Sermons on Hallelujah Chorus:

"i Don't Have To See It - To Believe It!"

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025

Today we're settling this once and for all—you don't have to see a miracle to believe in one, because faith walks ahead of sight, not behind it!

"I DON'T HAVE TO SEE IT - TO BELIEVE IT!" Tony – Study – Meditation – Prayer: July-August 2025 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight in the Miraculous Opening Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Supporting Text: Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) "Now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Mark 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Graves Open Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 25, 2026

This message looks in great detail at how the graves were opened after Jesus’s death and resurrection. The power of the resurrection can raise us from our spiritual grave into newness of life, if we put our faith and trust in Jesus.

Allow me to open our Easter message with an illustration: Eight-year-old Philip had been born with a disability. He looked and acted different from his classmates, and so he never was part of the group. On Palm Sunday, Philip’s Sunday school teacher gave each of her students a plastic egg – the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

An expository sermon designed to show the true nature and character of the Church as Jesus designed it.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Death Died

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 26, 2001

I bring to you today undoubtedly the most unusual Easter message you have heard. I am going to chronicle for you DEATH’S BIOGRAPHY in a message entitled “The Day Death Died!”

“THE DAY DEATH DIED” O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: I bring to you today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Humility Proceeds Great Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God.

Matt. 15:21-28 Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God. Illustration:Hudson Taylor was scheduled to speak at a Large Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia. The moderator of the service introduced the missionary in eloquent and glowing terms. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Christ Died...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Salvation message focused on 1 Peter 3:18

For Christ Died… 1 Peter 3:18 Introduction It’s baseball season, as you well know, and I am having a fine time listening to my Minnesota Twins win as they have been so far. I should have warned you a long time ago, that sometimes, baseball will lend itself to sermon illustrations. And this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finally, Brothers

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 6, 2003

Farewell sermon from Paul’s "Finally" verses.

Texts: Ephesians 6:10; Philippians 3:1 & 4:8 2 Thessalonians 3:1; 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Introduction 1. They keep getting worse & worse. 2. As I stand before you for the last time I want to make sure that I say the important things. In order to do that I’d like to look at the letters of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Thirsty?

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Dec 5, 2003

TO encourage the God’s people to have a deep desire to worship the Lord.

Are you thirsty? John 4:14 ---- Rev. B.J. Sims, Jr. Inspired by Joyce Meyers We all have things that we seem to think that we can’t live without. Ask my wife; she’ll tell you that I’m the same way. I think that I can’t make it with out being involved with golf some kind of way. Whether its ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14, Matthew 20:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Creations

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 15, 2004

An encouraging and evangelistic sermon preached at a Baptismal service

New Creations. Baptism of Chris Andrews. 13th June 04 pm WBC 2 Cor 5:17-6:2 If anyone is in Christ¡K (PPT) Illustr: Real life event told by Fred of Kingsbridge: A local services man had gone to the local toilets as it was time to lock them up. As he was preparing to do so, in came two bikers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

An Easter Sunrise Service sermon inspired by the devotional book, "Morning Manna" by Pastor Steve Gaines

“He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen” Matthew 28:6 OPENING JOKE: A little girl was asked by her Sunday school teacher, “What is today?” “Easter” she said confidently. “What happened on Easter”, asked the teacher? She replied, “Jesus came out of the tomb…and if He sees His shadow He goes back in for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, At Your Cross-Roads Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 5th sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#5] JESUS, AT YOUR CROSS-ROADS Mark 14:32-52 Introduction: This year I did something that I have never done before, I went deer hunting. (Don’t worry the deer were not in any danger.) My dad decided this year he was going to hunt close to home instead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Be Moved - [steadfastness] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

4 Anchors that held Paul to his place: A sense of DESTINY, a sense of DEDICATION, a sense of DECLARATION, and a sense of DUTY. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

I Shall Not Be Moved Acts 20:22-25 v. 24 key verse Living for God is the best life experience that you can have. Affecting eternity and not just the temporary gives life meaning. Once we decide to live for God completely we will experience more exhilaration than a mountain climber, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Exploring The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

Looking at Praise

Exploring the Power of Praise Jan. 2, 2000 Psalm.150:1-6 As we begin our new series on Worship, I want us to look at our exaltation of the Lord as a whole. Whenever you hear the word’s Praise & Worship, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it singing a song, Lifting your Hand’s, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kickball And Peacemaking

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Apr 20, 2007

Biblical Peacemaking is to be lived out in all of life.

Kickball and Peacemaking Pastor Bruce Hamsher I still remember today what recess felt like when I was in the third grade. That year the game was kickball. More pointedly, I remember the awesome red ball we used. It was the kind of ball which was somewhat solid, yet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Philip, The Powerful Missionary Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 21, 2007

Philip much like John Wesley realizes what can happen when a Spirit filled man, speak Spirit filled words.

PHILIP, THE POWERFUL MISSIONARY OF JESUS CHRIST Acts8:58 There is a story told about Evangelist John Wesley while returning home from a service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have only a little money ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist