Sermons on Lay Down His Life:

When Blessings Become Curses. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

Giving glory to God is a fundamental aspect of our faith.

Giving glory to God is a fundamental aspect of our faith. When we fail to acknowledge and give thanks to God for His blessings, we risk turning those blessings into curses. We will explore the biblical basis for this truth and the consequences of neglecting to give glory to God. Thanksgiving is a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:2, Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Delay Is Not Denial Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Delay is Not Denial

Psalm 13 Delay is Not Denial 1. The Time of Delay - His Question - 1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? i. He Questions God's Presence - How long ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Our God Reigns Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Our God Reigns

Psalm 93 Our God Reigns 1. THE REIGN OF GOD The Mystery of His Reign - 1 The Lord reigneth, The Majesty of His Reign - he is clothed with majesty; The Might of ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Jotham Of Judah (2 Chronicles 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2025

Even with good leadership, can corruption creep in to a church?

Even with good leadership can corrupting influences affect a nation, a church? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 27. Did Jotham start his reign right, like his father Uzziah? Did the nation follow his example? Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lost & Found

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 8, 2001

An inductive use of questions and stories to lead my hearers to the point Jesus made about seeking and finding the lost.

Text: Luke 15 Title: Lost & Found Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Salvation/Evangelism Theme: Seeking the Lost Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to celebrate being found while joining in the search for other lost persons. Response: Individuals will receive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does God Require? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to live out their faith through acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, as these simple actions reflect God's love and allow Him to work the impossible in our lives.

Good morning, folks! I'm glad to see you all here, eager to dive into the Word of God. Today, we're going to be talking about a passage that is so simple, yet so profound that it has the power to transform our lives. It's Micah 6:8, and it reads, "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Topics: Love, Pleasing God

God Speaks Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon nine in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

We find Jesus speaking of prayer within the context of referring to His walk with the Father (vs. 10-11). As we have already seen, Jesus walked with the Father by prioritizing His love relationship with the Father. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house ...read more

Scripture: John 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 29, 2017

Based on the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bernard. Focuses on the purpose of God, the submission of Jesus and the glory of God's children.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017

Based on the hymn this message draws the believer back to the cross to experience the love and grace of Jesus.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

So, What's The Point? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic, expository verse by verse sermon on the sovereignty, person, and work of Jesus.

Our faith is sometimes questioned. What does it matter what you believe? Here are 2 or 3 things that Jesus cared deeply about. We should care also. 1) Day 7. John 1 has 3 “next days.” This is 3 days after. · Jesus went to the wedding at Cana. This implies his blessing on marriage. Marriage ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25, Psalm 69:9-32

Be Thou Perfect!!

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jul 4, 2014

Most of us as Christians are so comfortable counting on our long year of salvation and probably service in the house of God yet the Almighty God whom we claim to be serving is so disappointed in our relationship with Him. Grow your relationship with Him.

There is a reason for you to be perfect, and that is because I am the Almighty, the God who is perfect in all things. However, you cannot become perfect by any other means except by growing your relationship with Me. Those were the words of God to Abraham in Genesis 17:1, fifteen years after he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Has Done All Things Well.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2024

The deaf hear, and the dumb speak. Mark 7:37.

HE HAS DONE ALL THINGS WELL. Mark 7:31-37. Jesus was heading towards the Sea of Galilee (Mark 7:31). The next people He met were the friends of a deaf man who had such an impediment in his speech that it sounded like his tongue was tied up in knots. They brought him to Jesus, begging that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sorrow Will Turn To Joy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2024

"I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice" (John 16:22).

SORROW WILL TURN TO JOY. John 16:16-22. JOHN 16:16a. The sense of John 16:16 seems to be “A little while and ye do not behold Me…” This refers to the fact that within hours Jesus would be arrested, tried, crucified, and buried. JOHN 16:16b. “again a little while, and ye shall see me” brings us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Lovers Series

Contributed by Fernie Franco on May 2, 2002

A MESSAGE FOR THE BELIEVER/NON BELIEVER ON VALENTINE’S DAY.

“THE THREE LOVERS” (Valentine’s Service – 2002) INTRO: · Share the History of Valentines Day TITLE: “The Three Lovers” · (Illustration – “Husband in the costume”) “THE THREE LOVERS” I. THE LOVE OF THIS WORLD 2 Tim 4:9-11 9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James: A Faith That Works

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

This introduction to James not only reveals who he is but that even the brother of Jesus considered himself a bondservant to Christ.

James 1:1 “JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS!” INTRO: The key to James is a FAITH that works!….EXPAND! Prep for James…. I. THE AUTHOR A. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO JESUS 1. A brother of Jesus (Mt. 13:53-58). 2. Jesus spent time with his family after the miracle at Cana (Jn.2:12). 3. At the first he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational