Sermons on Joel Osteen:

Is This Elevator Going Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2023

Life is like putting a puzzle together. God does not always explain what he is doing. Joseph does not always see God's hand moving. GOD HAS A PLAN...

IS THIS ELEVATOR GOING UP?… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. IS THIS ELEVATOR GOING UP? SPREAD LOVE EVERY WHERE YOU GO. THE ONLY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24, Romans 12:10, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our God Is Able And The Fourth Man Of Daniel 3

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 27, 2023

The fiery furnace. Three men were thrown into the fiery furnace, and yet, there were four walking in the midst of the Fire. Their faith said, “Our GOD is able”, because GOD said, “HE will never leave nor forsake you.” When faced with the fiery furnace, will you contend for the faith, or bow?

2023.08.27. Sermon Notes. Our GOD is able, and the Fourth man. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The fiery furnace. Three men were thrown into the fiery furnace, and yet, there were four walking in the midst of the Fire. Their faith said, “Our GOD is able”, because GOD said, “HE will never leave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, Jude 1:3-4, Daniel 3:1-30, Revelation 12:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Revelation 11, we encounter the Temple, the Testimony, the Tremors, and the Triumph.

(Part 6) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/5/2017 If you’ve been with us the last few weeks, you know we are working our way through the exciting, yet enigmatic book of Revelation. Of the sixty-six books of the Bible, none are more imposing or intimidating as the book of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 11 – The Coming Day Of Israel's Glorious Restoration Under One Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2024

Jeremiah has been laying out Judah’s great sin of idolatry and wicked departure from the LORD, likening it to spiritual harlotry. Now he switches to the great time of Israel's future restoration when God gathers them from all nations and establishes them in the land forever. Wonderful!

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 11 – THE COMING DAY OF ISRAEL'S GLORIOUS RESTORATION UNDER ONE SHEPHERD PART 11 - Jeremiah 3:14-18 CHAPTER 3 [A]. THE GLORIOUS DAY OF ISRAEL'S RESTORATION – YES IT WILL HAPPEN! {{Jeremiah 3:14-18 ‘Return, O faithless sons,’ declares the LORD, ‘for I am a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:14-18, Genesis 15:18, Isaiah 52:13, Isaiah 53:10, Habakkuk 2:14, Ezekiel 34:1-4, Ezekiel 34:5-6, Ezekiel 34:7-10, Ezekiel 34:11-15, Ezekiel 34:22-24, Zechariah 14:4-17, Zechariah 14:16-17, Isaiah 11:13, Isaiah 11:12, Isaiah 11:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helps In Times Of Weakness!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

Helps in times of Weakness! Romans chapter 8 verses 26-27 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Involvement of the Spirit. (vs 26a) (2). The Intercession of the Spirit (vs 26b). (3). The Intelligence of the Spirit (vs 27a) SERMON BODY: The Holy Spirit is the Spirit who is not a ghost: • Old translations of the Bible call him the Holy Ghost rather than the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Brethren

A Doctrine Of Time

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2024

1) God as Lord over Time, 2) Humanity as Subject to Time, 3) Time as Redemptive History, 4) Time is meaningfully forward moving. 5) The Present as the Time of Salvation 6) The End-Times and finally: 7) Time and Eternity.

As we come to the close of the first month of a new year, we’ve had to adjust. We’ve had a month to write 2024 instead of 2023. Most have taken down their Christmas trees, put away all the decorations and have got used to any new presents that you got. We’ve received the bills for all the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-4, Acts 17:24-31, 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

Message 1 - 1thessalonians Chapter 1 - A Church You’d Like To Belong To Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 27, 2022

Paul had such a refreshing memory of the Thessalonians and they were dear to his heart. In part, Paul recounts his time among them, and their wonderful testimony and their waiting for the Lord. There are 2 separate messages for Chapter 1.

MESSAGE 1 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 - A CHURCH YOU’D LIKE TO BELONG TO {{1Thessalonians 1:1 “Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.”}} INTRODUCTION The opening verse of 1Thessalonians is so typical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Acts 26:14, Acts 17:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:17-21, Malachi 3:2-3, 1 John 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Security

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No form of government can make up for the peoples’ failure to obey and honor God.

It’s amazing which lessons we learn from our parents and which ones we don’t, isn’t it? Considering that I quit making my bed every day the minute I moved out, my mother would be amazed to realize how many lessons I do remember. One of my favorites is from a time when I think I was about 7 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Exodus 18:17-22, Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Chosen Fast

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2025

We look at 4 wrong motivations for Fasting, HOW we're to Fast, 7 Types of Fasts, 7 Purposes of Fasting, and 5 correct Motivations for Fasting. We also do a thumbnail sketch of Isaiah 58, where God does a critique of Israel's fasting practices.

GOD’S CHOSEN FAST Isa. 58:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Modern People Know So Much 1. Did you hear the story about the lady who was talking to her friend and brought up the Bible. Her friend said, “Oh don’t start trying to tell to me about the Bible; my parents had me read it every day. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5, Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foolish Wisdom-6(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2025

6 of 8.. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-VI—1Corinthians 1:26-28(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. There was a huge influx of people to central & south Florida following WW-II. BUT the people who bought land & built businesses & houses there, quickly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

And As Moses Lifted Up The Serpent In The Wilderness, Even So Must The Son Of Man Be Lifted Up.

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on May 4, 2025

In the bible, Satan is often depicted as a Serpent, the Dragon; the snake. But how does God reflect Himself?

In this sermon, I have borrowed very heavily from the work of Pastor Walter L Pearson Jr. He blessed me with his work. In the bible, Satan is often depicted as a Serpent, the Dragon; the snake. But how does God reflect Himself? In the woman of Revelation 12, the Bible says that when this woman was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

"God Is Speaking, But Are We Listening?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 17, 2025

Is it not true that in the quiet of our hearts, we often seek a deeper connection with God? Let us learn to listen as His voice calls, bringing wisdom and hope, illuminating our paths, and nurturing our souls.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 33:3) “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” (Isaiah 30:21) “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Isaiah 30:21, John 10:27, John 10:5, John 14:16, John 16:13, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Famous Parables Of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2017

The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that doesn’t record any of His parables. Jesus used things that people were familiar with as the subject for the parables.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- By Sea of Galilee (27) Famous Parables of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pearl, Net, Lamp (Joel 3:13) Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8: 4-18 Introduction The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign: Tongues Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2017

After they were filled with the Holy Spirit, they “began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” These “other tongues” are not unknown tongues. There were many tongues spoken by Jews throughout the Roman Empire.

June 20, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Sign: Tongues Scripture: Acts 2.4b-2.11 Acts 2.4b-2.11 (KJV) 4b and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sensing God During The Storm Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

This is the second part series to Sensing God During the Storm with emphasis on John 16.

SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, II John 16 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Archibald Rutledge tells the story of looking out his window and watching a bird build a nest. He spent the better part of a day watching the scene. During the night, a bad storm came. Rutledge went to the window the next morning ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan