Sermons on Making Christ Known:

Grace In Strange Places

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 17, 2023

God's grace and protection are often in places we really do not want to go and through people we disdain.

Joshua 2 Grace In Wrong Places Jos 2:1  And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into a harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.  Joshua (Jehovah-saved) son of Nun ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Help My Unbelief Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022

Message deals with what happens when we have doubt.

Title: Help My Unbelief Opening Text: Mark 9:14 – 24 Introduction Isa 61:3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-20, Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Prison Ministry

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Jan 11, 2026

Keep serving even when life is unfair.

Prison Ministry (Genesis 40) Joseph was Jacobs favorite son Gave him a special coat, coat of many colors His brothers became very jealous and came up with a plan to kill him Reuben came up with a plan to just throw him in a pit and he would go back and get him out later so that he could live Some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Offensive Message (John 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2025

What parts of Jesus' message offends us? Let's look at John 6.

Do we water down Jesus’ message because it offends us? Let’s look at John 6. With a large crowd following Jesus, did they have enough money to feed them all? After this, Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, to Tiberias). A large crowd kept following him because they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Thin Place Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of "thin places" - special locations where individuals feel particularly close to God - and emphasizes the importance of seeking God in these places, using Psalm 122 as a guiding scripture.

The Seed family was at Forest Home a week ago. Forest Home is a Christian Camp 90 minutes from here in the San Bernardino Mountains. We’ve been going to Family Camp since Bryan and Amy were in elementary school. We love it there. It has mountains, a lake, a creek, a swimming pool, pine trees, oak ...read more

Topics: Thin Places, Prayer, Fellowship

Sermon Series: Psalms For All Seasons

Softening The Blow Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Since we may minister to people who are hearing bad news, examining Samuel’s heart while he acts in this way provides keys we can remember if we too need to serve in this uncomfortable way.

Softening the Blow Selections from 1 Samuel Introduction Part of Samuel’s ministry was working with people who were in difficult or unusual circumstances. With His Own Family -His mother (2:18-19) Tell Bad News from God -Eli (3:11-14, 17-18) -King Saul (13:11-14; 15:24-31) Serve with those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 15:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING?

BIG IDEA: GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING? I. (:1-6) GOD SPEAKS IN NATURE -- NON-VERBAL NATURAL REVELATION REVEALS THE GLORY OF GOD A. (:1) Natural Revelation "the heavens" "their expanse" "publish, declare, proclaim" -- very conspicuous, noticeable revelation; not hidden B. (:1) Content: The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Lazarus

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. Shortly after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He came to the home of Mary, Martha, & Lazarus in Bethany for a supper. B. It was at this supper that Mary poured out an expensive ointment on the feet of Jesus to anoint Him, wiping it with the very hair of her head. C. We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Written

Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Dec 26, 2000

God?s word is the proper tool/weapon to win over temptation.

Matt 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ?Man does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Worship

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jan 20, 2001

David practiced a true, biblical worship of God because he was passionate about God.

Jesus said that the Father is looking for people who would worship Him in spirit and in truth. This type of worship is more than what we now call “praise and worship”. We so often judge a church by their “praise and worship,” as if that is the only barometer to the spiritual health of a church. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Greed Is The Creed Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jan 27, 2001

OUTLINE FOR NEHEMIAH CHPT. 5

WHEN GREED IS THE CREED – NEHEMIAH 5:1-13 Because we live in a temporary world we face a challenge every day about the priorities of life. Will we live for the temporary world or will we live for that which is eternal. If we are not careful and don’t keep our eyes on Jesus and His kingdom, we will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where To From Here?

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 20, 2001

When you come in contact with the Lord, there’s a choice that has to be made: Will you follow Him and go forward? Or will you turn and go back to where you came from?

Ex 14:13-15 Where to from here? I) Background of Text A) Israel slaves in Egypt B) Moses returns to deliver them C) Movie - Prince of Egypt (depicts it well) II) When Israel got to Jordan there was a decision to make A) Go forward or backward - no other choice 1) No standing still in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-15

Be Not Deceived

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 30, 2001

A FUNERAL SERMON FOR A BELIEVER - GOD IS NOT THE GOD OF THE DEAD BUT THE GOD OF THE LIVING.

Be Not Deceived Funeral Sermon For A Believer Text Are you not, therefore, mistaken, because you do not know the scriptures nor the power of God. But concerning the dead that they rise. Have you not read in the book of Moses in the burning bush passage, how God spoke to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:24-27, Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Whole Earth

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001

The 4th commandment’s call to Holiness should also be a call to Joyfulness.

The Joy of the Whole Earth! The 4th Commandment! Exodus 20:8-12 & Psalm 48:1-2 Intro: The kids were in their room, full of vinegar. Mom had finally settled down to rest & relax, taking a bath, just settling in with some cold cream on her face when she heard a loud noise in the bedroom. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-12, Job 48:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Forward

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

Taking what God has given you in your hand and going forward

· Have you ever felt like your back was against the wall? o One minute you are basking in the joy of God’s presence, peace and provision and the next you are bombarded by any thing and everything that could go wrong · This morning I want us to look at the children of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational