Sermons on Persecuted Church:

Searching For The Everlasting Life

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 5, 2023

Many live today in public they portray a different persona than when they are alone. He let down his guard. He is searching to fill the emptiness in his life that only can be filled by Jesus.

John 3:1-17 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." 3 Jesus answered and said to him, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

6th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2023

MAY 10th, 2026.

Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21. A). AN ANSWER TO AGNOSTICISM. Acts 17:22-31. While Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy to catch up with him in Athens, he might have been excused if he took some leisure to do a little sightseeing. However, seeing a city full of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 22 - Lose Anything But Gain Heaven Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 9, 2023

How severely should we deal with sin? Is it possible to lead a holy life? Why should we do so? You will find answers to all of these questions and more in this sermon.

We read in Mark 9:43-47, "If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life crippled, than, having your two hands, to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire, [where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.]” If your foot causes you to stumble, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-47, John 14:6, 2 Kings 5:15-16, 2 Kings 5:18, 2 Kings 5:21, 2 Kings 5:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Understanding My Hands? Think About This!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2023

Today it is possible to do God's work with little understanding. The anointing breaks the yoke. The word of God does the the work of God.

UNDERSTANDING MY HANDS? LET ME THINK ABOUT THIS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Warning: We have professional clergy? Professional Praise Teams? We have free coffee and donuts? We have catered meals? We have entertainment and light displays? Printed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27, Matthew 11:29-30, Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing But The Blood

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 13, 2023

You could give all your blood to Red Cross, you could give all your possessions to the poor, you could give your life to save the life of someone else… and you still couldn’t pay off the sins of your past. There’s only one thing that can cover our sins, and that’s the blood of Jesus.

Alba 2-12-2023 NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD Ephesians 2:11-13 Tuesday is Valentine’s Day. At this time you see a lot of hearts because the heart, in our culture, represents love. But the heart also has a very important responsibility. It pumps the blood that we need to keep us alive. A Reader’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Justification Of Wisdom

Contributed by D. J. Speckner on Feb 24, 2023

Jesus made an interesting statement concerning wisdom. Jesus said, “Wisdom is justified of all her children.” We need to know what He meant by that saying.

“THE JUSTIFICATION OF WISDOM” Luke 7:29-35 Introduction No one wants to think that they are foolish or unwise. When adults are asked to rate their level of intelligence, most of them believe they are of above average intelligence. Of course, mathematics and statistics prove that, on average, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:29-35

The Allegory Of The Large Pot March 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023

There was a large black pot and it became the focus of the world. Follow what happened as paint was poured into that pot. There are real meanings behind things here, and an analysis of the paint colour. I hope you enjoy this even though it has a serious meaning behind it.

THE ALLEGORY OF THE LARGE POT March 2023 PART 1 A large pot had been constructed and placed on public view. It was beautifully made and glistened in the sun but the pot was empty. No one was quite sure why it was empty. Then one day some people came along with a very large tin of paint. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:12-13, Isaiah 1:18, 2 Kings 5:27, John 19:1-3, Revelation 19:15-16, Genesis 1:11-12, Revelation 8:6-7, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023

Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Episcopal

Sermon # 11 - What's In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 20, 2023

Every small and insignificant thing that is in our hands can become a mighty tool in the hands of our glorious and mighty God. So, what is it that we must do to accomplish extraordinary things for the Lord? Read on to know how this could become a possibility in your life.

In Exodus 15:6, we read “Your right hand, O LORD, glorious in power.”(NRSV) 1. The Hand of God God’s hand is not only ‘glorious in power’ but as we read in another version His hand is also ‘Majestic in power’. The question that may arise in one’s mind as we read this verse is that, ‘If the hand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:6, Exodus 15:9, Exodus 3:10, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:2, Exodus 4:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Why The Cross?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 29, 2023

A Sermon for A Good Friday Service combines three of the Gospel accounts into one for scripture reading at the beginning.

INTRODUCTION: Beginning first with Matthew 27:33-44 New International Version (NIV) 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-54, Luke 23:34-46, John 19:25-30, Deuteronomy 21:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 2:24, Proverbs 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"don't Waste Your Opportunity To Go To Heaven" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 19, 2023

"How can we neglect such a great salvation?" One of the greatest questions ever asked. Have you considered it? Taken it seriously?

Perhaps you’ve heard of “lawn chair Larry?” On July 2, 1982 Larry Walters and his girlfriend Carol Van Deusen made history when they decided to purchase 43 weather balloons and purchase enough helium to fill them at their local California Toy Time Balloons store. When they returned home, they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Santification

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 11, 2023

A boy prayed, “God it is alright if you do not make me a better boy; I am having a good time just as I am. Amen.” That is how many Christians act today.

Sanctification A boy had cerebrated his tenth birthday that day, therefore, at bedtime, his mother thought it was time for him to move on from the prayer she had taught him when he first learned to speak. That night as the boy’s mother sat beside his bed, she told him that he was old enough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Called To Order, Called To Joy

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023

The most important way that joy becomes strength is by knowing who we are, and whose we are, and why we are.

Why did they weep? Why did the people of Jerusalem grieve when Ezra read the word of God to them? The people of Jerusalem had just achieved a major victory: rebuilding the wall around the city which had been destroyed during their seventy years of captivity in Babylon. They had foiled their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10, Isaiah 43:1-8, Leviticus 11:45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep The Garden Of Eden Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 14, 2023

We are created to worship God but we can’t escape from our duties, work and responsibilities. This sermon leads you to strike balance between three works, worship and relationship. God bless you.

Theme: Keep the Garden Text: Genesis 2:4-17 Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: Bible is the only scripture which has systematically develop the creation of the world and gives the picture of what would happen at the end. We have the story of the creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Methodist

Chose Hell Or Salvation

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 20, 2023

Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid detail.

Chose Hell or Salvation Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Psalm 139:1-3 Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2