Sermons on Persia:

God, Are You Punishing Me?

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

There are certain degrees of grace that are never produced in a believer until he is severely tempted. Satan is sent into the kitchen to act as God’s dishwasher. Sometimes it is Satan’s special scouring that makes God’s finest china

2020 has been a roller coaster ride, hasn’t it? Almost everyone thinks our world is in chaos in 2020. It’s as if our world is a snow-globe shaking up and down. During this pandemic, we have seen empty streets, empty shelves in supermarkets, empty stadiums, and empty churches. These are unsettling ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of Sorows Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2015

Jesus was born so that he could suffer and die for our sins.

MAN OF SORROWS - LOVE A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had an extensive collection including many works from famous painters. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. The son went off to war and one day the father received a letter saying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Friend Of God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 1, 2016

A Friend's Day sermon

A Friend of God Friend Sunday Sermon Chuck Sligh September 13, 2015 (Loosely adapted from “How to Be a Friend of God” by Bruce Howell on SermonCentral.com.) (A PowerPoint presentation is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: James 2:23 – “And the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reactions To The First Christmas

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 19, 2022

Exploring the different reactions to the first Christmas and how they might mirror our reactions to the Christmas season

5 Reactions to the First Christmas Ephesians Series CCCAG December 4th, 2022 Scripture- Matthew 2, Luke 1-2 It’s great to see you all again, and I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving weekend, and a prosperous season if you were able to go. I twisted my already gimpy knee the Thursday before season ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wake Up And Depart!

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 10, 2023

Throughout the Bible, the word of God stresses the importance of turning away from sin and wickedness and surrendering our lives to our Lord.

Wake Up and Depart! Isaiah 52:1-12 The prophet Isaiah’s ministry spanned the reigns of 4 Judean kings. He was called to prophetic ministry in the year that king Uzziah died, approximately 742 BC, and then continued through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah until 686 BC, approximately 56 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023

This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Mountain With God Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 31, 2025

Throughout the Bible, the motif of the mountain has been instrumental in the lives of God's people. Here in Luke 6, Jesus ascends the mountain to pray - giving us an example and an invitation.

Mountain Top Experiences Throughout the Bible we find a motif or a theme of mountain experiences. Mountains in the ancient world were seen as places where the things of heaven and things of earth intersected. In Scripture we find mountains as a places where surrender happens, where communion with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 16, 2025

They lived in fear, but rather than starting immediately on rebuilding the wall for protection, they instead built an altar and began to worship. They worship despite their fear of the surrounding people! They worship because they are afraid!

New Beginnings Ezra 3 You know, I used to be into refinishing old furniture, but not so much anymore. It takes time, a lot of work, and space and the proper tools to do the job well. Terri and I have an old wooden bed with matching wash cabinet with a really old tilt mirror and another old dresser ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

An Update On Israel And Iran And The United States (Continuing My Last Post) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025

We cover a lot of ground here. The Israel/Iran war; Donald Trump; the Gog and Magog war misrepresented; the end of the Gog nations; the Second Coming; Armageddon; the Millennium, the restoration of Nature, and another look at the United States of America (from an outsider).

AN UPDATE ON ISRAEL AND IRAN AND THE UNITED STATES (CONTINUING MY LAST POST) Very recently I submitted a message about the Israel-Iraq conflict looking at prophecy. I don’t want to make capital out of the Middle East situation but there are additional points that I want to make since that last ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:15, Ezekiel 39:2, Ezekiel 38:5-6, Ezekiel 38:22-23, Ezekiel 39:6-8, Revelation 16:13-14, Ezekiel 39:17-19, Revelation 19:17-18, Isaiah 11:4-9, Revelation 19:15, Revelation 19:11, Isaiah 11:5, Isaiah 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Genesis 12:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023

If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas According To The Wise Men 2023 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 18, 2023

The wise men went to great lengths to worship Jesus while others opposed Him or were indifferent to Him

Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-17–2023 White Christmas Let’s start this morning with a trivia question. What’s the number one-selling Christmas song of all time? You’re right! “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby is not only the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Thou My Vision Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2025

In the Bible, people often fasted when they were serious about getting direction (or a vision) from God. Who fasted in the Bible, and why should we?

"Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it; Plan more than you can do, then do it; Point your arrow at a star, take your aim, and there you are; Arrange more time than you can spare, then spare it; Take on more than you can bear, then bear it; Plan your castle in the air, then build a ship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Gives Utterance

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 21, 2025

When the Holy Spirit came on Pentecost

The Spirit Gives Utterance Acts 2:1-13 It has been said that communication is one of the biggest problems within relationships. Misunderstandings can strain relationships, cause conflict, damage trust, lead to poor decision-making, and decrease productivity. Misunderstandings can also cause ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 97:1-12, 1 Samuel 10:17-24, Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 8:23-34. A). A PSALM OF PROCLAMATION. Psalm 97:1-12. I. This Psalm is not just another enthronement Psalm: but a declaration of the One whose kingdom has been - and is being, and will yet be - revealed in creation, providence, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12, 1 Samuel 10:17-24, Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love That Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023

Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Romans 15:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, Ephesians 6:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 15:1-2, John 8:1-11, Colossians 3:13, Romans 15:7, John 13:34, 1 Peter 5:10, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 5:7, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 30:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational