Sermons on Parable Of The Tares:

A Model Encourager

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 13, 2024

In 1 Thes 2:13-3:13, Paul gives us a wonderful model of an encourager, demonstrating the many ways in which we can encourage one another.

I. Acts 17 gives us an account of Paul’s preaching of the gospel in Thessalonica. A. During his Second Missionary Journey, having just been arrested on false charges, beaten, jailed, and run out of town in Philippi, Paul and his companions came to Thessalonica. There he very quickly converted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-40, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characters Of Christmas 1 Zacharias And Elizabeth

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 26, 2023

First in series leading up to Christmas. This series addresses characters met in the Christmas account.

Characters of Christmas 1 Zacharias and Elizabeth This morning I would like to see what the Bible says about some of the characters involved with Christmas. We are going to read a bit more of scripture than we usually do, so let me encourage you to grab a Bible from the back, if you don’t have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today is part 1 of a three-part series titled: Were you there?

My purpose for this series is to sort of connect the dots of the last 10 days of Jesus’ life. For me personally, I know the events, but have never looked at them from a one day to the next perspective. It has been very eye-opening for me to compare the 4 gospels, and weave the story ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:4-6, Matthew 26:13

God's Requirement: Faithfulness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 18, 2023

1Co 4:2 Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

God’s Requirement: Faithfulness 1 Cor 4:1-2 During his 2nd missionary journey Act 16:9 …a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." The change in plans and the direction of this mission trip led Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon 5 - The Case For Compassion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2025

Mission minded disciples of Jesus are committed to being salt and light by showering people with God's love through acts of compassion and kindness. We become more compassionate as we remember the compassion we have received from God.

A. One night at 3 o’clock in the morning, a husband and wife were awakened by a loud pounding on their door. 1. The husband got out of bed, opened the door, and found a drunken stranger standing in the pouring rain. 2. The inebriated man asked, “Can you give me a push?” 3. “Not a chance,” said ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wealth And The Fate Of The Wicked Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 17, 2025

Psalm 49:1-20 teaches us how to live in light of the certainty of death, particularly in a world consumed by wealth.

Introduction “What is the most significant problem that faces each person in the world?” This is the question that I typed into Microsoft’s Copilot. Here is Copilot’s answer: “Great question, Freddy. While many global challenges affect humanity, the most significant problem that faces each ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Admiration

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 19, 2025

True discipleship demands more than admiration of Jesus—it requires repentance, obedience, and a heart surrendered to His Word.

More than Admiration Luke 11:27-32 Have you ever longed to see Jesus perform a miracle—to witness the blind receive sight, the mute speak, or demons cast out? Many in Jesus' day saw exactly that… and still walked away unconvinced. Why? Because what God seeks is not spectators—but surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favor

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 22, 2025

God loves us so much that he chooses to Favor us.

God is a good God and loves us all so much that He had to send His only Begotten Son to save us all from the kingdom of Satan and translated us into the kingdom of His Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth. We remember that He said in His word that He loved us even before we knew Him - 1 John 4:19. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Proverbs 18:22, Psalm 106:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have A Continuing Debt Of Love

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 2, 2026

With the three basic principles of debt (what we owe, to whom we owe it, and how we pay it) in mind let’s dig into these verses and ask the Holy Spirit to work a change in our Christian life.

It’s a four-letter word. It has become a problem for millions of people. Yet it is hard to live without it. When we are in it we normally try to get out of it. If it becomes unmanageable it can make life miserable—destroying a person’s health, crushing a marriage, and robbing people of hope. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 1-8 - Messages In Romans (Part 4) - All Are Guilty And Wrath Is Stored On Account Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

Paul exposes the guilty hypocrite, examines the kindness of God, then speaks of the wrath of God against sin stored up on account. In these last days, men’s hearts are like concrete reinforced with tungsten steel. They do not want to repent.

ROMANS CHAPTER 2 VERSES 1-8 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS (PART 4) - ALL ARE GUILTY AND WRATH IS STORED ON ACCOUNT [A]. THE INTRODUCTION {{Romans 2:1 “Therefore you are without excuse, every man of you who passes judgment, for in that you judge another, you condemn yourself, for you who judges ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-8, Matthew 18:23-35, James 1:16-17, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Psalm 62:12, Proverbs 24:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2023

We serve a God who loves us, why do we have such a hard time asking for help? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

I have to begin this morning with a confession. When it comes to matters of technology, I’m a stereotypical male. I’ll figure it out, just leave me alone, don’t hand me the instruction book, I’ve got this. It shows up as I’m driving somewhere using the GPS. It used to really bug me when Terri ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Writers Of The New Testament – Do We Really Need 4 Of Them? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 29, 2023

What if we had simply 3 Gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one Gospel writer? This study looks at each of the 4 Gospels – composition, style and harmony. Faces and branches of the Old Testament confirm the 4 Gospels. I hope you find this interesting. What the Gospels focus on.

THE GOSPEL WRITERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT – DO WE REALLY NEED 4 OF THEM? What if we had simply 3 gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one gospel writer? What if Matthew was the only Gospel we had in the bible? Would that change our understanding of scripture? More importantly, would that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Ezekiel 1:5-10, Zechariah 6:12, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 33:15, Jeremiah 23:6, Zechariah 3:8, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assurance Leads To Confidence

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 17, 2024

Series on I John

Title: “Assurance Leads to Confidence” Scripture: I John 5:13-19 Type: series Where: GNBC 8-18-24 Intro: nearly 100 yrs ago, in LA, there was a person called the “Human Fly.” This man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Burden

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 11, 2025

Habakkuk 1

THE BURDEN (HABAKKUK 1) An elderly man with a very large ego went to an art gallery with his wife and some friends. Although he was quite near-sighted, he took great pride in his ability as an art critic. Unfortunately, the man had forgotten his eyeglasses, but this did not deter him as he stood ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Third Sunday In Lent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 9:13-20, Numbers 22:21-31, Ephesians 5:1-14, Luke 11:14-28. A). REASSURANCES FOR THE NEEDY. Psalm 9:13-20. A personal petition seems to appear in the text with a startling suddenness: “Have mercy upon me, O LORD: consider my trouble” (PSALM 9:13a). Yet even in the midst of this anguish, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:13-20, Numbers 22:21-31, Ephesians 5:1-14, Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational