Sermons on Never Again:

Do You Desire Healing?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 1, 2022

Jesus confronted a man who had been ill for thirty-eighty years, and asked him if he desired to be healed. Jesus revealed that some people are not healed because they don’t want to be healed, or they lack the faith to be healed.

A Kansas man by the last name of Florence told a story about his daughter who was suffering from an illness. Mr. Florence said, “My daughter, suffering from anorexia and bulimia, was undergoing treatment at Baptist Medical Center in Kansas City. On one particularly difficult day she was told to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God Crosses His Hands

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 17, 2024

One commentator writes about God’s crossed hands of blessing -- sometimes God chooses to bless that which we don’t expect Him to bless in our lives.

TITLE: WHEN GOD CROSSES HIS HANDS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 48:14 As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father JACOB/ISRAEL who by now can hardly see because of his advanced age. He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:14

Denomination: Baptist

Win By Losing (January 29, 2023 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 28, 2023

Just think, the cross was a place of execution. It was therefore considered a place of defeat---the final word for the executed and a warning from those who did the executing.

WIN BY LOSING Text: I Corinthians 1:18 -25 1 Corinthians 1:18-31  For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

If I Had Just Looked Up

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 6, 2023

The imagery of this Psalm is meant to give a sense of the comprehensive care of God for those who look to him. I must admit the most challenging times of my life, happened when I failed to “Just Look Up.”

TITLE: IF I HAD JUST LOOKED UP SCRIPTURE: PSALM 121 This morning we’re going to look at a Psalm about looking up. Charles Spurgeon called this A Psalm Of The Eyes. Psalm 121 is written to speak to the heart, the simple, poetic formula is meant to hit home in a memorable way. The imagery of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirituality Trap

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 24, 2023

We have a tendency to see the shining mountaintop moments or the depths of despair as being the most spiritually significant. But genuine spirituality surfaces - and matures - in the daily decision to forgive, to tell the truth, to resist a temptation or to hold our tongues.

My mom tells me that when we were little she could dress my sister and me up for church in starched white petticoats and send us out to play in the yard until time to leave for church and be absolutely certain that we wouldn’t have a spot on us. We LOVED to dress up. There was no way we were going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Striving To Finished Strong Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023

Finishing strong is the attitude of believing you can do something and having the courage and determination to see it through to the end. Our cause is noble, our faith is secure and our mission is vital, we are built for this!

Sermon: Striving To Finished Strong Scripture Lessons - Acts 6:8-15 “Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 9 But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate with him. They were Jews from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:54-60, Ephesians 6:13, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Methodist

Bringing Division Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023

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

"Bringing Division" Luke 12:49-59 A sermon for 9/18/22 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 4:18-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Siege Is Over!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jun 17, 2023

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times.

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times. In those days, cities were usually surrounded with walls to protect them from invasion by other nations. There is usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fullness Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 28, 2023

The point is that Jesus’ death on the cross is for everyone. Therefore, our mission is to reach everyone, regardless of who they are or what they’ve done, with the message of salvation in Jesus.

THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 10:34-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Another reason for the gift of tongues was to let the people know that the Gospel was for the whole world. God wants to speak to every person in his or her own language and give the saving message of salvation in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 34 - The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered if God would change His mind and if so for what reasons? The repentant King and people of Nineveh help us understand God’s true character, and our responsibility as the believers who belong to the body of Christ, the Church.

We read in Jonah 3:10,“God saw what they did; he saw that they had given up their wicked behavior. So he changed his mind and did not punish them as he had said he would.” (GNB) God sent the prophet Jonah to preach against the city of Nineveh, with the message that in forty days the city would be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, Numbers 23:19, Micah 3:6, Deuteronomy 34:6-7, Exodus 32:13-14, Numbers 14:16-20, 1 Kings 21:20, 1 Kings 21:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 37 - Excuses People Give Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 27, 2024

Jonah has some lame excuses for why he did not want to obey God and preach to the city of Nineveh. There are many others in the bible who gave excuses and the question is “Are we also giving excuses?” or “Are we fulfilling the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus and leading others into His kingdom?”

We read in Jonah 4:2, “And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster.” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:2, Jeremiah 1:6, 1 Corinthians 9:16, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Jeremiah 1:7-8, Exodus 3:11-12, Judges 6:15, 1 Samuel 3:10, Acts 9:6, Matthew 25:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Ecclesiastes Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 11, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter three of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Three Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NASB) There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven-- Solomon's point in this section is that God has a plan for all people. Thus, he provides cycles of life, each with its work for us to do. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Yours An Expectant Faith?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 23, 2024

Faith means maintaining our trust in God, even when He makes us wait.

Have you ever watched the surfing contests in Hawaii? From what I read, surfing is all about the timing. The environment for surfing is dynamic with the waves, wind, and conditions constantly changing. It doesn't matter how long you spend in the water if you don't have the right timing. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Acquired Thru Faith-10(:4b)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2024

10 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-X—2Peter 1:4b(:1-4) Attention: Soon the Icelandic portion of our family is going to be vacationing with us for a few weeks! We are so excited, as we haven’t seen them for over two years now. But they can’t just hop in the car & drive over. In order for us to see each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Security Of Trusting God

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 9, 2024

This sermon explores the comforting assurance of God's protection, His role as our refuge, and His unwavering promises amidst life's uncertainties, as depicted in Psalm 91.

Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather with you today, our hearts intertwined by the common thread of faith, our spirits united in the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name, let's pause for a moment, allowing the clamor of the world to fade into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 42:11, Psalm 23:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ