Sermons on Just Punishment:

How In The World..did This Happen??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 9, 2014

Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think! Your miracle is just around the corner! That answer, that opportunity you've been looking for...is just literally moments away from coming up to you... Taping you on the shoulder and saying.."Here I Am

How in the World..Did This Happen?? John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Urgency Of The Emergency Series

Contributed by Larry Johnson on Sep 13, 2025

I woke up with pain so sharp I could hardly walk, sit, or even sleep. Finally, my wife insisted we go to the emergency room. That day I learned something: just because something is an emergency does not mean it is urgent, and just because something is urgent does not mean it is an emergency.

“The Urgency of the Emergency” Mark 5:21-42 Dr. Larry D. Johnson Introduction: A few weeks ago, I woke up in excruciating pain. My back was giving me a fit. I could not walk; I could not stand. It hurt me to sit; I could not sleep. I mean, I was hurting. When I had gotten to a point where the pain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-42, Mark 5:36

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christian And War

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006

A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Imputed Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 8, 2024

Message deals with the imputation of sin to Christ on the cross, where divine justice was served, and the imputation (crediting) of Christ's righteousness to those who put their faith in him. The practical benefits of this are addressed.

Intro Have you ever read something, and when you finished, you asked yourself, “What did I just read? What did these paragraphs say?” A common reason for that is we did not know what some of the words meant, so we just skimmed over them. There is a word in our text today that is tempting to skim ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Genesis 15:6, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 15:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 20, 2009

"How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). How do we live the Christian life in the middle of situations that would cause others to buckle. How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? Review 1st week-Daniel living in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon # 11 - A Night That Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 7, 2024

We have a mighty God who can turn things around overnight. If only we can trust God and commit everything to Him in prayer, we will experience God’s miraculous intervention in our seemingly impossible situations.

We read in Genesis 19:27-28, “Early the next morning Abraham hurried to the place where he had stood in the presence of the LORD. He looked down at Sodom and Gomorrah and the whole valley and saw rising from the land, like smoke from a huge furnace.” (GNB) God had revealed to Abraham that He was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-28, Genesis 19:24-25, Matthew 11:28, Genesis 19:29, 2 Kings 19:16, 2 Kings 19:35, Deuteronomy 28:7, Genesis 31:22-24, Genesis 31:29, Psalm 23:5, Exodus 2:23, Exodus 12:28-29, Exodus 12:31, Esther 5:14, Esther 6:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Romance With Yesterday

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 13, 2025

While reminiscing can be comforting, it can also be misleading. The past wasn’t perfect — people had struggles, heartbreaks, and bad decisions just like we do now.

(This is not an original sermon, it has been adapted for my style of delivery) TITLE: A ROMANCE WITH YESTERDAY SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 2:23 / NUMBERS 14:1-3 / PHILIPPIANS 3:13 Ever caught yourself longing for the good old days? Maybe it’s the Music - The Way People Dressed - How Life Just Seemed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23, Numbers 14:1-3, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Need To Doubt Him Now

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 17, 2016

Do ever feel like in times like these that you find your self doubting God, well so did the Children of Israel and God, like always came through for them just as He will for us.

There Is No Need To Doubt Him Now Malachi 3:6-7 6.For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. 7.Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of hosts. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Women Of The Cross

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

The women who were closest to our Lord reveal to us what the value of the cross is.

Near the Cross of Christ John 19:16-30 How do we respond to such a dreadful story? Three reactions to Jesus: Pilate: Regretful sorrow. Chief priests: An offense.(v. 21) Soldiers:Get what they can take.(v. 23-24) Women: Faithful until the end. (v. 25) I.Near the cross, you will find loving ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

He Can Conquer All

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 8, 2002

A SERMON THAT SHOWS THE AFFLICTION OF JOB AND REVEALS THAT AFFLICTION IS NOT ATTRIBUTED BY CHANCE;MOREOVER,TELLS US WHO IS ABLE TO CONQUER YOUR AFFLICTIONS,TRIALS,TRIBULATIONS,PAINS AND HURTS IN THIS WORLD TODAY.

HE CAN CONQUER ALL JOB 5:6 - 9 6)FOR AFFLICTION DOES NOT COME FORTH FROM THE DUST 7) YET MAN IS BORN TO TROUBLE, AS THE SPARKS FLY UPWARD. 8) BUT AS FOR ME, I WOULD SEEK GOD AND TO GOD I WOULD COMMIT MY CAUSE 9) WHO DOES GREAT THINGS AND UNSEARCHABLE MARVELOUS THINGS WITHOUT NUMBER. ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be A Godly Nation

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 6, 2015

Only when a country is humble before God can God raise that country to the greatness He desires.

September 6, 2009 To be a Godly Nation We are a people lost in a time when so much has been found. We certainly have lost our way with God and the consequences are just beginning to be realized. To be a great nation you need a people given over to God in heart, mind and spirit. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rescue: Alive By Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 12, 2025

This sermon explains that because of His great mercy and love, God rescued us from spiritual death by uniting us with Christ in His resurrection and enthronement, saving us by grace through faith alone, in order to make us His masterpiece, created for good works.

Introduction Last week, we ended our time together in a very dark place. We used the analogy of a shipwreck, leaving us spiritually dead, floating helplessly in a sea of sin, captive to the currents of the world, the flesh, and the devil, with our certain destination being the just wrath of God. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The "Ultimate" Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

Part 1 of 4 in the Ultimate Christ series. This series was used in preperation for and the final installment preached on Easter. The Ultimate Sacrifice shows us just how much God sacrificed for us and why it matters.

The Ultimate Sacrifice INTRODUCTION It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-53, Romans 3:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcomers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

Just like in the life of David, obstacles will come our way, but how will we overcome our obstacles and struggles, the giants of our lives?

“OVERCOMERS” I SAMUEL 17: 41-51 JANUARY 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What was your New Years Resolution? Congregational response: New Years Resolutions are really about overcoming Life struggles/Life Obstacles. Church Struggles are just the same. They are opportunities to overcome. TRANSITION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51

Denomination: Baptist