Sermons on Necessary:

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 28, 2013

A look at the life of Joseph - how God used his circumstances to provide an example of "How to forgive one another"

After 36 years of life, I have come to the conclusion of the following: if we as Christians would forgive one another as Christ Jesus has forgiven each one of us, the Body of Christ could move forward as a mighty army - and not limp in neutral as a wounded/divided militia! Forgiveness is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Incognito Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013

The men walking to Emmaus didn't recognize Jesus until their eyes were opened.

Luke 24:13-35 “Incognito” INTRODUCTION In our close relationships, we strive to be together even when we are apart. Some of us have family and friend pictures on our desks, or in our wallets and purses. We may carry a letter or special card, which we take out and read on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Study Of “water Baptism” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “Water Baptism”

The Study Of “Water Baptism” Here we speak specifically of water baptism. There is a lot of confusion concerning “baptism” in the church today. In short, there is water baptism, baptism with the Holy Ghost, baptism into the body of Christ, the baptism of fire and so on. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26

Denomination: Foursquare

23 Psalm Part Ii "I Shall Not Be In Want" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 2, 2011

“I Shall Not Be In Want”. Now this is a topic that we could write books on. Wants and needs or needs and wants. A lot of times we get confused what our real needs are compared to our wants. Let’s look at the definition of both as defined by Dictionary.com

“I Shall Not Be In Want”. Now this is a topic that we could write books on. Wants and needs or needs and wants. A lot of times we get confused what our real needs are compared to our wants. Let’s look at the definition of both as defined by Dictionary.com Want - to wish, need, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 14, 2019

Ministers often complicate the doctrine of the rapture for people by stating that many signs must be seen and many prophecies must be fulfilled before the second coming of Christ, and then, at the same time, they make statements that He might come tonight or at any moment.

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH INTRO: We mean the rapture of the church, the catching up of all true believers in Christ to meet the Lord in the air. Dake I Thes 4:13-17, I Cor 15:23, Phil 3:20-21, John 14:1-3, Luke 21:34-36, Col. 3:4 Called "the coming of the Lord” but never the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking At A Reprodicable Process Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Looking at a Reprouicible Process

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Looking at a Reproducible Process 2 Timothy 2:1-2 We started this series seeing Jesus describing the win for us as making disciples. We saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; is being changed by Christ; and is committed to the mission of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Steps To Overcoming Fear In Your Life

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jan 18, 2014

Fear is a killer, most of the things we fear don't happen. Fear being an emotion can be overcome when you apply these eight steps.

Definition: fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. Fear is felt in many forms. We may have a fear of flying, a fear of commitment, a fear of the unknown, or at times, all of the above. Whether the threat is real or imagined... “Fear is such a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Third Sunday Of Easter - Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 6, 2020

The first stage of the Emmaus story is the broken dream.

One Sunday a parochial vicar was doing a children's talk, using a telephone to illustrate the idea of prayer. "You talk to people on the telephone but you don't see them on the other end of the line, do you?” he began. The children shook their heads in agreement. "Well, talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Catholic

Stand United Or Fall Divided

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 26, 2022

Summary: "The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I do not need you" (1 Corinthians 12:21).

Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I am glad to be a part of your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, help us to pursue holiness and peace. Thank you, Lord, for blessing those who hear your Word and are striving to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:21, Titus 3:9

Denomination: Other

A Storm Without A Reason

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 22, 2025

An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue.

• Psa. 139 • Jonah 1:1-10 • Matthew 12:38-42 Illustration An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10, Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Out The Scriptures

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2024

We must apply what we learn from the Bible to our lives. Scripture must change us. We must live out the Scriptures.

THE BIBLE! WHETHER YOU USE LATIN OR GREEK, THE “BIBLE” MEANS “BOOKS” OR “THE BOOKS.” THE BIBLE CONTAINS MANY OTHER BOOKS. THERE ARE 73 BOOKS IF YOU ARE CATHOLIC AND 66 BOOKS IF YOU ARE PROTESTANT. WE HAVE SEEN AS MANY AS 81 BOOKS IN SOME ORTHODOX TRADITIONS. THE BIBLE, GOD’S WORD REVEALED TO US, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27, 2 Timothy 3:16, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 11:28, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

When The Promise Takes Longer Than Expected

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

The length of the wait does not diminish the certainty of the promise. God’s delays are not denials; they are divine preparations. Every moment of waiting is building you for the day of fulfilment.

WHEN THE PROMISE TAKES LONGER THAN EXPECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Aggravated Guilt Of Him Who Delivered Christ To Pilate. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Nov 29, 2004

This Sermon is #12 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XII. The aggravated Guilt of him who delivered Christ to Pilate. John xix.10, 11. _Then saith Pilate unto him, "Speakest thou not unto me? Knowest thou not that I have ...read more

Scripture: John 19:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To G.r.o.w. Up!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 26, 2002

This is a practical message about growth and maturity in Christ, and how to begin to grow in God.

Stand & Read - 1 Peter 2:1-3 “Therefore, putting aside all malice and all guile and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, [2] like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, [3] if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.” “It’s Time To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Other

Consulting The Brothers Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011

Despite the independence to which Baptists hold, we seek to co-operate with fellow believers to the extend permitted by the Word.

“Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Baptist