Sermons on Lightning:

"a Matter Of Life And Death"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

In preparing for funeral services I will ask the question, do you have a scripture passage in mind that you would like for me to read or do you simply want me to select one? And over 90% of the time they will say yes, “Psalm 23.”

“A Matter of Life and Death" Psalm 23:1-6 When we set out for Thanksgiving with our children it was 73 degrees here in Florida but as I flew to Memphis and then traveled to St Louis all in one day the temperature had dropped to 13 degrees. Clearly that’s why most of us love Florida. Then as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Giving Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 11, 2020

Today we will turn to examine what Jesus had to say about giving. And we will ask what giving looked like to Jesus. The passage in Luke 14:15-33 is considered one of the "Hard Sayings of Jesus". And indeed, it takes a bit of explanation to make sense of it.

Jesus and Giving Text: Luke 14:15-33 Luke 14:25-33 (NIV) 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Love It When A Plan Comes Together Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 4, 2019

It is hard to believe that December is already here. And with December upon us, as a church, we need to go back and visit the area of Nazareth and Bethlehem and see what all that excitement was about some 2000 years ago.

Introduction: It is hard to believe that December is already here. And with December upon us, as a church, we need to go back and visit the area of Nazareth and Bethlehem and see what all that excitement was about some 2000 years ago. To us, looking back at the events that unfolded, it is called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

4 The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020

What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021

You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

August 01, 2020 The desire of all humanity is peace. But what kind of peace do we want, exactly? • No war? • No quarrels, conflicts, arguments with family, friends, co-workers? • No civil disturbances or riots – law and order? • No political in-fighting? • Calm and tranquility? Is that all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Fall Of Satan From Satan To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 31, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sissies and brothers, Christ be with you. I greet you with a Holy kiss, of faith.

The Fall of Satan From Satan to God by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 31, 2020) “And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” (Luke 10:18 King James Version [KJV)]); “To open their eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:18, Acts 26:18

Denomination: Friends

Catch Me If You Can - The World Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 11, 2020

Quails Eggs and an Elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? A dead man walks alive out of the grave and the world is turned upside down

Quail’s eggs and an elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? Things are upside down at the moment. You go into the supermarket and you can buy quails eggs - but you can’t buy hens eggs for love or money. On Tuesday I bought this ….. I had never even heard of …. before . A luxury pasta from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Living By Faith -Part 3 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 11, 2020

Living by faith is not optional!

Title: Living by Faith – Part 3. Scripture text: Hebrews 11: 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. – NKJV Intro: The bible teaches that living by faith is NOT OPTIONAL! Hebrews 10: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iv: Inexplainable Suffering Is Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when answers are hard to come by and the extremity of pessimism has been reached, mature Christians renew confidence in the Lord God Almighty to redeem that which at the moment begs to be explained.

CHRISTIANS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT INEXPLAINABLE SUFFERING IS REDEEMABLE Nothing hurts worse than the emotional experience of watching a child suffer . . . “being there” for someone whose loved one has committed suicide . . . holding the hand of a dying person ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-8, Job 42:1-6, Job 19:25

Elisha Turns His Back

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

The Bible is so important for many reasons , its our guide through storms , its our light in times of darkness . The big reason is at least for me it is how God speaks to us

The Bible is so important for many reasons , its our guide through storms , its our light in times of darkness . The big reason is at least for me it is how God speaks to us Hebrews 1:1God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2in these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over Til God Says It's Over Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

The death of Elisha. Most would say his ministry was over, but was it? This sermons examines dark places in our lives and encourages us to not give up. It ain't over yet.

IT AIN’T OVER TIL GOD SAYS IT’S OVER 2 Kings 13:14-21 Do you ever feel like you’re on the downhill side of Life? Too old to really do much of anything? A few late bloomers.. 1. Doris Self- 60yo Qbert VG Championship, scoring over 1 million points. She kept competing in yearly into her 80s. * I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21, John 19:17-18, Matthew 27:59-60, Matthew 28:1-7, Colossians 2:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What The Devils Believe

Contributed by David Goering on Sep 2, 2018

what the devils believe and how their belief affects them.

SCRIPTURE: James 2:19 "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." Matthew 8:29 "And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?" Mark 1:24 "Saying, Let ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19

7th Trumpets & Plagues

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 7, 2018

The day of the Lprd.

7th Trumpets & Plagues Return of Jesus 7 last plagues Revelations 10: 7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. Revelations 11: 8 And their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Exchanged Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 2, 2018

What difference does the presence of the living Christ make?

On a Sunday evening some 2,000 years ago, the disciples of Jesus were huddled together in fear, hiding from those they thought might call for their death, as they has called for the execution of their Master. They’d seen Him crucified and His body laid in a tomb. For them, suddenly life had become ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 11, 2022

Are you standing firm? Do you really know what Standing Firm means?

Introduction: The Bible tells us several times in the New Testament to “Stand Firm.” Paul, when he tells us to put on the whole armor of God, says to “stand firm.” Paul in writing to the Corinthians tells them to “stand firm.” Once again, Paul this time writing from prison to the church at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist