Sermons on Just Passing Through:

A Christians Checkbook- Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2024

This is the 181st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 18th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#181] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT Ephesians 5:18-21 Introduction: I was reading about the famous Pastor, D.L. Moody, (who was an Evangelist in the 1800’s) and he used a great illustration about being filled with the Holy Spirit that I would like to use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

In The Arms Of A Beautiful Assassin

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Dec 20, 2023

Once a upon a time in a far away land in the book of Judges, chapter 16 there was a mighty warrior named Samson. One day this warrior sees this beautiful woman named Delilah, and instantly falls in love with this stunning creature. It was undoubtedly love at first sight.

Once a upon a time in a far away land in the book of Judges, chapter 16 there was a mighty warrior named Samson. One day this warrior sees this beautiful woman named Delilah, and instantly falls in love with this stunning creature. It was undoubtedly love at first sight. Samson didn’t really care ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-20, Proverbs 31:30

The Humility Of Christmas: A Gift Beyond Measure Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2023

Luke 2:6-7 unveils the timeless gift of Christmas — a gift beyond measure that speaks to hearts of all ages.

"The Humility of Christmas: A Gift Beyond Measure" Introduction: Greetings on this Christmas Day! As we gather to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, let us delve into the profound story of humility that unfolded in a Bethlehem manger. Today's reflection on Luke 2:6-7 will unveil the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Merciful, Merciful And Gracious Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2025

We confess our sins with true repentance and determination not to sin again, and we are forgiven. Freely. That is God’s self-definition. He needs nothing from us, no. His love for us is constantly being thrown back in His Holy Face by us sinners, but He keeps summoning us to be loved.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2025 On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, which some of us grew up knowing as “Passion Sunday” or the first Sunday of the Passion, the Church is getting really serious about the identity and mission of Jesus as Christ/Messiah. Isaiah speaks for God, declaring “Remember not the former ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:24, Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126:1-6, Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

: What Is The Quality Of Your Service To God?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jul 9, 2018

Service means carrying out duties, being useful for a particular task. God gave everybody special gift that can be referred to as “TALENT” there is nobody that is living without at least one talent. How effectively are you using your God given talents?

AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF YOUR SERVICE TO GOD? TEXT: LUKE 19:13, 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-6 Service means carrying out duties, being useful for a particular task. God gave everybody special gift that can be referred to as “TALENT” there is nobody that is living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carefully Taught

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 6, 2018

Racism, materialism, and all the other "isms" in our experience must be taught.

Carefully Taught Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: 1949 – South Pacific – song that nearly derailed the debut of the musical. “You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear. You’ve got to be taught from year to year. It’s got to be drummed in your dear little ear. You’ve got to be carefully taught. You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does The Non-Believer Get Points At Final Judgment For Going To Church?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 9, 2017

A look at how knowing more about God without accepting Him worsens your Judgment Day.

AN INITIAL CONFUSION: What do the “many blows” mean for a Christian? Answer: This is for non-believers. - Luke 12:47-48. - For me, one of the first places that my mind drifted in thinking about this passage was the idea of purgatory. After all, where else do you get the idea of a believer being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

(“What Kind Of Tree Or You ")

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

AND THE REASON I WANT TO TALK TO KING DAVID ABOUT THE TREE IS BECAUSE GOD WILL NEVER PLANT YOU IN A PLACE WHERE YOU WILL NOT GROW AND THE REASON WHY IS BECAUSE YOUR LACK OF GROWTH BRINGS NO GLORY TO GOD AND YOU DO KNOW PRAISE ,WORSHIP ,HEALING AND DELIVER

PSALMS 1: 3 HE IS LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY STREAMS OF WATER ,WHICH YIELDS IT`S FRUIT IN SEASON AND WHOSE LEAF DOES NOT WITHER .WHAT EVER HE DOES HE PROSPERS VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (“WHAT KIND OF TREE OR YOU “) WHY DON`T YOU LOOK AT YOUR NEIGHBOR –AND SAY NEIGHBOR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B-- New Manna

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 31, 2021

Complaining became the rubric under which the journey was interpreted.

In our First Reading we heard Exodus 16:2, “The whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron.” It reminds me of the story of a lady who was a veritable fount of complaints. Her pastor came by to see her one day and she began to enumerate some of her complaints: “The neighbor’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, John 6:24-35

Denomination: Catholic

There Is A Better Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2021

Paul tells us in the letter that there is a better life . the better life is in Jesus.

There’s A Better Life Ephesians 4:25-5:2 1. Paul tells the folks in Ephesus’s there is a better Life • He says, “Take off falsehood” the lies you tell yourself. We say, “ I am as good as anybody else if they go to heaven so will I”. The better way is speak truthfully , be honest in all things ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Believer’s Judgement Part 2

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 22, 2020

I want to approach this message concerning the believer’s judgement with several questions. Let me say, it will be our works, the deeds done in the body, not a judgement of self.

I. When is the Believer’s Judgement? 1. When does it take place? 2. From the time of the rapture, until the new Heaven and new Earth. Explain the events, use book. When will it take place? a. I believe there will be two phases to Christ’s second coming. Revelation 22:12 b. The rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Lying In A Manger

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Dec 24, 2020

This is a Christmas Eve homily that focuses on God's ultimate plan for humanity. The primary message is how God, in Jesus, share with us his true image. The challenge is for each of us to bear that image as he transforms us from the inside and lived out in the world.

God lying in a manger! Celebrating Christmas should not be viewed as an event, we should view it from the perspective of a process. Christmas, as reflected in my Christmas series, Reliving Christmas, began with God. Our introduction to God is found in the creation story—God is eternal and existed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Mark 1:7-8, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Protective Equipment

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 23, 2021

The sermon tells us we need PPE in order to protect us from Satan's fiery darts.

PPE Personal Protective Equipment Ephesians 6:10-17 1. Paul believes we need to Stand, we need the belt of truth God love and care, • We need the breast plate of righteousness it protected the throat, heart and lungs. • Part of Saint Patrick’s breastplate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

Is The Word Christian A Noun Or Verb?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020

We aren't called to be observers but to be doers.

1 John 3:16-19 (NLT) 16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.  This isn't necessarily dying physically for someone but we should be willing to give a part of ourselves for others ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 15:16, James 1:22-25, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2025

The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus calls us to respond with love, grace, and sacrificial service—even to those who don’t deserve it.

The Extra Mile July 27, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus calls us to respond with love, grace, and sacrificial service—even to those who don’t deserve it. Focus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist