Sermons on Honest:

The Value Of History

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 14, 2023

What is the value of the history in the Bible One thing history does is it tells us how to recognize the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The Value of History Matthew 1:1-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Matt. 1:1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Matt. 1:2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

8 Nature Of Man – Soul: Emotions – Aid Is Every Thought Captive To Christ (The Word) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the emotions are summarized as the destructive emotion of anger. Anger and other destructive emotional attitudes can keep us separated from God.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the emotions are summarized as the destructive emotion of anger. Anger and other destructive emotional attitudes can keep us separated from God. The problem (from Session 7): Feelings are the conscious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Hebrews 4:12

Consolation In Christ

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 1, 2022

Paul’s point is that our own sufferings enable us to identify with those who suffer—and enable them to identify with us. Then they will sense the reality of the comfort we have received from God and find their own comfort in Him. The principle is important. Ministry requires vulnerability.

Consolation – Relief or Support. As nouns the difference between consolation and comfort is that consolation is the act of consoling while comfort is the state of ease. Bless Him because He is God! You find this phrase “blessed be God” in two other places in the New Testament, in Ephesians 1:3 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Enigma Or Contradiction?

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 3, 2022

According to the dictionary, the words Enigma and Contradiction are said to be semantically related.

Andrea Louise Riseborough, an English actress and producer once remarked: “People are fascinating. They're so unique and I think what's more fascinating is the reason behind the physical characteristic, the enigma, that's where the gold dust is.” Proverbs 1:2-7 reminds us: “To know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1, 2 Peter 1:20, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 1 Timothy 1:15

The Cure- What's In It For Me Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2022

This is the 128th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 8th sermon from Romans. This is the 3rd and 4th week of Advent.

Series: Action [#128] THE CURE- WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: Today is the 4th week of the Advent Season. The Advent Season is the 4 Sundays before Christmas. We look back to Christ’s 1st arrival and look forward to His 2nd and final arrival. Advent is a word that means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Maximize Your Spiritual Riches Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2019

This is the 10th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#10] MAXIMIZE YOUR SPIRITUAL RICHES Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: Having 6 kids, 3 daughter-in-laws, 1 son-in-law, and 1 grandchild changes your perspective on things. Every single one of them is completely different than the others, (including the twins). As I watch them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Revival Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

I believe with all my heart that we need a revival at the old-time religion.

What is a revival? A revival is a moving toward God by the people of God. Revival causes God's people to become active for the Lord once again. Revivals are produced by three things: preaching the word of God, hearing the word of God, and obeying the word of God. This hour certainly cries for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

God has called us to a life of practical holiness which we have to demonstrate in our thoughts, words and actions or deeds. No alternative to this demand would be accepted.

THE PRACTICAL LIFE OF HOLINESS Study Texts: Ps.15: 1-5, Ps.24: 3-4, Heb.12: 14 -The single, unchanging demand of God for all His children in all ages is that we should be holy. -He commands us to “Follow (pursue, practice) peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Prayer Should Look Like

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

We need to engage in proper biblical prayer

Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: Illustration “Teach us what to say in prayer” I. Worship (v.9) A. What is worship of God? 1. Recognizing who is of the highest worth. 2. Recognizing we are not it. 3. In worship we are submitting to God in a fresh way every time we do it. 4. Recognizing the Holiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

If We Only Knew... Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Hard to believe a little cardboard and packing tape could accomplish so much, isn't it? Actually, it's the packing peanuts. Styrofoam is like kryptonite! You take God off His throne, out of His rightful place, and neatly pack Him into a box.

This is the 1st in a series: God Unboxed Hard to believe a little cardboard and packing tape could accomplish so much, isn't it? Actually, it's the packing peanuts. Styrofoam is like kryptonite! You take God off His throne, out of His rightful place, and neatly pack Him into a box. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Learning That Service Is Satisfying Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 13, 2012

Oswald Chambers spoke over 100 years ago prophetically of the time we are living in today. He said, “We are moving into a more spiritual but less Godly time.” There is a desperate need for the church today to surrender their life to Jesus. He tells us

Intro: Oswald Chambers spoke over 100 years ago prophetically of the time we are living in today. He said, “We are moving into a more spiritual but less Godly time.” God clearly tells us to be born again in John 3, we are told by Paul if we are in Christ we are a new creation. More people are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Three Words - Come And See

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2012

A short talk given at an all-age baptism service. This talk focuses on the phrase 'Come and See'. Just as Philip encouraged his friend Nathanael to come and see, so we can encourage others to come and see Jesus for themselves.

Can you remember when you first heard about Coca-Cola? It’s a product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton first introduced Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. The pharmacist prepared a caramel-coloured syrup in a three-legged brass kettle in his garden. He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

Plans Of The Diligent

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 4, 2016

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance! Hurray!

DILIGENT ! Proverbs 21:5”The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” It was half yearly examination that our Abide school, the English question paper was issued and I sat in the class for supervision. I found a senior boy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just A Corn Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2016

What one believer can do when planted in good ground.

Just a Corn of Wheat (John 12:24 KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit, 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Kernel Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 13, 2016

Grow in the grace and power of God requires surrender.

Kernel of Wheat (John 12:24 KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit, 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26