Sermons on Lend:

Are We Necessary Or Not? And What Does That Mean For Human Dignity?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2023

God is not a big muscle-guy waiting to pounce on us if we do something morally wrong.

Trinity Sunday 2023 If you walked in a little late for our service today, you may have arrived after all the Scripture was proclaimed. Except for the psalm, we are given only eleven verses in the OT and NT to consider. But they are very dense in meaning. God is not a big muscle-guy waiting to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:4-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

Transformed By Truth: The Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2024

Matthew 7:12 is often referred to as the Golden Rule. This simple yet profound principle provides a blueprint for living a life transformed by the truth of God's Word.

Transformed by Truth: The Golden Rule Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative words of Jesus found in Matthew 7:12, often referred to as the Golden Rule. This simple yet profound principle provides a blueprint for living a life transformed by the truth of God's Word. Join me as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18, Philippians 2:4, Romans 15:2, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 5:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Correct Treatment Of The Poor.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus said, You have the poor always with you. Matthew 26:11.

THE CORRECT TREATMENT OF THE POOR. Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23. We have here three pairs of poetic couplets about attitudes to the poor. It is not that the Bible is against wealth itself, or even wealthy people. King Solomon, the writer of some of these Proverbs, was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nations Have Come (Psalm 79)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2026

Is persecution widespread?

Should we expect persecution all over the world? How should we deal with it? Let’s begin in Psalm 79. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Did the nations come to worship God or murder the saints? O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance; Your holy temple they have defiled; They have laid Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Miles Down The Road Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001

Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001

Are you in a state of readiness or state of confusion? In Joshua 1 we find the people of God in one of their greatest states, a position of readiness.

Are You Ready “A State Of Readiness” In Joshua 1 we find the people of God in one of their greatest states, a position of readiness.  Josh 1:16 And they answered Joshua, saying, "All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Ready To Answer 1 Pet 3:15  ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Joshua 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Otherside Saints

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Where do you fit in?

OTHERSIDE SAINTS LUKE 10: 30-35 I. INTRODUCTION THE PAINFUL PLIGHT, AND PERPLEXING PREDICAMENT OF OTHERS SHOULD COMPEL US TO BE PRESSED INTO ACTION IN AN EFFORT TO RELIEVE THEM OF THEIR SUFFERING. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, THOSE OF US WHO ARE STRONG OUGHT TO BEAR THE INFIRMITIES OF THE WEAK. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 20, 2004

An illustrated Christmas message about the gifts of God that were given to us from the Cross.

The Unspeakable Gift TEXT: II Corinthians 9:15 Every since that day in Eden’s garden that Adams sin created a gulf between man. A chasm that many generations to follow would attempt to bridge. For many generation the only way that man could approach their Holy God, was through the animal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's The Man

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Jesus was a real Man!

Who’s the Man Phillipans 2 Intro. A. When I was young I played an association game 1. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say..... B. Well what’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say Jesus? 1. Do you think of a baby? Galgotha? A 12 year old in a temple? The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Future: Blessed Or Rotten?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Your life will either be a runway toward God or a stumbling block to others. You will either be a witness for Jesus Christ or else you will be a Trophy of Hell.

Your Future: Blessed or Rotten? The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. Prov 10:7 (KJV) He who chooses the beginning of a road chooses the place it leads to. 1.) Sometimes choices are too complicated. [Illus. buying a home] 2.) Supermarkets witness the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:7

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Giving Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2009

Mary’s Giving is a model to us.

John 12 – Jesus anointed at Bethany March 1, 2009 Three stories of Mary, sister to Martha and Lazarus, and friend of Jesus. 1. from Luke’s Gospel Chapter 10 – Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet – tell the story 2. from John’s Gospel – Lazarus’ death and resurrection John 11 - tell the story 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: *other

Debt-Free Series

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Sep 27, 2008

Part IV of a Sermon Series on the Lord’s Prayer.

Grace to you and peace from him who is, who was and who is to come. Amen. - Today we are closing our series on the Lord’s Prayer - Matt 6:12-13 12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-13

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral Sermon For Carson Turner

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2011

Carson Turner owned a business which he loved called Turners Nursery. Carson was a devoted Christian and so loved in his community. He left many examples of love, care, devotion, and faithfulness to all.

Funeral Carson Turner Carson Turner owned a business which he loved called Turners Nursery. Carson was a devoted Christian and so loved in his community. He left many examples of love, care, devotion, and faithfulness to all. John 15: 5-8 "I am the Vine Ye are the Branches" 1. Carson ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

Faith’s Response To The Word For Optimal Profit

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 2, 2019

To profit from the Word requires an action of faith. Reading, hearing and receiving the Word passively and superficially is of no profit to a person.

FAITH’S RESPONSE TO THE WORD FOR OPTIMAL PROFIT Hebrews 4:2 “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it” “The Word preached did not profit them…” What a fearful declaration! From the text ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Holiness

Chapter One Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

1 John: Chapter One Setting

1 John: Chapter One 1 John 1:1-4 Setting There is nothing internal to the epistle that tells us the location of the recipients. We know they are Christians, well known and endeared to the author. They are facing false teachers that are within (2:18-19).  The writer is familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational