Sermons on Honest:

You Did Run Well, Who Hindered You?

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 8, 2021

The Christian life is like running a race. It is not how you start it is how you finish.

YOU DID RUN WELL, WHO HINDERED YOU? THIS IS A QUESTION I NEVER WANT TO BE ASKED: GALATIANS 5:7 – YOU DID RUN WELL, WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YOU SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS COMPARED TO A RACE. From the time we are saved to the time we leave this world. Life is not a sprint, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Better Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2021

Paul tells us in the letter that there is a better life . the better life is in Jesus.

There’s A Better Life Ephesians 4:25-5:2 1. Paul tells the folks in Ephesus’s there is a better Life • He says, “Take off falsehood” the lies you tell yourself. We say, “ I am as good as anybody else if they go to heaven so will I”. The better way is speak truthfully , be honest in all things ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

In God We Trust?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2021

To serve God we need a holy respect and absolute trust. In dark nights of hard trials do we run to God or do we run away from him? Let us study some trust verses in the Bible.

IN GOD WE TRUST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com OUR MONEY SAYS: IN GOD WE TRUST, is this a valid conclusion? There are several things that can seldom be recovered. A stone that is thrown, a word after it is said, a missed opportunity, wasted time, trust after it is lost. WHAT IF? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 20:1, Psalm 146:3, Jeremiah 17:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom And Chaos - Honoring Authority

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 21, 2019

God places people in authority. Most leaders have pure motives and are leading sincerely.

Kingdom and Chaos Honoring Authority March 24, 2017 1 Samuel 24:1-7 NIV After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi." 2 So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Samuel 24:12, 2 Samuel 23:14-16, Ephesians 4:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time -- 7th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2020

Love your enemies

There is a sign in the Princeton University Store basement which cleverly suggests: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Jesus’ ethical teaching is higher than this example because love of enemies is not a consequentialist ethic, hoping that the other person will change. Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Whole Life Worship

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2017

As an act of gratitude for God's mercy, we submit our bodies to Him as Living Sacrifices. This will involve Renewing our Minds.

WHOLE LIFE WORSHIP. Romans 12:1-2. “I beseech you therefore, brethren” (Romans 12:1) begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Whom It May Concern.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2022

Hearing the Word of God.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Luke 8:1-15. When we first come to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, confessing and turning away from our sins, and worshipping God only through Him, we become members of a new family. It was so for the twelve Apostles, and for the women who provided for Jesus out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Portait Of A Spiritual Man Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 4, 2022

As we read Psalm 27, we see the heart of a spiritual man

There are a lot of things that people identify with spirituality: • There are some like the Pharisees believe that certain outward observations (washing hands, praying on street corners) were clear evidence of spiritual life. • There are some today who view spirituality as adherence to certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Chosen Parents

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023

Joseph

GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) Joseph, like any young man his age, had dreams and ambitions of his own but willingly surrendered or relinquished his dreams for a higher calling – to be father of the Messiah. Joseph was the father figure in Jesus’ life but, more often, he was the forgotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil's Agenda Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

As Christians, we are in a spiritual battle against a cunning, crafty, and powerful enemy - the devil.

We must acknowledge that our enemy, the devil, has a specific agenda. He wants to deceive and blind us, leading us away from the truth and into darkness. But as children of light, we must be aware of his tactics and stand firm in the truth. The devil wants to blind us with lies and shroud us in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, Ephesians 4:25, John 3:19-21, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 4:1, Ephesians 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

The Refining Fire Of God

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Have you ever heard of a “promise box”? They were once very popular among Christian people. They were little boxes containing rolled up verses of Scripture, and each verse contained a promise of God which you could select and think about during the day.

The Refining Fire of God Scripture: Malachi 4:1–3, especially verse 2 But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves. Introduction: Have you ever heard of a “promise box”? They were once very ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Begin Prayer With Praise? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Ps. 103:1).

A. WHY BEGIN PRAYER WITH PRAISE 1. Because Jesus instructed them to begin the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be Your name” (Matt. 6:9). Other versions translate this to mean to honor His name, to reverence His name, to hold high His name. 2. Because the psalmist commands you, “Enter . . . His courts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1, John 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Quickened... Series

Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Aug 27, 2023

By one man's disobedience, many were made sinners.

And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Wherein in times past ye walked according to the course of this World, according to the prince and power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. (Ephesians 2:1-2) The course of this world is dictated ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2, Romans 5:19

Denomination: Apostolic

The Unchanging Love Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, written during a time when the Israelites were disillusioned and questioning God’s promises.

1- Historical Context of Malachi: - Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, written during a time when the Israelites were disillusioned and questioning God’s promises. - After returning from exile and rebuilding the temple, the Israelites expected a time of prosperity. Instead, they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Church #8 Who Do You Look Like? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

No literal portrait of Jesus exists either. But the likeness of the Son who makes us free can be seen in the lives of His true followers.

Communion: The Deep surrounding love of God ~ Intro: On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham--no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist