Sermons on Investigation Incomplete:

The Church To Nowhere

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 3

THE CHURCH TO NOWHERE (REVELATION 3) Most people were not able to take a vacation last year, and not so soon in the immediate future, because of the pandemic, quarantine, flying and other restrictions. What do you do when your vacation becomes a staycation? Enter the sea-cation “cruise to nowhere” ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Inadequacy Of The Old Covenant ( Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 27, 2020

Although the first-century Jews felt such a fascination with the Mosaic covenant, they didn't understand the covenant to be the proclamation of the gospel that it was intended to be (4:1-2).

3/13/20 Tom Lowe Title: The Inadequacy of the Old Covenant (Heb. 8:7-9) Text: Hebrews 8:7-9 (NIV) 7For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. 8But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are coming, declares the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer Requests

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 6, 2024

Paul prayed at least 5 prayers for believers. These prayers are extremely important because they were inspired by the Holy Spirit and capture the will of God for our transformation into the image of Christ.

PAUL’S PRAYER REQUESTS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVIDENCE 1. A scientist recently said that the “perfect earthquake” was going to strike the West Coast soon. The evidence to support his claim was shaky at best. 2. Someone threw a part of a brick through a man’s front window. The police couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12, Philippians 1:9-11, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 28, 2024

Easter is about the hope of Jesus defeating death.

The Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Peter 1:3-4 March 31, 2024 Have you ever been in a cavern or tunnel or some room where you can hear your voice echo? It’s kind of cool to hear the reverb in your voice. To hear your voice echoing, continuing for more than a quick second. Keep that in mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Luke 24:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 21

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 15, 2023

Paul walked into Jerusalem a free man but later found himself pretty much a captive of the Roman government. No matter what, he stayed faithful to the Lord!

1 The journey by sea from Miletus to Ptolemais Text, Acts 21:1-7, KJV: 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: 2 And finding a ship sailing over unto ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

"what Is It About Giving Thanks?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

“What is it about Giving Thanks?” Luke 17:11-19 Every holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year and that’s awesome. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, someone with major depression or a severe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Work Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

We are to wait neither so eagerly that we lose our patience, not so patiently that we lose our expectation, but eagerly and patiently together.

Some of you know that Steve and Susan Forrester are expecting a baby. On the other hand, some of you might not even know who Steve and Susan Forrester are. Steve’s the pastor of the Methodist church up the street, and Susan is one of the counselors at their counseling center. Anyway they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Buried With Christ, Raised With Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 22, 2021

Because of our acceptance of and identification with Jesus in our baptism, we have reason to rejoice! That's what Romans six tells us.

Alba 9-19-2021 BURIED WITH CHRIST, RAISED WITH CHRIST Romans 6:1-14 Way back in 1854, the 61-year-old Sam Houston of Texas fame was baptized by a Baptist minister named Rufus C. Burleson at Rocky Creek near Independence, Texas. Houston had been known in his younger years as a rough living man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Woman

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 27, 2018

Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate women. In my lifetime, I have loved many women; my wife, my mother, my daughter, my grandmother, my aunts, and I could go on-and-on. These wonderful women have loved me, cared for me, and taught me about God and Jesus.

4-9--04 Title: The Wise Woman Text: “Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” (Proverbs 31:30)) Bible Reading: Genesis 2:18-25; Proverbs 31:10-31 18 And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

From Experience = Living And Coping With Injustice And Hurt (Second Part) – Guidelines – (The Retribution Of God – Part 7 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2023

How can I cope with injustice and hurt or failure or persecution? What is the difference between injustice and the hand of God in correction? We continue to examine coping strategies when our backs are to the wall. These guidelines are from experience.

FROM EXPERIENCE = LIVING AND COPING WITH INJUSTICE AND HURT (SECOND PART) – GUIDELINES – (THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD – PART 7 IN THE SERIES) This next message continues from the last one and further provides coping strategies when in distress and depression, or facing adversity or injustice. [3]. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:32, Hebrews 12:5-7, Hebrews 12:11, Revelation 3:19, Daniel 9:15-16, 1 Corinthians 12:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belonging To God In A Broken World

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 21, 2025

In a world of isolation and shallow connection, true belonging is found not through status, performance, or digital affirmation, but through surrendering to Jesus Christ, being born again by the Spirit, and embraced as a beloved child of God, forever known, loved, and secured by the Father.

Belonging to God in a Broken World Matthew 19:16-26; John 3:1-18, 17:1-11 "In an age of constant connection, we’ve never been more relationally malnourished—because our hearts were made for more than clicks; they were made for communion" There was a time when a person’s identity, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11, John 3:1-18, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

3. Anchored, Not Anxious (Revelation 4-5) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 1, 2025

Before God shows John what’s happening on earth, He shows him what’s true in heaven. The throne is not empty, and the scroll belongs to the Lamb.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Revelation 4. I’ve been in Alabama long enough by now to know that every SEC football team has its own rallying cry. Its own greeting when you pass another fan at Wal-Mart. If you’re a Bama fan, you say “Roll Tide.” Auburn’s got “War Eagle.” Ole Miss ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts In 2 Peter - Number Two - 2 Peter Chapter 2 - Part 2 - Learning From False Teachers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

Here is Part 2. This message, based in 2 Peter 2 examines the traits of false teachers; looks at their working and delusion. For each one there is a CAUTION for us as we see what is to be avoided by us, through how false teachers act. We learn the correct way through their errors.

THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER - NUMBER TWO - 2 PETER CHAPTER 2 - Part 2 - LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS In the last posting we looked at five Traits of False Teachers and drew from that several cautions that can apply to us. In this second posting we conclude this study of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10, Galatians 5:20, 2 Peter 2:12, Jude 1:10, 2 Peter 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:13, Jude 1:12, 2 Peter 2:15, Revelation 2:14, 2 Peter 2:18, 2 Peter 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Churches-Sardis Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2026

The Lord didn't have much good to say about Sardis. Yet "even in Sardis", there were some genuine believers who wanted to live for our Lord, and did so!

The Seven Churches-Sardis Introduction: The year 1747, a park bench in Warsaw, Poland in the mid-1950’s, and a church in what’s now western Turkey. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be a common thread, but the truth is that all of these refer to the church in Sardis. This church is the fifth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Response To The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Bryan Guinness on May 12, 2006

This sermon is an examination of the claims in Dan Brown’s book ’The Da Vinci Code’ and seeks to give a Biblical Response.

A BIBLICAL RESPONSE TO THE DA VINCI CODE Rev. Bryan Guinness, Associate Pastor, Peoples Church of Montreal 2097 Union Ave, Mtl, QC H3A 2C3, Tel: (514) 845-9834, Fax: (514) 845-1652 Email: peopleschurch@bellnet.ca www.peopleschurchofmontreal.org © May 2006 The first pages of Dan Brown’s The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational