Sermons on Golden Bead:

Handling Your Failure

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 21, 2003

One person has said: “Most of us never see God in failure but only in success, a strange attitude for people who have the cross as the center of their faith.”

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Today, there is an overabundance of resources available to people that want to become a success. From bookstores to emails, we are enticed with success. In fact, I get emails quite frequently that tell me for the right price I can get a college and graduate degrees ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

#7 - God's View Of Sex Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 7, 2005

Commandment #7 - There are lots of myths about how Christians view sex. But what does the Bible really say about it? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Adultery ‘‘You shall not commit adultery.”Exodus 20:14 Now, the word adultery specifically refers to a sexual relationship with someone other than ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Holiness

How To Walk In Freedom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Paul takes on the "Perfection Police" and "Legalistic Lawyers" in this text and shows us how to walk in freedom.

INTRODUCTION Is there a rule book for Christians to follow? Do we have a codified list of do’s and don’ts by which we are judged. Is God like Santa Claus, “He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out whose naughty or nice.” Once a preacher told his congregation there were 700 sins. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest Series

Contributed by W F on Mar 24, 2007

An explanation as to what it is that makes Christianity unique? How is Christianity different to other religions?

INTRODUCTION This week I read an article in National Geographic about the Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert in Africa. Christian missionaries first went to Africa 200 years ago. One of the groups they sought to "convert" there were these bushmen of the Kalahari desert. However, this article pointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-10

Denomination: *other

Communion Meditation: It Feels Good To Be Clean!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 8, 2008

A sermon I preached prior to the sacrament of communion.

Communion Meditation Hebrews 10:12-25 INTRO I remember it like it was yesterday even though it was actually about 40 years ago. I am sure it happened only once even though my mother would swear it was a nightly occurrence. Okay … maybe it happened once … a week. But anyhow … it wasn’t nearly as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Journey Of Joy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2001

The secret of finding joy in life is looking in the right place and looking in the right person, God.

The Journey of Joy Selected Passages September 3, 2001 Introduction I. The Road to Happiness A. Construction on the highway: We have all seen more than our share of highway construction. Lots of heavy equipment rearranging the terrain, moving earth and removing old pavement. It causes long delays ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11, 1 Chronicles 16:23-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace I Can't Explain It

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 2, 2011

Grace is outrageous. It’s hard to accept, It’s hard to believe, and It’s hard to receive.

Imagine yourself in this story. You show up bright and early, dressed for work, lunch pail in hand. You're thrilled when the owner comes by in his flatbed pickup and hires you. He promises a generous wage, the wage of a soldier, more than you are used to getting paid. You already start thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Supply Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

Supply Moral Excellence Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 3 080209 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Water's Fine Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 27, 2015

Baptism symbolizes many things. One of the symbols is the preparation the bride (church) makes in anticipation of the great wedding to the Groom (Jesus).

1. Hilton Hotels Romance is the motivating power that will produce the new heaven and the new earth, and it is the power behind much of what has been created in this earth. The spectacular international Hilton Hotel chain is a good example. It was not just the love of money and power that moved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intellectuals And Yokes

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016

There are many intellectuals who believe themselves to be beyond believing in "simple-minded" Christianity. Is the Gospel found in the Bible just a myth that needs to be reinvented, or, is it the Truth, the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth?

Matthew 11:25-30 (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along as I read today's Scripture) Now let's go back to Matthew 11:25-26 NIV “At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Ang Kandila Na Tumangging Lumabas Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2025

Hindi lamang ako tungkol sa pag-alala sa mga patay, ito ay tungkol sa pagpapanatiling buhay ng pag-ibig kapag nawala na ang lahat.

Pamagat: Ang Kandila na Tumangging Lumabas Intro: Hindi lamang ako tungkol sa pag-alala sa mga patay, ito ay tungkol sa pagpapanatiling buhay ng pag-ibig kapag nawala na ang lahat. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 19:1-10 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Itinago ng lola ko ang isang maliit na kahon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Other

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

In these verses Jesus teaches us that there is a wrong way and a right way to pray.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1 One day the disciples came to him and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciple." (Luke 11:1). As they witnessed the powerful prayer life of Jesus, they recognized the lack of that power in their own lives. Therefore they asked him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Fat Tuesday

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Apr 2, 2007

In this lesson on Mardi Gras, students will learn what it means to "eat, drink, and be merry"

Tonight you will be celebrating your very own version of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is the French phrase for "Fat Tuesday" and also known as Carnival and Shrove Tuesday, the last day before the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter. Traditionally, it is the day ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Supply Knowledge Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

Supply Knowledge Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 4 080909 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Escaping The Snare Of Evil Vows And Pledges

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 13, 2011

Dealing With Blood Pacts and Satanic Vows and Rituals

In continuation of our prayer program to deal with the snare caused by pledges vows and oaths we want to conclude by dealing with Evil Blood agreements and satanic vow and rituals. Lets start by praying some prayers first. • I renounce and reject all pacts and vows I have ever made with my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal