Sermons on Knowing God Deeply:

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For An Easter Sunday Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 7, 2023

There was no doubt Jesus Christ was dead. But there was also no doubt Jesus was alive again, after He had been crucified and buried. He is risen, hallelujah!

Introduction: Easter Sunday. This is one of the best days ever! This is when we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord from the dead. Because He died, we may have life, because He lives, we too can life forever! But for those living on that first Easter Sunday, they may not have shared those same ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18, John 20:1-9, Matthew 27:62-66, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 28, 2023

In 1967, she prayed this prayer, “Father, I give my life to You. Whatever you ask of me, I accept. Just teach me to follow Jesus and to love as He loves.” The fire quickly spread, even to other Christian denominations.

On Tesco's brand of Tiramisu dessert, printed on the bottom of the box, it says, “DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN.”1—(too late!) I want to consider how the Holy Spirit has a way of turning things upside down. Like in the Acts of the Apostles in our First Reading, the devout Jews from every nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Let’s Become Unified

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 21, 2025

The church can be unified because the Trinity is unified and it is a direction that Jesus' wants for us.

Let’s Become Unified Luke 8:19-21 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:19 Now His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. 20 And it was reported to Him, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You.” 21 But He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The imperative is to get people to follow Jesus.

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025

Jesus: "I will build My church."

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Organized Leadership (1 Chronicles 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2025

Is leadership in the church to be organized?

How organized should leadership be among God’s people? Who ought to be the leaders of local churches? Let’s begin in 1 Chronicles 27. How many soldiers did David organize to be on active duty each month? Who are today’s soldiers of the cross? This is the number of the people of Israel, the heads ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Words That Build Up: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 4:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

Ephesians 4:29,is a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Three key points: The Power of Words, The Purpose of Words, and The Practice of Edifying Speech.

Words that Build Up: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Ephesians 4:29, a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Let's read it together from the New Living Translation: Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use foul or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:21, James 3:5-6, Colossians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Proverbs 15:4, Matthew 12:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Brave Women (Judges 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 4, 2025

How did two brave women deal with Israel's enemies? Let's look at Judges 4.

How did two courageous women in Israel deal with a foreign enemy? How can women lead by example today? Let’s look at Judges 4. Did Israel again fall into sin and the hands of a cruel foreign king? Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, now that Ehud was dead. So the Lord sold them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers Of Making Unconscious Covenants And Agreements Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 17, 2025

The Bible warns us about the dangers of making covenants and agreements, whether consciously or unconsciously.

The Bible warns us about the dangers of making covenants and agreements, whether consciously or unconsciously. These unseen commitments can have a profound impact on our lives, influencing our relationships, thoughts, and emotions. What are Unconscious Covenants and Agreements? Unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:22, Ephesians 6:12

Looking At The Church Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

How did Jesus want the church focused on His purpose?

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Burn The Buckets: The Deliverance Deception Is Demonic Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Apr 1, 2025

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”

BURN THE BUCKETS: THE DELIVERANCE DECEPTION IS DEMONIC 🔥 Text: Galatians 1:8-9 (KJV) “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” 🔥 INTRODUCTION – SOUND THE ALARM 🔥 • We are in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9

Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 22, 2025

Beloved, hear me well. We are not just in a world full of challenges—we are in a battlefield infested with wickedness, surrounded by arrows, traps, temptations, and demonic strategies.

🔥 SERMON TITLE: "Deliver Us from Evil!" Main Text: Matthew 6:13 (KJV) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” 🕊? INTRODUCTION: Beloved, hear me well. We are not just in a world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Psalm 91:11, 2 Kings 6:17

Denomination: Charismatic

When He Shall Come Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Signs of Lord's return in nature, society, and Christian opposition.

A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Turned Aside Generation

Contributed by Lamar Denby on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. Background on Samuel.

Intro. Background on Samuel. His sons. Today there is a generation that has... I. Turned Aside From The Word of God. (2 Tim. 4:1-4) II. Turned Aside From The Church of The Living God. (Matt. 16:18) III. Turned Aside From Righteousness. (text; Rom. 6:13; 1 Cor. 6:18-20) IV. Turned Aside ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-14

Thankful Hearts: Family Series

Contributed by James Stewart on Nov 17, 2006

Joseph loved his family and was thankful for them even when they didn’t love him. We should be thankful for our families and productive by influencing our families with forgiveness and faith.

I. Family is Complex. They were terrified at his presence. vs. 3 II. Family Requires Love. Come close to me. vs. 4 III. Family is Important. God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. vs. 7 IV. Thank God for Your Family. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-24

Denomination: Baptist