Sermons on Personal Invitation:

The Tomb Is Empty — Hope Is Alive! (Easter Sermon) By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 17, 2025

Easter calls us to come and see — to experience the risen Christ personally. Then, we are called to go and tell — to share the good news that Jesus is alive. Like the women at the tomb, we are messengers of resurrection hope in a world full of fear, doubt, and death

"He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." — Matthew 28:6 (NKJV) Introduction: Happy Easter, beloved! Today, we gather not to mourn a dead Savior but to celebrate a risen King. The resurrection of Jesus is the greatest event in history, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

29. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 1-6 - Messages In Romans – Gentiles Are Not Part Of Chapter 7 – Not The Battle Of The Two Natures - Message 29 Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025

Today we open up a Chapter that is both vexed and problematic to some, as the incorrect teaching has caused confusion. Just who is this person in Romans 7 who has this gigantic struggle in his life? These messages will show it is NOT a Christian who is engaged in this battle.

29. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 1-6 - Messages In Romans – GENTILES ARE NOT PART OF CHAPTER 7 – NOT THE BATTLE OF THE TWO NATURES - Message 29 Part 1 of 3 ROMANS CHAPTER 7 EXPOSITION – PART 1 Now we come to a chapter that has been so badly handled by Christian commentators and writers. One of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, Romans 7:1-3, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 6:14-15, Romans 7:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abigail - Unsung Hero/Agent Of Grace

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Sep 21, 2025

Imagine being a level-headed person caught between two hot heads that, left to themselves, would destroy each other and everyone around them. This was Abigail, an Unsung Hero of the Bible, whose story we find in 1 Samuel 25.

What is a hero? Over the last two weeks we have explored stories of ordinary people that undertook extraordinary tasks that ended up having huge impacts on the people of God in their time. (Wesley United Methodist Church, Crookston, MN - Unsung Heroes of the Bible: 9/7/25; 9/14/25) We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-43, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Everybody in this book is ordinary. Obed, the baby who gives the book a happy ending, does not grow up to do anything of significance that we know of. There are no great battles, no miracles, and no profound theological statements in this book. Not one person in this book was above ordinary.

What woman do you know who has had a thousand men propose to her from fisherman to millionaires; from the penniless on the bowry to the prince of a royal European family? And who was still getting regular proposals after she was 70 years old? There was such a woman, and her name was Evangeline ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Jesus And Santa

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

What do Jesus and Santa have in common? Nothing? Perhaps more than you think, just not how you think! The true story of a man who got a name, though he personally would rather all credit go to The Son!

While we know very little about the man who likely bore the name, the most likely person was the Bishop of Myra, near modern Finike, Turkey, in the 300s. Nicholas' parents died when he was just a teenager. His parents left him a lot of money which made him a rich young man. He went to live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Romans 3:23, Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 1, 2022

Saul brought on his own destruction. Saul became a person who feared man instead of fearing God. Every leader needs to know that no matter what height they obtain that their position is from God, and they never are above keeping God’s law.

A drunken sailor falls off the boat. His mother was devout Christian. His father was a rebellious sea captain. When his mother died, he followed the ways of his father. He strayed so far and had no fear of the Lord. His life was total moral bankruptcy. He reached such a low point that one day he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

35) Confirming Another's Salvation In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022

Religion often makes things confusing - but people can not afford to be confused about the Gospel. Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. We should all learn to take the time to confirm a persons salvation in Jesus Christ before just assuming they are saved.

35) CONFIRMING ANOTHER'S SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST TEXT: Acts 8:30-31 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? RECAP Now over the last few week’s we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-31, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Perspective

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

No wonder Paul had such joy. Through his circumstances, Christ was known, preached, and magnified. Joy in perspective. It doesn’t matter if I get my way. It doesn’t matter if my personal ambition is met. What matters is that Christ is magnified

A Discontented Homeowner I’d like to tell you a story about a home-owner who was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and the more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighborhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. Can you relate? His eyes eventually grew critical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leap Year: Embracing Transformative Opportunities Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 28, 2024

A leap year presents us with a unique opportunity to embrace transformation and growth - as a leap year adds an extra day to our calendar, let's seize this additional time to reflect on God's truth and pursue personal and spiritual development.

Leap Year: Embracing Transformative Opportunities A leap year presents us with a unique opportunity to embrace transformation and growth - as a leap year adds an extra day to our calendar, let's seize this additional time to reflect on God's truth and pursue personal and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:4-5, Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Consider Your Ways” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 7, 2024

Today many believers have their priorities in life mixed up just like in Haggai’s day, which will rob them of personal satisfaction and hinder the flow of God’s blessings in their lives just like it did the Israelites in Haggai’s day.

Sermon – “Consider Your Ways” Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1-15 Introduction: Let me share a story with you about some church people… It’s about 4 people in the church whose names were Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. The story goes as follows, “The church had some financial ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Luke 10:41-42, Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 28, 2024

The cross reminds us the cruelty of humanity to Godly person, God himself. Seven words of Jesus Christ on the cross reminds the present world scenario. With the help of God, we can forgive. Keep meditating God’s word will strengthen your spirit.

THE SEVENFOLD MINISTRIES OF THE CROSS Introduction: We traditionally meditate the seven last words of Jesus from the cross on every Good Friday.  This Friday is not the dark day of the history of humanity but the day of redemption, day of victory, day of hope to the lost humanity. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Being Available For God To Use

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 18, 2021

The call of God requires preparation, accountability, anointing, etc. In this teaching, Dr. Vorce offers insight concerning things a person may experience when called by God. He further prepares us by addressing topics such as loneliness, the cost, flexibility, and Spiritual Fathering.

Matthew 10:37-38 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. INTRODUCTION • The Call of God will pull on you • God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38, Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 8:21-22, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Romans 10:14-15, Luke 8:1-8, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Product Of Jesus Christ.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 3, 2022

I'm in His hands. Can you say that? What past shame or guilt is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? Why do you believe the lie that you are defined by your past?

A Product Of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19AMP What past shame or guilt is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? Why do you believe the lie that you are defined by your past? 1 Peter 1:18-19AMP For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, Ephesians 1:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is A Whosoever?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 23, 2023

Whosoever is a formal term for "whoever." That means anyone, you, me, the next-door neighbor, some person living in the desert, on an island far from any major continent. Anyone who is listening to and hearing God's Word.

In verses 1-5: When we become a Christian, we become part of God’s family, with other believers as our spiritual siblings, brothers, and sisters. God ascertains who the other relatives are, not us. We are basically called to acknowledge and adore them. We know that if we love God and keep His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Would Abraham Do?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” Abraham is a personal name meaning “father of a multitude.”

What Would Abraham Do? “This is the history of Terah’s family.” Genesis 11:27-32 (NLT) Intro: Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational