Sermons on Jesus Our Substitute:

The Model Walk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Paul’s instructions to the church at Thessalonica on how to live for Christ.

THE MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 INTRO: We live in times when it is hard to live a Christian life. We want to live for Christ, and walk as He would have us to walk, but we may not know what to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Christmas ... According To The Epistles Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 18, 2007

How do we steer through the madness of the holiday season? We can do this by recapturing a focus on the message of Christmas… to help us focus on Simply Christmas! Today, we’ll discover from Galatians 4:4-7 God’s two gifts to us at Christmas.

I. IN CHRISTMAS, THE GIFT OF GOD IS … HIS SON. (4:4-5). We find out so much as we take the time to unwrap this present… A The Timing of the One Was Given (4:4a) B The Identity of the One Given (4:4b) 1. The Son is fully GOD (4:4a; cf. Micah 5:2; Colossians 1:15, 2:9) 2. The Son is fully HUMAN ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Imprisoned Evangelism

Contributed by Frank Taylor on Nov 18, 2007

Evangelism outreach

Improisoned Evangelism Luke 14:23 We by nature are known as an evangelistic church, yet I am afraid our evangelism is too many times restricted to the 4 walls of the church. We need to get away from this to go beyond the church, to go out where the people are. I. We need to go out from the walls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:23

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Release

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

No matter what prison we find ourselves in God has the power to release us.

THE POWER OF RELEASE ACTS 12: 1-12 Nobody like to be in bondage… Claustrophobia Read Scripture 1) PRISONS THAT HOLD US… A) Peter was in prison due to his unfortunate circumstances a) Nothing that he had done wrong b) Sometimes we find ourselves in places of bondage that hold us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Has Your Faith Sunk

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

It’s a story that is told to us about a miracle that God performed through one of His greatest Old Testament prophets, Elisha. Elisha was the prophetic successor of another great Old Testament prophet named Elijah.

Has your faith sunk 1. 2 kings 6:1-7 2. Job 42:1-10 “Faith is not believing that God can; it is knowing that He will”. Faith allows God to do for us and with us what we could never do alone. It’s a story that is told to us about a miracle that God performed through one of His greatest Old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7, Job 42:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

End Of Your Prayer Is The Beginning Of Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Nov 17, 2020

Living a prayer life is as important as the effective prayer time we have with God. Prayer is more than a ritual, it is building a relationship with the most important being in the universe. That’s why this topic is important than all other prayer teachings.

Our prayer life is examined by our fruitfulness in life. A sponge soaked in oil when it is squeezed spills out oil, and a sponge soaked in water, when squeezed, give out water. What goes inside comes out. If through prayer you have allowed God to work out in your life, godliness and spiritual gifts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22, 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Source Of The Christian Comfort

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 3, 2014

The objective of this sermon is to encourage those are dealing with cold hands of death.

The Apostle Paul said; Comfort one another with these words. Let's consider the following: I. The Relational knowledge of the Apostle Paul concerning death. II. The Resurrection of our Lord. III..The Resting State of Our Love Ones. IV. The Return of Our Lord. V.. The Resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we think they should. Trust God and live live to the fullest.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” ECCLESIASTES 9:11-10:15 I don’t know about you, but a lot of my life’s’ struggles are caused by my expectations. I find that I develop certain expectations out of life and out of people and when those expectations are not met, I can become ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Blessed: He Is Able! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 12, 2026

Be Blessed: ‘He is Able’ - Ephesians chapter 3 verse 20-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). He is able. (2). He is able to do. (3). He is able to do immeasurably more. (4). He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask. (5). He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. (6). He is able to do this…according to his power that is at work within ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Brethren

Boundaries

Contributed by Helen Trevizo on Jun 1, 2002

The church must adhere to the boundaries God has established in order to maintain it’s effectiveness.

Boundaries Jigsaw puzzle Cornerstone - boundary pieces No boundaries in our country - 9/11 Same on a smaller scale - the family A Person’s Character is one’s destiny It is easier to set a man against the entire world than against himself, and yet this must be in conversion The gate is strait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Cave Man's Complaint Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

WHEN I AM TRAPPED AND ALL ALONE THE LORD IS STILL MY ESCAPE ROUTE

BIG IDEA: WHEN I AM TRAPPED AND ALL ALONE THE LORD IS STILL MY ESCAPE ROUTE INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt trapped and cornered; no way out; no possible escape? Have you been lonely and isolated? Thinking that no once cares about you and no one is available to help you? I. (:1-4) WHEN I AM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Removing Stumbling Blocks Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2003

Three eternal principles found in Paul’s admonition to the Christians at Corinth which are much needed in the church today. Looking past the specific concern we can see some eternal principles that Paul uses in dealing with the problem of eating food sac

Removing Stumbling Blocks 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 INTRODUCTION Paul wrote to the young evangelist Timothy, “All scripture is God–breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Jonah Off Your Boat

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 7, 2007

this is a comparison between Jonah on board a ship and sin in ones life, and how you should deal with it

Intro: over the years I have preached many sermons out of the book of Jonah, about running from God’s call, etc. But today, I would like to look at the men on the ship instead of just Jonah, and preach, getting Jonah off the boat. Getting Jonah Off The Boat Jonah 1:1-17 Background: Jonah on board ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Will Surely Come

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 9, 2007

VISION EXPALINED PLAINLY.

IT WILL SURELY COME INTRO: HABAKKUK THE PROPHET 1: GENRAL INFO ON THE PROPHET A) MINISTERED DURING THE BEGINNIGN OF THE END FOR JUDAH B) HE ASKS GOD WHY THINGS HAVE COME TO WHAT THEY HAVE COME TO IN CHAPTER 1:1-4 C) GOD ANSWERS HIM AND GIVES HIM THE VISION OF THE CHALDEANS OR BABYLON CAPTURING ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Other

Praise Today Not Punishment

Contributed by Russel Buchanan on Apr 29, 2006

One can only imagine that on any given Sunday you can expect to be caught off gaurd by someones stupidity,... or should I say Spiritual Immaturity

Did you ever wonder why some people in some churches never seem to have the victory necessary for living in todays complex world. Often when I was a Pastor I have said please Lord I want one day without surprizes. Meaning simply I wanted everyone to get along without disputes, disagreements ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Holiness