22, Exodus 32:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 34:18-19 - Part 7 - Are You Brokenhearted Or Crushed? Deliverance From Afflictions Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

Hurting people? Yes the world is full of them. Verses for today speak of those who hurt, the broken heartedness and sorrow; of those who are crushed by circumstances and the world. Jesus’ ministry is to the downtrodden. The Lord delivers those who are afflicted, and gives them hope.

PSALM 34:18-19 - PART 7 - ARE YOU BROKENHEARTED OR CRUSHED? DELIVERANCE FROM AFFLICTIONS We are nearing the end of our study of Psalm with just two more to go. The second half of the Psalm deals with practical issues like teaching and commands. Today the issue is very practical and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Acts 4:11-12, John 14:6, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 11:28, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 1 Peter 2:19-20, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 9:13, Psalm 31:7, Psalm 119:50, Psalm 119:92, Revelation 21:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Majestic Voice Of God - Outline

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Mar 12, 2025

Psalm 29 is a beautiful hymn of praise to God for His power and majesty revealed voice in nature. It is a great opportunity to reflect on the sovereignty of God and the power of His word. It also includes His promise, for His people; He will give them strength and peace.

Have you ever stood in awe of the natural world? The mountains, the oceans, the storms - each displays the power and grandeur of our Creator. Psalm 29 is a poetic call to worship, celebrating the splendor of God's power, especially as revealed through storms. David attributes the power of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Life Begin To Appear! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 16, 2023

Before you can truly see Jesus, we MUST believe the work of His Father. This same God, who delicately created the sun, moon, stars, seas, and vegetation, also cares enough about you to give His son, Jesus!

Alpha and Omega, Part 3 Signs of life begin to appear! Genesis 1:9-19 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:9-19, Matthew 19:23-26, Psalm 8:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Shows Us How To Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 26, 2023

Jesus wants us... 1. To reject the mindset of the scribes and Pharisees (vs. 1-7). 2. To give God the reverence He deserves (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow the Lord's humble path to greatness (vs. 11-12).

Jesus Shows Us How to Live a Holy Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. As you know, Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Upper Room: The Proclamation Of The Church

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 8, 2023

This message gives a survey of the events leading up to Pentecost and the command from the Lord Jesus to preach the Gospel to everyone. This is an adaptation of a message from the 1995 edition of the Zondervan's Pastor's Annual. It needed no update, for the Word of God is eternal.

The disciples were made up of men who had been called from their chosen professions to follow Jesus of Nazareth. Having left all, it must have seemed to them that at the crucifixion of Jesus they had lost all. Following the admonition of their Lord, whom they saw disappear into the clouds, they ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 2:24-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 6 - Stay Alive And Alert Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2025

In Colossians 2:4-15, Paul begins to address the reason for Paul's letter to the Colossians. Paul warns them about the danger that the false teachers pose and gives them instructions about how to fortify themselves and protect their spiritual life.

Introduction: A. One of the scariest things about young children is the fact that they are naïve and uninhibited. 1. These pictures I am showing on the screen make every parent gasp because of the danger. B. I am going to date myself with this illustration: How many of you remember the old ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Handle It?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2025

How comforting is it to tell someone whose loved one has died and they are overwhelmed with grief, “God won't give you any more than you can handle.” But some will say, isn't that what scripture says?

Alba 8-3-2025 CAN YOU HANDLE IT? I Corinthians 10:12-13 There was a U.S. ship captain who had a regular route from California to Columbia. He had delivered his shipment to Columbia and was about to embark for the U.S. when he was approached by the drug cartel. They wanted him to carry a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not About You Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2022

If you want to find real meaning in life, sure, go ahead and enjoy your liberty in Christ, but seek the good of others above yourself. And in so doing, seek the glory of God.

“The world is peppered with people who can coax small seeds of inspiration into richly flowering ideas that put humankind on a better path. “And then there's that guy in Des Moines.” So began an Associated Press report a few years ago on October 15, 2017. The Iowa State Patrol made his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Psalm 24:1, Luke 10:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Celebrating Christmas Even When I Don't Feel Like It Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 13, 2021

Christmas doesn’t immediately mean the end of darkness. But Christmas does means there is a light in the darkness. And the light will eventually overtake the darkness.

No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Luke 2:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2024

2 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--II —Habakkuk 1:2b(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: One of our mechanically-gifted members told me that he had fixed, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2, Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Delivered By The Hand Of God Of Israel Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 13, 2002

We will see Joseph and Pharaoh delivered by the mighty hand of God. God was needed to interpret the dream of Pharaoh--who was a God in Egypt. Who do you go to when you need to be delivered? This gives us the perfect direction and our only source of del

Delivered by the Hand of the God of Israel A. The Revelation B. The Remembering and Review C. The Rendering and Recommendations D. The Recognition and Promotion DBF, 4/14/02 Genesis 41 As a Bi-vocational Pastor, whose other job is as a Juvenile Probation Officer, I often find myself having to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Memorials In God's Word

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on May 25, 2002

Do we truly honor Memorial Day? We have lost much of the intended meaning of this "holy-day" since it was established in the aftermath of the Civil War. However, God’s Word gives clear instruction on the true meaning a memorial should include. Discover it

Holiday = root, "holy day" = Set apart to meditate on day / event / occasion + A day elevated above others for holy purposes + Over time = Meaning has degenerated = Downward trend of life + [1] Leisure time away from work, devoted to rest or pleasure = [2] A day on which work is suspended by law or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Show A Little Respect

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 19, 2002

HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER, AS THE LORD YOUR GOD HAS COMMANDED YOU, SO THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG AND THAT IT MAY GO WELL WITH YOU IN THE LAND THE LORD YOUR GOD IS GIVING YOU (DEUTERONOMY 5: 16/ EXODUS 20: 12).

SHOW A LITTLE RESPECT MATTHEW 15: 1-20 NOVEMBER 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION: A LITTLE GIRL ONCE SAID TO HER MOTHER, “Mommy, if Santa Claus brings our presents, and God gives us our daily bread, and Uncle Sam gives us Social Security, why do we keep daddy around?” On his sixteenth birthday a son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Law, Property Rights Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 28, 2002

Let’s walk with Israel as God gives HIS vision of proper property laws. God will show what is expected in negligence, rights against theft and rights against harming the property of others or when your property is harmed. Needless to say it is a far cry

God’s Law, Property Rights Property damaged by negligence Property rights against theft Property rights against bringing harm Exodus 21:33-22:15 DBF, Sunday Sermon, 12/29/02 In today’s society we do hear a lot bantered about regarding rights. Of course properly stated most of the arguments are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist