Sermons on His Own Glory And Excellence:

Wake Up Thou That Slumber And Sleep

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 23, 2025

. Let us pray that the division that are being used to utterly destroy us as a nation, as a people, are themselves destroyed and we can come together in unity and Love regardless of political, spiritual, racial, economic or any other differences.

Wake Up thou that Slumber and Sleep By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Ephesians 5:14 “Wherefore he saith, Awake, thou that sleepest and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give the light”. OPENING: - This scripture literally refers to a spiritual awakening from the state of sin and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Very Early In The Morning, Hope Woke Up With The Sun

Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 18, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus did not wait for the noise of the world—it happened quietly, powerfully, and full of promise... very early in the morning. (A Sunrise Sermon)

### **Introduction:** Good morning! Look around. We are standing in a place of graves. A place of sorrow. A place of mourning… And yet, here we are this morning, greeting the dawn. We are in a place of endings, but watching a beginning. Scripture tells us that very early in the morning, much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Name Is Better Than Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of virtue, maintaining a good reputation, and upholding morality over material wealth, guided by God's wisdom and love.

Welcome, dear friends and family. We gather here, in this place of peace and worship. A place we know well. A place we call home. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To understand. Today, we turn to the book of wisdom. Proverbs 22:1, it says, "A good name is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Topics: Better, Money

Let's Just Cut The Ears Off?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025

Mothers' day? Father's day? Life in general needs something few accept. Is there a difference in hearing and listening. Let's just cut off the ear? Many spiritual problems are birthed because we tend to not listen. DO WE LISTEN TO GOD AND PEOPLE?

LET’S CHOP OFF THE EAR? GOT YOUR EARS ON? HALF AN EAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@a0l.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? Life is about choices. *THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Proverbs 8:34, Deuteronomy 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Handle Problems Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 21, 2002

A biblical response to problems enables the follower of Christ to grow into Christian maturity.

How to Handle Problems James 1:1-18; 5:7-12 “HOW TO” SERIES IN JAMES #1 Truth: The Christian life-view stands countercultural. Problems move us to God who gives us His grace to benefit from our faith-trials. We develop the perseverance and patience, the faith-life, the quality of life that comes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Aftermath Of A Disaster Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

Even the moral failures of all those involved could not stop God’s promise of blessing.

Genesis 27:41-28:9 September 7, 2003 Finish the story Last week - the stealing of the blessing This week - the aftermath Esau is furious - threatens murder 41 Rebekah creates a second plot 42-46 Isaac blesses Jacob and sends him away 28:1-5 Esau - too little too late 6-9 1. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 1 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Having addressed the subject of Salvation and the Second Coming in the first chapter, Paul now turns to address Service and the Second Coming of Christ in chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians.

“Service and the Second Coming” - Part 1 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 "Paul’s Courage Before Them" 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 I. Paul’s COURAGE before the Thessalonians. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Being Available For God

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 8, 2006

This sermon is about taking what we have and making it available to God

BEING AVAILABLE FOR GOD – Luke 5:1-11 1. The Boat Borrowed – 5:2-3 - Jesus always uses his disciples - Jesus borrowed the boys lunch - God used the rod in Moses’ hand - Elijah threw a stick into the water - God could do it another way but He uses us. 2- The Boat Filled – 5:4-9 - If you lend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gospel The Angels Preached

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The Gospel the Angels Preached

I. The Angels Gospel Calms Fears v. 10 - We fear that which is hidden and unknown - For every one that doeth ill hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved. But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

For Every Problem, There's A Solution

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 28, 2013

Simple sermon from various Scripture to illustrate how for every problem there is a solution in life. Within the Christian walk, the solution is not a self-help book, it is Christ Jesus!

For Every Problem, There's a Solution Romans 10:13 Illustration: How Coca-Cola is used to clean battery acid How 409 is used to clean up messes How WD 40 is used for anything Etc. and so on "For Every problem, there is a solution - let's look at our problem and see if there's a solution!" I. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008

This is a short devotional about The Fear of the Lord

The Fear of the Lord Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. This is the theme for the book of Proverbs This idea in one way or another is repeated throughout the entire book This fear is a loving reverence for God that includes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 19, 2015

CHRIST IS THE TRUE MORNING STAR.

ISAIAH OBSERVATION: WHO IS THE TRUE MORNING STAR? INTERPRETATION: READ ISAIAH 14: 12-15 POINTS TO PONDER: THE PHRASE,”O SHINING STAR, SON OF THE MORNING” RELATES TO THE TERM “LUCIFER” MEANING “MORNING STAR”. HIS SIN WAS PRIDE AS TAUGHT IN 1 TIMOTHY ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Friend Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 27, 2021

This passage mentions multiple times that we are Jesus' friends. What does that mean exactly?

- “Refrigerator rights.” The idea that you become good enough friends that when you’re at their house you don’t have to ask to get something out of the refrigerator. THE PROOFS OF THE FRIENDSHIP: 1. His proof of friendship is His sacrifice. - John 15:13. 2. Our proof of friendship is our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The 5 Choices Of Our Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 19, 2017

These are the most important choices we will make in our walk with the Lord.

The 5 Choices of our Faith! These are the most important choices we will make in our walk with the Lord. 1. CHRIST. We seek and receive Him first. Matthew 6:33. A. Without Him we are and have nothing of eternal value. 2. CROSS. There He paid the full price for our redemption. Isaiah 53: ...read more

With Only A Potsherd

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.: 1. Illust. It's easy to blame God. Sometimes we think of God as the author of everything that goes wrong in our lives. A man was once having one of those days when everything goes wrong. One thing after ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10