Sermons on Gracious:

Why Churches Are In Trouble.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2024

The Church is declining in the US for many reasons. These are just a few.

Why churches are in trouble. 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, John 3:16, John 11:35, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 6 - My Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 4, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 6

Context: Confession • Me, My Brother and Sister got in trouble once (at the same time) • 2-week ground and before the 1st week was over, my brother and sister had already done things that we weren’t supposed to do. I knew what we had done was wrong so I was doing my absolute best to stay within ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gain The Whole World

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2024

So why did I title this devotion as ‘gain the whole world’, people are fascinated with the word ‘gain’ rather than ‘soul’.

SOUL Gain the whole world Mark. 8:[36] “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” So why did I title this devotion as ‘gain the whole world’, people are fascinated with the word ‘gain’ rather than ‘soul’, anybody listening? My daughter would tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reign Of Messiah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 18, 2024

The nature and extent of His dominion.

THE REIGN OF MESSIAH. Psalm 72:1-8. The name of Solomon is associated with this Psalm, and it is quite possible that this sacred song was premiered on the occasion of his coronation. However, Christians recognise Jesus as the fullest fulfilment of the ideal king in this chapter. Psalm 72:1. As ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David’s Psalm Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

David’s Psalm of praise

Psalm 145 David’s Psalm of praise. 1. David’s Goal His Reverence - 1 I will extol thee, His Relationship - my God, O king; His Respect - and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. His Routine - 2 Every day will I bless thee; His Resolve - and I will praise thy name for ever and ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Hurricane Against Sin And Redemption Through Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2022

Yes, Israel was exiled, but the long-deserved punishment would not last forever. So there is hope today in Christ.

Thursday of 18th Week in Course Human beings tend to make a mess of their lives and their societies, simply when each one has the motto “look out for number one.” Because number one is the ego. I make decisions based on what will please me, regardless of what that does to anybody else. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23, Psalm 51:12-15, Exodus 34:6-7, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

You Have Dealt With Your Wife Treacherously Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 20, 2025

The Lord has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth...

Malachi 2:14 : The Lord has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have dealt treacherously. Yet she is your marriage companion and the wife of your covenant [made by your vows]. A Vessel of Darkness Thus saith the Lord: "Woe unto the husbands who ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14

Insults & Lies (Psalm 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

How do we handle insults and lies?

When afflicted, insulted, and lied about, do we pray? Are we angry without sin, do we trust in the Lord, do we have gladness in our hearts and lie down and sleep in peace? Let’s look at Psalm 4. Did the Psalmist ask God for help in the midst of insults and lies from men in high positions? Have we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Save Me (Psalm 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

Who can save us?

Do we pray and wait patiently on God? Do we boldly face our enemies, knowing that with God, in the end we win? Let’s look at Psalm 6. When we are in trouble do we pray for God’s grace and healing? O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fool (Psalm 53)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 28, 2026

Why does the Bible describe the atheist as a fool?

Is it foolish to disregard God in life and suffer the consequences of atheism? Let’s look at Psalm 53. What is the primary cause and what is the natural result of atheism? [For the choir director: on Mahalath {perhaps a mournful musical instrument}. A Davidic Maskil.{perhaps a contemplation}] The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Covenant (Ps 111)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 8, 2026

What happened to the old covenant?

If the old covenant was meant to be upheld forever and ever, what happened? Who broke the terms of the covenant? Let’s begin in Psalm 111. Do we praise God with our whole hearts in our church assemblies? Praise the Lord [Yah]! I will give thanks to the Lord [Yahweh] with my whole heart, in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Lord (Ps 116)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2026

Have we learned to love God?

Is prayer a conversation with someone that we have learned to love? Let’s look at Psalm 116. Can a loving relationship with God exist throughout our lives? I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival - Humble Ourselves

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The second lesson in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

IF MY PEOPLE WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: This fall we will be studying about revival. Eventually we will study some of the great revivals that took place in the Bible, but we are taking a few weeks to learn more about what revival is and how it comes. That’s why in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Going Home Is Difficult"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 20, 2002

Author, Thomas Wolfe said, "You can’t go home again," Was he right? And if you could and if you did what would it be like?

West Greeley Baptist Church March 10 2002 “When going home is difficult” Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: There is a story about a father who became disturbed about the length of time his six year old son was taking to get home from school. The father decided he would make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 29, 2008

Series in Jonah

Title- Repentance Text- Jonah 3 Jonah 3:1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you." 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the LORD. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist