Sermons on Perplexing:

No Child Until She Died

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2016

To show that GOD honors us with long life here and fullfilling one if we have relationship with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed with long life? Yes. and strong life as well in the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD honors us with long life here and fullfilling one if we have relationship with Him. John 17:3 (Amplified Bible) And this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Only Question Thomas Asked In Scripture

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2020

Thomas heard something he didn't understand. He asked Jesus to explain it.

Introduction Many of us think of Thomas as a disciple, or even a doubter, but we sometimes forget that he asked one of the greatest questions in Scripture. My personal opinion is that he was a very analytical type of individual, one who wanted to be sure before he made a decision. Too many people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Are You Seeking?

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 6, 2020

When the mob came to arrest Jesus, he asked them, "Whom are you seeking?" That is a question Jesus is still asking us today.

Whom are you seeking? Text. John 18:1-4 Intro: The 18th chapter of John begins a transition from the events of the Last Supper recorded in John chapters 13-17, to the events concerning Jesus’ arrest and trials before his Crucifixion. At this point Jesus’ men are confused and perplexed. Having just ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Not Here! The Miracle Of The Egg!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 20, 2019

This lesson considers LIFE... We know the tomb is empty. Consider the new life of an egg.

THE MIRACLES OF EGGS? HE IS NOT HERE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEEDLESS WORRY, GOD HAS THIS COVERED… Mark 16:3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher? JESUS IS ALIVE AND WELL, DON’T WORRY --- BE HAPPY… DEATH IS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3, John 12:12-19, Matthew 26:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lazarus Is Dead, And I Am Glad

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2013

Jesus wept at this scene...so how was He glad?

Lazarus is Dead, and I am Glad John 11 PowerPoint, audio, and formatted text, including pt. 2 at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Lazarus.html Once upon a time a family lived in Bethany of Judea. They were not a typical family. They were siblings, 3 of them, 2 sisters and a brother. Mary, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of The Signs: Revelation 13:16-18 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2013

Five Indicators we are in the Time of the Signs-the Last Days

October 6 Revelation 13 16 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17 so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. 18 This calls for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: *other

Justice To All Oppressed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

To show that when we enter this world, we are oppressed people, but GOD can deliver us to both righteousness and justice at the same time.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you oppressed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when we enter this world, we are oppressed people, but GOD can deliver us to both righteousness and justice at the same time. IV. TEXT: Psalms 103:6 (Amplified Bible) 103:6 The Lord executes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Christ Is Not Risen

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 21, 2014

How important is the empty tomb to the Christian faith? If Jesus did not rise from the dead He is a complete fraud, and Christianity is of no value whatsoever to anyone.

Dakota Community Church April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday 2014 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Where Is God In A Coronavirus World Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 2, 2020

Where is God in a Coronavirus World? Where is God in the midst of Coronavirus? Where is God in the agony of Coronavirus? Why doesn’t God stop the Coronavirus?

Where is God in a Coronavirus World Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble? – Psalm 10:1 Where is God in a Coronavirus World? Where is God in the midst of Coronavirus? Where is God in the agony of Coronavirus? Why doesn’t God stop the Coronavirus? This pandemic rises ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18, Job 42:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Brings Out The Best In People

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

- I believe some of the greatest stories for this pandemic, is all the outpouring of help & love. - If the virus had not have come, I do not believe people would have noticed others like they do now.

Sermon- What brings out the best in people? - If you’re like me, I like to watch the mystery science shows. They present a mystery & then give you scenarios of what that something could be. They finally end up with showing you what the mystery is. Q- What’s the point of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A Resilient Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 14, 2020

Resilience is one of the most important character traits we can develop as a church and as individual Christians.

HOW TO BUILD A RESILIENT FAITH Introduction As we move through the phases of recovery in Louisiana, there are many things that make us weary, there are so many questions, there are many unknowns. But for all of those mysteries there are some certainties. I want to encourage you today to have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalms 13 – God’s "Waiting Room”? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2021

“There is so much we still don’t know about this virus,” says a researcher. “Until we have better data, we’re just going to have a lot of uncertainty.” The world is temporarily closed. But this is not God's Waiting Room. Psalm 13.

Psalms 13 – GOD’S “WAITING ROOM”? The World is Temporarily Closed. Image by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash Psalm 13:1 “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?” THE WORLD IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED The Covid 19 virus continues to spread with lockdowns and locked ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Tetelestai

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2021

Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. Each of us has earned a penalty of death because of our sins, however, Jesus willingly went to the cross to suffer a death that we deserved.

The Importance of “Tetelestai” Easter Sunday 2021 Introduction Today, Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus His victory over the grave is why we celebrate and have hope in this place Truth is, if it wasn’t for Jesus … we’d be hopeless We’d be alone in a world that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Christian Be Cursed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul uses the strongest language he ever used in this passage, and we need to ask some questions about it.

The war between the states ended as it did in large measure because of Stonewall Jackson's defeat by his own men. Jackson was fighting brilliantly, and he had the entire Eleventh Union Corps on the run. He then planned his strategy for the final blow. He was within half a mile of the one road ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

The Helper Series

Contributed by Nathan Gibbs on Jun 5, 2021

Jesus came and died for our sins and through Him we can now be saved. Jesus also came to give us another very special gift and that is the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit—God on the Inside “The Helper” Ephesians 5:18-19(NLT) 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19