Sermons on God Forbid:

You Did It For Me

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023

It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophecy From The Mount Of Olives (Matthew 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 23, 2024

How should we put prophecy into practice? Are there overlooked action words the prophecy from the Mount of Olives in Matthew 24?

Let’s look at an often misunderstood prophecy in Matthew 24. Before studying it, let’s consider the four major views. Preterism (or past fulfillment) believes that all such prophecies were fulfilled around 70 AD. Historicism (or present ongoing fulfillment) is a view that these events are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions To Jesus' Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 25, 2024

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. We are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight, we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In His Ways (1 Kings 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2025

How similar are David's words to those of Jesus in one respect? Let's look at 1 Kings 2.

Was David’s advice to Solomon similar to what Jesus taught in the sermon on the mount? Let’s look at 1 Kings 2. What advice did David give to his son Solomon in his last days? Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: “I go the way of all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Quality (1 Kings 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2025

Are we building quality Christian lives or lazy workmanship? Let's look at 1 Kings 7.

What things for the Temple were crafted in bronze, silver and gold? Were they idols or mere decoration? Are we building quality Christian lives that give God glory? Let’s review 1 Kings 7. Did Solomon also build for himself a house in Jerusalem and a forest house? But Solomon was building his own ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Baptism Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 4, 2023

Baptism is identification with Christ. Baptism allows the believer in Christ to openly identify with Christ who died, was buried and who rose again on his behalf. It is a public testimony to say I have identified with Christ. I will live for Christ.

Believers Baptism On October 15, 1517, an Augustinian monk nailed his ninety-five theses on the church door in the town of Wittenberg. When Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door it marked the significant spark of the protestant reformation. Eight years after Luther nailed his 95 theses to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For New Year’s Day, 1-1-2023

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 11, 2023

The Church at Ephesus started off right but somehow lost their first love. For this New Year, may we be reminded to remember, repent, and re-do what we did at the first.

(Note: This message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-1-2023; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This morning we celebrate the start of a brand new year. It’s really kind of difficult to zero in on something that hasn’t been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Jesus Revealed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 31, 2021

Whatever is crumbling all around you, where ever you feel stuck, Come to Him. Bring that part of you where you feel most defeated, He is there; He lives there, right there, and His heart for you during that darkness, is gentle and lowly.

The Heart Of Jesus Revealed. Matthew 11:25-30 Noah Drew at age 2 discovered the protective presence of Jesus. The tender Jesus. The Drew family was making the short drive from their house to their neighborhood pool. Leanna, the mom, was driving so slowly that the automatic door locks did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Isaiah 55:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father who fills emptiness with joy also calls life out of death — His heart transforms every sorrow into resurrection celebration.

(John 2 & John 11 — From Cana to Bethany) --- Introduction — A God Who Loves to Celebrate When you open the Gospel of John, you expect thunder. You expect the heavens to split, angels to announce, prophets to proclaim. But the first public act of Jesus isn’t in a temple, or on a mountain, or ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Psalm 126:5, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love And Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13, and its role in promoting unity, healing, and harmony among believers.

Good morning, beloved family. Here we are again, gathered together in this hallowed space, our hearts united by a common bond. We are here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by the love of Christ and the shared pursuit of understanding His divine Word. Today, we are going to turn ...read more

Topics: Eulogy

Nabal The Fool (1 Samuel 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 20, 2025

Which is better giving or getting? Let's examine 1 Samuel 25.

Is making rash decisions in anger foolish? Is giving more blessed than getting? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 25. Because they had given Nabal protection, did David ask him for food as a favor? Then Samuel died; and all Israel assembled and mourned for him, and they buried him at his house in Ramah. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Paul Wanted To Send Timothy

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 25, 2025

The Apostle Paul says that most people—even all except Timothy—are only concerned with their own affairs, not with the interests of Christ. The work of Christ is, in fact, to truly love and care for fellow believers.

Why Paul Wanted to Send Timothy Philippians 2:19–24 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Farm Insurance

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus offers full coverage for eternity—paid in His blood, active by faith, canceled only by neglect. Heaven Farm is here.

If you turn on the radio long enough, you’ll hear it: a cheerful jingle promising that when disaster strikes, your insurance company will be there for you. The slogan’s so familiar it’s almost comforting. But let’s be honest—companies go out of business. Policies lapse. Premiums rise. “Coverage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 22:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The First Person Jesus Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 5, 2025

A widow in the city of Nain had lost her only son to death. Then Jesus came by and performed a miracle!

The first person Jesus raised from the dead Introduction: Jesus had already performed a number of miracles such as the overwhelming load of fish for Peter’s boat (Luke 5) and the healing of a paralytic (Luke 5:17-26). The miracles weren’t limited to men, only, as He had healed Peter’s own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Light The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the idea that the meek, broken-hearted, hungry, peacemakers, merciful, and persecuted are the salt and light of the world, tasked with guiding others towards Christ.

Have you ever been lost? What did you do? How did you find your way again? Share about a time when you were lost. Where were you and what was happening? How did you find your way again? Did you ask someone for help? Did you get out a map? Did you ask Siri for directions? Make the point that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Topics: Salt And Light, Kingdom Blessings, Spiritual Guidance