Sermons on Joppa:

Where Are You Headed?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 1, 2007

Heading in the wrong direction from God will lead to trouble. Jonah learned that the hard way.

Where Are You Headed? It’s easy to get in a hurry when we know what the reward is. Some of us get more “motivated” to get things done when we know someone is watching us. Moving quickly is good as long as we are moving in the right direction. God wants us to move. Where we want to go and where ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All About What God Can Do Through Us

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 1, 2007

It was not so much about what Peter could do FOR God, but much more about what God was doing THROUGH Peter. It’s the same with us.

“More tea Vicar?” Would you like another piece of cake Vicar? Ten years ago I never dreamt that I would be on the receiving end of phrases like that, even if they do get said jokingly. When Peter headed out from Jerusalem and “travelled about the country” (9:32) tea and cake were not his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

The 7 Slack Tribes (Joshua 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 20, 2025

Are we slack in faith? Do we have a land to conquer? Let's begin in Joshua 19.

Did the seven slack tribes finally inherit? Is God patient with those who are slow in faith? Was Dan like Judas, the one in twelve who betrayed God? Did a righteous leader put himself last? Do we have the faith to conquer the land for Christ? Let’s begin in Joshua 19. After Benjamin, came Simeon. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism Through Acts Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 16, 2025

Evangelism is not only about preaching; it is also about demonstrating the love of Christ through acts of kindness. In a world filled with pain, our good works shine as a light, leading many to glorify God.

EVANGELISM THROUGH ACTS OF KINDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:17, Galatians 6:9-10, Luke 6:35, James 2:15-17, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Barrier Broken Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009

What a dance God orchestrated here! This is part 2 of The Launching of the Gospel. Part 1 is "The Preacher’s Message"

“And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly to testify that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead. 43 “Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins.” “But now in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Orthodox

The Widow's Might Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2014

Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?

“Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gentiles Hath Received Isaiah’s Report (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 2, 2021

To establish that Isaiah’s report was the: good news of the coming Messiah. He came to be offered in sacrifice for the sins of the world. Israel rejected this message, but the Gentile nations gladly received it. This lesson deals with one's faith and obedience to the gospel.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Gentiles Hath Received Isaiah’s Report Introductory Remarks. 1. This is lesson three in this sermon-series: “Lord, who hath believed our report?” The question originates from the prophet Isaiah, in Isaiah 53:1. This was Isaiah’s report of the coming and work of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, John 12:38, Romans 10:16-21, Mark 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Non-Believers In Church Ministry

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 2: 1 – 18

2 Chronicles 2: 1 – 18 Non-believers in church ministry 2 Then Solomon determined to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal house for himself. 2 Solomon selected seventy thousand men to bear burdens, eighty thousand to quarry stone in the mountains, and three thousand six hundred to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025

The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

"Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Matthew 27:52, Acts 7:60, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running The Wrong Way

Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005

God will give us a second chance but we may always be identified with the sin we commit by running the wrong way from God’s will.

RUNNING THE WRONG WAY by Pastor Jim May If you are a sports fan may remember the story of how, on New Year’s Day in 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of California in the annual Rose Bowl football game. In that game a man named Roy Riegels, the center of the California football team, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom To Eat, Freedom To Meet, Freedom To Speak

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 10, 2004

God’s call to embrace all people not exclude them

Freedom to eat, Freedom to meet, Freedom to speak God’s call to Embrace not Exclude Acts 10:1-34, 44-48 Introduction to Topic There are many cultures in this world, with various distinctions. One distinction that we have is in the foods we enjoy eating. There are some foods which we all enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Man Got Saved

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007

Let’s take a look at this good man Cornelius and how he got saved. He was: 1- A God-fearing man 2- A vision-seeing man 3- A Christ-receiving man

INTRO.- How good is good? Whom you do consider to be a good man? Billy Graham? Any others? Good men are hard to find. Here’s a story about a good man. ILL.- Trish was working at the Olds, Alberta Canada hospital. It was a cold winter day, a very cold winter day! When Trish went to leave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 13, 2008

God had faithfully restored everything required for the remnant to start building the temple. Now the only thing left for them to do was to start building. But they were satisfied, so they delayed.

1. The first setback is satisfaction with religious activities 2. The second setback is satisfaction with raw materials 3. The third setback is satisfaction with royal grants Let me tell you a story about a 33-year old California man named Larry Walters. Several years ago, Larry had an idea. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cost And Consequences Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “Cost and Consequences of Disobedience” Jonah 1:4-16 Jonah heard God’s call one day. It didn’t sit well with Jonah. This wasn’t what Jonah wanted to hear. The call of God for Jonah was to go over to Nineveh, the great capital city of the Assyrian Empire, a place quite unlike ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Memorial Before God

Contributed by James May on May 27, 2007

Preached on Memorial Day but can be easily altered for any time. Our prayers and service are the memorial that we offer to God.

Your Memorial Before God By Pastor Jim May The Book of Acts contains a story that I would like to bring to you this morning. It’s all about a memorial that God has for all of us who serve him. Since this is Memorial Day weekend I thought it would be good to think about what God considers to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible