Sermons on Obeying Gods Word:

The Secret To Church Growth - The Bible Is All About Jesus - Not Us!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 22, 2018

When a person preaches from the Bible, with their audience as the primary focus, it becomes an empty narcissistic and hedonistic exercise in futility.

I have watched, listened to, and read countless sermons in my 50+ years as a Born-Again Christian and I have noticed the continued increase in feel-good, self-help, multi-point motivational messages that are more focused upon fallen human beings than upon Jesus, who has become more of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:14-15, John 5:39-40, Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 11:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jeremiah 17:9, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Truth Matter To You? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 18, 2020

The Bereans received the Word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures. They believe in the sufficiency and authority of Scripture. We see the efficacy of Scripture.

Let us pray before we read the Word of God. Heavenly Father, as we draw near to Christmas, our hearts are filled with gladness again, remembering your love and sacrifice for us. We are a different person today because of Christ. Thank you for sending your Son as the atoning sacrifice for our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15, Romans 1:18-20, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parler Clairement (French - Speak Plainly) Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 27, 2022

Parlez et enseignez la vérité claire dans un langage simple que nos auditeurs peuvent comprendre. Alors nos paroles seront le reflet de la droiture de nos cœurs, et nos lèvres exprimeront clairement la connaissance.

PARLER CLAIREMENT "Aussitôt ses oreilles s'ouvrirent, le fil de sa langue se délia et il parla clairement. (Marc 7 : 35). Toutes les paroles qui sortent de ma bouche sont justes, il n'y a rien d'incorrect ou de pervers en elles. Elles sont toutes claires pour celui ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:35, 2 Timothy 2:4, Acts 12:23, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 14:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Magsasalita Ng Plainly Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 27, 2022

Magsalita at magturo ng malinaw na katotohanan sa isang madaling wika na mauunawaan ng ating mga nakikinig. Kung magkagayo'y ang aming mga salita ay magiging sa katuwiran ng aming mga puso, at ang aming mga labi ay magsasabi ng kaalaman na malinaw

. MAGSASALITA NG PLAINLY "At pagdaka'y nabuksan ang kaniyang mga tainga, at ang tali ng kaniyang dila ay nakalas, at siya'y nagsalita ng malinaw" ( Marcos 7:35 ). Lahat ng mga salita na lumalabas sa aking bibig ay nasa katuwiran; walang suwail o suwail sa kanila. Lahat sila ay ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:35, 2 Timothy 2:4, Acts 12:23, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 14:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Year C, Proper 3. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

Not used this year.

Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Luke 6:39-49. A). THE WORD GOES FORTH. Isaiah 55:10-13. Isaiah 55:10-11 is about God’s words not returning to Him void. At first, we might imagine that God is talking about the weather, with all this talk of rain and snow. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Luke 6:39-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treating Holy Things With Reverence Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 6, 2024

It's important to note that the Bible does teach us to treat sacred things with reverence and respect.

To be holy means to be set apart for God's purpose. It means to be dedicated to Him and His service. In 1 Peter 1:15-16, it says, "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" We are called to be holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Persecution And Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2024

Acts 8:1-8 shows us four encouraging ways God guides the church in accomplishing its mission of making disciples.

Introduction On Sunday, January 8, 1956, on the shore of a lonely river deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, five missionaries were murdered by primitive Auca Indians, known today as the Waorani. News of the massacre shocked the world. To some, their deaths seemed a senseless tragedy. Many decried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exercising Authority Over The Kingdom Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 22, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore five biblical examples of exercising authority over the kingdom of darkness.

As believers, we have been given authority to represent God's kingdom and advance His purposes. Recognizing our position in Christ and exercising authority over the kingdom of darkness is crucial for living a victorious Christian life. In this sermon, we'll explore five biblical examples of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

When Is It Right To Be Contentious? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 6, 2026

God entrusts defense of the Faith to members of the congregation of the Faithful. Each church member is to stand firm against error rather than depending upon specialists.

“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” When our children were young, we taught them a little rhyme. You may have recited it with your ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

And The Walls Fell

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Jericho stood between Israel and the promised land and it was surrounded by a giant wall. Israel obeyed God and the wall fell!

And the Walls Fell Jos. 1:1-3 “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have An Awe For God?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2009

Are you in awe of God? Does he awaken you from you apathy, does He wow you daily? Does His presence and Word amaze you? Or does God bore you?

Do you have an awe of God? Video Clip: Awed by God? - Does – “His Amazing love” video clip – Does His amazing love awe you? Thesis: Are you in awe of God? Does he awaken you from you apathy, does He wow you daily? Does His presence and Word amaze you? Or does God bore you? As believers in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They May Not Break Bones But Words Can Still Hurt. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 23, 2018

Taming the tongue is vital to healthy communication in marriage.

OPENING SENTENCE: I was surprised when I heard some time ago that scholar Ruth Tucker was divorcing her husband for domestic violence. INTRODUCTION: Most of you probably don’t know who Ruth Tucker is. She was a Ph.D. missions’ professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and is considered by many to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Independent Or Dependent On God?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 22, 2007

Uzziah was a descendant of King David. Judah made Uzziah King in place of his father when he was 16 years of age, and Uzziah was king for 52 years! God’s word also indicates that Uzziah did what was right in God’s eyes; he sought to please God!

Independent or Dependent on God! Text: II Chronicles 26: 1- 5, 15 1 Now all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. 2 He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers.3 Uzziah was sixteen years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By The Faith Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 15, 2011

"Have the faith of God," or, "Have God's faith." Word-Faith teachers commonly say that we are to have "the God kind of faith." However, in this sermon outline we point out that we can only live in that FAITH is if we live in Him and know who He is and wha

LIVING BY THE FAITH OF GOD! Mark 11:22 (KJV) And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. "Have the faith of God," or, "Have God's faith." Word-Faith teachers commonly say that we are to have "the God kind of faith." However, in this sermon outline we point out that we can only live ...read more

Living By The Faith Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 15, 2011

"Have the faith of God," or, "Have God's faith." Word-Faith teachers commonly say that we are to have "the God kind of faith." However, in this sermon outline we point out that we can only live in that FAITH is if we live in Him and know who He is and wha

LIVING BY THE FAITH OF GOD! Mark 11:22 (KJV) And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. "Have the faith of God," or, "Have God's faith." Word-Faith teachers commonly say that we are to have "the God kind of faith." However, in this sermon outline we point out that we can only live ...read more