Sermons on Not Going Well:

Twists & Turns: Which Way Do I Go?(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2023

1 of 1. We are created to experience the life-changing power that is in God’s salvation....So every person’s priority must be to experience that power in their own lives. BUT How can we experience that power? 4 ‘hungers’ that lead us to experience the life-changing power in God’s salvation.

‘TWISTS & TURNS: WHICH WAY DO I GO?’—Psalm 25:4-5 —VBS-2023— Attention: The board game, Monopoly. Did you know that there are international Monopoly championships? There are numerous properties to ‘buy.’ There are 2 Utilities & 4 Railroads. There are 22 properties named after avenues, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (2 of 3) June 29, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Excuses abound for not attending church. a The Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ran an ad targeted for excuse-prone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Only Works When You Know Where You're Going

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Graduation message

IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING Sunday, June 8, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A doctor was traveling to find a patient in a small town who comes to a split in the road on a back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Go! And Believe The God For Whom Nothing Is Impossible - Luke 1:37 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025

"For nothing is impossible with God." This is a promise so short a child can memorise it, yet so powerful it can reshape a life, a family, a church, and an entire future.

Go! And Believe the God for Whom Nothing Is Impossible - Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION – A GOD WHO BREAKS IMPOSSIBILITY Church, there is a sentence in Scripture so short a child can memorise it, yet so powerful it can reshape a life, a family, a church, and an entire future. It is a sentence spoken in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Luke 1:26-38, Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Proclaim The Risen Saviour - 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2025

For the early church, the resurrection was not just a doctrine—it was the very evidence that Jesus Christ was who He said He was: the Son of God, the Saviour of the world.

Go! And Proclaim the Risen Saviour 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 (NLT) 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 (NLT): “I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8, Matthew 27:59-60, Romans 6:4, Psalm 16:10, John 11:25-26, Acts 1:3, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Peter 3:18, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"everyone Wants To Go To Heaven But No One Wants To Die"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 17, 2022

A sermon about discipleship and the kingdom of God.

“Everyone Wants to Go to Heaven, but No One Wants to Die” Mark 10:17-31 It has been written that, “It is the desire for God which is the most fundamental appetite of all, and it is an appetite we can never eliminate. We may seek to disown it, but it will not go away. If we deny that it is there, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025

This is the 8th talk and final in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It explores how true identity is formed—rooted in a relationship with God. It invites participants to reject old, harmful messages and embrace a new identity shaped by God's love.

Trauma and Transformation - "Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity" This is the 8th and final talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Thy Way: Mark 2-When Jesus Healed A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2020

There were four men carrying a fifth friend, who was very sick. They couldn't get to Jesus directly, so what did they do instead?

Introduction: Jesus loved people. Many times in the Gospels we can read that He healed someone, performed a miracle, preached, taught, or in some way or another was involved with people. Certainly, He seldom went or stayed where He wasn’t wanted, or if the place didn’t accept Him. The events in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of His Own

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2018

How well God knows su.

GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS OWN 1ST Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. He knows our names. John 10: 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 2. He knows how much hair ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Shalt Thou Be.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2023

Fear the LORD, and it shall be well with thee.

BLESSED SHALT THOU BE. Psalm 128:1-6. There are two words translated “blessed” in this Psalm. The first is ‘Esher,’ from which we have the name ‘Asher,’ and it means ‘how blessed,’ or ‘happy.’ So we have, “How blessed is every one that fears the LORD” (Psalm 128:1); but then, “happy shalt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Only A Few Going To Be Saved? The Answer Isn't Cheap

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 18, 2022

Salvation isn't as easy as one might think. Jesus answer is surprising.

8.21.22 Luke 13:22–29 22 He went on his way from one town and village to another, teaching, and making his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone said to him, “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 5: We Go Flying In The Sky Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2015

Regarding the Rapture: 1. Don't invest too much in the debate. 2. Do be informed about the difference. 3. Do be inspired by the details.

The Second Coming of Christ Part 5: We Go Flying in the Sky Matthew 24:36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2015 *The great evangelist D.L. Moody often looked up when he prayed. Someone once asked him why, and Mr. Moody replied, "Because Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 5: Christians Go Flying In The Sky Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 11, 2023

When it comes to the rapture and the second coming of Christ... 1. Don't invest too much in the debate. 2. Do be informed about the difference. 3. Do be inspired by the details.

The Second Coming of Christ Part 5: Christians Go Flying in the Sky The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:35-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 11, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24:36, but before we read our Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:35-54

Denomination: Baptist

Get On Your Feet Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2018

We will never get to heaven on our own. Never, never, never. We'll never be that good, we'll never do enough good, and we’ll never, ever, ever deserve heaven on our own.

Saturday, May 20, 2006 Get On Your Feet Acts 3:1-3:11 (NRSV) It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Searching For Holy Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2006

Instead of going to a museum, we’re going to go to the Master; instead of cracking a code of conspiracy, we’re going to learn about the mode of conversion.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: Searching for Holy Grace John 3:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill 5/21/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. Are you drawn to history or mystery, or both? What we’ve established in our series called ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist