Sermons on In The Garden:

"the Splendors Of Heaven."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 1, 2024

This message was written from my heart while missing some of my loved ones who left this life. I know we will meet again, but sometimes, I need a glimpse of Heaven's beauty and tranquility that will water my soul and fill my heart with everlasting joy."

SCRIPTUTURE REFERENCES (Matthew 6:19-20) 19] Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, Luke 10:20, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 2 - Walk With God And Fulfill His Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 2, 2024

Every believer has been chosen by God to fulfill a specific purpose in and through their lives. Only those who walk with God and discern His will can accomplish that purpose and bring glory to God.

We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever. (ESV) The Lord’s promise to us for the New Year is that God will build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35, Genesis 6:14, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 3:8, Luke 24:15, Psalm 23:4, Matthew 4:18-20, Acts 9:1-2, Acts 9:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

From Gethsemane To Golgotha Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 11, 2025

As we have read through the final hours of Jesus’ life, we journeyed from Gethsemane to Golgotha.

From Gethsemane to Golgotha Luke 22-23 Scriptures read in the service before the sermon: Luke 22:31-34 Luke 22:39-48 Luke 22:54-65 Introduction As we have read through the final hours of Jesus’ life, we journeyed from Gethsemane to Golgotha. On the Mount of Olives, Jesus prayed with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Believe?

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 11, 2024

Do you ever wonder what it means to “believe?” Today we are going to consider what it means to “believe” by examining the passage from Numbers 21 alongside the gospel reading from John 3.

Is it true that you just believe in Jesus and you are saved? When I first became a Christian at the age of 16 and was taking confirmation classes at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, I remember Reverend Flanagan telling us that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved. Right away that statement raised ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Can Is Empty

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Humanity was created full, fractured by sin, yet through Christ the Living Water, God refills us to reflect His image again.

Introduction – Just Add Water I bought a can of dehydrated water the other day. The label said, “Just add water.” I stared at it for a while and thought, Now there’s an honest product — empty but hopeful. A can of dehydrated water — an empty container promising to be full if you supply the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:1-10, Ephesians 4:23-24, John 7:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thanksgiving 2025

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 23, 2025

Give thanks, because God has given us Christ

Thanksgiving 2025 Text: Luke 22:39-46 On Thursday we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, and I love Thanksgiving… I love that it’s right before the Advent Season, because it helps us order our hearts towards Jesus. We should be thankful people – always, but especially as we approach Advent. Now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 2, 2016

Enjoyment of what we hold is the gift of God.

ECCLESIASTES 5:18-20 THE GIFT OF GOD “Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone also to whom God has given wealth ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Or Relationship Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sweet Life- Commnunion Celebration

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 26, 2004

Communion service with examples of bitterness and the sweet rewards of following Christ

“The Sweet Life” A Communion Celebration The Problem of Sin Sin= Actions or attitudes by which humans rebel against God, miss His purpose for their life, and surrender to the power of evil rather than to God. The words used in the Bible for sin mean “to miss the mark.” Sin had its origins in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Surrender...even If It Is Reluctantly

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2005

God is not interested in your lip service, He seeks your obedience. This message is based on the parable of the two sons.

Matthew 21:28 (NLT) "But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ’Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ Simple Instructions  God has given us simple instructions – The expectation is obedience • 1 Samuel 15:22 • Colossians 2:6 1 Samuel 15:22 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort Of A Risen Savior

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon on the resurection. Great for Easter or anytime.

The Comfort of a Risen Savior John 20:10-18 Intro: The fact of the resurrection is as well documented as anything in the history of the world. We have eyewitness accounts of our risen Lord. We have a more excellent testimony of his life in the person of the Holy Ghost. Furthermore, we have the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 8, 2003

A message for Good Friday focusing on the statement "It is finished."

Today is Good Friday. A day when we focus on the suffering and death of Jesus. I want to focus today on the importance of the three of Christ’s final words: "It is finished!" Our background scripture today comes from John 19:30. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!" Then he ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Eternal Home Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The beauty of the eternal home is beyond our comprehension and beyond description.

OUR ETERNAL HOME 2 PETER 3:13 A. "NEVERTHELESS WE, ACCORDING TO HIS PROMISE, LOOK FOR NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH, WHEREIN DWELLETH RIGHTEOUSNESS." 1. The promise of a new heaven and a new earth is indicative: a. That this earth was created to be the eternal home of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Love Farming

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 25, 2012

We have a lot of churches and TV Evangelists, Pastors, Preachers today using Gods word like dynamite. Now, Gods word is powerful and shaper than any two edged sword the Bible says but, Jesus says it is a seed. A seed is something that is planted and grows

I love farming Luke 8:4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Read The Bible Your Life Depends On It

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 3, 2010

❶. Many Hours To Read the Bible? ❷. Read With Purpose ❸. Start With ... ❹. Reasons For Reading ❺. How to Read

❶. Many Hours To Read the Bible? It’s been said that it takes about 75 hours to read the Bible aloud at a normal rate. A little over 50 hours of that will be spent reading the OT - A Pastor of challenged his youth group to see how long it would take them to do it. On a Monday, they started ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist