Sermons on Paradise:

Message #3: Five Truths Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 31, 2025

We can talk about what God means to our lives all we want, but the real proof is found in Jesus’ Lordship over our finances.

2 Corinthians 9:7-So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. INTRODUCTION: We can talk about what God means to our lives all we want, but the real proof is found in Jesus’ Lordship over our finances. The Rich Young Ruler kept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, 1 Corinthians 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be Of Little Faith?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 18, 2025

There is something that we should ask ourselves. Do Christians truly have enough faith in today’s society?

What Does It Mean to Be of Little Faith? Luke 12:28 There are five instances within the New Testament that speak about being “of little faith.” The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines faith as belief and trust in and loyalty to God, something that is believed with strong conviction. So, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, Our Savior Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE BELIEVE the only means of being cleansed from sin is through the precious blood of Christ. We receive access to that by having faith in Jesus, repentance, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit for personal salvation

INTRODUCTION Maybe one of the most well-known sermons that is not in the Bible was written by Jonathan Edwards and preached in 1741. This sermon is believed to have started the great awakening in America, but at the very heart of this sermon is fear and anger. Tell me if this is familiar to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:47, John 14:6, Romans 8:16, Titus 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

🔥 "comfortable Christianity"

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025

Today we're exposing three deadly delusions that have lulled believers into a false sense of security—comfortable Christianity that could lead you away from Jesus!

🔥 "COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANITY" TonyC – July 2025 3 Dangerous Delusions That Will Lead You AWAY From Christ! Text: 2 Peter 1:10 - "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure" Author's Position: • I do NOT believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 25:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection: When Shall It Come? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 28, 2025

We have determined there will be a resurrection of the saints. The next logical question is, “When shall the Resurrection come?” The coming Resurrection some call a Rapture. We will define this term in our lesson today.

In our study of the Resurrection and what scripture tells us, we read the introduction of the topic of a resurrection by our Lord, Jesus Christ. (The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail) Last week we studied the resurrection as spoken by Jesus and his Apostles. (Resurrection?) We have determined there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, John 15:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Revelation 14:14-16, Revelation 14:17-19, Matthew 24:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justice Meets Mercy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

At the cross, God’s perfect justice and infinite mercy meet as Jesus bears our sin and gives us His own righteousness.

1. Our Built-In Passion for Justice Author Gary Haugen captures something we’ve all observed: > “If I wanted to teach math to a classroom of six-year-olds, I would begin each day by distributing a delicious snack—unevenly. Then I would simply wait. Within minutes the kids who got less would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 6:1-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 1:29, Luke 23:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dying To Know

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Christ turned death from final sentence to sacred sleep; those who die in Him will awaken when death itself has died.

Opening Story – Everybody’s an Expert Have you noticed that everybody’s an expert on heaven until you ask for directions? A little boy once asked his Sunday-school teacher, “Do you really go straight to heaven when you die?” She said, “Yes, honey.” He squinted and said, “Then why does Pastor Bill ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4, Galatians 2:20, John 5:28, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace: The Hidden Power Of Prayer

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 6, 2025

Almost all Christians struggle with prayer. One survey found that only 2% of respondents say they are very satisfied with their overall prayer lives.

The Hidden Power of Prayer: Grace Introduction Almost all Christians struggle with prayer. One survey found that only 2% of respondents say they are very satisfied with their overall prayer lives. The biggest barrier often mentioned is distraction. Sometimes we can’t find the words we really want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2022

The Tower of Babel explains why people speak different languages. A united human race speaking a single language agree to build a city and a tower with its top in the sky. Yahweh, confounds their speech so that they can no longer understand each other and scatters them around the world.

The Tower of Babel The Tower of Babel by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1563) NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS DID NOT COPY General information Type Tower Location Babylon Height See § Height The Tower of Babel narrative in Genesis 11:1–9 is an original myth explaining why people speak different ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

For The Remission Of Sins Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 6, 2020

To clarify that the preposition “for” in the phrase” for the remission of sins" does not mean "because." The Greek word "eis" means “for, into, unto, or toward” in all reputable Greek-English New Testament Interlinear. To deny this truth is to reject the Scripture.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. For the Remission of Sins Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “For the Remission of Sins." This is the ninth lesson in the sermon series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:28, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, Romans 3:24-26, Mark 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Will You Be Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

In this classic passage on the “Rapture,” Paul reminds us that we don’t have to grieve without hope because believers will meet the Lord in the clouds one day. These words provide encouragement to us when we’re trying to deal with the death of a believer

Will You Be Left Behind? This past week we went with another family to an apple orchard. Upon discovering that they had a “Corn Maze,” we decided to check it out. I thought it was going to be a little field with a few paths through the corn. Boy, was I mistaken! We paid our intermission fee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cosmic Combat Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2009

At the birth of Christ a great war was initiated. Few of us are aware of the conflict, but it will continue until He reigns on the earth.

*Revelation 12:1-13:1* “A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture And The Power Of God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

Jesus isn’t just some dead guy.

Matt 22:29-32 – Knowing the Scriptures and the Power of God Main Point of the Text: Jesus is pointing out that; (a) God is more powerful than your limited Tradition (b) There is a resurrection (c) The Scripture already told you Specific Objective: I want my hearers to know that God has the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

4 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-IV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: A town that is failing, must reinvent itself. The people find no significant means of support there. The town usually will court industry from outside. Example: Cleveland, NC—Had 1)Two gas station, one of which went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist