Sermons on Knocking:

Make The Most Of Your Opportunities!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 29, 2022

What is the value of a seed? We worry about the harvest of today... God is more concerned about the seeds we plant today. If we plant there will be a harvest.

MAKE THE MOST OF THE OPPORTUNITIES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson.) LET US ASK AN EASY QUESTION… WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SEED? Profit potential --- bushel potential? Truck potential? Let us calculate 15,000 seeds per acre… the return is huge… A SEED ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24, 2 Corinthians 9:10, Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Redemption (June 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

There is no doubt that Jesus did a mighty act in delivering this demoniac from his bondage. There was a cost. There is always a cost involved. ... The response of those in the community of the Garsenes echoes how some people in world might have the same kind of response to the cost of redemption.

THE COST OF REDEMPTION Text: Luke 8:26-39 This story is filled with all kinds of things that we could mention. Perhaps, the main things is the cost of redemption. What is that cost? Someone (Mel Lawrence) once said, “Redemption is God’s mighty act of delivering us from anything or anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

What Would Christian Do (Wwcd)

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Sep 1, 2020

There are thousands of Christians who reached a level of maturity in their Christian faith and then became self-satisfied and complacent. They decided they didn’t need to grow anymore, or pray anymore, or study anymore. And they started dying spiritually because they buried their talents.

Theme: WWCD Text: I Peter 4:10 Place: Riverside Church of Christ Date: August 30, 2020 Intro: People in our society today love signs just to make the word simplified and to catch attentions. Especially when you’re promoting a product or something… Signs like; RCOC, BIR, SEC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is So Much More!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2020

Are you content with where you are in CHRIST? or have you become complacent? Jesus says, "But there is SO MUCH MORE!" Question is, will you receive it?

2020.07.12.Sermon.There is So Much More. William Akehurst, HSWC Philippians 4:13 John 16:12-15 Psalm 118:23 Contentment or Complacency. Which are you? To be content is to be happy with one’s situation or condition. Being content means being happy. Being complacent means refusing to work to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, John 16:12-15, Psalm 118:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 23, 2020

We've prayed so long, so hard, without any results. There is great assurance that He hears every prayer. He has made everything beautiful in its time. The longer a prayer is delayed, the more perfect it will come forth at last. The deeper the silence, the louder the answer.

WHY DOESN'T GOD ANSWER MY PRAYERS? “So, I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9) We've prayed so long and so hard without any results. There is great assurance that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9, Psalm 18:6, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The First Word Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:8-14, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, 1 John 4:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mud Sitting

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024

I used this sermon for our "Friend Sunday." My main text was Proverbs 18:24, although I used several other texts as time permitted. After a little humor, and prayer I told the illustration about "Mud-sitting."

Mud Sitting Text: Proverbs 18:24 Date: February 18, 2024, BFBC Friend Sunday at 11 am A little Humor: Just Have to Outrun You Two friends were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 18:17-19, James 2:23, Proverbs 17:17-18, John 15:12-14, Exodus 33:11, Isaiah 41:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Anchor

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2024

An anchor gives stability to a ship. Jesus Christ will give stability to your life. Today we’re talking about the ANCHOR OF JESUS CHRIST! He’s the biggest anchor there is.

JESUS IS THE ANCHOR Heb. 6:19-20a INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Get to know your spouse first 1. A couple had a whirlwind romance and got married. They decided to go to the Grand Canyon for their honeymoon. They rented some donkeys to ride down the trail to the bottom. 2. Part of the way down, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Calf Are You Dancing Around?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 31, 2023

The blood of the covenant was scarcely dry on them when the Israelites threw off their allegiance to Jehovah and asked Aaron for a new god! Aaron gave them a god who smiled on their sin. What a celebration!

WHAT CALF ARE YOU DANCING AROUND? Exodus 32:1-4,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A drill sergeant had just chewed out one of his cadets. As he was walking away, he turned to the cadet and said, "I guess when I die you'll come and dance on my grave." The cadet replied, "Not me, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Here Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

Based on the hit song by Jeremy Camp and the small group study by Kyle Idleman and Jeremy Camp with the same title: I Still Believe.

I STILL BELIEVE: YOU ARE HERE 1 A. Romans 8:26 (READ) 1. We all have DATES that trigger MEMORIES for us. a. Some DATES you have circled on your calendar are sources of CELEBRATION and JOY— BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, FAMILY REUNIONS, GRADUATIONS. b. Other DATES embedded in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reducing Conflict - God's Family Values Series

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Aug 5, 2024

Every organization, every club, every church, every business, every nation, every family has conflict…but not everyone resolves it positively. It’s by putting these values into practice in our lives that we can reduce the overall conflict we experience in relationships.

A man was stranded all alone on the desert island for years before he was finally rescued. His rescuers asked him what the 3 huts were that he had built on the island. It’s perplexing for one man to have 3 structures. He said one was his house, one was his church, and one was where he used to go to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church For The Rich And Poor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 31, 2024

James 2

CHURCH FOR THE RICH AND THE POOR (JAMES 2:1-17) According to a 2024 report, the top 10 percent of Hong Kong’s richest household now earn about 81.9 times that of the poorest family. The richest 10 per cent of households in Hong Kong has a median monthly income of HK$131,000, while the lowest 10 per ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The 10 Virgins Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024

The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

All I Want For Christmas Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

Wise Men still seek the Savior

All I want for Christmas is Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-24-2025 Harry It was the biggest night of the year in a little town called Cornwall. It was the night of the annual Christmas pageant. All the children get to try out for the roles in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist