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Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition Of Isaiah 40:1-11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 28, 2020

In times like this, we need to be comforted as well as to give words of true comfort/

Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition of Isaiah 40:1-11 Whenever we hear the word “comfort,” we think of the word “discomfort.” One does not need to be comforted when one is already comfortable. Comfort is a hot bowl of soup when one has been working outside in the freezing cold all day. Comfort is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mighty God Sermon I: May His Will Be Done On Earth As In Heaven Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ presents quite a challenge to Christians as we seek to live out our identity with Christ our Lord in a hostile environment.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! MAY HIS WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN! When James B. Sullivan was pastor of the First Baptist Church at Pascagoula, Mississippi, he told about three ladies who traveled to New Orleans to attend a concert featuring a world renowned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 12:1-2

Gaining The Victory

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

One of the things Israel would learn from this experience was that God's work must be done in God's way by God's people.

GAINING THE VICTORY Scripture: Joshua 6:1 - 8:29 Time: 1400 B.C. I. RECEIVING GOD'S PLAN (Joshua 6:1-5) A. The Promises of God (vv. 1,2) The promises of God, though often delayed beyond the time that our impatient spirits would fix for their accomplishment, are always fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5, Joshua 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 22, 2017

A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

So today I would like to take a few moments to examine one of John Wesley’s most important observations of the faith and a cornerstone of the doctrinal standard of the United Methodist Church: free will. Hopefully, after today, you will be fully prepared to go toe-to-toe in a debate with your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Inexpressible Love

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 10, 2017

Psalm 103 is a love story; one that reveals the Benefits of God's Love, the Nature of God's Love, and our Response to God's Love

In his book, Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Dr. Richard Selzer tells of his experience as a witness to the magnificence of love at a most difficult time in his surgical career: “I stand by the bed where a young woman lies, her face postoperative, her mouth twisted in palsy, clownish. ...read more

Denomination: Other

For God And Country

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2017

When his enemies sought to trap him, Jesus showed his followers, including us, a balanced allegiance to earthly authorities and to our ultimate Heavenly Authority. We give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and we give back to God...our very selves!

Matthew 22:15-22 For God and Country My sermon title today comes from the Army chaplain motto: “Pro Deo et patria,” “For God and country. Politics and religion are the two taboo subjects at any cocktail party, but let’s talk about both today! Dave Barry noted, “People who want to share their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Place In Your Soul

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 13, 2021

What do you need in your life? Answer with one word. Not a physical need. What are you looking for, searching for, wishing for? What one word describes what you need in your life?

What do you need in your life? Answer with one word. Not a physical need. What are you looking for, searching for, wishing for? What one word describes what you need in your life? Got your word? Great! ************************************* The top answers to this question are: love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 1:22, 1 Peter 3:15, Philippians 4:7, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:5, Galatians 5:22, John 15:10-11, John 14:26-27, Romans 10:9, John 14:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Asking, Keep Seeking, Keep Knocking. Luke 11:8

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 28, 2024

A Message about persevering in the life with live for a greater relationship with the Lord.

Keep Asking, Keep Seeking, Keep Knocking. Stand with me and holdup your Bibles and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Unity

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025

God blesses the unity of His people

Imagine yourself on a road trip – a few hours of driving on the interstate with your family. Perhaps in this Fall season, you have finally agreed with all of your family members to drive up to the Adirondacks in New York to see the changing leaves – a kaleidoscope of miles of vibrant colors – where ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The King's Joy And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 6, 2025

This sermon from Psalm 21, titled “The King’s Joy and Our Great Salvation,” reveals how the true and lasting joy of believers flows from the victorious reign of Christ our King, whose strength, salvation, and presence secure our eternal rejoicing.

Introduction: The Pursuit of Joy If you were to ask the world what it seeks, after you strip away all the layers of ambition, wealth, and power, you would find one simple, universal desire: the desire for joy. People will climb the highest mountains, sail the widest seas, build the tallest ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be Refreshed: Stuck, Stagnant Or Spiritually Dry? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2025

Have you experienced dryness in your soul — like you’re in a spiritual desert with no refreshment?

Go! And Be Refreshed: Stuck, Stagnant or Spiritually Dry? Introduction: Are You Stuck, Stagnant or Spiritually Dry? It is a joy and privilege to bring God’s Word to you today. Let me begin by asking you something very personal: Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Ever felt like you’re ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3, John 7:37-39, Exodus 14:15, Revelation 3:15-16, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 17:8, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ephesians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace Has Come Down! Series

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 1, 2025

We're in week two of Advent, and today we're talking about PEACE! Not that fake peace the world tries to sell you. Not that temporary peace that falls apart when trouble comes. But that SUPERNATURAL, HEAVEN-SENT, CANT-NOBODY-TAKE-IT-AWAY PEACE that only Jesus can give!

THE SHEPHERDS' STORY (Luke 2:8-14) Now let me take you back to that night—that HOLY NIGHT—when everything changed. There were shepherds out in the fields, doing what they always did—watching over their sheep through the long, dark night. These weren't fancy people. These weren't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

"Come To The Waters” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022

Hey there! All who are thirsty, come to the water! Are you penniless? Come anyway—buy and eat! Come, buy your drinks, buy wine and milk. Buy without money—everything’s free! No Such thing as Free Lunch!

““Hey there! All who are thirsty, come to the water! Are you penniless? Come anyway—buy and eat! Come, buy your drinks, buy wine and milk. Buy without money—everything’s free! Why do you spend your money on junk food, your hard-earned cash on cotton candy? Listen to me, listen well: Eat only the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mission Of Jesus: Seeking And Saving The Lost Luke 19:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2024

Luke 19:10 encapsulates Jesus divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach and heal but ultimately to seek and save the lost.

The Mission of Jesus: Seeking and Saving the Lost Luke 19:10 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound declaration made by Jesus in Luke 19:10, which encapsulates His divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Matthew 18:11-14, Luke 15:1-7, John 3:16, Ephesians 1:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Mine

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 19, 2024

Going through waters of hardship, rivers of difficulty, or the fires of adversity will either cause you to live in fear or force you to grow stronger. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will because He said that You are Mine!

Isaiah 43:1-7 (NKJV) You Are Mine May 19, 2024 Before the kingdom was overthrown by Assyria, then by Babylon and then by Persia the children of God had stopped calling upon the LORD. The Israelites had grown weary of Him (verse 22). Their worship may have been lavish but was often only outward and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist