Sermons on Hardwork:

Smyrna: The Persecuted Church (Faithful In Suffering) Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 14, 2026

When faithfulness becomes costly, Jesus reminds His church that suffering does not have the final word. He knows our affliction, limits the enemy’s power, and calls us to stand firm in His victory — because those who remain faithful will share in His life beyond death.

## **INTRODUCTION — A CHURCH THAT KNEW WHAT IT MEANT TO DIE AND LIVE AGAIN** As we begin this morning, before we listen to what Jesus says to Smyrna, it is important to look back at where we have been. We started our study by stepping into Revelation chapter 1. Before Jesus corrects His church, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Good? (Psalm 73:1-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 27, 2025

We tend to put a tiny, unspoken question mark after our answer. God is good??? A sermon designed to remove the question mark, when we teeter on the edge of coming to a very different conclusion.

Is God good? We know we are supposed to say "yes" to this. "God is good." We sing songs about how God is good all the time. But when we say, "God is good," I think a lot of times we tend to put this very tiny, quiet question mark after it. God is good? Why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Sermon – Help For Those Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 14, 2024

With the enemy at the door, the government out of control, stuck in the mud, Jeremiah down in a muddy cistern, stuck up to his arm pit with no way out, God still had a way out! Can ordinary people made a difference?

Sermon – Help For Those Stuck in the Mud Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 38:1-11 “Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah had been telling the people. He had been saying, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-11, Psalm 28:1, Psalm 119:85-88, Jeremiah 1:17-19, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:25-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Man Of God

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Did you read something new in God’s word this past week? Something familiar with new eyes? Did you share it?

Happy Fathers Day! Today’s message is titled: Being a man of God Not going to address all the traits the world says a real man is, but rather what God says, in His word, what a man should be. Three key passages today: Luke 15:11 til I get tired of reading. Here we’ll examine the parable of The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

The Healing Power Of Jesus: Triumphing In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Jan 27, 2024

This sermon takes a look at the healing ministry of Jesus and encourages believers to be amazed by the knowledge and authority that Jesus had, but most importantly, it motivates them to seek the Him because He has the power to heal.

The Healing Power of Jesus: Triumphing in Spiritual Warfare Sermon Text: Mark 1:21-28 1:21 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. 1:22 They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 1:23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Wise About Integrity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2024

Proverbs tells us how important it is to have integrity. Integrity will bring success, well-being, and security. Integrity involves consistently putting God's wisdom into practice.

A. Today’s sermon is the final sermon in our series from Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. I hope this series has been a blessing to you! It’s been a blessing to me. 2. We started this series back in April and since then, we have explored many important truths from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 13:6, Proverbs 28:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'wealth & Poverty'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2024

'Wealth & Poverty' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Wealth & Poverty Reading: Proverbs 10:4, 10:15, 10:22, 13:8, 18:11, 18:23, 19:4, 21:6, 30:8-9 Quote: • I like what Earl Wilson said: • “There ought to be a better way of starting the day than having to get up.” • Reminds me of the story of the teenage boy, • Who was so lazy that he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Brethren

God Is A Father - A Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 8, 2025

Fathers have an important biblical calling because, like you, God is a Father. And the way you live as a father can be formative for those who are confronted by the truth that God is also a father.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 7th September 2025 – Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 “God Is A Father” Here we are on another Father’s Day. Dad’s, on this day do you feel like you have an important calling? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

911 Where Was God?

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 17, 2001

In tragic times like the terrorist attack on America, Christians and non-Christians want to know where was God?

Sequim Bible Church September 16, 2001 911 WHERE WAS GOD?! Luke 13:1-5 As long as each one of us lives, we will not forget the ruthless and gutless attack by fanatic terrorists on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Some Myths About Engagement Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon deals with choosing a partner and the engagement period. What are the myths involved?

Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce II 5/28/00 Proverbs 3:1-8 1 Corinthians 7:1-28 Last week I informed you I would be preaching a series of messages dealing with dating, marriage and divorce. The foundation which was laid to build upon involved us knowing four thing about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-28, Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lure Of Money Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 13, 2001

The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. How can we fight the temptation to misuse money?

I discovered some fascinating statistics the other day. Did you know that out of 38 parables that Jesus told, 16 deal with money in some form or other? If you add up all the times that heaven and hell are mentioned, it comes to fewer times than money is mentioned. The New Testament says 5 times as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Anglican

Christians: Party Animals? Part I Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon is part of a series I did on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:1-8 April 29, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 1 A funny thing happened on the way to the sermon! I had it all lined up and figured out, and then it became clear that God was asking me to change my mind and my approach to the remainder of this sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Collision Course With Reality Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001

Part 2 of 4

Jack Chinn was on board the U.S.S. Princeton when that new aircraft carrier was launched at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1942. For two and a half years, the ship was home to Chinn and several hundred other men. More than just a military vessel, the Princeton was also a small town. Naturally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: *other

The Fear Of Losing Out

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006

Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Among Wolves – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 8, 2006

The stories coming out of Bart Township, Pennsylvania, are nothing less than incredible, nothing short of inspirational. Ten little girls imprisoned and sought to be cruelly used by 32-year-old man. Five killed and the other five seriously wounded, one st

Naomi Rose Ebersol, age 7; Lena Zook Miller, age 7; Mary Liz Miller, age 8; Anna Mae Stoltzfus, age 12; Marian Stoltzfus Fisher, age 13. All little girls; all targeted by a 32 year-old man specifically because of their youth and their innocence and their gender. All died early this week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational