Sermons on Gladness In My Heart:

Do I Obey Those In Authority Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 6, 2024

As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no.

“Do I Obey Those In Authority?” Acts 4:15-22 As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no. Romans 13 would be a great place to understand about obedience to those in authority; yet I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering In Faith: Holding On To God's Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 24, 2024

In Hebrews 10:35-36, the writer speaks to a group of weary believers, who are tempted to throw in the towel and give up their faith in the face of persecution and hardship. Instead of encouraging them to quit, the author urges them to press on, to hold tightly to their confidence in God’s promises.

Persevering in Faith: Holding On to God’s Promises Hebrews 10:35-36 (NLT) – “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Genesis 21:5, Genesis 41:41, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last In Line

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2024

A sermon about seeking to imitate the humility of Christ.

The Last in Line Mark 9:30-37 Ever play “King of the Mountain” when you were a little kid? It doesn’t take any equipment. All you need is a pile of dirt or maybe a mound of snow. Then, several children run up the mound and try to push the others off on their way to the top. Whoever is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Perfection Of God

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Sep 30, 2024

There are three things out here in this verse that actually makes very bold claims regarding God.

The Perfection of God Psalm 18:30 "As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him." There are three things out here in this verse that actually makes very bold claims regarding God. One is, God is perfect Second, God’s Word is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:30, Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Golf - A Source Of Life?

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2025

Golf is defined as a game played on a large open-air course, in which a small hard ball with dimples is struck with a club into a series of small holes in the ground, the object being to use the fewest possible strokes to complete the course.

P. G. Wodehouse, a British writer once remarked: “Golf… is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well.” Proverbs 27:17 reminds us: “Iron ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:13, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 16:9

I'm All Out Of Options

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 29, 2025

We like having choices, but how we find God is not one. In Naaman's story and Luke 9 we find we can only come to God the way He chooses.

All Out of Options Good Morning. Today we have 2 lessons about making a Choice to either follow God, or not. …And we like having choices, but we are not always good at actually executing on them. Steph shared a picture of a child’s menu, where all the meals were renamed “I don’t know,” “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Anglican

Fall Of Israel (2 Kings 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 30, 2025

What causes the fall of a nation? Let's look at 2 Kings 17.

Did Israel lose their land because of persistent wrongdoing? Did foreign immigrants to the land also persist in sin? Have we repented? Let’s look at 2 Kings 17. Who was the 19th and last king of Israel and taken prisoner by Assyria? In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

The gospel unites Jews and Gentiles into God’s new covenant community, the church.

Brought to Life; Brought Together The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed Ephesians 3:1-6 December 29, 2019 David Taylor We are back in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today’s message, The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed, is from 3:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 19, 2024

God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his church to build it up to maturity (11-16).

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Building Up Christ’s Church Ephesians 4:11-16 February 23, 2020 David Taylor BI: God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priests & Levites (Numbers 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2024

What lessons can a twofold ministry of priests and Levites teach a twofold Christian ministry of elders and deacons? Let's look at Numbers 18.

Was Israel given a two fold ministry of priests and Levites, similar to that of early church elders and deacons? Were they to live from offerings? Does this relate to modern preachers living from the Gospel? Let’s look at Numbers 18. Who were to be the ministers to help the priests in their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bloodwork (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Last Sunday, Ashley said something that I’ve thought about off and on this past week. She said “the altar is always open, to come forward and worship God. You don’t have to wait for the altar call or invitation.”

Did you learn something new in God's word this past week, or did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did. I know I did. Today’s message came to me over a year ago while reading about woman with the issue of blood. BODY It’s found in three of the four gospels. We are going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6

It's Go Time

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

God has a calling on your life, are you ready to accept the call?

It’s Go Time ( Jeremiah 1: 17-19) Title of this sermon its It’s Go Time Talk about a motivational speech before a big game, event I have sit under several different coaches and heard several different speeches to get us motivated to go do our job on the field But you talk about things are about to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time And Father's Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 14, 2024

But when the father is a regular church-goer, but the mother is not, there is still a very good chance their children will continue in the faith.

A man was out on the golf course. He spotted another man who seemingly had four caddies. “Why so many caddies?” the first man asked the second. The second golfer replied, “It’s my wife’s idea. She thinks I should spend more time with the kids.” I suspect he’s the same Dad who was asked by his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Catholic

Church Leadership 101: The Pastor

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 20, 2025

Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Helps hearers understand the biblical qualifications for the pastor.

“CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE PASTOR” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 FBCF – 1/19/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE I’m going to preach about preachers today. A preacher was walking down the street and came up to a young boy. The preacher asked him if he knew where the post office was. The boy said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gold Or Silver

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 4, 2026

What do you value most? God? Jesus? Self?

Gold or silver Luke 15:1:7 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near Jesus to listen to Him. 2 And both the Pharisees and the scribes began to complain, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 And so He told them this parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist