Sermons on Perish:

Whosoever Will

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2006

A sermon that explains JOHN 3:16, using an illustration about American soldiers held captive in Viet Nam in 1968.

‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.’ Those are not only the most beautiful words ever spoken, but they are the most meaningful words ever spoken. Almost everybody knows this verse, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1

Denomination: *other

Tree Or Chaff? Tall Timber Or Dust?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 22, 2009

An expository sermon on Psalm One with a challange for non-believers and believers alike.

We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others, say if I was to compare myself to a great musician like Andre Rieu, well I would come up an abysmal failure, or my leadership skills with Bill Hybels again I would not fit the bill, or my management skills with Stephen Tindall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Michael Richardson on Jul 28, 2007

Why most churches and individuals miss the power of God in their lives.

Matt. 13:53-58 WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD INTRO: ***A little boy was heard talking to himself as he walked across the backyard, baseball cap in place, ball and bat in his hands. "I am the greatest hitter in the world," he said. He threw the ball up, swung and missed. "Strike one," he said. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Can Be Yours

Contributed by Robert Glass on May 8, 2012

How To Make Heaven Your Eternal Home.

Heaven Can Be Yours Robert A. Glass Just the word HEAVEN tickles the tongue. It is the ULTIMATE goal of EVERY Christian, the ULTIMATE <LOSS> of every Sinner. Heaven is a PREPARED Place for PREPARED People. And, Heaven can be yours. “I Go” is found 58 times in the bible. There are two ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Security In Being Secure

Contributed by David Powell on Sep 9, 2007

Defends Security of the Believer

Security In Being Secure: John 10:25-30 by Pastor David Powell (May 1995) Trying to tell all about Security in 20 min. is like trying to paint a house with a 2" brush. But we’ll try. ILL. When the world was series going on in San Francisco and Oakland the Golden Gate bridge played a significant ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Simon The Zealot Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Under different circumstances Simon would run a blade through Matthew, and Matthew would live in fear of Simon, but Jesus makes them partners in the Gospel. A left-winger and a right-winger united in Christ.

We want to look at an Apostle of whom we would know nothing if the New Testament did not tell us of his political affiliation before he became a believer. If a man was called Simon the Democrat or Simon the Republican, you would not be able to draw many conclusions about him because these terms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

This Is What Will Happen To Those Who Are Angry With Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2014

To show the future of people that are angry with GOD's people and that they will become enemies of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you angry with GOD's people? Stop now before GOD gets angry with you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the future of people that are angry with GOD's people and that they will become enemies of GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 41:11 (Amplified Bible) Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance as a profound realization of sin and a determined turning away from it, as a path to God's grace.

Good morning, beloved. It's a blessing to gather together once more in the house of our Lord, to find comfort in His presence and to be nourished by His word. Today, we find ourselves in the 13th chapter of the Gospel according to Luke, verses 1 through 9. In this passage, we are invited to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Topics: Repentance

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #4: ‘into God's Way Of Love' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 16, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon God’s love for us, and God’s promise of eternal life, made known to us in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

John 3: 14-21 Journeying with Jesus through Lent #4: ‘Into God’s way of love - God loves YOU!’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A SERMON FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon God’s love for us, and God’s promise of eternal life, made known to us in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Will Keep His Promise

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 4, 2006

The disciples thought Jesus would return for them in their day, but He did not return. After the cross, the Christians were persecuted for their faith in Jesus and what He did for them at the cross. Many suffered torturous deaths because they would not

Jesus Will Keep His Promise by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org Right before Jesus went to the cross to die for our sin, He made a wonderful promise to His followers. He said (John 14:1-3 NIV) "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. {2} In my Father’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Serpent

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Aug 24, 2007

Why does Jesus compare himself with a serpent?

John 3:14-17 (KJV) 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Compassionate Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 29, 2007

God gives us a warning; He allows us to respond; He wants to show us mercy.

If we were to ask 100 people what the book of Jonah is all about, probably the majority would say, “It’s about a fish that swallowed a man.” The book of Jonah, however, is much more than a whale of a story. The book of Jonah is about God’s love for all people. The reason for Jonah’s rescue was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Wonder Of The World

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 24, 2015

As a young boy, growing up one of the first verses in the Bible that I memorized was one of the most recognizable verses in the Bible John 3:16 and most quoted verse.

The Greatest Wonder of the World John 3:16 Monte T. Brown July 8, 2012 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude As a young boy, growing up one of the first verses in the Bible that I memorized was one of the most recognizable verses in the Bible John 3:16 and most quoted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy’s Final Defeat Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

God overturns every evil plot; favor follows surrender, and the cross turns Satan’s gallows into unstoppable victory for God’s people.

Esther isn’t just a story; she’s a sign. She’s the picture of a bride standing tall in a collapsing world. We’re not in the first of the last days. We’re in the last of the last days! Can somebody say Amen! Before that trumpet sounds, there’s gonna be a stirring in God’s people like this world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:37, Colossians 2:15, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Law Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 5, 2022

God will judge sinful humanity 1) Impartially (vv. 11) through what was 2) Illuminated (v. 12-15) and based on their 3) Intention (Romans 2:16).

Romans 2:11-16. 11 For God shows no partiality. 12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-16

Denomination: Other