Sermons on Make It Work:

Revival In Politics, Church And Marriage Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2021

Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs.

Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs. 1) Esther’s Revival Can God provide revival even through normal worldly politics? Esther, a Jew, became queen to Persian King Ahasuerus, but evil ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revivals Of Isaiah And Jeremiah Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 9, 2021

Let's look at the oft criticized message of God's prophets and the blessing that prophets bring. Let's examine specifically Isaiah and Jeremiah.

Let's look at the oft criticized message of God's prophets and the blessing that prophets bring. Let's examine specifically Isaiah and Jeremiah. 1) Isaiah’s Revival Can trials and tribulations be forecasters of a soon-coming revival? Prophecies of judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wilderness

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 13, 2021

Introduction: Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness. Wildernesses of fear, loneliness, anxiety. Etc. We can learn from Jesus' experiences, no matter what kind of Wilderness we are in.

The Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: 0ur Sunday School lesson got me thinking about the Wilderness. Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness' we can experience. People have expressed being in the Wilderness of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Follow Me

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

Jesus' invitation to discipleship was simple - "Follow Me"

JESUS' INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP… “Follow Me” 1. As Jesus’ earthly ministry began, the first words His disciples heard were, “Follow Me.” • Peter, Andrew, Matthew, Philip (Matthew 4:19, 9:9, John 1:43) • To all His disciples, He said, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Foursquare

The Great Invitation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 22, 2024

An evangelistic appeal.

THE GREAT INVITATION. Isaiah 55:6-11. ISAIAH 55:6. We are exhorted to seek the LORD, while He may be found. If we seek Him with all our heart, and all our soul, we will find Him. Then He will rain righteousness upon us, making us righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ. He will bring life to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oracles Of Restoration.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2024

The LORD is offering comfort into the desolation of the previous chapter.

ORACLES OF RESTORATION. Zechariah 8:1-8. The Apostle Paul tells us that ‘All Scripture is given by inspiration of God’ (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Apostle Peter tells us that ‘the word of the LORD endures forever’ (cf. 1 Peter 1:25). So when we find the expression “Thus saith the LORD” ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Neglected Salvation

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Oct 19, 2024

"How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation" Hebrews 2:3 Salvation is often neglected by people who will not respond to God's grace. Even believers will sometimes neglect their own salvation by refusing to have a daily walk with the Lord.

Neglected Salvation Hebrew 2:4 Intro. The writer of Hebrews makes a great connection between the Old and New Testaments of the bible. His intended listeners are Jew. He reminds us to pay attention to the things that are important. Primarily our own salvation. To know that we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, John 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Or Death (Sheep Or Cows)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 27, 2023

Are lead by a cowboy or a shepherd?

Life or Death (Sheep or Cows) - John 10: 1 – 10 Intro: Beginning question for today: “Who wrote ‘Mammas Don’t Let You Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’?” Ed and Patsy Bruce in 1975. In March of 1978 Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson used it as the cover song for their album winning the Grammy Award ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"i Feel No Danger"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 27, 2023

I feel no danger because of the good Shepherd..

I feel no danger because of the Good Shepherd Psalm 23 1. One can feel no danger it’s the Good Shepherd that gives waters of Rest • Psalm 23 The good Shepherd “leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul” (vv. 2-3). The original Hebrew words of the psalm say that God “leads me beside waters ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Forward After Mourning Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 27, 2023

Samuel stops mourning and moves on

The story of King David begins in 1 Samuel 16. At this time, Israel already had a king named Saul. But Saul was disobedient to God and ultimately was rejected as king. This was disappointing because Saul had been king for 42 years and the prophet Samuel had invested SO much time and energy into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Big Enough Resting Place For God

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 3, 2023

Though Abraham's tent appeared small on the outside, but his heart was a big enough place to host God and become a resting place for God.

In Genesis 18, God came and rested in Abraham's tent. Physically, it was merely a tent, but spiritually, Abraham's heart could be a big enough palace or mansion for God to rest in. God took rest in Abraham’s heart. Abraham’s heart was a big enough place to host God and serve as a resting ...read more

Abusive Acts Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Here we have two pointed statements in this verse, one referring to the reviles at dignities, the other to the defilers of the flesh. Brute beasts can be smart but they obviously do not have spiritual knowledge. Their reasoning was no more advanced than that of animals' instincts.

Jude 1:10 - Abusive Acts Jude 1:10: “But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.” KNOW NOT & KNOW The word Know means to gain a firm mental grasp of something or to become acquainted with ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:10

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Fake Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 6, 2023

Jesus says the religious leaders are faking faith, s let not fake faith.

“Don’t Fake Faith” Matthew 23:1-12 1. We have heard this somewhere before haven’t we “Fake News”. In our text today Jesus gets the idea there is some folks who are Faking Faith • In this Gospel of Matthew Jesus denounces the scribes and Pharisees they “tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Peter And Paul And Their Church-Building Witness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2023

There's much to learn about building on the Foundation that is Christ, and Peter and Paul teach us much.

Saturday of the 32nd Week in Course 2023 Today we celebrate an anniversary that is important to the Catholic Church, with readings that should speak to all Christians. The anniversary is of the dedication of the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul in Rome, which is atop Vatican Hill and contains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Acts 28:11-31, Psalm 98:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

A Broken Man Is A Loveless Man Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 28, 2024

When we are broken and wounded on the inside, it can be challenging to love and receive love from others.

The statement "a broken man is a loveless man" highlights the profound impact of inner brokenness on our ability to form and maintain loving relationships. From a biblical perspective, this statement rings true. When we are broken and wounded on the inside, it can be challenging to love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Acts 9:1-31, 1 Corinthians 11:31