Sermons on Life Lessons From John The Beloved:

Don't Say No To God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 13, 2022

Peter says NO to God three times again, but finally he says yes.

Don’t Say “No” to God . Acts 11:1-18 1. Peter Says “No” to the Divine Peter said No 3 times before the cock crowed he said I don’t know him • Notice who, Peter and us say no to , according to the Nicene Creed, God is the “Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of Giving: A Deeper Look At Tithing

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 9, 2025

This sermon explores tithing, one of the most misunderstood and controversial practice in the church today.

Scripture: Malachi 3:10 – "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Workplace Harasser Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 20, 2024

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many individuals, particularly women.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many individuals, particularly women. It can take many forms, including flirting, gossiping, finding faults, threatening, and falsely accusing. These behaviors are not only unprofessional, but they also create a hostile work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Mark 12:31, Genesis 1:27

Ruth Proposes Marriage (Ruth 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 24, 2025

Are we redeemed? Let's look at Ruth 3.

Can an arranged marriage also be for love? Can a woman propose marriage to a man? Are we redeemed? Let’s look at Ruth 3. Because Boaz was much older, could it be that he didn’t think about Ruth as a potential wife? Was she proposing marriage to Boaz in this unusual manner? Naomi her mother-in-law ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ammon & Aram (1 Chronicles 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2025

Does anyone know the way to peace?

Did Ammon and Aram (Syria) understand the way of peace? Do we? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 19. How was David’s peace delegation abused in Ammon? Now it came about after this, that Nahash the king of the sons of Ammon died, and his son became king in his place. Then David said, “I will show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Redeemer Lives (Job 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 26, 2025

In suffering do we wait for our redeemer?

Even while suffering, did Job know that His Redeemer lives? Do we? Let’s look at Job 19. Do we torment those who need comfort? Whether God caused or allowed Job’s suffering, was Job correct saying that God was ultimately responsible? Then Job answered: How long will you torment me and crush me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do You Serve? Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 3, 2002

What Jesus says is important about our duties as Christians.

WHOM DO YOU SERVE? Matthew 6:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Why are you here? There are more answers to that question in this room this morning than we care to think about. Some are here because their parents brought them. Some are here because they think if they come here then God is “paid off” for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do You Serve?

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A call to serve and glorify God

WHOM DO YOU SERVE? Matthew 6:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Why are you here? There are more answers to that question in this room this morning than we care to think about. Some are here because their parents brought them. Some are here because they think if they come here then God is “paid off” for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Others

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 26, 2001

Forgiveness is something that we have to deal with one way or another.

FORGIVING OTHERS (Matthew 18:21-22) Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. (KJV) (Luke 17:3-4) Take heed to yourselves: If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 17:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 11, 2001

Do you have good neighbors...or better yet...Are you a good neighbor?

HOW TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR (Proverbs 3:27-35) Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 9, 2005

A look at Jesus and the crown that he wore here on earth the Crown of thorns.

The Crown of Thorns Matthew 27:27-29 I. Introduction A. What a Decision Pilate Had to Make! 1. He had to judge the Judge of all the earth 2. He had to decide between Christ and the crowd 3. We must each do the same B. Pilate Offered the Crowd Jesus or Barabbas 1. The Master or the murderer 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Why is it that Christians often need to be motivated to give when God has given us so much? God had provided for the Corinthians in such a wonderful way and yet they were hesitant to share what they had with others.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week and tithing $4.00. In a few years his income increased and he was tithing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrisy

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

In this chapter God brings a charge of disobedience against Israel (v. l). The religious leader had replaced true worship of God with ritual prostitution. The nation had gone down hill spiritually and morally, breaking the laws God had given to them. The

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: He made free use of Christian vocabulary. He talked about the blessing of the Almighty and the Christian confessions which would become the pillars of the new government. He assumed the earnestness of a man weighed down by historic responsibility. He handed out pious ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Manufacturer Recall

Contributed by George Crumbly on Jun 30, 2006

Information that is helpful to create a good sermon

I received this information from a good friend of mine Phil McGraw via email. It is just as he sent it. I believe that it would make a great sermon to paste & then use it how God gives you. I did not put it here as a sermon but as a sermon idea. "Manufacturer Recall" Regardless of make or year, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

My God Is Able

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

Encouraging message that includes points on salvation and sanctification that reminds us of the many things the Bible tells us that God can do!

My God is Able Text: II Chron. 32:9-15 Intro. Sennacherib was attacking Lachish in 699 B.C. He asks, “Is God able to deliver them from him?” He is questioning God’s ability to save them in relation to the fact that the other nations gods were not able to save them. My God is Able: I. To ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:9-15

Denomination: Holiness