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Know Someone By Their Fruits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principle of knowing someone by their fruits and how to apply it when testing a potential marriage partner.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in all areas of our lives, including our relationships and marriages. In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus teaches us to beware of false prophets and to know them by their fruits. This principle can also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Bildad's Opinion (Job 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2025

Is the health wealth so-called gospel true?

Is the health and wealth “gospel” an ancient lie? Let’s look at Job 8. Did Bildad claim that prosperity comes from living pure and upright, while suffering only comes because we sinned? Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: “How long will you speak these things, And the words of your mouth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Towards Sanctification.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2025

God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7).

TOWARDS SANCTIFICATION. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. As Paul approaches the subject of “sanctification” (cf. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:3; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:4), he encourages his readers on their “walking” and “pleasing God” so far; but also “beseeches” and “exhorts” them “in the Lord Jesus” to “abound more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Some Of The Ways I Can Avoid Acting, Speaking, Or Reacting Impulsively?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Ask the Lord to help you to hold your tongue and consider carefully how your speech will effect others.

1. Ask the Lord to help you to hold your tongue and consider carefully how your speech will effect others. James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."(James 1:19) 2. Carefully consider the long-term effects of any impulsive behavior. Solomon wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflections On Ascension Day

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on May 13, 2021

Ascension is an important even after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We need to understand it, study the dynamics and experience the blessings of the day.

We celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in grand style. When it comes to Ascension and Pentecost, we seem to be slow on it. These events are at the heart of our Christian faith. The Ascension is clearly expressed in the Apostles’ Creed in the section that said “He ascended into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Luke 24:46-53, Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power In Praise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God’s steadfast presence and unfailing love anchor us in every season, inviting us to trust, praise, and find hope in Him alone.

If your week felt like a tornado of headlines and headaches, take a breath. Set down the worry that kept you awake and the weight that sat on your shoulders at the stoplight. Hear the hymnbook of heaven open above you. Psalm 33 is God’s gentle call to lift our eyes and let our hearts be held steady ...read more

Topics: Praise, Worship

Keys To Wisdom, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005

The whole of Scripture gives us some practical applications that can be accomplished by all who are searching for wisdom. This resource, wisdom, is not like the gifts of the Holy Spirit that are given as He determines. All who are willing to pay the cost

Title: Keys to Wisdom, Part 1 Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) God’s wisdom is what the child of God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Duty Calls

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2012

"When Duty Calls" is an exposition of Jesus' instructions to his disciples in Luke 17:1-10. This passage teaches that obedience to Jesus requires holy fear, unlimited forgiveness, genuine faith, and total submission.

WHEN DUTY CALLS Luke 17:1-10 On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls, Which Way Do You Run?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 15, 2002

Jonah’s experience helps us understand God’s grace again. Hiding and running from God never pays, coming home to his will is the only way.

When God calls, which way do you run? Jonah is a classic Bible story. Someone has pointed out that in the first chapter Jonah ran away from God. In the second chapter, he ran back to God. In the third chapter he ran with God, but in the fourth chapter he ran ahead of God. Jonah was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakfast With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003

I. They didn’t know it was Jesus II. They didn’t have any fish to eat III. They learned that it pays to obey IV. They ate breakfast with the risen Lord!

Breakfast with the Risen Lord! John 21:1-14 Intro Breakfast, Cracker Barrel, Country Boy Favorite, Uncle Herschels.....I love breakfast food anytime! Background There are 7 disciples that are part of this fishing-breakfast buffet story. 2 of them are unnamed! The five that were named are Simon ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

It Was Just A Little Mistake - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 24, 2005

A young prophet dies because he broke his fast... but he was lied to! He was deceived! Why should he pay such a harsh price for such a little mistake?

OPEN: As raw recruits were preparing for their first jump from a C130 aircraft at 1200 ft., the sergeant explained what to do if the main parachute didn’t open: “Snap back immediately into a tight body position,” he said. “Then pull the rip cord of your reserve chute and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like It Or Not "You Da Man"

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2007

And then there are the men who like to make babies but want nothing to do with them after they arrive. Know any of them? My philosophy is, "you play you pay"

LIKE IT OR NOT “YOU DA MAN” Ps 127:3-5 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meeting Our Sins Again

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

You can sin and think God has forgotten all about it, but someday you’ll be forced to “meet them again” and pay the price He demands.

MEETING OUR SINS AGAIN Genesis 42:21 INTRO: Many people today have reversed their thinking about God. Once they thought of Him as almighty and just, a God who punished sin. But not all people feel that way today. God is looked upon as a soft and sentimental old grandfather, a Santa Claus ready to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:21

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

What are you sacrificing in exchange of obedience? Do you make spiritual deals such as: Buy Now - Pay Later! Or Low-Interest-Refinancing Available! Or Lease To Own?

OPTIONAL SERMON OPENER --------------- Money Grab Buy play money or go to http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/pl/page.treasurechest/dn/default.cfm and print off monopoly money (free). Print off one page then you can use your church’s printer for the rest. Have ushers give one bill to every person who ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

72 Hours That Rocked The World Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 27, 2010

These 72 hours would change the world, spiritually, religious, and physically forever. Jesus did what only He could do, pay the price for all of our sins.

72 hours that Rocked the World Passion Chapters of the 4 Gospels We need to examine all four Gospels to see the entire Passion Week story. By doing this we see the complete story of what transpired in that last 72 hours. In these hours Jesus will change the world like only He can. These last ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ