Sermons on Honest:

Good Friday: Did Jesus Write A Will Bequeathing An Inheritance On Us?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2018

Jesus knew that he was going to suffer and die. Dying men generally write a will to bequeath their wealth and property to their loved ones. Did Jesus write a will?

The Wonder of Christs Love as shown through Jesus’ written will before His death How do we know that someone loves us? If we want to be nice and proper we might say it is by the actions that the other person does, what he/she speaks, the care that he/she shows etc. But if we are brutally honest we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Hebrews 9:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Survive The Shaking Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Jul 18, 2017

There will be seasons when events will disturb us and make us anxious but we can survive and thrive.

“You Can Survive The Shaking” Acts 16:25-26 (MSG) 25 Along about midnight, Paul and Silas were at prayer and singing a robust hymn to God. The other prisoners couldn’t believe their ears. 26 Then, without warning, a huge earthquake! The jailhouse tottered, every door flew open, all the prisoners ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Got Issues But I Am Still Annointed!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 9, 2017

This message was shared as reminder that every believer has to work through their issues and allow those issues to be the driving force to continue to grow while depending on God.

“I Got Issues but I’m Still Anointed!” 2 Sam. 11:2-5 (NIV) 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, 3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Little Things Of Christmas Luke 2:12

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

“I can’t do much…I don’t have much to give” are statements often made by Christians who would really love to serve God in some way, yet they often feel too small for God to use. Thanks Gary Huckaby for the original writing.

Little Things of Christmas Luke 2:12 “I can’t do much…I don’t have much to give” These are statements often made by Christians who would really love to serve God in some way, yet they often feel too small for God to use. I read about an elderly widow who had a hard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Perfect Series

Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016

A sermon inspired by the book For the Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

Text: Matthew 5:48 INTRODUCTION Eric Liddell (1902–45) is best known to most people as the gold medalist in the quarter-mile run at the 1924 Olympics, as portrayed in the popular filmChariots of Fire. Later, though, he would go on to become a missionary in China during one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48-49

Denomination: *other

Distancing Ourselves From God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016

God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can A Man? Drowning In Questions?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2016

Will I make the commitment to COMPLETELY TRUST GOD'S PLAN WHEN I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON? WILL WE LAY AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS AND SAY GOD THIS OBSTACLE HAS A REASON AND A SEASON... I WILL BOLDLY AND WITH FAITH AND CONFIDENCE FACE PROBLEMS.

HOW CAN A MAN ? DROWNING IN QUESTIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As a teacher I love questions? Questions can be a valuable teaching tool! But know this QUESTIONING can be a hindrance to progress. The Bible is full of questions. The first question is simple: AM I MY ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gods Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2018

This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#2] GOD’S AMAZING GRACE 1 Timothy 1:8-20 Introduction: [Survey] There is a survey on the back of the bulletin for each of you to fill out. You may want to keep your answers covered up. Be honest and only concerned about your survey. This survey is valid for your lifetime up to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stop And Smell The Sheep

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2018

Comparing how we see each other as compared to our Shepherd.

1. Shrek, the Lost Sheep Maybe you’ve heard the story of the sheep in New Zealand named Shrek. He had escaped and evaded capture and shearing for six years. When he was finally discovered in his high mountain cave by Ann Scanlan, he was almost unrecognizable as a sheep. The first thing she did was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Christmas, John's Style

Contributed by Mari Larson on Dec 17, 2018

Preparing for Christmas beyond decorating trees and writing cards.

I have done it, and I cannot undo it. I have equated social media with that/this wild-eyed picture of John the Baptist. “You brood of vipers.” Polarizing. Negative. Scary, even. I hear some of you giggling, and I see you smiling. You know what I’m talking about. There’s a lot of speaking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Introduces The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 26, 2019

The central theme of the ministry of Jesus is the Kingdom of God. In Luke chapter 8 we are looking at Jesus introducing the Kingdom to bystanders and then beginning to explain "mysteries of the Kingdom" to His disciples.

Luke 8:1-18 I. THE KINGDOM A. The driving theme of the ministry of Jesus is the Kingdom of God. 1. The Kingdom of God is the realm of God, visible or invisible, where God’s systems and ways of doing things are already established and working. B. Throughout the New Testament we see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18, Matthew 3:1-2, Luke 17:21, Luke 19:14, Luke 8:10, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 14:2, Revelation 11:14, Revelation 19:16, Revelation 20:4, 2 Peter 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Spiritual Formation Is A Community Pr

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spiritual Formation is a Community Project

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spiritual Formation is a Community Project Galatians 4:12-20 Do you ever feel like you are not experiencing change, growth, being shaped by Christ? Worse yet, do you ever feel that you or people you care about are veering off the road, making decisions that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Jesus Lost His Mind

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 27, 2015

The love of Christ, laying down his life for us all.

the day jesus lost his mind “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Careful What You Wish For

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 24, 2015

Sometimes we leave God out of our desires and plans. We must always go to God for guidance, especially when we face life’s challenges. Our desire to imitate the world may seem righteous at first, but it will result in destruction.

How many of you have wanted something that someone else has? Well, you’re not alone. Envy and coveting have been around since the beginning of time. One of the Ten Commandments even says, “You shall not covet…” It’s too bad that the Israelites and the elders in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Denomination: Anglican

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 1, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "The Cure". This sermon looks at the many benefits of being saved.

Series: The Cure [#8] WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: As good Christians, I know that we aren’t supposed to be selfish; but be honest, don’t you want to know what’s in the Christian life for you? There is so much after salvation. I’m afraid that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist