Sermons on Last Enemy:

The Mystery Of The Feast Of Weeks Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2020

We know the "Feast of Weeks' better by the name "Pentecost." The last major Pentecost in Scripture was where about 3000 people were baptized into Christ. But was there a FIRST Pentecost in the Bible... and if so, what can that Pentecost mean to us?

We’re going to have a quiz today. I’m gonna give you a famous quote and ask if you think it is in Scripture: 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—It’s a quote from "Life of Jackson" by William Learned Marcy) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—in Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 28:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Examine Yourself For A New Year

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 28, 2024

I am preparing to preach this message on the last day of 2024. We are planning to observe the Lord's Supper on New Year's Day. It is my hope that people with come with their hearts prepared to receive the Lord's Supper.

Examine Yourself 1Cor. 11:28 Intro. As we come down to the end of the year, I believe it is the perfect time to share in the Lord’s Supper (Wednesday). 1 Corinthians 11 is Paul instruction to the Church at Corinth about how it should be done. - They were doing it wrong. - Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28, Psalm 139:23-24, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 11:1-4, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In The Holy Spirit”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 4, 2025

This begins our last series in our vision and deals with the process of taking discipleship to the next level. Here we’ll explore how to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit based on Paul’s benediction to the Corinthian Church and our communion with the Holy Spirit.

 Elevate to the Next Level “Living In the Holy Spirit” View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/past-live-streams/ Or YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2lgQAdZtdY Today, we’re beginning the last series of our vision we started out on in 2024. And in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 5:18, Acts 1:4-5, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Foursquare

Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024

Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2-5, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Strength Beyond Self: Receiving The Power Of God

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Sep 29, 2025

In contrast to the self-reliant grit our culture so often advocates, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight that true and lasting strength comes from allowing God's "power" to work in and through our human fragility.

Over the past several Sundays, we have been working through a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the early church in Philippi—a now ruined city in north east Greece. As we’ve worked through this series (which we are concluding today), we’ve seen how this little letter is overflowing with faith, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13, 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

4 More Than A Moment Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 17, 2025

Today we’re celebrating the real heart of Christmas with familiar carols, words about Christmas – published 100’s of years before it happened, and a message that reminds us that Christmas is more than a day on the calendar, it’s the beginning of a hope that lasts.

PART ONE (for earlier in the service) Title: When the Moment Isn’t What You Expected Christmas is full of moments, isn’t it? Moments that we look forward to… and moments we dread. • The tree going up. • The first mince pie. • That moment of thinking “I really should have started shopping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Hope Through Salvation In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Samuel Shamaun on Jan 20, 2026

The world today is filled with fear, pain, and uncertainty. Many people are searching for hope, but often in the wrong places. This sermon reminds us that true and lasting hope is found only through salvation in Jesus Christ, who is God’s gift to a broken world.

Introduction Hope is essential for life. Without hope, people lose peace, purpose, and direction. Sin has separated humanity from God, leaving many hearts broken and uncertain. But God, in His great love, has provided a way of hope through salvation in Jesus Christ. The Need for Hope Because of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Psalm 20 (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 17, 2021

Last week we covered the first three verses where we saw that God answers us in our distress, he protects us, sends us help and support, and he remembers our sacrifices and accepts our offerings. Today as we finish, we'll see that God blesses and we trust.

PRAYING PSALM 20 (part two) Last week we covered the first three verses where we saw that God answers us in our distress, he protects us, sends us help and support, and he remembers our sacrifices and accepts our offerings when they are done with the right motives. In these verses we see a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:4-9, Psalm 37:4, 1 John 5:14, Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 140:7-8, Deuteronomy 20:1, Isaiah 31:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lesson "ears To Hear" Teaches Us

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2023

"He that ears to hear, let him hear.” Why did Jesus say this about the purpose of parables and what does it mean for us today?

I am going to open the message with the first part of John 16:13 from the Amplified Bible. “But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth).” During the Last Supper, which is recorded in John chapters 13 through 17, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, John 14:26, Mark 4:10-12, John 10:10, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, John 3:16, Matthew 13:10-16, Mark 9:37-38, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Destruction Of Death

Contributed by Greg Jones on Oct 18, 2000

He will swallow up death forever.

He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; He will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and He saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:8-9

In The Service Of The Master – Part 8 - James The Son Of Alphaeus, Thaddeau Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? Well, no one who has been called of God is a leftover kid. God has no second-string.

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? You could see the quick calculations being made and know which team you were going to end up on because of the sudden crestfallen look on one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Got Mess, But God... Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 2, 2019

I began this series by talking about how God and I are not on the same page when it comes to timing. I am an impatient person who likes everything done now, and our God is an extremely patient God waiting to the last moment to act. And that left me with a question. "Why?"

Introduction: I began this series by talking about how God and I are not on the same page when it comes to timing. I am an impatient person who likes everything done now, and our God is an extremely patient God waiting to the last moment to act. And that left me with a question. "Why?" It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Promises Give Strength To His People Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 28, 2025

Deliverance, or protection from an enemy, is the joy of the Lord to give! God delights in having His children come and find comfort, because He wants us to find a place of safety within Him. This is what brings us true hope, and what we see in Hezekiah's prayer and God's response to Him.

Isaiah, Part 14 God’s promises give strength to His people Isaiah 37:21-38 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! -- Last week, we celebrated the marvelous truth that Jesus is risen -- Because He Lives (just sang) is the reason we gather here ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:21-38, Proverbs 25:2, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation Of God's Love - A Thorough And Thrilling Study

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2014

1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD: 3. OUR LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER 4. QUALITIES OF TRUE LOVE 5. WE MUST LOVE OUR ENEMIES 6. THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF GOD

THE REVELATION OF GOD'S LOVE OUTLINE 1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD: 3. OUR LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER 4. QUALITIES OF TRUE LOVE 5. WE MUST LOVE OUR ENEMIES 6. THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF GOD THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better Than Life, Worse Than Death

Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Nov 4, 2006

This messages challenges people to develop an mindset focused on eternal things.

What is greater than life but worse than death? Intro: It has been a week to remember, perhaps better forgotten Platte Colorado, gunman walks into high school with evil intent, he is a drifter, living out of his car, carrying a backpack and guns The story had happened before, only about 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal