Sermons on Israel Will Do No Wrong:

First Impressions Are Usually Challenging

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2022

What do you do with first impressions? Nathaniel demonstrates how wrong first impressions can be.

Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:35 Again athe next day John was standing 1with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and *said, “Behold, athe Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Doing What God Asks Us To Do!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 9, 2006

God gave Saul an instruction but Saul only half-carried it out. This short homily is a challenge to us: Let’s do all that God asks us to do; nothing more AND nothing less!

In these days of terrorism this Bible event is hard for us to understand; and I know of one or two people who have rejected God because of it. The irony is of course that the story is primarily kept for us as a warning not to reject God’s instructions! Hundreds of years ago, stories such as this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Wardrobe Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 20, 2008

There are three important items of apparel in every Christian’s spiritual wardrobe. All three are to be worn at their appropriate time.

THE WARDROBE OF A CHRISTIAN Daniel said: "So I gave attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed and said, ’Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and loving-kindness ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To The Prophets

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 21, 2022

God often gives us direction through Prophets. Why don’t we listen to him? We don’t like being told we are on the wrong path or going the wrong way. The answer as actually rooted in our psyche.

Listen to the Prophets 21 Aug 22 Richardson TX YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY! My favorite scene in Planes, Trains & Automobiles is when Steve Martin and John Candy were driving down the freeway after getting spun around and a couple keeps screaming at them, “YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!” Of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16, Matthew 24:24, 2 Peter 2:2-18

Denomination: Other

What Do I Do With My Blessing? Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Feb 27, 2006

The beginning of Ephesians 1 emphasizes the fact that we are blessed with every spiritual blessing as Christians. This sermon dives into what we are supposed to DO now that we are blessed.

Focusing on Truth – a Study in Ephesians Lesson Six: “What do I do with my blessing?” Ephesians 1:11-14 Today, we jump back into our Ephesians series, “Focusing on Truth.” I said in the very beginning that Ephesians is a book of declarations – it declares the truth to us repeatedly. So before we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Resentful Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2025

God does not count our wrongs against us in Christ. The question is. Why do we hold the wrongs of others against them?

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1- ORIGINAL TITLE SLIDE - Love better. - Why are we even diving into this subject? - Since we are Christians, are we already loving to the max? - If you are like me, you have good intentions, you want to love people like Jesus does, and how Jesus wants you to do. However, those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You’re In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

I want to listen to the shepherd. Because I can get so intrigued by all the things around me. And the shepherd’s out there calling me away, calling me to a special relationship with Him

Today, we're going to look at John 10. This is the passage about the good shepherd. In order to look at the good shepherd passage, this is the one that's going to talk to us about the shepherd knows each one of his sheep by name. That we hear the shepherd’s voice, we recognize it, and we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Focusing On The Outside While Neglecting The Inside Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 19, 2008

We need to be good dishwashers if we want to please the Lord!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • All you have to do is turn on the television, look at a billboard, or look at a magazine and you will see that we are fixated on looking good. • There are shows in television that focus on helping you to look good, shows like “What Not To Wear”, “How Do I Look” among many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, I Know That What Your Word Says ... But

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Aug 15, 2004

You see ... when we know right from wrong and we still choose to do wrong, then I believe that we suffer from one of two problems.

Preached at Living Stone Community Church Standish, Maine on 15 August 2004 6:00 pm service Please stand for the reading of God’s word. [v.7] For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Two Views On Goodness

Contributed by Oscar Medina on Nov 27, 2016

How do you determine whether something or someone is "good"? Ananias & Saphira appear to be "good" yet they weren't.

Intro: I’ve done a little ancestry work with my siblings and in some previous travels to Cuba. We found out some interesting things; my ancestors on my Mom’s side go back to Spain in two generations, but on my Dad’s side they go back in Cuba 4 generations. Those great-great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 1 Foundation Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Get the foundation and we can all be different You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (March 2008)

Ministry Builders & Ministry Blockers pt 1 Before we can build, need something to build upon, a foundation, no foundation it all folly 100% certain to fall down. 1. No other Foundation for US to build our Life, Future, home, family, Church Upon other than Jesus ……1Cor 310By the grace God has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Whatever He Tells You To Do Series

Contributed by Dave Clark on Jan 21, 2013

We cannot always do what Jesus did, but we can do what he tells us to do and experience the transformation of water into wine and despair into hope.

Do Whatever He Tells You to Do John 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 Rev. David J. Clark Something went wrong at the wedding. It’s a common occurrence. I warn couples that something will go wrong during their wedding day. It may be something insignificant – the goldfish for the table ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

God's Power Can Be Yours

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

The great need in all of our lives is a source of power. We need that power to face temptations, bear burdens, and to be effective witnesses. We can find that power in Jesus.

GOD’S POWER CAN BE YOURS Acts 8:9-24 INTRO: Two ministers were talking about the kind of Sunday morning we all have sooner or later. The alarm did not go off. Various domestic crises occurred. The traffic was unusually heavy. Finally, when he arrived at the church, he was late and someone had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Present Time 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christian people need to be fully aware of the present time.

INTRO.- ILL.- I have a 3-year older brother named Larry. When he was a senior in high school I was a freshman. They called him "Big Shep" and me "Little Shep." (BUT YOU CAN CALL ME, BIG SHEP!) One day in gym class I got into a fight with a guy 2 years older than me. He was a junior. His name was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The time of Jesus' return is unknown.

A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-24

Denomination: Baptist