Sermons on Orson Wells:

When World Peace Isn't God's Will

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

Everyone seems to value world peace, but the God who wants us to return to Him doesn't value it as much as our well-being.

Text: Zechariah 1:7-21 Title: When World Peace Isn’t God’s Will Type: Expository Purpose: Show hearer God is overcoming their oppressors. Main Idea: God is determined to overcome our oppressors. Opening: World Peace. Sometime, somewhere, somehow I saw the Sandra Bullock movie Miss ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-21

New Revised Study Of The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 10, 2017

As we read and study Gods Word often we'll receive more light on the scriptures, this is the case with this new study, I trust it will be a help and blessing.

Introduction to the New Revised Revelation Study Series: Today Lord willing we'll began a new study on the book of "THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST" -- so we'll be here for quit awhile but we're not in any hurry, I hope you can listen to each and every broadcast, if you have a way to copy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Power House

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2016

This lesson is inspired by Jim Cymbala's "My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer." Just as the Temple was a place of prayer, the new temple, the church, should be as well.

1. Personal Devotion A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, "coffee, double cream, sugar." No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the drain, the machine turned off. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility, Suffering, Glory Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

We only see God's greatest work through us when we embrace humility & suffering. Only then we'll see His glory.

Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: *other

Can I Be Confident That God Has Heard My Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

A look at the confidence we can have that God has heard our prayer as well as some of the reasons He doesn't always respond immedately.

CAN I BE CONFIDENT THAT GOD HAS HEARD MY PRAYER? 1. Christ has promised access. - Luke 11:9; John 14:14; John 15:7. - Through what Christ has done for us, we have access to God the Father. - It’s important that our right to come to the Father is not based on our actions or behavior. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Rested Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 15, 2018

A look at how Jesus rested on the Saturday of Holy Week. It was the Sabbath day and He was able to rest because He had finished His work well.

Well-Earned Rest: Some of the best rest comes from finished work completed well. - Most of us have had that moment: you’ve been working hard all day on a project – maybe you’re painting a bedroom. It’s long needed work and today was the day. It took the better part of your Saturday, but as you ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Friends - Good Friends - Bad Friends : International Friendship Day

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2010

THIS SERMON TEACHES ABOUT HOW TO BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS AND THE RESULTANT BLESSINGS AS WELL AS THE NATURE AND VALUE OF GOOD FRIENDS AND THE NATURE AND THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS

GOD’S FRIENDS - GOOD FRIENDS - BAD FRIENDS : INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY MUSINGS ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE A. GOD’S FRIENDS ********************************* 1. WE BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS WHEN WE OBEY HIS ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Finding God In Unexpected Places"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2012

The Gospel of Mark is answering the question "Who Is Jesus". The disciples had to answer it as well. Is Jesus the new prophet or the real Messiah. (another reference Matthew 14)

In Jesus Holy Name June 24, 2012 Text: Mark 4:35,37-39 Pentecost IV Redeemer Finding God in Unexpected Places (read the text) Eight top recently reviewed books about Jesus: 1) The Resurrection of Christ: A Historical Inquiry 2) Jesus after 2000 Years 3) American Jesus: How the Son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Model For A Mother’s Love

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

Mother's Day Sermon. God’s love is well-demonstrated through the faithful love of mothers and it provides a model for mothers and all others to follow

Isaiah 49:14-16; Isaiah 66:12-13; Jeremiah 31:20; Hosea 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:17-18 Intro: - video clip – Anita Renfroe singing “Momisms” from the video “Total Momsense” – 3:20 . That speaks for itself, doesn’t it? Truth is stranger, and funnier, than ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unfit For The Battle

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 6, 2020

The Christian life is a spiritual warfare. The success of any warfare depends on the soldiers as well as their Captain. Many soldiers in God's army are unfit for the battle.

This chapter contains the Law of God for the Israelites on the subject of battle. In this chapter, as God gives this law, He lists four classes of people who are unfit the battle. I. Those Whose Dedication is Incomplete 1. I’m concerned when I see so many Christians dedicated to everything but ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Like A Wedding Ring

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021

This sermon was prepared to help the baptism candidates understand the meaning of baptism and why baptism is necessary. I prepared for the youth group, but it would apply to adults as well.

Baptism like a wedding ring (at Youth Gathering) Baptism like a wedding ring: Just as a wedding ring symbolizes your marriage, Baptism symbolizes your identification with Jesus. Just as a wedding ring itself doesn't make you married, Baptism doesn't make you Christian. Just as a wedding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Scads Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2020

Navigating through the complexities of life well requires us to accumulate wisdom. We need scads of it, including the bits of wisdom we will discuss today.

Scads of Wisdom (Proverbs 28:17-27) 1. The right word can make a difference. Sometimes the right word needs to be invented. 2. Here are some suggested new words: CARPETUATION (kar pet' u a shun)n. The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Inward Seeking To Outward Serving

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2021

The very best place to be is in a church that is unified and handling well the threats to unity. The very worst is a church that is splintered, full of cliques and getting worse each year.

Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is The Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019

Explaining how the church is the outward expression of the beginning of our eternal life with Jesus. It deals with "newborn Christians" as well as some of the leadership in the church

What is the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 27th, 2019 The video that we just watch is going to frame our lesson for this morning in our Christianity 101 series - what is the church? Since the church is God’s idea and should be done in God’s will and HIS purpose, let’s start off by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 11, 2020

Heaven is REAL. Heaven is RIGHT: a right relationship with God, life made right, people made right. A simple message with some deep truths as well.

WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE?—Revelation 21, Isaiah 65:17-25 Read Revelation 21. ***The couple were in their 80’s, in good health, largely due to the efforts of the wife, who carefully controlled their diet, and regularly nagged her husband to watch his weight and exercise. For their 60th anniversary, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27, Isaiah 65:17-25, Exodus 33:18-23, Luke 20:34-36, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Peter 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed