Sermons on Inward Examination:

11. Message In 1 Peter – Number 11 – Closing The Letter With A Fond Farewell (1 Peter 5:12-14) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025

Farewell until we meet again. Today we think about the closing remarks in Peter’s first letter as we open up the final three verses. The end of a letter usually states the last important thoughts of the writer he wishes to convey to the readers. We look at that. May God bless us all.

11. Message in 1 Peter – Number 11 – CLOSING THE LETTER WITH A FOND FAREWELL (1 Peter 5:12-14) [A]. AND A FOND FAREWELL It is sometimes claimed that a person’s last words are their most significant. At times there have been those bizarre incidents of reading out in public, a deceased’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Peter 5:12, Matthew 10:42, 1 Corinthians 4:17, Colossians 4:7, Matthew 25:23, 1 Peter 5:13, 1 Corinthians 9:5, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Peter 5:14, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank You, God For Dad, Mum, Grand And Great-Grand Pas And Mas

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Thanking God for our God-fearing fathers, mothers, and grand- and great-grandparents, who, living and departed, instilled in us the faith.

In Western Christianity, this day (July 26th) is celebrated as the “feast of grandparents.” This feast began with the earliest church traditions, which marked the maternal grandparents of Jesus, Joachim, and Anne. A little bit later, in about the third and fourth centuries, the universal church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"the Life-Changing Power Of The Resurrection."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 12, 2025

The resurrection assures believers that suffering is not the end, and pain will give way to eternal joy. This truth can fill your heart with hope and confidence, knowing that Christ's victory guarantees a future in which all tears are wiped away.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 3:8-9) (8) “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9, Philippians 3:10, Romans 8:18, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Churches: Smyrna PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Jesus knows our suffering, calls us to courageous faithfulness amid trials, and promises eternal life to those who endure with Him.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel threadbare. Bills stack up. Doctors call back. Friends pull away. Tears fall in the dark, and worries pace the floor at 3 a.m. You wonder, Does Jesus see this? Does He know my name? Does He care about my pain? Smyrna asked the same questions. They ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Topics: Smyrna, Church, Persecution

Don't Doubt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Jesus meets us in our doubts with compassion, inviting honest faith and obedience, assuring us that questioning hearts are welcomed and transformed by His presence.

Friend, if you’ve ever walked into church with questions rattling around like coins in your pocket, you’re in good company. If you’ve sat on the edge of your bed and whispered, “Lord, are You there? Are You near? Do You care?”—you’re not alone. Doubt can feel like a fog, soft but smothering, and it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Topics: No Doubt, Faith

So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 14, 2020

To establish that the prophets' truth regarding Christ is discernable to any with an open heart. King Agrippa was "quickly persuaded to become a Christian” due to Paul’s gospel preaching. He was convinced and convicted but was not converted to the faith of Christ. He was almost saved!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me." This is the tenth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26-29, Acts 2:38-47, Romans 6:17-18, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Strong - Obey! - Ephesians Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

The Body of Christ is to be strong in the Lord and to obey God so that they may enjoy a long life on the earth.

Be Strong – Obey! Thesis: The Body of Christ is to be strong in the Lord and to obey God and those in authority so that they may enjoy a long life on the earth. On the lighter side: There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Curing Church Conflict-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2011

3 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged? The cure for church conflict is challenged by our....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—III—James 4:1-17 Attention: A zookeeper wanted to get some extra animals for his zoo, so he decided to compose a letter. The only problem was that he didn’t know the plural of "mongoose." He started the letter: "To whom it may concern, I need two mongeese." No, that wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2009

1) Boaz’s preparation for court action, (2) the transcript of the court proceedings, & (3) Boaz’s response to the outcome of the court proceedings.

This week saw the conviction of Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb receiving sentences of seven and six years in jail, respectively, by an Ontario Superior Court judge for their orchestrating a massive accounting fraud at theatre company Livent Inc. This has been a drama playing out for the past ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

Every believer receives at least one gift from the Holy Spirit to use in the body of Christ.

I want to tell you about our cat. Our cat is named Roger – our female cat, Roger. Trey named her. It’s weird, but you get used to it. It’s funny. But Roger…she’s a nice cat. She was so cute. She actually showed up at Jason and Erica Carlson’s house a little over a year ago. A little kitten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know The Times! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 5, 2011

You will be unable to recognize the signs of the times or hear the Spirit’s voice without and intimate relationship with Jesus and His Word. I believe the Spirit is saying to us today “be ready – watch - get ready!”

Series: What is the Spirit Saying? Opening thought: I received this insight – knowledge to do this series while I spent a week at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. I answered this question by asking many ministers, pastors, Bible teachers and by prayer “What they think the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shipwrecked Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2013

When one runs aground on the Faith, injuring others within the flock, the appropriate response is to hand such individuals over to Satan.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall We Escape? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2012

Many professing Christians treat the Faith as though it were optional; God calls us to absolute commitment.

“We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Soil: Sowing & Reaping Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 20, 2009

1) The Precept, 2) The Principle behind the Precept, 3) The Promise, 4) The Procedure

As we continue to deal with the fallout of the collapse of international financial markets one thing is clear: Unbridled greed does not work. Incentive to innovate and work hard in the long run results in prosperity, but short cuts, and unrestrained greed results in loss and ruin. Quote: J. A. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Other

Drawn To Jesus-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014

2 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—II—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist