Sermons on His Brethren:

The Weary World Rejoices: Love Revealed

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 1, 2026

God desires the world to catch glimpses of His nature and His love through His people. When we love, God’s love is perfected—that is, it accomplishes its purpose.

1 John 4:9-14 9 By this the love of God was revealed in us, that God has sent His only Son into the world so that we may live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Salt Of The Earth (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' declaration that His followers are the salt of the earth.

YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH (Part 1) Matthew 5:13 According to the Cambridge dictionary, the phrase “salt of the earth” is an idiom that refers to someone who is “very good, honest, and reasonable; one who does not think that they are special in any way”. The examples given are statements such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Of Faith - Discouragement

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 14, 2005

Continuing look at enemirs of faith. This week discouragement based upon the Book of Nehemiah. Discouragement that comes through Foes, Friends and False Prophets.

Enemies of Faith – Discouragement Today we continue in our series of enemy to our faith – we have dealt with “The Divided Mind” and “Fear” - now we will look at discouragement using portions of the Book of Nehemiah. The tool used to bring discouragement is the tongue – whether in criticism, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Needs A Boat--But Not Really

Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 19, 2001

God has chosen to limit His work, not according to His resources in Christ Jesus, but according to the availability of His people. Jesus could have walked all the way across the Sea of Galilee, but He chose to use a boat. He will use us for His work, if w

"Jesus Needs a Boat--But Not Really" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 14:22-33 Purpose: God has chosen to limit His work, not according to His resources in Christ Jesus, but according to the availability of His people. Jesus could have walked all the way across the Sea of Galilee, but He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Start Your Life With Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 26, 2004

Part 2 of FACING THE FUTURE! During this transition period, God gave Joshua the assurances in facing his future: 1. He was assured of complete victory; 2. He was assured of His power; 3. He was assured of His presence; 4. He was assured of His providenc

START YOUR LIFE WITH FAITH Joshua 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION Many years ago, a man was hired an experienced guide to lead him on a hike into the Swiss Alps. After many hours, they came to a high and remote mountain pass. To the man’s dismayed, he saw the path had almost been washed out. What could he do? ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: The Great Purifier Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 19, 2008

Jesus has not changed in 2,000 years. He is still passionate about His temple. The temple of God is no longer a building, it is His people. God no longer dwells in a temple made by hands, He lives in us, and His passion, His zeal is the same today as it w

Jesus: the Great Purifier (John 2:12-25) “I’m Sarah, I’m sixteen; Last night I failed. I prayed for more strength, So why did I yield? He said he loved me, Brought me flowers and all; Then he took me upstairs And caused me to fall. I feel so ashamed, So dirty inside. He’s taken my heart; Now I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unsatisfied Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 7, 2014

You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbour’s. Do you ever ask, "Why not me, Lord?"

Dakota Community Church September 7, 2014 Unsatisfied Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:17 You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

This Bed Is Hard As A Rock! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 10, 2014

First he had manipulated the birthright from his brother Esau. Then he stole his father’s blessing. Jacob was on his way to greatness. It was as exactly as his mother had told him She had been told by the Lord that the elder would serve the younger.

Genesis 28:10-19-Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep. Then he dreamed, and behold, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 23, 2018

When Moses asked God to show His glory, God revealed to him His character, His Nature. The Glory of God is the very character of God. God Himself coming, revealing and manifesting Himself. So God granted the desire of Moses and revealed His glory to him.

In these days among Christian believers one of the most commonly used word is 'Glory'. Most of the time we do not know what exactly it means. Many times we talk about the Glory of God and sometimes we say,"Oh! The Glory of God is here or the Glory of God is being poured out.". In Hebrew, the word ...read more

Jacob’s Night At The "Hardrock Hotel"

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Jacob had lived on his father and mother's faith. Forlorn and alone, he's ready to meet the God of his fathers. This encounter became the guiding light of his life, and he returned with his family to it much later. We all must have our Bethel experience!

JACOB’S NIGHT AT THE "HARDROCK HOTEL" Genesis 28:10-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Mo was amazed by his grandfather's false teeth. He watched as Gramps removed his dentures, washed them, and put them back in. Mo asked to see it done again and again. "Okay," said the grandfather, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Vine, You Are The Branches Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 5, 2021

When we are joined to Christ the true vine, we are powerfully connected to his Spirit and his vitality. By faith, we can share in Jesus’s righteous life and his atoning death. It is through his death and resurrection that the branches begin to flourish and bear much fruit.

When we take the time to look at trees, we get a beautiful reminder of how they sustain the life of their branches and leaves. Some of these trees are also able to produce a harvest of fruit that we can enjoy. Scripture talks about this too, the importance of the link from a leaf or branch to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Abounding Mercy

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 16, 2018

There is an abounding mercy of God to His people because of His great love Who is rich in mercy and grace upon grace we have been blessed by God. Not only He saved us by His grace, but he blessed us continually due to His abounding mercy.

Introduction As we continue our monthly theme this March “Know God, Know Mercy”, we have learned last week about the mercy and grace of God towards us. As we recall, Ptr. Mildred emphasized on how God showed His mercy and grace to His beloved people. Ephesians 2:4-5 “But because of his great love ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Our Savior

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 23, 2019

Christ, while facing His crucifixion, offered a prayer to the Father for His disciples as well as you and I that ends showing Christ' desire for us to be forever with Him in Glory someday. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of His love for us and a desire for us to do well.

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR John 17 Text- John 17:9 INTRODUCTION Looking at our text, it is important that we understand what is occurring during this time in the life of Christ as well as what his disciples are about to encounter in their walk. It is important to understand that this is potentially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 17:1-26, Jeremiah 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Dreams Fall Into The Pit Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

Like Israel sent Joseph to his brothers because of his love and concern for his rebellious children, God sent His son Jesus out of love for a world that is lost and distant from Him because of their sin. God is concerned for both your daily and eternal welfare.

Today, we are in Genesis 37. If you remember, for 20 years Jacob went from running, to wrestling, to resolving issues with God and his brother Esau. On his journey back home to Hebron, he endured deep sorrow — the rape of his daughter, Dinah, the shame of his sons’ violent revenge, and the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Love Comes From Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 2, 2022

If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving Love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter our lives.

Agape - unconditional love (Godly) Storge - family love Philia - beneficial love (brotherly) Eros - romantic love If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving Love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter our lives. In verses 7-10: • We know that love comes from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible