Sermons on Grief:

When The Well Is Looking For Water

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024

When the well is looking for water

In word one there is a request (Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.)   In word two he gives a promise to a thief (To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.)   In word three he gives an order he said (Woman, behold, thy son! And then he said to the disciple Behold, thy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Comes From The Inside Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 31, 2023

Based on Matthew 23:25-28 - Challenges hearers to realize that they'll never be truly free on the outside if they're not truly free on the inside.

“FREEDOM COMES FROM THE INSIDE” Matt. 23:25-28 FBCF – 7/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Read Matthew 23:25-28 (p. 829) Do y’all know what this is called? (drop a mic) It’s what someone does when they want to emphasize that the discussion is over & the definitive point has been made. It’s a way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Colossians 3:5, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Vi: Withstand Satan's Roar And Fear No More Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

"It's a jungle out there" is how we may feel about the ups and downs from which Christians are not exempt, but by the power of God we can withstand the wiles of the devil, but we need to practice certain disciplines taught by the Apostle Peter.

Withstand Satan’s Roar and Fear No More “It’s a jungle out there”! That was my second daddy’s way of warning me how it would be in the “real world” once I graduated from high school. Well, soon after I got out there and was on my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Psalms 91 - Finding Our Rest And Healing, In Him

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 31, 2020

Psalm 91 is a song and prayer that contains vital principles which require our response, and directly shows us how the LORD responds to those who dwell and abide by these principles. Learn its importance that has many reciting this Psalm along with the SHEMA each morning and evening.

Psalms 91 – Finding our Rest, Renewal and Healing, in HIM. This Psalm, song and prayer is important to understand. It contains principles and precepts which require our response, and it shows us how the LORD responds to those who abide by those principles. As part of their daily routine, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Isaiah 53:4-5, Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 2:6, Psalm 46:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas: My Favorite Apostle

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2022

The apostle Thomas gets the short end of the stick when we read about him and his "doubts" in the Gospel of John. He is more like you and I than we want to admit, and his story affirms it.

When we read of where Jesus chose the Twelve men who would be known as the Apostles, we need to step back for a moment and realize that these men were ordinary working -class, salt-of-the-earth, rough around the edge individuals who had jobs ranging from catching fish to collecting taxes to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, John 11:16, John 14:5, John 20:24-28, John 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

First Steps

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold.

December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold. It was a statement read to the Colonial army at Valley Forge before they crossed the Delaware and attacked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 13:32-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

The Beauty in creation is a reflection of God's mind

The Bible and the Jewish Torah, both begin with the words "In the Beginning God." (Barshit Elohim). It does not say that in the beginning there was God. Rig Veda (1500 BC) on the other hand says, "In the beginning was God." (Prajapatir vai idam asit: In the beginning was Brahman ...read more

Denomination: Other

Sermon On Compassion

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 9, 2021

Compassion is defined as: “Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.”

Linda Diane Thompson, an American songwriter/lyricist, former actress and beauty pageant winner once remarked: “Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience moulds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, Galatians 6:2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

The Lost Art Of Fatherhood

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 15, 2021

Tips on fatherhood from scripture

The MOST HIGH our GOD is our FATHER. HIS NAMES, character and descriptions show this. This generation does not understand fatherhood. Fueled by Satan, Jezebels and Ahabs, individualism and unachievable, temporary, utopian ideals, the human race races on hell bent on destroying the male identity and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Rejection

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 1, 2021

A rule of polite society is don’t discuss religion. Jesus ignored that rule and was rejected in His hometown. Rejection is a true Christian experience. Let’s look at facing rejection in Mark 6:1-13.

Prelude A rule of polite society is don’t discuss religion. Jesus ignored that rule and was rejected in His hometown. Purpose: Rejection is a true Christian experience. Plan: Let’s look at facing rejection in Mark 6:1-13. Rejection (Mark 6:1-6) Mark 6:1 Then He went out from there and came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Providence

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 23, 2022

Providence is defined as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield, an American professor of theology once remarked: "A firm faith in the universal providence of God is the solution of all earthly problems. It is almost equally true that a clear and full apprehension of the universal providence of God is the solution of most ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 14:24, Genesis 45:7-8

Bear One Another's Burdens Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 29, 2021

It seems natural that God’s intention for the church is that we become a community where we bear one another’s burdens.

- Building Up One Another - Bear One Another’s Burdens Galatians 6:1-2 Introduction M. Scott Peck begins his book The Road Less Traveled with a three word sentence that is packed with simple, yet profound truth…it reads, “Life is difficult.” Life is filled with burdens. Galatians 6:2 “Bear one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Alive!

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 22, 2021

Eternal life has already begun and the Father will raise us up as He did Christ. Because of this, live for eternity. Remember the truths we know. Persevere through “Saturday” trusting God’s faithfulness. Rejoice! Jesus Christ has risen indeed!

Can you imagine what it must have been like for the followers of Jesus on Saturday, the day after Jesus had been crucified? All was lost. Jesus was dead. They had given up everything to follow Jesus. Everything in them had sensed that He was truly who He said He was. They believed with all of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

God's Interpreter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar was a smart enough man to demand objective proof of revelation from God, and Daniel was the man through whom God produced it.

King Nebuchadnezzar was wise in taking a stand that was fool proof on getting a true interpretation of his dream. He demanded of the interpreter that he also produced the dream. Too many people in history have been gullible and they have accepted the lies of men for the leading of the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:26-30

Why "once Saved Always Saved" Is Such A Dangerous False Doctrine

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Why do we cling to error, even when the truth is so clear? Perhaps it is because we prefer a certain formula that we find comforting.

Hebrews 3:12-14 "Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have come to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Hebrews 3:12-14, Romans 11:11-31

Denomination: Salvation Army