Sermons on Persuade:

Snake Bite Lesson 48 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Snake bite

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The trip to Rome is mandated. “This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar” (Acts 26:32). 2. Paul was under the supervision of Julian of the Augustan Regiment. 3. Paul’s physical problems flared up – the “thorn in the flesh” woe. a. Migraine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:30-31, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Convicted

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 22, 2018

David is a man after God’s own heart, yet he commits a terrible sin. God moves in David’s life—judging, punishing and forgiving him.

2 Samuel 12:1-9 “Convicted” INTRODUCTION When my dad retired, my mother decided to open a day care business. I remember one of the couples who left their child for my mother to care for instructed her never to say “No,” to their child. She was to divert his attention if he was doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Loneliness After Death Of A Loved One Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2019

After the death of a departed believer, we mourn for ourselves. We must look to our own spiritual health and growth.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Grief is like isolation when someone close dies and we are left without them. 2. Death is final, no re-runs, no GPS, re-calibrations. 3. Death is like losing a limb, it never grows back and you miss it every time you need it. 4. Four steps to grief: a. Loneliness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Chapter 15 is one of the most important and crucial chapters in the Bible. Let me build this sermon on six simple words.

THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY I CORINTHIANS 15 INTRODUCTION: “If a man dies will he live again?” Job asked that question. So did the Corinthians. Why is this even addressed? Let’s review. To sum up Paul’s words: Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 19:8-12

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2023

Paul arrived at Ephesus and tried to share the Gospel with the Jews in the synagogue. After they rejected him, Paul found another place to teach. He also found a ministry of healing in Ephesus, too.

Introduction: Paul had just arrived in Ephesus and had finished ministering to a group of men who claimed to be disciples of John the Baptist (verses 1-7). Now he’s moving on into his pattern, “to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (or Gentile, Romans 1:16)”. There’s another pattern, so to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-12, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2023

How do we handle the freedom we have in Christ? Let's find out in Romans 14.

Christ gives us liberty, but some are weak, and causing unnecessary offense is an abuse of that Christian freedom. How should we treat those who are weak in faith? Welcome the person who is weak in faith—but not in order to argue about differences of opinion. (Romans 14:1 CEB) What about food ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Reconcillation

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 22, 2023

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”¹ On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln spoke those words to his Republican colleagues in the Springfield, Illinois statehouse.

2 Cor 5:11-21 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Readiness For Christ's Coming

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Sep 8, 2021

The coming of the draws nearer each passing day. Every believer must live each day as if is one's last day on earth. Everyone must be conscious of the coming of the Lord

READINESS FOR CHRIST'S COMING. 1 Thessalonians 5:6,8,9 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. For God hath not appointed us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-9, Matthew 25:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 17, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Four. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, is raped. Daniel Whedon (1889) – Genesis 34 In this chapter we observe the first bitter fruits of Israel’s contact with the heathen. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Protocol Breaker

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 8, 2023

There is no doubt that Jesus saves to the uttermost. Where the power of men stops, Jesus takes over. Where men fails, Jesus succeeds as it is written, with Jesus nothing shall be impossible!

John Chapter 5:2-10 John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 5:3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 5:4 For an angel went down ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-10, Nahum 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Addressing Agrippa (Acts 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2025

How would you preach the Gospel to a government official?

Did Paul’s trials lead him to higher and higher government officials? Are we willing to suffer so that the Gospel may reach more people? Let’s look at Acts 26. How did Paul begin his defense before King Herod Agrippa II? Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak for yourself.” So Paul gestured with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul In Rome (Acts 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 21, 2025

Would we have courage to tell the Emperor about Jesus?

Was Paul released, but later possibly rearrested and executed? Despite opposition, did Paul preach to both Jews and Gentiles in Rome? Are we willing? Let’s look at Acts 28. Where was Paul shipwrecked? Did a snakebite harm him? When we came ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 25, 2025

I can’t say for other preachers, but when I bring a message that the Lord has given me; I have an expectation: I desire the power from the Lord to preach I desire a hunger from God’s people to hear I desire a lost person to respond, not to me but from the Word of God

“Preaching The Gospel” Acts 14:1-7 I can’t say for other preachers, but when I bring a message that the Lord has given me; I have an expectation: I desire the power from the Lord to preach I desire a hunger from God’s people to hear I desire a lost person to respond, not to me but from the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Belief is impossible if no resurrection.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. All of the world’s leaders died and none claim to be raised again, Muhammad, Buddha, Confucius, Stalin, Lenin, etc. 2. Question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). 3. Focus of attacks. The opponents of Christianity almost always concentrate their attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, John 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist And The Mark Of The Beast Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

In the last days, the Bible warns about a powerful and deceptive figure known as the Antichrist, who will rise to power and lead many astray. One of the significant signs of his rule is the imposition of the Mark of the Beast, a mark that will be required for buying and selling.

THE ANTICHRIST AND THE MARK OF THE BEAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 13:16-18 Supporting Texts: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Daniel 7:25, Matthew 24:24, 1 John 2:18, Revelation 14:9-11 INTRODUCTION: In the last days, the Bible warns about a powerful and deceptive figure known as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God