Sermons on Penitent Thief:

What Will Your Life Look Like When He Returns Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 19, 2023

Jesus is coming back. The Bible promises it. What will your life look like when He returns?

Introduction One of the greatest promises found in the Bible is the return of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us no man will know that day or time of His return. He will come like a thief in the night- unexpectedly. And it will be so sudden that no one will have time to prepare. If you are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Creeps In.

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Sep 7, 2020

In the greatest of places, & the most secure feeling of places. The devil still creeps in.

Sermon- The Devil creeps in Q- How often do we think of the way the devil works? Q- Does he do things out in the open for all to see, or does he move like a magician craftily moving this hand while you’re looking at this one? - The devil is not a being that will leave you alone because you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture - End Times Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 15, 2020

What's next in God's schedule?

We continue our study of the “End Times” according to God. As we noted last week, let us never forget that there are 2 types of endings of life: there is the end of life for an individual person and there is the end of this world as we know it, for all life. A person can physically die at any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hero Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 4 - Hero Worship I. Introduction We have been talking about heroes and villains for the last 4 weeks. People are drawn to heroes! A good example of this fact began in 1970. Every year since then scores of people spend thousands of dollars, put on elaborate costumes to dress ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Payment For The Sin Of David

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2016

To show that GOD exacts retribution from us, whatever we sow, we will reap in this lifetime. Be sure to harvest righteousness in this life by sowing righteousness in peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you paying your debt of sin? No. CHRIST JESUS paid it all for me. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015

The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Book With A Big Message

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 2, 2019

Discover why the tiny book of Philemon was included in the New Testament

Little Book with a Big Message Philemon Come with me this morning 20 long centuries back in time. Stroll with me down the streets of imperial Rome. See the Pantheon, the Coliseum, the Bath and of course, the Senate. As we jostle our way through the great crowds in the Market place keep in mind that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Finishing The Race

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2019

All who finish this race will receive a crown and not just those who finish first.

Finishing the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-22 These words which Paul writes to Timothy at the end of this epistle are probably the last words that Paul speaks to us before his execution at Rome. He wrote a letter to the Philippians at this time to address issues at the church there and to prepare them to go ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Offense Of The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2019

What characterizes true discipleship?

The Offense of the Gospel John 6:51-58 Jesus had started the 6th chapter of John on a roll. Everyone wanted to follow Jesus. Whether by land or by boat they flocked around Him on the other side of the lake. There Jesus fed the 5000 males which prompted the crowd to believe that Jesus was the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purposeful Time Management Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 28, 2019

How can I manage my time in order to make the most of my life for God?

Psalm 90, we are told, is a prayer of Moses, the man of God. And among the requests that Moses made of the Lord, he asked God to teach him how to manage his time. (READ TEXT) Time is a great leveler. It doesn’t matter if we are wealthy or poor, educated or uneducated, a manager or a laborer, male ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2020

As we study the last of seven churches, let’s notice how much they look like some modern churches.

As we study the last of seven churches, let’s notice how much they look like some modern churches. Sardis Revelation 3:1 This church is not indicted for corruption, nor harassed by persecution. It was far worse. It was dead or almost dead, as are many modern western churches. As faith without ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From Adam And Eve

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 12, 2024

Adam could have repented and come back to God. God gave him a chance to repent. But instead of admitting the fault he blamed his wife (Genes 3:12). If Adam had admitted the fault of disobedience to God, God would have forgiven him.

God could have stopped Eve from sinning. Do you think God did not know when satan was entering the garden of Eden? Was God unaware of satan tempting His precious child Eve? The closing of Genesis 3 speaks about God keeping Cheru-bims to watch over the garden with a flaming sword (Genesis 3:24). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 3:2-5, Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For Christ’s Return

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The return of Christ is a reality that every believer must prepare for. The signs of His coming are evident, and we cannot afford to be unprepared.

PREPARING FOR CHRIST’S RETURN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:42-44, Titus 2:11-13, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Revelation 22:12, Luke 21:34-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: The Lord Is Our Comforter Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Let us take comfort in the knowledge that God, who comforts us in all our tribulations, will also help us comfort others who mourn.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE LORD IS OUR COMFORTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV) Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon:  Death Is Not The End Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Death, as painful as it may seem, is not a permanent separation. It is but a transition to a far better place for those who die in Christ.

Funeral Sermon:  DEATH IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God