Sermons on Lessons:

"When God Sweetens Your Bitter Waters"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 24, 2007

This message is to offer hope to the thirsty...

WHEN GOD SWEETENS YOUR BITTER WATERS TEXT: Exodus 15:22-27 W. MAX ALDERMAN INTRODUCTION: Bitter waters never satisfy the thirsty soul. The Lord told the woman at the well, “…Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Samson

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007

Samson was a man of many flaws as the Bible reveals, but he undoubtedly was a great man of faith who accomplished exactly what God wanted through him. What of us?

Samson A man of flaws, yet in great faith overcame his enemies and fulfilled God’s will. INTRODUCTION A. It is natural and often asked: What is God’s plan for my life? 1. We say this knowing the overall answer: to do His will. 2. Yet, throughout our lifelong service to Him in the Lord we take ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus is a model of compassion

"The Compassion of Christ" Matthew 15: 21-39 9/28/97 Intro: Last week as we looked at the first half of this chapter, we see Jesus showing little patience or kindness with the Pharisees. These were the religious hypocrites of the day. Today, as we go on, we will see the great heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksliving Applied!

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Nov 8, 2014

True thanksgiving is a life of daily thanks-living? So where is Thanksliving applied in the Word?

Introduction When I think about thanksgiving I generally think about 3 things (preachers ALWAYS think in 3’s)….Family, Food, and Football! WHAT? I’m serious….when I think of that 4th Thursday in November, that’s the first things that pop in there! It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

Acts 13:47 “For so the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles, That You may bring salvation to the end of the earth.’” Let your light Shine

Let Your Light Shine 12/13/09 PM Text: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION There are many lessons in which we examine what is necessary to become a Christian, the Gospel of Jesus, the lessons of God’s grace and His salvation. This is considered the work of Christ’s Church, to preach and teach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted Living In Difficult Days Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Don’t lose your ambition in the midst of difficult days.

DEVOTED LIVING IN DIFFICULT DAYS JEREMIAH 24-29 INTRODUCTION: Robert J. Morgan said, “We must never forget that the word persevere comes from the prefix ‘per’, meaning through, coupled with the word ‘severe’. It means to keep pressing on, trusting God, looking up, doing our duty – even through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting God's Attention

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Oct 12, 2017

How do we get God's attention? How do we get God to shine His spotlight on us. This sermon answers those questions!

Text: Matthew 20: 29 – 34 : 29 Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. 30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!” 31 Then the multitude warned them that they ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon Title: Dealing With Toxic Relationships By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Aug 5, 2025

Relationships are God’s idea. He created us to thrive in healthy, loving, and supportive connections. But unfortunately, not all relationships are from God. Some relationships come to drain, distract, derail, and even destroy your God-given purpose.

Sermon Title: Dealing with Toxic Relationships Text: Proverbs 13:20 – “He who walks with the wise becomes wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” Speaker: Pastor Joseph Ondu Introduction Relationships are God’s idea. He created us to thrive in healthy, loving, and supportive ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Simple Matter”

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 15, 2023

As God gives freely to the unworthy, so he gives richly, like himself, more than we are able to ask or think. His gifts outdo our requests and expectations.

2 Kings 3:9-18 “A Simple Matter” January 15, 2023 The Division King Jehoram of Israel was not an honorable man. “He did evil in the sight of the Lord” Though he was not like his father Ahab or his mother Jezebel because he put away the sacred things of the false god Baal, we are told that he still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Upper Room: The Promised Empowerment Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 1, 2023

The Second Chapter of Acts describes the birth of the church in accordance with the declaration of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 16:13-19). Acts shows the power and direction of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church beyond the day of Pentecost.

Every Bible-believing follower of Jesus Christ will confess, affirm, and proclaim that what happened to the one hundred and twenty followers of Jesus on the Day of Pentecost was an undeniable supernatural act of the Holy Spirit in accordance with the teaching and promise given by the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:1-11, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 24:44-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: Choose A Donkey Over A Horse

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 9, 2019

Sermon explores the message of servanthood in JEsus's​ choice to ride a donkey into JErusale​m.

Choose A Donkey Over A Horse St. Matthews Episcopal Church The Rev. Rian Adams For over a decade I’ve preached from the Passion narrative on Palm Sunday. This year I’m going to follow my personality and deviate from the norm. Today I’m preaching from the Palm Sunday Gospel reading. Why? Palm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:26-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Overcoming Blindness - Physically And Spiritually

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 28, 2018

Can we see truth within and beyond God's Word?

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:46-52 October 28, 2018 Overcoming Blindness – Physically and Spiritually Today’s gospel reading is Mark’s account of Jesus restoring the sight of blind Bartimaeus. This account provides us with the importance of being persistent in prayer; holding on to our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46, Mark 8:22, Matthew 21:14, Matthew 20:30, John 9:1, Matthew 9:27, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 7:21, Matthew 12:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying The Psalm In Exodus 15

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Recognize God’s power to give victory.

Lord, I will sing to You, for You have exalted Yourself in battle. You drown both horse and rider in the sea. Lord, You are my strength and song, You have saved us; You are my God; I will glorify You, You are my Father, I will exalt You; You are a warrior, You are Adonai. Pharaoh’s chariots and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Intercession

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 19, 2005

Jesus the Man is our intercessor for our every sin!

Intercession 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Intercession: The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconciliation; prayer or solicitation to one party in favor of another, sometimes against another. Heb 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The School Of Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” When we think of “learning”, many times we associate it with education or school. To learn is to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14