Sermons on Intentional Friendship:

When Heaven Interrupted Earth - Christmas As The Moment Eternity Stepped Into Time

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 15, 2025

When heaven interrupted earth, everything changed. Eternity stepped into time so time could be redeemed. God came near so humanity could return to Him. Christmas reminds us that God is not distant. He is present. He is involved. He is intentional.

WHEN HEAVEN INTERRUPTED EARTH Christmas as the Moment Eternity Stepped into Time Introduction History is filled with dates, events, and turning points, but there is one moment that divided time itself. Before that night in Bethlehem, humanity waited in hope and prophecy. After that night, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 2, 2025

3 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-III— Luke 1:65-67(:57-80) Attention: 'Daddy Wouldn’t Like It' A man is on vacation driving thru Pennsylvania’s Amish country. He drives over a hill & spies a huge wagon that had spilled it’s entire load of hay. A young boy was picking up handfuls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:65-67, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2019 - Finding Hope In A Broken World

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 10, 2019

The life of a Jesus follower should be one of hope in a world filled with broken relationships. Is there hope? Or, is the best we can hope for is being "broken together"?

Finding Hope in a Broken World Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Genesis 27:41, Acts 6:1, Acts 15:36-41, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Genesis 3:8, Genesis 3:12, Genesis 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Signs God Does Not Want You To Be With Someone Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical signs that may indicate God does not want you to be with someone.

As Christians, we seek God's guidance in all aspects of life, including relationships. However, determining whether God wants us to be with someone can be challenging. In this sermon, we'll explore biblical signs that may indicate God does not want you to be with someone. Unequal Yoking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, 1 John 2:3-6

"Rulers Of The Darkness..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2004

Money can buy anyone a dog. but only love can make him wag his tail. Good intentions won’t work against the power of Satan. We have to have a plan. Ephesians provides this for us all. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction When Flip Wilson said, "The Devil made me do it.." he was right. Satan is always behind the trouble that comes our way. That’s why Paul wrote to the Ephesians how good it would be for them to have a plan to protect themselves from the wiles and schemes of Satan. Let’s examine his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sabbath: The Rest Is Up To You Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013

God created the universe, earth, and everything else over the course of six days: establishing the seventh day as a day of rest. Sabbath means “to rest.” God’s intent for establishing the Sabbath was to have His people remember that God is the reason the

Our Hebrew Heritage Series Sabbath: The Rest is Up To You September 30, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A At the beginning of the month, Dr. Bill Nye (90's , Bill Nye the Science Guy TV program), warned parents not to teach their children ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

"Fear Not" Series

Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008

God’s ultimate intention for all believers is to conform us to the image of Jesus. Part of the process includes going through times when you can’t feel His presence. Walking Through the Wilderness series deals with temptations you face during these trying

“Wilderness – Pt. 1” “Fear Not” by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksliving

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 22, 2016

Thanksgiving; the day we set aside to give thanks for all we have. Although I'm glad we have a national holiday dedicated to being thankful, God's intention is that we would be in a continual mindset of giving thanks. We need to be living thankfully.

THANKSLIVING INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving; the day we set aside to give thanks for all we have...that is before we head off to the Black Friday sales! Although I'm glad we have a national holiday dedicated to being thankful, spending only one day recognizing all the reasons we have to be thankful is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 8: For Their Continued Growth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2018

God should be recognized in even the simplest affairs of life―didn’t Paul instruct believers to, “Pray about everything”? It was never God’s intention for man to direct his own steps; and only those journeys where God is the pilot are truly prosperous.

6/19/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 8: For Their Continued Growth (1Th 3:11-3:13) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (NIV) 11Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. 12May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Law, Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2020

Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37.

Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37. Murder Matthew 5:21-26 “You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

Haman’s Sinister Scheme Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 7, 2021

The plot continues to thicken for Mordecai and Esther. Just when it appeared the Jews would enjoy a season of peace and prosperity, Haman devised a plan to destroy the them throughout the kingdom. Regardless of Haman's intentions, God remained sovereign and would preserve His people.

Haman’s Sinister Scheme Esther 3: 8-15 While Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within Persia may have rejoiced in Esther being crowned as queen, they would soon find themselves dealing with an executive order from Ahasuerus that would strike fear in their hearts. The hatred Haman had for Mordecai had ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bread, Water And Rest

Contributed by Steve Anderson on Dec 18, 2014

Funeral sermon for a 16-year old who took his life by suicide at 3 AM by gunshot. It is based on what God provided Elijah when he wanted to die. Its intent is to offer the equivalent of bread, water and rest to the grieving, especially peers and family.

Background (1 Kings 18): 450 idol prophets; 2 altars, 1 fire; Elijah stood up to 450 prophets of Baal but ran for his life when one woman threatened him (1 Kings 19:3-8). Elijah wanted to die, he had poured out his life for God and felt it had no impact. He was tired and in despair, depressed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Places An Importance On All Life! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 22, 2023

The animals and the fish were created to demonstrate God’s glory, and they were each given a command to multiply and reproduce according to their own kind. We must see that God's design for Creation is intentional, and done to show His majesty even in the smallest things!

Alpha and Omega, Part 4 God places an importance on all life! Genesis 1:20-25 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-25, Nehemiah 9:6, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sadducees Sadly Mistaken (2004)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

The intention of the question of our "case in point" (Luke 20:27-40) was designed by those who composed it to make a fool of Jesus. It backfired. The scripture tells us that when Jesus answered that question, no one dared to ask Him any other questions.

SADDUCEES SADLY MISTAKEN Text: Luke 20:27-40 Bruce Larson made the comment that the question that the Sadducees posed to Jesus was a test that was designed to determine whether or not He was a conservative or a liberal. (Bruce Larson. Mastering The New Testament: Luke. Dallas: Word Publishing, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: United Methodist

A Lying Tongue

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 29, 2020

A lie is something false said with the intention to deceive. When we lie, we are speaking Satan’s native language. It’s music to his ears. Speak the truth in Love. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

A LYING TONGUE “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) The tongue is one of the smallest organs of the body; a world of evil among the parts of the body, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:19, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 34:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal