Sermons on Life Through Jesus:

The War Has Begun

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 20, 2003

This brief sermon was written to be delivered at a special prayer service scheduled to be held at 7 PM on the day following a war with Iraq.

THE WAR HAS BEGUN A meditation for a special service of prayer scheduled to be held at 7 PM on the day following the day America attacks Iraq. Psalm 27:1-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is First? Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2007

God wants to be first and He has earned the right to be first.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Priorities. In the hustle and bustle of life it is sometimes difficult to keep our priorities in the right order. • Most of us live a pretty fast paced life. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of making a living and raising a family that we can very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificing Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 6 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor "But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you." Philippians 2.17 In AD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Source Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

We are hopeless without God as our Source. He leads and teaches us by His Word.

Source Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 9th, 2007 Intro: Every light has a source; an origin. Every ray of light has a source and when you trace it back from the object seen to the source that is shining you may understand why a thing appears the way it does. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Distractions

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 12, 2007

There will always be distractions that keep us from focusing on God’s plan for us. The Bible calls these distractions "the world."

Passage: I John 2:15-17 Intro: One of the first child-raising techniques I learned from my brother was the power of distraction. 1. baby fussing, wave a toy or make a face and very possibly she will be distracted from the task at hand. 2. cell phones in cars a problem, distraction il) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

12 Blessings From Obeying The Word Of God

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 29, 2012

If the youth is the future of the nations, then we have to ask this legitimate question: How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. Psa 119:9

12 BLESSINGS FROM OBEYING THE WORD OF GOD Psalms 119 If the youth is the future of the nations, then we have to ask this legitimate question: How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. Psa 119:9 Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the scripture and it gives emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-165

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Map To God's Heart: Praise

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2025

We must realize God has a plan that invites us come closer. God inhabits his people's praise. We must quit complaining and start praising God.

THE ROAD MAP TO THE HEART OF GOD. PRAISE!. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This is a several part lesson! GOD STOOPED DOWN IN THE DUST AND BREATH THE BREATH OF LIFE IN HIS CREATION OF MAN AND WOMAN. MAN WAS DESIGNED TO PRAISE GOD! Psalm 150:6 Let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, Isaiah 61:3, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Loves To Give

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2025

God proves his love to humanity by GIVING THE BEST THING IN HEAVEN. Something is wrong when people say they love but they are unkind and disrespectful. For God so loved HE GAVE!

LOVE LOVES TO GIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Years ago I heard PAUL BRANNON a lifelong missionary: WHERE THERE IS LOVE GIVING IS NEVER A SACRIFICE. I heard Lloyd Arnold say: IN ALL MY LOVE GIVING I HAVE NEVER MISSED IT OR REGRETTED IT. GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:16, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Simon Says": Christian Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2009

Don’t let others interpret God’s word for you. Master it for yourself.

Simon says: “Christianism” As a kid, I remember a very popular game. Simon Says. Usually played at school or parties, several of us would do whatever “Simon” told us to do, as long as it was preceded by the phrase: “Simon Says”. It seems to me that we have become a society of “Simon Says” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living And Serving In Unity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012

Paul admonishes "UN" Christian like behavior, and encourages the believers in Rome to fulfill the purpose of Christ in this world, to bring others to salvation!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 29, 2012 Date Preached: October 28, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Living and Serving in Unity Text: Romans 14:1-10 [NLT] ETS: Paul taught there were some truths that could NOT be compromised ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

First of all, do you remember what Elijah’s name in the Hebrew means? It means “Yahweh is my God.” This prophet’s name very clearly defined his mission, to demonstrate or prove that “Yahweh is, in fact, not only his God but the only true and living God.”

Elijah Part II "Showdown on the Mountain" 1 Kings 18:1-39 1 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, "Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth." 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Esther Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2022

Mordecai, Esther's uncle, offended a high court official called Haman, who decided to kill not only Mordecai but all the Jews in the Persian empire. Esther turned the tables on Mordecai. She pleaded with the King, and Haman was punished – hanged on the very gallows he had built for Mordecai.

The story of Esther centers around Queen Vashti, King Ahasuerus, Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and the Jewish people. If you are not already familiar with these individuals, they have been briefly introduced to us in the following paragraphs. Who was Esther? 1. Queen Vashti disobeyed the drunken orders ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17, Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Obsession

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 3, 2021

Obsession is defined as an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind.

John Ortberg, an American evangelical Christian author once remarked: “Being deeply contented with God in my everyday life is a focused attitude. It is always available. It means practising letting go of my obsession with how I’m doing. It means training myself to learn to actually be present with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 16:9, Colossians 4:5

You Reap What You Sow

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

The law of sowing and reaping is a divine principle established by God, and it governs both the natural and spiritual realms.

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:7 – “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Job 4:8, Proverbs 11:18, Hosea 8:7, Luke 6:38 INTRODUCTION Life operates on the principle of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Job 4:8, Proverbs 11:18, Hosea 8:7, Luke 6:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ezekiel's Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Challenge to respond to what God says and not what our experience says.

Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones reading; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel lived in the 6th century BC and was a prophet of the exile under the Babylonians, which had begun under King Nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 BC. He was the son of Buzi and his ministry spans some twenty two years, starting in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal