Sermons on Lesser:

Hooray! God Does Not Think Like Us!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2023

He is, as Torah teaches, “slow to anger.” That’s very different from most of us.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2023 All of Scripture is useful to those whose purpose in life is to attain union with the Blessed Trinity. But there are probably a hundred verses that stand out as critical in the most important pursuit of our existence on earth. Two of these, surely, come from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 23:42

Denomination: Catholic

A Chosen Vessel

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

You are a valuable treasure to God. God finds great treasures in the common "folk." This sermon uses both biblical and secular illustrations.

2 Corinthians 4:7 -- “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” l. INTRODUCTION -- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO On May 27, 1992, in Sarajevo, one of the few bakeries that still had a supply of flour was making and distributing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Culture Of Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2012

A church is positioned to be most effective when leaders are chosen on the basis of their reputation for living a Christ-like life and having wise discernment.

Title: A Culture of Godly Leadership Text: Acts 6:1-7 Thesis: A church is positioned to be most effective when leaders are chosen on the basis of their reputation for living a Christ-like life and having wise discernment. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When You Fall Away Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 7, 2021

What happens when a believer falls away from the faith? What really constitutes as salvation? Where do we get the assurance of our salvation from? Are some falsely assured they are saved? This message addresses these questions.

I received a call from a precious sister in Christ a couple months ago that was intended to encourage me. And it did, in some respects. This sister was calling to share with me that she had used my approach to witness to a friend who had by marriage also become a member of our extended family. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 3:14, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:12, Mark 13:13, Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

A Fishing Trip For Peter Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022

Peter and the disciples thought they were going fishing for some fish. But the Master Fisherman used it is an object lesson to catch them for His Grand and Eternal Purposes.

A rather intriguing and controversial news item hit the news stands and the media in the last week. A mega-church pastor in Atlanta got into trouble with the law. That’s not particularly unusual, but the reason for the trouble with this pastor was. Pastor Creflo Dollar of the 30,000-member World ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Gift To Us: A Christmas Message Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2021

No one lobbied Him as you would a senator. No one petitioned Him, as might your boss or your teacher. And no one solicited Him to do this as you might barter with someone in the marketplace. None of that was necessary for God, for the Father willingly offered up His one and only Son as a gift.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! It’s at Christmastime that we give gifts, and we receive gifts. This is why retailers are so happy with Christmas in a way they’re not happy with the Fourth of July, for example or Easter. At the other holidays, we don’t give gifts like we do at Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

As Sheep Among Wolves

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 27, 2025

Jesus gives His followers advice on how to respond, and even reply, in the face of persecution. He also assures them that they will be guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit to accomplish their mission.

I have entitled our message today, “As Sheep Among Wolves.” The title is based on the very first verse of our passage, where Jesus told His followers, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves” (v. 16). Now, I am going to go ahead and start with an exposition. The word sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 4, 2010

We have been called into the same transformational life of the first disciples.

The Rest of Your Life! Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Work Of Creation

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 16, 2007

This is a practical application commentary of Genesis 1-2:4

The Work of Creation Genesis 1:1–2:1-3 Memory Verse: Genesis 2:3 – “ And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.” Comments about Genesis 1:1–2:1-3. For its literary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Escape From Camp Terror

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 8, 2008

How to obtain deliverance from afflictions that originate in the middle of the night

NIGHT (PSALM 91). The night time is a special time in the life of an individual. When God was creating the earth the bible says He made the day and the night. In Genesis 1:5 God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning—the first ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth Hurts, But Here's Help Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

John describes the universal lost condition of humankind and its cure in six short verses, what Paul in Romans takes chapters to develop

The Truth Hurts, But There's Help I John 1:5-10 Introduction Last week, we saw the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus who is both God and human. John wanted us to know that he witnessed with his eyes, ears, and hand the earthly Jesus. This experience had forever changed John, and now he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Render To God The Things That Are God's

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

Jesus says, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's" (Matt 22:21). Most sermons on this verse deal with the first part of this verse, but what does the second part mean? What does it mean to render to God?

MAIN TEXT: Matt 22:15-22 (parallels in Mark 12:13–17 and Luke 20:20–26) The Jews were desperately seeking to discredit Jesus, because within the context, He was speaking parables against them. They would stop at nothing to do so. Within the context of this verse, various groups ask Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pardon For The Greatest Of Sins

Contributed by Anthony Edwards on Oct 13, 2014

Great sin is no barrier to God's forgiveness.

Psa.25:11 "For Your name's sake, O LORD, Pardon my iniquity, for it is great." (1) A few years ago, when we lived in North Queensland, there was a disaster that occurred at Charleville. We saw amazing scenes on News Reports of swollen rivers & Submerged houses. People stranded. Whole communities ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Or Antichrist: The Fact Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 18, 2015

Who comes first, Christ or antichrist? This message lays the groundwork upon which we can build.

1. INTRODUCTION Yes, there are apparent contradictions in the Bible. A number of them! (I said apparent, not actual!) Ever tried to reconcile Divine Sovereignty with human free will? Justice with mercy? A Divine yet human Saviour? Ever struggled with the place of grace vs works in salvation? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aim For Perfection

Contributed by Roger Hutto on Dec 31, 2017

The church should intentionally strive for perfection - being a church where God's presence is evident and powerful. This requires a strategy of obeying God's word, uniting on the fundamental truths of our faith, and never sacrificing unity over trivial

Aim for Perfection 2 Corinthians 13:11 Well, we have another Year in the books! We're standing at the door ready to enter into a New Year. What are we going to do with it? How are we going to approach it? We've got a couple of choices: • We can focus on the past: whether it be our successes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist