Sermons on Gradualness:

Where Are The Nine? Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 12, 2012

How important that we give thanks for what is accomplished in Jesus's name. Stop and give thanks.

Where are the Nine? Luke 17: 11/13-17 “And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, [speaking of Jesus] that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as He entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off; and lifted up their ...read more

Denomination: *other

#9 What Happens When A Nation Rejects God? Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

The nation of Israel’s P\pattern of backsliding compared to America’s pattern of backsliding. The rapid downfall of our nation in this last few decades and what can be done about it.

What Happens When a Nation Rejects God? 11/8/15 Introduction: Are you concerned about what is happening in our nation? You should be! Houston, Texas, is an example of what is happening in America. In the 2009 city election, Annise Parker (show slide) was elected as the first gay mayor of a major ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fill It Up! Refreshing...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Ever feel like you are running on empty. God designed us for our joy to be full. Come to the seasons of refreshing... There is more.

TANK UP? FILL IT UP? SEASONS OF REFRESHING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LIFE HAS A WAY OF DAMPERING, GOING STALE, DULLING, COOLING, FORGETTING, COMPROMISING... I forgot to fill up... There was car that belonged to a little lady broke down at the Smiths Grove ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Scared Straight #4: Miracles Happen Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 18, 2020

God is always present with us but often shows himself clearest to non believers when we go through the fire.

Three weeks ago, we began a new teaching series around the supernatural. We discussed the idea that Jesus' presence and works 2000 years ago represent an orderly working of the world many don’t recognise nor do they understand, so they call the events - supernatural. Supernatural by ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:22-26, Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ichabod

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian,

ICHABOD (Where is the Glory / the Glory is Departed) 1 Samuel 4:10-22 Illustration Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian, but would still go to clubs with friends if she was invited. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-22, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(Section 2) A Pastor Laying Down His Life For Others-Winston Mclurg Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A pastor is the backbone of the church. He needs to live to the highest esteem as an example. He can be there when you are born or when your life ends.

LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE- Pastor Winston McClurg INTRODUCTION John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. It is love to the highest degree. M.H. Amplified Version John 15:13 No one has greater love--no one has shown stronger affection--than to lay ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why God Is Concerned About The People We Don’t Care About

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 12, 2014

A look at the source of God's empathy for the people we don't care about as well as some guidance on how we can become more like God in this area.

LOOKING AT PEOPLE WE DON'T LIKE: I can roll my eyes at them. - Most of us find it pretty easy to roll our eyes at people we don’t care for. - We dismiss them. We find them not worth our time. - Some of these people are those we struggle with personally. - Others are simply part of a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2015

Old and new ideas constantly circulate and are repackaged; they can distract us from the truth; we must be on-guard or they will slither into our hearts and minds.

The Right Focus (I Timothy 4:1-13) 1. Not all problems are difficult to solve.. Morris went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got real trouble. Every time I get into bed, I get his weird feeling that there's somebody under it. I look under the bed, to check it out, but then I think there's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2022

The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we see 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: The Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption.

Martin Luther declared: “No one understands the Bible unless they are acquainted with the Cross.” The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we observe 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: It is a Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption. ? Rejection The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Congregational

Sermon On The Bread Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 3, 2021

Everyone in life needs a staple food as a source of survival.

Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, otherwise now known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, once remarked: “In each of our lives, Jesus comes as the Bread of Life - to be eaten, to be consumed by us. This is how He loves us. Then Jesus comes in our human life as the hungry one, the other, hoping to be fed with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:27, Matthew 5:6

Fasting For Guidance To Make A Decision Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

Christians need help facing the many major decisions they face in their private, spiritual, business, family, and church life. Fast for major decisions, not the everyday decisions of life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Promise: “Is not this the fast that I have chosen . . . then shall thy light break forth as the morning?” (Isa. 58:6, 8). 2. Christians need help facing the many major decisions they face in their private, spiritual, business, family, and church life. Fast for major decisions, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6, Isaiah 58:8

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Revival And Evangelism Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

God pouring Himself on His people.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Come with fasting, weeping and mourning, don’t tear your clothing in grief, tear your hearts instead . . . then . . . I will pour out My Spirit upon all people” (Joel 2:12, 28, NLT). 2. Definition of revival: “God . . . pouring Himself on His people.” Revival verse: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:10, Joel 2:12, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Wednesday And Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 31, 2021

The Holy Wednesday draws more closer to the love of God. His love endures forever. The understanding of the world about Christ and his kingdom is entirely different from the life and teachings of Christ. Glory is not on the throne but on the sacrifice of life.

Text: John 12:23-33 Theme: Produce Many Seeds Introduction: On this Holy Wednesday, let us meditate on the discourses of Jesus Christ through the text of John 12:23-33. He is a God of the universe. But has come on the earth to take care of our lives. The hour has come to prove his call and his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

Sin's Blood-Stained Progression

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 18, 2023

The tragic story of Cain and Abel did not have to happen if only Cain had controlled his emotions and listened to the counsel of God. Instead, we witness the first murder and the further progression of humanity's rebellion and wickedness.

In the first verses of Genesis 4, we are introduced to two sons of Adam and Eve, two attitudes of reverence towards God, one act of obedience, one act of defiance, a refusal to heed sound advice, and the horrendous consequences of rebellion. We witness remorse, selfish concern, and the gradual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 32:23, Luke 12:2, 1 Corinthians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I’ve Been Changed

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 11, 2022

God changed you and He changed some things in you, and He changed some things for you. These changes are priceless, precious and profound. These changes should be studied, secured, and celebrated. They should also serve as a reason to praise.

Colossians 1:12-14 I’VE BEEN CHANGED September 11, 2022 Intro: We all have a hard time with change. Whether we are speaking of good change like the birth of a grandchild or bad change like the loss of a job. In our text, Paul is talking about change. Paul mentions some changes that are priceless ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist