Sermons on Good New:

"many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022

God chooses weak and inexperienced individuals to confound the wise and accomplish great things on earth. If you feel you have a calling on your life, rejoice that God has chosen you for a particular purpose to showcase his strength and power through you to others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 1:28-29) "God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." (1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, John 15:16, Galatians 5:21, Daniel 5:10-12, Daniel 5:29, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 25:21, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 1:28-29, 1 John 2:27, 2 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mitigating Dread-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 11, 2022

2 of 2. The Holy Spirit thru the prophet Habakkuk, produced a heart-song that mitigated/alleviated the dread of a destined invasion. God’s people have a heart-song available to them that mitigates the dread of destiny. Dread of destiny is mitigated when your heart-song properly measures...

MITIGATING DREAD-II—Habakkuk 3:16-17(:16-19) (Alleviate/Relieve/Lessen/Diminish) Attention: Dread—‘Something you fear greatly, or are apprehensive about.’ Mitigate—‘To cause to become less harsh.’ Need: What is YOUR worst Nightmare? What brings Dread/Pressure/Fear/Anxiety/Worry to your ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19, Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple Peter - The Centre Of Devotion – In The Fish Or In The Lord? Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022

Part 1 of a study of Peter’s life in the series THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL, deals with his call, his name, his confession and his ultimate decision - the fish or the Lord.

THE DISCIPLE PETER - THE CENTRE OF DEVOTION – IN THE FISH OR IN THE LORD? PART 1 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL We enter a 4 message study on the Apostle Peter. There is so much rich teaching in all of this. This is the first message. John 1 v 40 One of the two who heard ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8, Matthew 18:18, Mark 1:14-20, John 6:66-69, John 6:51-65  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah; To Be Exact Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 6, 2016

Noah was a man known to do exactly as God told him to do. His obedience saved all of man and the living creatures.

Today we will continue to discuss Noah. We will be looking at the call on his life, God’s provision for this call, and how we benefit from it. However, as I was proceeding with my studies I pondered how it would have been if Noah had been called to build the ark today. It may have gone ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Praying For Rain Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

Sometimes it is harder to get the rain going that it is to have it stopped. Elijah had to labour in his prayer for rain.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 10 Praying for Rain TEXT: 1 Kings 18:41-46 1 Kings 18:41-46 KJV And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. [42] So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Crucifed With Christ

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live.

INTRO: 1. We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live. a. Modern day Christianity has often limited the Cross of Christ to the doctrinal boundaries of Salvation. b. But it’s clear from the epistles that they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

You’ll Know Him By His Scars

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

Oh, the comfort of knowing that when he rose from that grave, he left the grave-clothes behind, he left the tomb behind… but he kept the scars.

INTRO: 1. The greatest evidence that Jesus rose from the dead was not an empty tomb or the grave clothes folded neatly where Jesus’ body once were but the multiplied eye-witness accounts of a living Lord for some 40 days after he rose. 2. This was not a limited sighting. a. In that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Was A Stranger Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

5th in this series. Concept borrowed by work from Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of Mt 25 and how the Church should practice it.

Intro: Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV) 31 "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Stronger Through Worship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 30, 2015

In this sermon, we focus on three important questions about worship. What is worship? Why do we worship? And when and where do we worship?

Introduction: A. I enjoying listening to children talk and explain things. Sometimes their insights are very perceptive, other times they are just so funny. 1. Here are some children’s responses when asked to quote the Lord’s Prayer: a. Our Father, who are in heaven. Hello! What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer That Pleases God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015

Prayer that pleases God: 1. is humble prayer (vs. 9-13). 2. is heartfelt prayer (vs. 13). 3. is helpful prayer (vs. 14).

Prayer that Pleases God Luke 18:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Have you ever prayed a prayer that seemed kind of silly looking back? Steve Brown told about a little girl who was praying when her dad walked into room. And he heard her say over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2015

1 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-I— Luke 7:36-50 Attention: In chemistry classes, we were sometimes required to grind up & heat a substance in a crucible—a small heat resistant ceramic bowl with a pestle. The substance we were given was unknown to us. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Amnesia And Apostasy Series

Contributed by Mark Pritchard on Jan 24, 2017

A look at how Israel forgot God and how that led to apostasy.

Forgetting God It’s not hard to forget the things of God. When we choose to sin, we are forgetting God. When we choose to change or underreport our income for tax purposes, we do that after we’ve decided to forget what God says about his care and ability to provide for his children. When we engage ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Protected In The Midst Of It All

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 29, 2017

This message focuses on Lot and how even though he was surrounded by wickedness he kept his righteousness which ultimately led to the Lord saving him.

Protected In The Midst Of It All Scriptures: Gen. 12;4-5; 13:5-11;18:32-19:10; 2 Pet. 2:4-9; Phil. 4:6-8 Introduction In my message last week I asked you if you were a starter or a finisher. I acknowledged the fact that you can’t finish something unless you first start it and that there ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hinge Of Resurrection-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 13, 2018

2 of 3. Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. But How or Why? Christian faith Hangs upon The Resurrection...

The HINGE Of RESURRECTION-II Attention: When I was an older teenager I can remember our family visiting uncle Wolfe & aunt Peggy who lived in a subdivision in the suburbs of Atlanta. FYI—Our family always had a grand time when Momma’s side got together, & there was NEVER any hint of alcohol or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Persons A Person

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 18, 2021

A sermon for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, based on Psalm 139

In December of 1948, the newly-formed United Nations met in Paris France to draft what would become the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This was just a few years after the end of World War II. Keep in mind that World War II, at least in Europe, was fought to defeat Adolf Hitler. Hitler had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 1:5, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist