Sermons on National Lament:

“be Ready” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2012

Malachi speaks of the day when God will bring justice to the earth.

The prophet now addresses the few people in Israel who had remained faithful to God but who were lamenting the perceived lack of action on God’s part to bring appropriate judgment upon the rebellious among them. They had wrongly concluded that God was unwilling to judge sin. Malachi speaks of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Victory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 2, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "God Is Here". Christians need to prepare their lives for victory.

Series: God Is Here [#4] PREPARE FOR VICTORY Esther 4:1-17 Introduction: It is always a privilege to have Tharon home visiting. What a year he has had and it is only ½ way over. Tharon has had many victories this year way beyond the World Championship Silver and Bronze Medals. Many of you know ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord: An Exposition Of The 111th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 7, 2021

What does "The fear of the LORD" mean, and why is it called "the beginning of wisdom?"

The Fear of the LORD: An Exposition of the 111th Psalm Times are difficult all over the world. And in such times, Christians try to find refuge in God’s Word. This is especially true of the Book of Psalms. All kinds of psalms can be found there, such as laments, prayers for deliverance, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Crying Wolf

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 14, 2025

Crying wolf is defined as a call for help when it is not needed, culminating in a possible non-belief by others when aid is truly required.

Criss Jami, an American poet, essayist and musician once remarked: “Like crying wolf, if you keep looking for sympathy as a justification for your actions, you will someday be left standing alone when you really need help.” Revelation 13:1 reminds us: “And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, 1 John 5:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:16, John 10:12

The Weeping King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon explores the contrast between joy and sorrow in Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of steadfast faith and understanding God's vision for peace. Key

Good morning, beloved friends. I trust that each of you is feeling the touch of God's grace today, that you've felt His hand guiding you, even in the smallest details of your life. We're here today to gather around the Word of God, to allow it to guide us, to comfort us, and to challenge us. We're ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Topics: Jesus Weeping, His Peace

Good Trouble Series

Contributed by John L Jefferson on Jan 25, 2026

There is bad trouble and Good Trouble. And here is what the church must remember: we often define peace as the absence of conflict. But in the Kingdom of God, peace is not the absence of conflict—it is the presence of justice.

GOOD TROUBLE Text: Acts 17:1–9 (Key verses 6–7) Theme Refrain: God doesn’t need a crowd—He needs the committed! --- INTRODUCTION: THE CALL TO NECESSARY TROUBLE Church, I want to begin with the words of a modern prophet of justice—Congressman John Lewis. He carried courage in one hand and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gathered But Not Scattered Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2000

The church is to gather for power but to scatter to proclaim the word.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ACTS Sermon # 15 GATHERED BUT NOT SCATTERED Acts 8:1-4 “In football they have a huddle, the goal of the huddle is to give you thirty seconds to call the play, that is why they give you a huddle.(At a professional football game there may be ) Sixty thousand people watching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Sinners. Sacred Assassins. Saving Insignia.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 10, 2013

Ezekiel's Hair-Raising Vision

Have you ever been grabbed by the scruff of your neck - even by your hair and told to pay attention? That happened to me once. I was grabbed by my hair and actually lifted off my seat. I know it’s hard to believe when you look at what little hair I have. But like your pastor, there was a time ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

If Not For The Lord

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 11, 2010

The Lord saves His covenant people. Those He saves He saves perfectly.

If not for the Lord, Psalms 124 Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, tells the story of an incident that occurred during the last mutiny on the land of India, while under British control. The English were besieged in the city of Lucknow, and were in momentary expectation of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Sustaining The Storm

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 21, 2011

When we go through the storms all we see are the storms and try our level best to escape (but we can’t). But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Apparently in the midst of the storm God is - Working, Healing and Cleansing us.

Opening illustration: Watch the video on ‘Through the Storm.’ So many times life doesn’t go the way we have planned. All we see are the storms and try our level best to escape. But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Let us turn to Mark 4 and catch up with the story when the disciples ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Fault Is It?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2010

Catastrophes happen. As Christians, we need to be careful when assessing the cause of tragedy. It is natural to ask, “Who or what is to blame when tragedy or disaster strikes?” Let us examine this issue.

Whose Fault Is It? Luke 13:1-5; John 9:1-3 When catastrophes or tragedies strike quite often we become like the disciples in John 9 when they met a man blind from birth. Their immediate reaction was that it was the judgment of God upon either this man or his parents. When the devastating ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Believe? Who Is Driving Your Car? (Session 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2010

As humans, we function best when we let God be in the driving seat. Maybe our pride does not like it, but we need to be led and directed in life by having a close connection with our Lord. Every one of us at some time of our life has chosen to shove God o

Who is driving your car? Imagine for a moment that you have decided to buy a car. Rather than head off down the London Road to one of the many car dealers, or one of the used car supermarkets at Lakeside, you decide to visit the massive Toomey dealership on Cherry Orchard Way to look at new cars. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quit Laughing, Start Believing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2014

Message about faith and believing God.

Title: Quite Laughing Theme: To show the importance of trusting God when we pray. Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction The Lord called Abram and Sari out of the Ur of Chaldeans to go out into the land of Canaan. Genesis 12 describes this calling: Genesis 12:1-3 Now the Lord had said to Abram: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

1st Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

NOVEMBER 30th, 2025. Advent Sunday.

Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1-9, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44. A). AN ORACLE OF HOPE. Isaiah 2:1-5. The first thing that we notice in this text is that the prophet “saw” the word of the LORD (Isaiah 2:1). In olden times, explains 1 Samuel 9:9, a Prophet used to be called a Seer. As such, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1-9, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Church Its Turmoil, Conflict, Struggle And Endurance – Part 3. (Part 11 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

The Church in conflict and turmoil battles enemies Satan raises up; and the media and a hostile world. We look at how we can keep strong through all this. Heretics and false teachers have done much damage to the Church especially in the Pacific Islands. God wants good soldiers!

THE CHURCH ITS TURMOIL, CONFLICT, STRUGGLE AND ENDURANCE – PART 3. (PART 11 IN THE SERIES) We continue to look at some of the matters that are of concern for the Church, and its problems and its conflict in the world. [8]. EIGHTH CONSIDERATION. SATAN RAISES UP ENEMIES INSIDE AND OUT If you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Galatians 2:5, Philippians 2:25, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 16:24-25, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational