Sermons on Legalizers:

The Rate Of Exchange

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 10, 2021

Jesus made it clear that you can gain everything the world has to offer, but it rusts, wears out, turns to dust, and you cannot take it with you after you die. If you lose your soul, however, you lose your life for eternity.

Humanity in its natural state really does not place much value on life, preferring to love death (Proverbs 8:36) in the form of abortions, murders, manslaughter, varied stages and types of physical, emotional, and mental abuse, and a placing on some individuals and groups a stigma of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Mark 8:34-38, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 12:13-21, James 4:13-15, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Covenant

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 26, 2022

Let’s look at the Mosaic covenant and how it prepared for the new covenant. After freedom from Egypt the people were still slaves, to sin.

Let’s look at the Mosaic covenant and how it prepared for the new covenant. After freedom from Egypt the people were still slaves, to sin. “Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.’ “ (John 8:34 ESV) The old covenant was established to expose ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24, Romans 7:12, Romans 8:2-3, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Sight...

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

God can see us all the time, whether we acknowledge him or not.

How many of you have played peek-a-boo with a baby? Fun, isn’t it? But eventually they figure out that you can see them even when they can’t see you, and the thrill goes away. It’s a control thing, I think... they’re learning that what they do has an effect on their environment, and sometimes it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Study Of Rehoboam Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Rehoboam's reign marked the beginning of Israel's decline, leading to the division of the kingdom. As believers, we must seek wise counsel, lead with humility, and obey God’s instructions. Leadership is not about power but about service.

CHARACTER STUDY OF REHOBOAM – SON OF SOLOMON, CAUSED THE KINGDOM TO DIVIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 12:15 "So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from the LORD, that He might fulfill His word, which the LORD had spoken by Ahijah the Shilonite to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2024

2 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-II—Exodus 12:1c(:1-13) •God’s people must approach their ‘New Year’ within the confines of an exclusive worldview. Need: For all that this New Year will hold, God’s people should & can approach it with Confidence! Even when we cannot know all that our future holds, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Among The Dead: A Portrait Of A Manipulated Destiny

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 22, 2025

The situations of some people whose destinies are being manipulated by the enemy can be described as the living among the dead, but deliverance is possible through the power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Living among the Dead: A Portrait of a Manipulated Destiny Study Text: John 11:32-44, Revelation 3:1 Introduction: Lazarus was not supposed to die, because Jesus said his sickness was not unto death, but his destiny was manipulated. He died, and was buried four days before the Lord could ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Victory: The Resurrection Over Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just a miraculous event—it was a direct counterattack against the forces of Satan and the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15: “He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

The Greatest Victory: The Resurrection Over Spiritual Warfare April 20 , 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Colossians 2:13-15 Introduction: The Ultimate Battle and Victory Every war has a defining battle that turns the tide of history. • In World War II, it was D-Day—June ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Rest We All Need

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 11, 2025

Looking at how we can find that deep soul rest that we all need.

Good morning, church! Today, we’re diving into one of the most comforting invitations in all of Scripture. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Does that word rest sound good to you today? I don’t know about you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing At Bethesda

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

Modern life’s relentless pace and “idol of exhaustion” leave people physically drained and spiritually empty, setting the stage for Jesus’ Sabbath invitation to true rest.

1. The Weariness We Carry A group of pastors once met in small circles to share their lives. One question asked, “What do you enjoy doing in your spare time—how do you relax?” Again and again the answer came back: “Spare time? I don’t have any.” We fool ourselves if we think this nonstop pace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Isaiah 40:28, John 5:1-17, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 2:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Hears Every Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 12, 2025

Unanswered prayers are often prayers being answered in ways we cannot yet see or understand.

Title: God Hears Every Prayer Intro: Unanswered prayers are often prayers being answered in ways we cannot yet see or understand. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 Reflection Dear Friends, There was a widow in my village when I was growing up. Every morning, she would walk past our house on her way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jan 1, 2026

Faith is the victory, but we must understand the tactics of the enemy.

FAITH IS THE VICTORY INTRODUCTION A. The world often looks upon Bible-believing Christians as a bunch of losers who are totally out of step with reality and the mainstream of society: 1. John would agree that true Christians are out of step with the world, but that this makes us winners (1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, 2 Corinthians 2:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Still Standing: Faith That Moves Forward

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 13, 2026

This message takes a biblical look at perseverance, justice, and faithful endurance in seasons when doing the right thing feels costly, slow, or exhausting.

Church, today we pause to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Not as a myth. Not as a political mascot. But as a Christian pastor, husband, father, and preacher of the gospel. Dr. King earned a doctorate in theology, served as a Baptist minister, and spent most of his adult life behind a pulpit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Other

Hannah

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024

The story of Hannah is not well known and today it is given as an alternative reading to the more familiar story of Samuel’s call. So, let us dive into this tale of Hannah.

Hannah is a young woman, married to Elkanah. But she is not his only wife, Elkanah has another wife called Peninnah. Hannah is his first wife, but she has not been blessed with children, we are told twice that the Lord had “closed her womb” (vs. 5, 6). In contrast to Hannah, Peninnah (whose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Forced To Do It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2024

Just because culture and society says it is good to do even though it breaks God's law, we should not do it!

Forced to do it Luke 3:7-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:7 So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be baptized by him, “aYou brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 “Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and ado not begin to say 1to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Ecclesiastes Chapter Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter four of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Four Ecclesiastes 4:1 Then I looked again at all the acts of oppression which were being done under the sun. And behold I saw the tears of the oppressed and that they had no one to comfort them; and on the side of their oppressors was power, but they had no one to comfort ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational