Sermons on Nest Of A Rat:

Three-Foot World Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 8, 2023

Pastor John teaches us how to narrow our focus in today's media-saturated world so we can keep ourselves from being overwhelmed.

Three Foot World Colossians Series, April 30th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction- I’ve been doing a lot of reading about mental health issues lately, and have noticed an uptick in the amount of people we are seeing in the ER seeking help for mental illness. 5/6 shifts in the last ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-3, Daniel 7:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Miracle Grow For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 15, 2023

In Mark 4, Mark continues to record Jesus' short parables about the growth of God's kingdom. In this sermon, we learn four "miracle grow" principles for kingdom growth.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a question: How many of you like to garden? 1. Let’s ask a follow-up question: How many of you consider yourselves good gardeners? 2. There is a difference between liking to garden and being good at it, right? 3. I don’t consider myself a gardener, but let me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Miss The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Don’t Miss the Kingdom" Luke 13:18-35 A sermon for 10/9/22 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-35, Daniel 4:3, Psalm 103:19, Romans 13:1, John 18:36, Zechariah 4:10, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10, Matthew 21:8-9, John 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Encountering Christ: Mary Anoints Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 18, 2023

This is from a sermon series on individuals or groups who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: Mary’s Extravagant Demonstration of Devotion” Script: Mt. 26:6-13 Type; Series Where: GNBC 3-20-23 Intro: Many of you know that my oldest daughter and her family live in the Texas Hill Country. They live on a small ranch that they are going to use as a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victory Through Sorrow’s Deep Sea – Easter Message From A Poem – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 21, 2023

In this 3 Part series we are going to look at Calvary and draw material from Isaiah and the Psalms and the Gospels. The messages are focussed on the Trial and what happened at Calvary. They will all be connected with a poem of mine. This is a serious message because Calvary is so pivotal.

VICTORY THROUGH SORROW’S DEEP SEA – EASTER MESSAGE FROM A POEM – PART 1 The following poem is one I did for Easter 2022 but each stanza comes from one of the following sources:- Psalm 22 Psalm 69 Isaiah 52 and 53 The Gospel accounts of the betrayal night and the crucifixion. This is how I did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:9, Matthew 27:24, John 19:12, 1 Timothy 4:2, John 19:5, John 19:14, Acts 2:23, John 19:15-16, Matthew 8:12, Matthew 7:23, Luke 23:26, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:10, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 19:16, Zechariah 14:9, Isaiah 53:2, Psalm 22:7-8, Matthew 27:29-30, Psalm 22:6-8, Mark 14:34, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 22 – The Depths Behind Calvary – The Suffering Servant – What Calvary Meant To Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022

Today in heaven, all that the Lord has from this earth, are scars – in His hands, feet, side and head. He also has a glorified human body. We leave this earth with nothing, not a thing. We too will have a glorified human body, like unto His. The only scars in heaven are the scars of redemption.

TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 22 – THE DEPTHS BEHIND CALVARY – THE SUFFERING SERVANT – WHAT CALVARY MEANT TO JESUS CHRIST A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do only one of those – Psalm 22 INTRODUCTION - THE PSALM TRILOGY Psalms 22, 23, and 24 are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31, Philippians 2:7-8, Isaiah 53:3-7, Psalm 69:7-9, Psalm 40:7-8, Matthew 27:39-42, Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 52:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT. IT IS AN EVENT OF A LIFETIME.

FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT. IT IS AN EVENT OF A LIFETIME. HALLELUJAH! So, it is critical that you have a personal understanding of who Jesus is! And that you understand that HE IS NOT ONLY YOUR SAVIOUR, PROVIDER, HEALER, MIRACLE-WORKER. MOST IMPORTANTLY, JESUS IS YOUR LORD. AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Foursquare

John Series Sermon 28 The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim John 5:40-47 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Men reject Jesus’ claim to be “equal with God” (Jn. 5:18). Jesus gave six reasons for their rejection.

(5:40–47) Introduction: men reject Jesus’ claim to be “equal with God” (Jn. 5:18). Jesus gave six reasons for their rejection. 1. People refuse to come to Christ (vv.40–41). 2. People do not love God (v.42). 3. People accept false messiahs (v.43). 4. People seek the approval and honor of mere men ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Vanishing Values

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

William Bennett, author of “Vanishing Values,” dealt with how the American values our forefathers held dear are rapidly vanishing in our age.

It has proven to be true that history repeats itself. When God established Israel as a nation He gave them very strict laws, but by the time we reach the book of Judges we find those values, that God had tried to instill in that nation, HAD VANISHED. Look at Judges 17:6. We read, “In those days ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Pillars Of Godly Support: Belief And Love - 1john 3:23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022

Some Christians, when they are more established, very imperceptibly, lessen the trust in the Lord, and place it more in their own ability and decision-making. Not consciously, but bit by bit, they take back control of their own lives, and wonder why God seems absent. We look at belief and love.

MESSAGE – THE TWO PILLARS OF GODLY SUPPORT: BELIEF AND LOVE - 1John 3:23 We will be looking at a verse in the first letter of John but just to place it into context we will look at 4 verses – {{1 John 3 v 21-24, but it is verse 23 that is our focus. 1John 3 v 21 “Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24, Hebrews 3:12, Acts 17:30, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:36, John 13:34, John 15:12, Matthew 22:36-40, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 15:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hannah: A Mother’s Sacrifice Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 17, 2021

Mother's Day: Hannah's love for God was so great that she would sacrifice something very dear to her, and her love for her son was so immense that she would release her hold on his life so that he could go on to have God's best.

Our Mother’s Day message for this morning is entitled, “Hannah: A Mother’s Sacrifice.” Mother’s know how to make sacrifices, for they will go to great lengths, even at cost to their own well-being, to make their children happy. In the account we will see this morning we will witness a mother’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Devices Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 22, 2021

A foothold is often associated with rock climbing. And a foothold is where you identify a rock ledge that holds your weight and is large enough for your foot to push on it for leverage. Satan is looking for a moral foothold in your life.

The Bible says a Christian is a changed person. A Christian is someone who puts in work on his character after the Holy Spirit has entered into their lives. God designed the Christian to be someone with a contrasting before and after story. Like HGTV and the fixer-upper homes, a Christian is to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 28, 2025

Based on past evidence, the Children of Israel did not have a great track record in keeping their side of the covenant, even though they had repeatedly said, “Everything Yahweh says we will do.”

August 30, 2025 So far in the book of Deuteronomy, Moses has taken a minute to encourage the people to “Remember” and “Not Forget” the past in order to fully reap the benefits of their covenant relationship with God – moving forward. To that end, he pointed back to the stubborn unfaithfulness ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Run To The Lord! Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 25, 2024

When life feels overwhelming and when the storms rage, there is one place we can always run to—the Lord. Stop striving, stop running to the wrong places, and instead, run to the One who holds all things in His hands.

Run to The Lord! Psalm 46 Introduction: We all face troubles in life. You face the, I face them… everyone faces them… saved and unsaved alike. Job 5:7 – “…man born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble.” Truth = as long as we live in a fallen world we are going to face troubles… when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 1, 2024

The theodicy often centers on the question: If God is omnipotent, omniscient, and benevolent, why does evil exist? Theodicy seeks to reconcile the existence of a good God with the reality of suffering and injustice in the world.

THE HEART OF JESUS JOHN 11:1-44 #john11 INTRODUCTION We will be in John 11 this morning. There are some questions in this life we live for which we have absolutely no good answers. For example: Why does an all-powerful God allow disasters on the innocent? Why do babies die? Why is there so much ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ