Sermons on Petition Supplication:

My Struggles Are All About God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2022

Do our struggles and suffering have a reason or a purpose? God can use our struggles and suffering to bring Him glory. But we must make our struggles all about God, and not about us.

A. As I meditated on suffering and struggles this week, these ideas came forth in my mind: Suffering is paradoxical. Suffering is bad and good. Suffering is painful and helpful. Suffering is confusing and enlightening. Suffering isolates and builds community. Suffering may lead to death or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Psalm 50:15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

8th Sunday After Pentecost. July 23rd, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2023

Year A, Proper 11.

Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 A). AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Purpose-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 4, 2023

This week we’ll look at a heart filled with purpose, a heart dedicated to God, His word, and His way. And in this study, we’ll not only be looking at the life of Daniel, but also at what Paul said to the Philippians about Jesus, and Jesus’s description of a disciple.

A Christian’s Heart “A Purpose-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNdpjm14DK4 The year is 605 B.C. and Jerusalem has just been taken by the Babylonian army, and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, gave instructions to one of his top recruiters, Ashpenaz, master ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 9:23, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

My Brother's Keeper (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 22, 2025

In pain or prosperity, trust your God, love your brother, and hope for your future.

In 1974, Philippe Petit, the world-famous high-wire artist, fulfilled his dream of walking a high wire between the World Trade Center towers. In 2015, Tristar Productions produced a motion picture telling his story called The Walk. In an early scene from the film, he's under the Big Top in ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Grow Your Faith Through The Lord's Fig Tree Miracle Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2022

Grow your faith... 1. On the Lord's humility (vs. 17-18). 2. On the Lord's ability (vs. 19). 3. For the Lord's priority (vs. 19). 4. On the Lord's integrity (vs. 20-22).

Grow Your Faith through the Lord's Fig Tree Miracle The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:17-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 23, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21:17, and we will focus on the Lord's fig tree miracle. This miracle is only found here and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Untie The Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 25, 2023

This message will serve to open our eyes to the fact that the leaders who seek the Lord, can expect God to do great things including placing people in certain positions to meet a need.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 21:1-2) (1) "And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples," (2) "Saying unto them, Go into the village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9, 2 Chronicles 20:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:20, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, Zechariah 9:9, 2 Chronicles 20:3-5, 2 Chronicles 20:6-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steady And Unswayed In God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Ed Lu on Feb 9, 2022

Have you ever been blamed for actions that was meant for the good of others? Have you lost friends, even members of your own family because somehow THEY have developed an idea that YOU were the bad guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjx1duoyfZA Have you ever been blamed for actions that was meant for the good of others? Have you lost friends, even members of your own family because somehow THEY have developed an idea that YOU were the bad guy? Story of a woman whose husband had been slipping ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness, The First Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2023

Christ’s ministry on the cruel Cross began with the forgiveness of sin, with a plea for forgiveness, the full and free forgiveness for a world of lost sinners ruined by the fall.

LUKE 23:32-34 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] FORGIVENESS, THE FIRST WORD OF THE CROSS [Isaiah 53:1-9] Mankind here is caught in the act of doing their worst. The One who made the world was being completely denied, despised and desecrated. The Lord of Glory who came in human flesh and tabernacle among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Over Coming Battle Fatigue

Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 25, 2023

The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” If we are fighting the good fight, we are subject to battle fatigue.

OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Banner Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 3, 2024

To overcome the forces of evil combine prayer with action, continue in prayer until God answers, find companions in prayer, and commemorate what God does when you pray.

Aly Femia’s little boy woke up in the middle of the night with an urgent need. So he did what he heard his parents do many times. He said, “Alexa,” and then described want he wanted. Take a look at this video footage caught on Femia’s baby monitor (show Alexa, I Need Daddy video, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, James 5:15, James 2:14, James 2:20, Nehemiah 1:11, Luke 18:1-8, Zechariah 4:6, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Worry, It Could Be Worse! Series

Contributed by Mason Davis on May 19, 2024

Worry is a waste if time.

DON’T WORRY, IT COULD BE WORSE By: C. Mason Davis A Peanuts cartoon showed Charlie Brown bringing Snoopy his dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food. Snoopy looked at his bowl and said, “This isn’t fair. The rest of the world today is eating turkey with all the trimmings, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30

The Anointed One

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 31, 2024

Many individuals have claimed to be the Messiah over the course of history, How does the Bible identify the true Messiah, when he is to arrive and how to know who is the true Messian

One day an older man, a priest of the order of Abijah was in the House of The Lord to burn incense. As a priest in the Holy Temple he would perform his duties while also praying. So, we see the priest praying and in the midst of performing his duties an angel appeared right next to the altar of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1, Daniel 9:25-27, Matthew 3:13-17, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Adventist

Overcoming Battle Fatigue

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 3, 2024

Ministry can often be discouraging. The battle may be against opposition or indifference. We can learn from Elijah about battle fatigue.

OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4, Job 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A. B. C. Ash Wednesday. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024

March 5th, 2025.

Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17; Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21. A). A CALL TO WHOLEHEARTED REPENTANCE. Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17. An old elder once said to me that his only regret was 'the years that the locust has ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17, Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shalom!

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Sep 24, 2024

John 14:27 - We will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. How do we break this down? Simple really, we break it down the way JESUS did it and understand what JESUS meant.

Peace Verse John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. This morning, we will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Ephesians 2:14, Matthew 11:28-30, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational