Sermons on Inspire:

Why Is God Silent? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Know how God speaks

A. WHY ARE PEOPLE SILENT TO US? 1. Angry. Learn to interpret the sounds of silence. 2. They want you to learn (seeing what you will do). 3. They have already told you. 4. They disagree with what you previously said. 5. They are taking time to think before answering. 6. Talking is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Fake News: How Can I Know The Truth?” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 29, 2017

With the Internet today it is possible to spread fake news, to ruin someone’s reputation, to close down a business, to start a rumor that may never die and it’s possible to do all that quickly so it leaves us asking the question, how can I know the truth?

NAIL IT DOWN “Fake news: how can I know the truth?” 2nd Peter 1:6-2:3 Glad you are all safe today. You may have heard Just last week there were reports that if Irma kept growing it would become a category 6 Hurricane. Sharks were being sucked up into the air from the water and we would see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Need A Boost?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012

We could all use a little boost every now and then. Some synonyms for “boost” are: improve, make better, advance. Sound refreshing? Sound invigorating?

NEED A BOOST? INTRODUCTION: We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, don’t you think? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters to anyone. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the energy drink, although ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013

Many claim to have the truth, but Paul proclaims that there is only one “gospel—good news” and that is God’s love and grace in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Galatians 1:1-12 “Only Grace” INTRODUCTION One of the greatest movies of all time—at least for the critics—is “The Wizard of Oz.” We all know the story of Dorothy and Todo, her dog, who want to get home to Kansas. They are joined by a scarecrow who wants a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Augmenting Reality

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 22, 2013

God's Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life.

Title: Augmenting Reality Text: II Timothy 3:14-4:5 Thesis: God’s Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life. Introduction Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Into God's Word (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

The Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. Almost everybody has one and everybody has questions about it. This three-sermon series will help Christians get into God's Word and get God's word into them.

Getting into God’s Word (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/13/2013 If you weren’t here last week, I started off this year talking about the Bible. Like it says in your bulletin, the Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Lessons In The New Year From Lepers - Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 7, 2012

Learning from the trials and testings of others to be strong and courageous.

Life is a total of our choices. There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist and live with them and in them, or to take the responsibility to change them. And it’s only when you exercise your right to choose, can you exercise the right to change. You may think ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Spirituality On Trial___micah 6__1-8

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 27, 2016

For the entire past century and longer, the Christian view of spirituality has been on trial in this country. Before Christ was born Micah saw that his nation and every individual must find their real life, their spiritual life through trusting the Lord.

CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY ON TRIAL___ TRINITY 14 Aug 2016 Micah 6__1-8 Prayer ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

He's Alive Series

Contributed by Randall James on Apr 22, 2019

People have responded differently to the Resurrection. This message is about the doubters, memorialists, show-offs, superstitious, and the transformed.

I don’t have any Easter jokes for you today, but I did come across some Easter quotes that I think you’ll regret hearing. Al Jamal said: “My father was so cheap. Every Easter we’d wear the same clothes, but he’d take us to a different church.” Melanie White said these two things about Easter: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

Has God opened a door of opportunity to you ? Then seize the moment! Step out in faith and experience all God has designed to bless you with.

Many of you will remember the game show “let’s make a deal”. In this game show the show’s host, Monty Hall, would often give people the option of choosing what was behind 3 doors. The reason I draw this to your attention is because the Lord Jesus opened a door of opportunity to the church in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Message as COVID 19 lockdowns began. In answer to the question: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting?

Question to be asked: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting? What a week this has been! We came back from a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter - The Man That Walked On Water.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 18, 2020

Peter, one of the apostles of Christ measures the life of many believers today. He made mistakes, failed a couple of times and succeeded in other areas. Let us learn from his life.

TEXT: Matthew 14:26-31 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26-31, Luke 5:1-10, John 18:25-27, Acts 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parenting On Purpose Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 18, 2020

2020 is The Year of the Turnaround. Turnaround starts with me! Turnaround starts at home. Turnaround starts with Parenting on Purpose to train up the children in the way they should grow and go!

Isaiah 1:17 says that doing well is a learned process. In order to learn to do well, we must be trained. When I was in the U.S. Army, we did what was called Train-up Training. Train-up training is training for the next level while you are still on the previous level. Likewise, training children ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Developing Vision For Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 6, 2024

A Holy Spirit inspired vision creates its own energy and energizes people’s hearts, minds, and bodies in a God centered direction. God’s vision is what He wants us to accomplish and what He wants us to become. It will energize us to engage in God’s Kingdom work.

“Developing Vision for Life” Proverbs 29:18 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSrcy4l3hxs As human beings we all possess an incredible imagination. Here’s a fact I didn’t know. Our eyes take in four (4) million bytes of information every second, and the moment we see it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:17, Proverbs 23:7, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Are We On The Road To Castaway Island?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 17, 2023

Many have read and undoubtedly heard this Scripture countless times before. It speaks of someone running a race. But we need to see the spiritual aspect of this road that we are on.

The Apostle Paul concludes Chapter 9 with a plea for self-disciple and self-denial in the Christian life. He compares himself to the athletes in the Isthmian games, which was well known by the Corinthians. In any case, in the Christian race all may run in order to obtain the prize. First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible