Sermons on Permit:

Overcome Anger To Overcome Sickness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 9, 2021

Oftentimes we get so outraged by things people have said or done to us. We harbor these bitter feelings in our hearts, it will erupt unexpectedly resulting in broken relationships. And with time anger causes sicknesses!

Overcome anger to Overpower sickness We read in Psalm 91:10, “So nothing bad will happen to you. No diseases will come near your home.” (ERV) We need to ponder on this blessed promise of God that is available to us His children. We studied earlier that this promise is applicable to those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

Is It God's Will?

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021

A sermon for the anniversary of 9/11

“Is It God’s Will?” Genesis 45:4-8 A sermon for 8/22/21 Pastor John Bright Genesis 45 “4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-8, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 10:29-31, Daniel 3:17-18, James 1:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship Involves Growth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 7, 2021

We're either moving forward or backwards. There is no such thing as a static, status quo, Christian. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Malnourished Christians is a real problem today. In a few weeks I’m going to be preaching about our world-view. A world-view not based on the Word of God invites disaster for the Christian and the church. A survey done by Probe Ministries a year ago among 3,000 Americans reveals among U.S. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Confessing Adulterer Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 7, 2014

Jesus appears to stongly condemn remarriage after a divorce. This tends to create a bleak future for a lot of folks. But was this his intent? This sermon covers the message that Jesus was delivering concerning divorce and remarriage.

We are in the midst of a series entitled “Upsetting the Apple Cart.” We have already discovered that murder is wrong but Jesus equated being angry with someone to murder. We have already discovered that adultery is wrong but Jesus equated looking with lust to adultery. Today He really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Badge Of Honor

Contributed by Marlene Dean on Jun 12, 2020

Encourage your congregation to enthusiastically embrace their identification as a child of God and to pray for the peace to endure whatever comes as a member of the family.

Badge of Honor From the Book of Esther 4 15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even ...read more

Father's Day - Promise Keepers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 29, 2020

The story of the Rechabites, who promise to keep the commands of their forefather for hundreds of years.

Today is Father’s Day and it just so happens that today would have been my Father’s 95th birthday. I miss my father who went to be with the Lord a little over 8 years ago. He was one of the most Godly men I knew. I strive to be just half the man he was. Today, We’re looking into the story of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Adversity To Joy Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Apr 18, 2020

God's people have been crossing the wilderness of sin for 4o years and now the leader they counted on has died, they are faced with the uncertainty of life. God reassures them that He hasn't brought them this far to leave them.

God's people have been crossing the wilderness of sin for 4o years and now the leader they counted on has died, they are faced with the uncertainty of life. God reassures them that He hasn't brought them this far to leave them. Today we live in uncertain times. People today face a bleak ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Abraham's Life

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 14, 2017

The most distinguishing feature of Abraham's life was faith. His story is packed with lessons that are relevant in every time, all of them rooted in unshakable faith.

Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. The cues for advancing slides and activating animations are included in the notes below. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Lessons ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-5, Matthew 1:1, Genesis 13:18, Isaiah 41:8, James 2:23, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-15, Genesis 22:1-18, Hebrews 11:6-9, Galatians 3:8, Deuteronomy 7:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enduring Temptation And Overcoming Sin

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2018

Temptation is the enticement of our natural, God-given desires to go beyond God-given bounds. We can blame our failure to resist temptation on others, Satan, or God Himself, but in reality, we are the ones who choose to indulge.

ENDURING TEMPTATION AND OVERCOMING SIN Study Text: James 1: 12 – 16 Introduction: - One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is dealing with temptations. This is especially true for new Christians: For it can be frustrating to know that your sins have been forgiven, only to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have An Albatross Marriage

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2021

Albatrosses may have the most intense love affairs of any animal on our planet. We look at God’s original plan for marriage, the effect of hard hearts on marriage, and the 7 steps to save a troubled marriage.

HAVE AN ALBATROSS MARRIAGE Mark 10:2-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SHY PASTOR 1. A shy pastor greeted the wedding guests to the Chapel. He was very nervous and didn't say much. 2. As the couple approached the altar the pastor stepped up and gave the best speech anyone had ever heard. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022

Moses and Aaron had been given a daunting job. They were supposed to lead the Sons of Israel out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. However, the Lord had sent them to talk with Pharaoh to convince him to let their people go.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Aarons Rod Turned Into A Serpent Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022

The Israelites were enslaved people in Egypt - valuable enslaved people that Pharaoh did not want to let go. Moses had the additional burden of being wanted for murder.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Fly In The Ointment Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 29, 2023

This is the 4th sermon in the series on the Seven Churches in Revelation. This one deals with the Church of Thyatira.

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Song of Solomon 2:15 Theme: Tolerance – How Much? Title: The Fly in the Ointment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Simplicity. Keeping things simple, plain and straightforward. Keeping things honest, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Ecclesiastes 10:1, Song of Songs 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 39 - Right Kind Of Prayers Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 8, 2025

Jonah prayed wrong and selfishly because he did not understand the heart of God. Jesus set the example and taught His disciples how to pray. If we align our lives to God’s will and pray accordingly there will be great transformation in our lives and in that of those around us.

We read in Jonah 4:3, “Therefore now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” (ESV) As we continue to study about Jonah, there are numerous lessons we have picked up already from the events that transpired in his life. The people of Nineveh repented at ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:3, Matthew 6:10, Mark 14:36, Mark 1:15, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 17:9, 1 Kings 17:16, Philippians 3:10, Acts 28:31, Colossians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Revelation Study Series 18b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 13b) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 18b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 13b) 03.20.22 Message… Last week we began talking about the antichrist. John saw a beast come up out of the sea… Revelation 13:5, 7-8a 5 Then the beast was allowed to speak great blasphemies against God. And he was given ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational