Sermons on indirect:

Breakthrough Vision Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 20, 2020

A message about the importance of vision

Breakthrough Vision Theme: Text: 1 Samuel 3:1; Proverbs 29:18; Habbakuk 2 1 Samuel 3:1 KJV And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 1 Samuel 3:1 NKJV Then the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking As Children Of Light

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 6, 2021

In this world of sin and darkness, the believers have been called out of darkness to live a life reflecting the work of grace, and to shine forth as light in the midst of the dark world.

WALKING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT Study Text: Ephesians 5: 8 - 14 Introduction: - The theme of light and darkness is prominent throughout the Bible. Darkness symbolizes Satan’s evil domain and the sinful deeds of those who do not obey God. - It also represents the spiritual ignorance of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Shall We Live

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 15, 2024

how do we deal with Doubting Thomas, a disciple and a man whose insistence on tangible proof serves as a beacon of realism amidst the fervent belief of his peers.

How Shall We Live SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B ”When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

How Should The People Of God Build?

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 7, 2023

There are times in the Christian life when the enemy will assault us. How should we respond? How can we build our lives, our families, when we are under attack? We can learn from Nehemiah.

In Arnold Dallimore’s short biography of Spurgeon, he has one chapter entitled, “Daily Life in the Great Church,” which includes the following: “The Metropolitan Tabernacle was not, as some have assumed, merely a highly populated preaching center. . . Apart from the sick and infirm, there were very ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of A Parent's Words

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 19, 2002

This sermon encourages parents to use words that build up their children instead of tear them down.

I) DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLSOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTHS, Words that tear down... A) Words of abuse : Parents who would never physically abuse their child may think nothing of verbal abuse. 1) Direct – name calling and put downs. Screaming tantrums, 2) Indirect - Sarcasm, teasing, harsh ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Types Of Symptoms Manifested By People Who Depend On Masks - 2 Cor. 10:8-12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12

TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12 Just as a doctor diagnoses causes by looking for physical symptoms so a contextualizer should ascertain spiritual causes by looking for certain symptoms of pretentiousness. The following is a brief list of some the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith That Gives Hope

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2008

Faith without hope is not faith at all and we need to anticipate the working of God if our faith is to produce any results.

A Faith That Gives Hope Griffith Baptist Church – 1/4/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:22 (Gen. 50:22-26) Key verse: Hebrews 11:22 - By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Premise: Faith without hope is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Up Short

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 24, 2009

Jesus’ disciples come up short when they come up with solutions for the lack of food. Jesus never comes up short.

-Have you ever come up short in your attempts to get something done? -Have you ever tried to pull something really cool together and it didn’t quite work out? -You are in good company. The disciples come up short, way short in their attempts to feed the thousands of people in today’s Gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Clothes Don't Make The Prophet

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 12, 2004

God has worked in unconventional ways and through unconventional people throughout history. Here’s a look at one and a modern application.

Clothes Don’t Make The Prophet I. Introduction A. God rarely works His will in a conventional way. (Isa. 55: 8) 1. O.T. examples a. He destroyed mankind with something they’d never seen, rain. b. Deut. 7: 7-8 c. The crumbling of the Walls of Jericho 2. N.T. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Omen - Is The Antichrist Coming To A Theatre Near You? Series

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 7, 2006

The Antichrist might be found at a theatre near you, but also in anything else that is not uplifting Christ in your life or edifying to others around you.

INTRODUCTION A. On June 6, 2006 (6/6/06) “The Omen” Was Released In Theatres B. Synopsis “This WeekThe prophecy is clear, the signs unmistakable: Armageddon is upon us. On 6 / 6 / 06, ’The Omen’ is revealed...and our darkest fears are realized. ’The Omen,’ a contemporary thriller based on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Handling Objections And Criticism

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013

Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Epistle To The Colossians Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 9, 2012

Basics in the prison Epistles

PAUL'S EPISTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS QUOTATION: "And then the theme: Paul’s letter to the Colossians. In which he touches the very high-water mark of divinely revealed Truth, the Person and Glory of Jesus Christ" (Rev. James M. Gray. D.D.). ANALYZATION: I. THE AUTHOR OF THE EPISTLE: The Apostle ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cooking The Books

Contributed by Emilia Florio on Sep 13, 2010

This message talks about the importance of being good stewards not only of our monetary and worldly resource, but of the abundant spiritual resources God has given us as well.

Cooking the Books Luke 16:1-17 [INTRODUCTION] Have you ever heard the expression Cooking the books? Do you know what that means? Well, it has nothing to do with cooking or cookbooks, although I suppose that if you stretch the analogy a bit, you might say that it is a bit like Weight Watchers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expect Trials Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect trials because we live in a fallen world. We can expect some of our difficulties to originate from God Himself, and we will bring hardship upon ourselves because we are not perfect.

Expect Trials Faith Expectations Part 5 06/01/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Moral Compass

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Oct 4, 2014

What it takes to find the Moral Compass in our world in the only place that it can be truly found!

INTRODUCTION: How would you like to have the NFL as your moral compass? Last week, we were hammered by reports about Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson and how the NFL was responding (or not responding) to the allegations of abuse. Tabloids, Social Media, and ESPN have been overloaded with their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ