Sermons on Nearness To God:

Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025

True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

“Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Water Into Wine Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

What can we apply to our life from this miracle?

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following . . . Jesus found Philip” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesson Of Two Attitudes: Allegory

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2025

There is a powerful lesson in Galatians about Hagar and Sarah. We are a product of our daily choises.

THE LESSON OF TWO ATTITUDES: ALLEGORY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE STORY OF THE TURLE AND THE RABBIT. BIG BAD WOLF AND 3 PIGS. ETC. *ALLEGORY: a story in which the characters and events are symbolically expressing a truth about life, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-31, Romans 7:5, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith That Refuses To Give Up

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025

Faith is not just belief—it is a persistent, humble, bold, and expectant attitude that refuses to give up. The Canaanite woman’s story shows that even when you're not qualified, faith can qualify you.

FAITH THAT REFUSES TO GIVE UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:24, Luke 18:1–8, James 1:6, Romans 4:20–21 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when everything seems to be working against us. In those times, our faith is tested—not by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good & Bad Traditions (John 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2025

How do we discern between good and bad traditions? Let's look at John 2.

Do believers always choose the right way? Are mandatory teetotaling and selling items at church, good or bad ideas? Which traditions, built upon Jesus, are gold or stubble? Let’s begin in John 2. Should Christians make up rules not found in the Bible, like forbidding even moderate alcohol use? Did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing A New Beginning SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon focuses on the teachings of Jesus as outlined in Matthew 6, providing guidance for the New Year.

Today, I want to talk about a section of the Beatitudes found in Matthew 6. This portion of scripture is not more important than the rest of the Beatitudes, but I believe that the Spirit of God is leading me to discuss it as a foundation for the rest of 2014. Matthew 6:1-4 says, "Be careful not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Topics: New Year, Jesus' Teachings

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 9 "Ananais and Sapphira"

EYES WIDE OPEN (ACTS 4:32-5:11) Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year. Every year Stumpy would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And every year Martha would say, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.” This ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yes It's Worth It!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2005

Our main text today is I Corinthians 15:58. And in this verse Paul tells Christians what they need to do to overcome discouragement as they live for Christ, he tells them how to breakout, from the dungeons of despair.

"YES! IT’S WORTH IT" TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 15:58 INTRODUCTION I am really excited about the study we will be doing together today. I was already to study another text with you this morning, BUT I was convicted, I believe by the Holy Spirit, of the need to share and study I Corinthians 15:58 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acres Of Diamonds

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 12, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus at the wedding in Cana

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Acres of Diamonds 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 12:1 ¶ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were heathen, you were led astray to dumb idols, however you may have been ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Corinthians 13 Part 3: Love Is Not Selfish, Irritable Or Score Keeping Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Love is not self seeking, irritable and does not keep records of wrongs.

Introduction Do you know the problem of doing a series on 1 Corinthians 13, its not that you run out of material. While at the moment I’m covering 3 characteristics a sermon, I’ve seen series that cover one a sermon. I’m don’t repeat myself enough to bring that off though. It’s that you quickly run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Father's Day 2004

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2004

1- a father’s instruction 2- a father’s discipline 3- a father’s love

INTRO.- ILL.- An eight-year-old boy is walking down the road one day when a car pulls over next to him. "If you get in the car," the driver says, "I’ll give you $10 and a piece of candy." The boy refuses and keeps on walking. A few moments later, not to take no for an answer, the man driving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Around Looking Cool Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003

When we feel insecure, we back off from situations. But when the Holy Spirit comes, there is passion, there is witness.

Is everybody cool? Is everybody cool? I am not referring to the temperature in the building, but to the climate in your soul! Are you cool? “Cool” is an all-purpose word, used to describe a certain attitude. Instead of defining it, let me illustrate it. I was attending a repast at a family ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can please our Commanding Officer by carrying out His orders.

We Were Soldiers Series Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle (1 of 3) 2 Timothy 2:1-4 March 23, 2003 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A (Enlist 3 to 5 veterans (one having battle experience preferably*) who are willing to be interviewed for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Have The Keys Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2003

For All Saints/All Souls: the Lord has the keys to the church, so we need not fear its future despite our locking up its resources; and He has the keys to our lives, so we need not lock ourselves in privacy; and He has the keys of eternal life.

Keys. I have keys. Lots and lots of keys. Thanks to keys, we can keep safe the things we consider valuable. But we are also kept from access to those things. Keys; we all have them, we all need them, we all appreciate them, but we all resent them at times. If you don’t have the right keys, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of as a youth had a heartbreaking major split every three years or so. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible