Sermons on Impression:

The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16, Luke 19:8-10, John 7:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sinners Saved Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2022

The good news of the Gospel is that sinners can be saved. The apostle Paul held himself up as the example of the worst of sinners who had been saved by the grace of God. If he could be saved, then anyone can be saved!

Introduction: A. Let me begin with an example of one of those commercials whose message seems too good to be true: “Picture a man…he has a bright smile, healthful glow…he is holding up a pair of gigantic blue jeans. 1. He says, ‘These are the jeans I used to wear before I lost 200 hundred pounds on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oaths Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

Jesus now says that His disciples should not take an oath at all. They should not swear by anything. The main reason is that a person known for integrity does not need to enhance their promises

SERMON ON THE MOUNT (OATHS) 33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

"holy Spirit Power"

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday. Teaching sheet at end of the sermon text.

"Holy Spirit Power" Acts 2:1-13 A sermon for Pentecost Sunday Pastor John Bright Acts 2 “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, John 20:22, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1, Mark 3:22-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Apostle's Last Letter

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 6, 2022

Expository message on III John

Title: Scripture: III John Type: Expository Where: GNBC 8-7-22 Intro: John Wooden was the legendary head basketball coach at UCLA from 1948 to 1975. Does anyone know where he coached before his tenure at UCLA? Indiana State University, 1946 to 1948. Wooden was one of the greatest ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Plague Of Hail Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2022

Moses stretched forth his rod. In the last set of three plagues, the earthly agent was Moses (Exodus 9:10; Exodus 10:13, 22), whose timidity seems to have worn off as time went on, and he became accustomed to putting himself forward.

The Plague of Hail Exodus 9:22-26 (NIV) INTRODUCTION Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields of Egypt." 23When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes A Village Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

It takes a village to develop a mature disciple of Jesus

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Real Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

Looking for, longing for and living for the promised return of Jesus gives real hope.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Opens The Books

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

When heaven opens the books, God’s justice, mercy, and love stand revealed—and the Lamb alone secures our place in eternity.

There are moments in Scripture when the veil between heaven and earth grows thin—moments when we see something of God that we rarely think about. One of those moments is in the book of Daniel. He writes: “The court was seated, and the books were opened.” — Daniel 7:10 Just a simple line. But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:10, Revelation 20:12, Malachi 3:16, Psalm 139:16, Revelation 21:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Philadelphia – Open-Door Revival.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2025

The seven churches of Revelation: Philadelphia – Open-Door Revival - Revelation chapter 3 verses 7-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • THE PLACE: Philadelphia (vs 7a). • THE PERSON: holy & sovereign (vs 7b). • THE PEOPLE: weak but strong (vs 8a). • THE PROMISE: he will… (vs 8b-12). • THE PLEA: hold on (vs 13). SERMON BODY Ill: Philadelphia is a name we have all heard in a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025

Following Jesus means trusting His leadership, surrendering self-rule, embracing transformation, and walking daily with the Shepherd whose presence shapes every step.

There is a tenderness in the way Jesus calls people. He never shouts to impress the crowd. He never manipulates the moment. He never forces Himself upon anyone. Instead, He speaks in a way that reaches the deepest places of the heart and invites a response that is both personal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, John 10:4, Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 23:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon 10 - What Is Ruling And Dwelling In You? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 24, 2025

After writing about the things we should take off and put on, Paul wrote about what should rule us and dwell in us, and how we should do everything.

Introduction: A. Today, I want us to start by considering the concepts of ruling and dwelling. 1. Let’s ask ourselves: Who or what is ruling in my heart and life? a. In other words, who or what is sitting on the throne of my life and heart? 2. Let’s also ask ourselves: Who or what is dwelling ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear Isaiah’s Advent Call!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 1, 2025

For our sermon this morning we are invited to hear a message from the Prophet Isaiah in his role as an Advent preacher. Actually, we hear three messages connected to three voices calling out in his prophecy.

They were all Advent preachers. From Moses to Malachi their messages were the same. Repent. Return. Believe. Yes, they delivered their messages in different ways, and at different times. But ultimately, they were the voices of God calling his people to turn away from their sins, return to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Truth, My Truth, The Truth

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025

Truth is not a viewpoint or a feeling but a Person—Jesus—calling us from self-made versions to surrender, freedom, and transforming grace.

ITRODUCTION — TRUTH IN A WORLD OF VERSIONS We live in a strange generation—one that has replaced reality with versions of reality. If you’ve noticed, we no longer speak about truth the way Scripture does. We speak in smaller, softer, more flexible categories: “Your truth.” “My truth.” “Live your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 8:32, John 18:37, Luke 23:40-43, Psalm 119:160  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist