Sermons on Gods Beloved Son:

Unload Your Spiritual Backpack

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 8, 2012

you need to forgive yourself!

One of my greatest passions is walking long distances and hiking. I have had the opportunity to hike in some of the most scenic parts of the country, including the mountains surrounding Tucson and Arches National park in Moab Utah. While some of my hiking adventures have been while I was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 38:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Life Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#8 in series. He is our life, but we need to realize that truth.

Colossians 3:1-4 – This is the Life Today we are once again on our journey through the book of Colossians. This morning we are looking at chapter 3, verses 1-4. This passage will also serve as a foundation for one of the purposes of Centreville Baptist Church. Last week I unveiled what I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do?

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Fighting the war of spirit vs. flesh

Why Do I do what I don’t want to do? (Romans 7:14-25). INTRODUCTION You only have to be a Christian for five seconds to realize that even though Jesus takes away the penalty for your sin and its power over you, you will still struggle to live the right way. Why is that? Why - even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Beacons Of Revival Are Spreading: The Battle At Osgiliath & The Beacons Of Gondor

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023

The enemy seems to freely roam through our country, the enemy's forces, the principalities, the powers, the demons, the unsaved humans who do their bidding seem to have free reign in the United States, but they're never safe

I'm always trying to understand our position in history. And it seems to me right now, our position in history is a moment that I remember from the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King. The orcs are storming Osgiliath, they've crossed the river in the dark of night. And Faramir and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Living Witness

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 1, 2023

Martha – Still serving, but now with a spirit of worship! Mary – Still at His feet, but now she is also working! Lazarus – Still with his family, but now alive and well!

John 12:1-11 (NKJV) A LIVING WITNESS October 1, 2023 The Family (v.2 but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table) Martha – Still serving, but now with a spirit of worship! Mary – Still at His feet, but now she is also working! Lazarus – Still with his family, but now alive and sitting at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

David Anointed King Of All Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2022

About twenty years had elapsed since David was anointed by Samuel, seven and a half years since he was anointed King of Judah. At thirty-seven, his faith and patience were rewarded, every obstacle was removed from his path, and the Divine purpose concerning his royal destination was fulfilled.

David Anointed King of All Israel 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David to Hebron, and spoke, saying, Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.… ________________________________________ 1. About twenty years had elapsed since David was anointed by Samuel, seven and a half ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Marvelous Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 23

September 4, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:25-33 The Marvelous Cost of Discipleship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is Labor Day weekend. Typically, we think of Labor Day as the last big holiday of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 18, 2022

The Christian life is as good as it gets, with its promise of greater love, joy and peace. Those rewards, and more, are there for everyone who actively follows Christ and lives their faith in the spirit of the great adventure it was always meant to be.

Philippians 3:10-14 In the 1980’s a Californian named Larry Walters, a 33 year old truck driver, rigged 42 weather balloons to an aluminum lawn chair and then had two friends untie the tethers from the bumper of his Jeep. Expecting it to drift gradually up and away, instead he streaked into the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Observations: What Grows A Church?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 7, 2022

What are the characteristics of a growing church?

Observations: What Grows A Church? Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18 Summary: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I was puzzled: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I have a master’s degree, a research degree that taught me how to conduct qualitative studies and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18

So Important We Have To Say It Again

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 16, 2022

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 15, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35 So Important We Have to Say It Again Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I was a psychology major in college. In one of my classes, we did exercises ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Provoking Good Deeds And Love

Contributed by Jeremy Harbin on Feb 16, 2020

"Provoking" is the ability to call forth a reaction, feeling, or emotion from another. The reaction is usually unwanted. What if we used this power to call out the good in our neighbor?

1. What a strange phrase in our Bibles: PROVOKE ONE ANOTHER TO LOVE AND GOOD WORKS. 2. When we hear the word “provoke” we don’t often think of good intentions or good outcomes. 3. We might think of the guy who cuts us off on the interstate, and he doesn’t even use his blinker when he does it . He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Trap Of Waiting: Denial, Hidden Snares

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2020

We have been studying CHANGE...There are many traps that try to keep us in habitual ruts. I think the Lord is calling His people to change, to grow and to develop. Death lies ahead at 1440 minutes a day. Come hear the call to change.

THE TRAP OF WAITING… DENIAL, HIDDEN SNARES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large rat trap. (I release the spring, so it does not go off.) Text: Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. WE KNOW WE ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, Matthew 6:33, Luke 21:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faithfulness Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 3, 2022

Daniel's faith remained strong even when threatened with his life.

Tonight, we get into chapter 6 in the book of Daniel. This is the well-known “Daniel in the lion's den” chapter. From last time we might remember that King Belshazzar was killed by the Persians and Darius the Mede became king. Read Daniel 6:1-3. Darius appointed Daniel to be one of his top ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Ephesians' Conversion (Reviewed) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 27, 2025

To review Paul's instruction to the Ephesians concerning their conversion to Christ. In whom also you trusted, after that you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,” Ephesians 1:13-14.

THE EPHESIANS' CONVERSION The Ephesians’ Conversion 1. Paul wrote to the Ephesians about their "conversion," Ephesians 1:13-14. Notice how the apostle speaks of their “faith and obedience to the gospel of their salvation.” He penned, a. “In whom also you trusted, after that you heard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 19:1-7, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Lose Your Signal

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 25, 2025

I’ve learned that you can have 5 bars on your phone but still have zero bars in your spirit.

The KJV says: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. The NLT (The New Livining Translation says): Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Baptist