Sermons on Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice:

Prayers From The Deep - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the Lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Often I Would, But You Would Not

Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2023

God uses the metaphor of a hen to describe His love for us. We look at why He wants to gather us, the means He uses to do so, and the dangers of ignoring His call. Missed opportunities become judgments!

HOW OFTEN I WOULD, BUT YOU WOULD NOT Matt. 23:37-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Here’s an early Mother’s Day joke. A pastor was talking to a teenage boy; “I want to teach you about a higher power.” 2. The teen answered, “You mean, my Dad?” The pastor laughed, “Haha! No! Much higher than that!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sure Foundation (1994)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Doers Of The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2024

Just being "hearers" of God's Word won't save us; we must put God's Word into practice. It's not our talk, but our walk that God's will judge. The Word is a mirror that shows us how God sees us.

BEING DOERS OF THE WORD James 1:21-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An older man was going to "try out" for a church. When he arrived in the town, he discovered he had forgotten his dentures. He called the head deacon, who replied, "I'll take care of it." 2. Later that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Life For The World

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 25, 2024

In honor of this Memorial Day, this sermon explores the concept of sacrificial love, encouraging believers to embody this love by serving others and being courageous soldiers of faith.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. It is a joy and a privilege to be here with you today, standing on the solid ground of God's word. On this Memorial Day weekend, we celebrate the fallen soldiers of our country, with the greatest one being Christ Jesus. But unlike the other soldiers ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Matthew 26:36-39, Romans 8:16-17, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From Naaman''s Mistakes

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

We can learn much from the life of Naaman

I. Introduced to Naaman (v. 1-7) A. Powerful, honorable… a pretty impressive guy 1. Commander of the army of the king of Syria; great and honorable in the eyes of his master; victorious in battle, a mighty man of valor… but he was a leper. 2. Naaman heard about God and healing by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Searching Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

“How much of the world must I give up?” Answer, “Follow God completely and it will give you up.”

A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 18:1-21 1. Today’s lesson: a. Ahab and Obadiah searching for food. b. Obadiah searching for Elijah (v. 7). c. Ahab searching for Elijah. “Is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel” (v. 17). d. Elijah wants to be found. “Go … tell ... Elijah is here” (v. 8). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 13, 2021

Most people who work, have a boss. I remember my first job, Rawlins WY. It was at the Willow Inn, washing dishes. Then at the age of 13, I got a job in the pantry. Lynn Brogan and son. In my few short years, I have always had a job and bosses. Some were good, some not so good.

AJ Pence said, “Some that I respect and others no reason to respect.” One thing I have learned for sure, the boss is always the boss. He may not always be right, but he is still the boss. I just do what I'm told to do! Let's turn our attention and thoughts to our spiritual life. It should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46

Denomination: Baptist

What The Angel Could Not Do

Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 26, 2009

The angel set the preacher free but he could not do what the preacher was supposed to do.

What the Angel Could Not Do Acts 5:12-20 INTRODUCTION: The early church was certainly active at this time. Souls being saved, people being blessed, bodies being healed; and revival spirit was flowing. Note some 3 or 4 things with by way of introduction. Now verse 12 tells us: And by the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The Nobelman's Son Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

Why did the nobleman come to Jesus?

A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Springtime. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. “The woman then left her ...read more

Scripture: John 4:47

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Road Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 16, 2012

There is no better calling and no better news to proclaim but in chapter 6 Paul presents some of the challenges that we will encounter along this road.

SBC Convention Booths: Paul would not make a very good recruiter for specific ministries. Instead of handing out highlighters, pens & magnets, give thorns or pebbles for shoes. • Paul shares in chapter 5 about the wonderful news of Christ becoming sin for us that we might become the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

Looking at Psalm 119, Adam talks about happiness and where we can find it. Hint: Listening to God and doing as He says.

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are so excited… and overjoyed… that you are here… And today… I just wanna start… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 15, 2008

This message is intended to help us see the necessity of God in evangelism and to encourage us to join Him in spreading the Gospel.

BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM PART 2 Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week we began this message entitled Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism. 1. As I thought about it I wondered how many of us consider ourselves to be evangelists? a. The Greek word translated “evangelist” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

"lord, Who Is It?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

Illus: An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2020

God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust.

• God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust. SLIDE #1 Introduction • Today we begin a new four-week series in the book of Malachi. • This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. • Through the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ