Sermons on Mockery:

Seek God While He May Be Found Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 20, 2022

Now is the day of salvation! Come to the waters and drink, because the waters are fresh! Why would we turn down the generous invitation to draw near to God? Why take a pass on the waters of life, or on the great feast in the Lord’s presence?

It has been said that at the heart of every message spoken by God’s prophets are these three simple words: return to me. For centuries, the LORD sent many messengers to his people—everyone from Amos, that simple farmer from Tekoa, to Zephaniah, a member of David’s royal house. Whatever their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice In The Lord Always!

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 16, 2022

The source of our true rejoicing is found only through a right relationship with God! Everything apart from him is crumbling and disappointing. Yet our God is eternal, glorious, lacks in no way, and never fails. So those who enjoy a living fellowship with Christ are given true gladness of heart.

Are we known as a joyful people? Is that the reputation we have, that we’re often rejoicing? Perhaps not. On first impressions, our worship is pretty sombre. In speaking about our faith, most of us are reserved, and we keep our emotions well in check. Even when we have what we call “the celebration ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, James 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#63 Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 20, 2022

The trial and torture of Jesus teach us wonderful truths about the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to suffer in order to carry out the plan of redemption. This sermon explores those truths and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

#63 Jesus’ Trial and Torture Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 20, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Skeleton outline and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Agonizing Cry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION AGONIZING CRY OF JESUS Good morning, Family. I am hoping and praying that everyone is well and is staying safe. Today is our third Sunday that we have NOT been able to WORSHIP together as a FAMILY. And I know it is HARD on everyone not being able to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-72, Mark 15:1-20, Mark 15:22-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Three Simple Things PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God’s steadfast love transforms us, enabling us to extend patient, kind, and honest love to others, even in difficult relationships and situations.

If you’ve ever stood at the sink late at night replaying a hard conversation, wondering whether love can last through another week of deadlines, disappointments, or disrespect, you are in good company. Hearts get bruised. Words get sharp. People we care about act like porcupines. And if we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Topics: Loving Others, Difficult People

The Evidences Of Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 14, 2001

What were the evidences of a spiritual awakening taking place under Haggi’s ministry?

Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 5 Introduction The Lord Jesus once told a parable about a farmer who went out to sow some seed in one of his fields. Although he sowed out the whole field there were places here and there where the soil quality differed and because of that some of the seed that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Where can we find salvation? The thief on the cross found it right next to him. Based on several sermon I read several years ago. Most original, some not!

TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE TEXT- LUKE 23: 39-43 INTRODUCTION- I have a friend, and he is the kind of guy that would try anything, and he was driving through Tennessee colony, Texas when he drove passed the Coffield Prison unit. He decided he wanted to see what it was like in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Time To Mourn"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 10, 2005

We were all there. A sermon for Good Friday

“And all the multitudes who came together for this spectacle, when they observed what had happened began to return, beating their breasts.” “A time to mourn and a time to dance” – Eccl 3:4b On July 5th, 1893, Mary and Ruby, the sixteen and twelve year old daughters of John Ray of Bardwell, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:48

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Are We?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Oct 17, 2004

Used at the annual meeting of our association.. telling the Church in America, its time to RISE UP! and do the Work the Lord has for us.

Who Are We? 10/15/2004 Introduction… I would like to thank the First Baptist Church of -------for having us here this evening, and I thank the association as well, for allowing me to be a part of this service. And I want to thank my daughter, Katy, for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerless People Of God?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 8, 2002

Jesus’ first advent, as a helpless infant born to peasants, confounds our false notions of power.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the time of the Christian year in which we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His return. During this season we remember the first coming of our Savior, and also anticipate His second coming. Now, let me begin by asking you a question: why do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The School Of Power Part 1

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 1, 2004

There are no short cuts to spiritual maturity because what God promises He will provide, if you have Jesus on the inside you can stand whatever is on the outside.

A lot of Christians are getting tired of weak Christianity they have and as such they have been asking questions on how they could make progress from their present level. They ask how they could obtain power. Therefore, the focus of this message is to supply answers to these questions, which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 5, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "Going For the Gold." The second characteristic needed to become a world-class Christian is determination.

STAY THE COURSE Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1b August 8, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled “Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian.” Last week we looked at the issue of sacrifice and learned that we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Two Brothers, Two Crosses, And Two Choices

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

This message is about the two thieves and the choices that each made at the Crucifixion.

Luke 23:32-33 KJV And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. [33] And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. l. INTRODUCTION -- CHOICES -Life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

No More "Eenie, Menie, Miny, Mo!” Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #2 We can either go on living life our own way, or we can learn from the wisdom of others. Solomon has passed on Godly wisdom for living our lives.

Introduction: Once upon a time a class of first graders from the city took a field trip to a big farm in the country. Their teacher told them that today they would learn about where all the food at the super market came from; they would get to see how things grow and even milk a cow. After ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God