Sermons on Lawlessness Will Abound:

The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ministry. The undershepherd’s chief concern is evident thru...

THE UNDERSHEPHERD’S CHIEF CONCERN—1Thessalonians 2:17—3:13 Previously we have seen.... ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship In My Life

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 25, 2016

This sermon is about the importance of honoring God with our money, and the blessings that come when we put the Lord first in our finances.

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumphant Joy #7: The Secret To Being Joyfully Content Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 11, 2013

God’s desire is that we would learn how to be joyfully content, to do all things, and have all of our needs met.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #7: THE SECRET TO BEING JOYFULLY CONTENT INTRO TO TOPIC: Two of the most familiar verses in Philippians are: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13, NKJV). “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: *other

An Exhortation Of Expectation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 16, 2020

Having shared his heart and burden for the church, Paul now shifts his focus to the lives expected of believers. They were no longer their own, and were expected to live in a way that honored and glorified the Lord.

An Exhortation of Expectation 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8 In the previous chapter Paul devoted a substantial portion of this letter revealing his heart and desire for ministry. In case there was any doubt, Paul assured them of his love and devotion for the Lord and His church. He presented a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2022

God hid Moses in the cleft of the rock and covered him there with his hand. Moses sees only the afterglow which God leaves behind him, but still, this suggests faintly what the full brilliance of His presence is.

Do you have too many irons in the fire? The expression too many irons in the fire originated from the blacksmithing trade. If a blacksmith had multiple irons in the fire at once, it cooled the fire and none of the pieces of iron would get hot enough. If the blacksmith had one iron in the fire it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace For Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

In this lesson however, we will focus on the first aspect of Grace, which is the grace for salvation.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD The grace for salvation THE TWO MAIN DEFINITION OF GRACE In lesson 1 of this series, we defined what grace is and also learnt that Grace is like a two-sided coin. The grace of God involves more than the dimension of it simply being God's unmerited favor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

God Is Gracious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the profound truth of God's grace, its transformative impact on our lives, and our response to this divine, global gift.

Beloved friends and cherished family in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with gratitude and a spirit filled with awe. We are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of God's boundless love and unmerited favor. Today, we are called to reflect, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6

Topics: Grace

Why Some People Will Never Be Healed

Contributed by Mike Carmody on Dec 28, 2000

Why some people will never see the power of Jesus in there life.

Why some people will never be healed John 5:1-16 Intro: In this scripture we find a perfect example of the healing powers of the Lord. We know that God has all power to remove iniquity from the lives of sinners and make them saints. We are well aware that God is not limited mentally, as he ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Snapshots Of Growth

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 19, 2001

Father’s Day Sermon, 2001.

Snapshots of Growth ( Father’s Day Sermon) Colossians 2:1-7 I. Introduction Today, all across America, fathers will go home from church, eat a big meal and head to the easy chair in the living room as their families wait on them hand and foot and treat them like a king. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Apb

Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Apr 29, 2009

An All Points Bulletin (APB) an alert used to warn when there is a threat or situation so bad that all areas are to be on the lookout.

A.P.B. Hebrews 4:12-15 An All Points Bulletin (APB) an alert used to warn when there is a threat or situation so bad that all areas are to be on the lookout. Instead of staking out one location, the eyes and ears of the entire region come alive in order to stop the threat. I believe that we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Lavish Wisdom Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025

This sermonreveals that God's saving grace is not only lavished upon believers in overwhelming abundance but is also perfectly administered with His divine wisdom and flawless prudence.

Introduction Have you ever received a gift that was not only generous, but incredibly thoughtful? A gift that showed the giver knew you and had a perfect plan? In verse 7, Paul told us that we are forgiven "according to the riches of his grace." Now, in verse 8, he describes the character ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control

Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000

This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Patience

Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by St. Augustine.

1. That virtue of the mind which is called Patience, is so great a gift of God, that even in Him who bestows the same upon us, that, whereby He waits for evil men that they may amend, is set forth by the name of Patience, [or long-suffering.] So, although in God there can be no suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: *other

Give Gifts Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2009

1) The Proverb 2) The Word 3) The Provision& 4) The Harvest of giving

What do Bill Gates & Mother Teresa have in common? Generosity. Being generous is a godly motive for ministry. In Corinth, False teachers were questioning Paul’s motives for ministry. Evidently they were suggesting that Paul was pocketing contributions earmarked for the poor believers in Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Other

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2018

The apostle bursts forth into thanksgiving for the comfort that has come to him in the midst of his distress and affliction.

March 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Thanksgiving (1:3–11) 2nd Corinthians 1:3-11 (NKJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist