Sermons on Pious Ones:

Have A Biblical Worldview Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 17, 2014

God allows things to happen but He always has a purpose.

Let us remind ourselves what happened in 1 Samuel Chapter 8. The Israelites before the time of King David did not consult with God and they wanted a king. They expressed themselves personally that they wanted to be just like the other nations; they abandoned God and ignored their calling as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Good To Have A Vision For Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2016

What's the good in having a plan? How does trusting God give us purpose in life?

Interactive Homily for The Feast – January 26, 2016 [The following was an interactive message at a mid-week outreach event at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto Ontario] Proverbs 29:18 Before worship; I’m going to ask you after we sing some songs, about what vision you have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Offers Salvation To A Woman Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

What was known about the woman from Samaria and what did Jesus do for the woman?

A. THE SETTING: SYCHAR/JACOB’S WELL 1. Jesus had been in Jerusalem for the Passover during the spring of the year. Why was He now heading home? “But He needed to go through Samaria” (John 4:4). 2. Sychar, probably Shechem, means shecker (falsehood) or scheckar (liquor). It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Ye Are Complete In Him

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

An exhortation and three warnings frame what might be another Christ hymn.

YE ARE COMPLETE IN HIM. Colossians 2:6-19. I. The Apostle Paul is concerned that the Colossians should not be “beguiled with enticing words” - or “deluded with beguiling speech” (Colossians 2:4). Our enemy is subtle as a serpent, and would lure away even ‘the very elect, if that were possible’ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strange History Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

A warning to those who wander from the path of the LORD.

THE STRANGE HISTORY OF THE MAN OF GOD 1 Kings 13:1-32 ‘There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death’ (Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 16:25). This strange episode, in the midst of the Jeroboam cycle in the books of Kings, demonstrates the interplay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Altar Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

The Altar Series: how to pray. Teach how to pray. Model prayer. A.C.T.S. prayer. Goal is to take prayer to the next level and change how people think about prayer.

The Altar of Prayer Matt 6:5-15 Intro Last week – we learned about what it means to “Come to the Altar” It means to approach, to acknowledge, to respect God And if you recall, last week I said there were 2 primary ways of doing so. Both modeled in Scripture. Prayer and Praise Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I Might Need God In My Life: What Should I Do?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

So maybe some wonder: "I see your Christian life, the proofs of God's existence, and I've realized that there's something to all that. And I want to take the next step. What do I do?"

"I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me." -Proverb 8:17 So maybe some wonder: "I see your Christian life, the proofs of God's existence, and I've realized that there's something to all that. And I want to take the next step. What do I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Proverbs 8:17, Lamentations 3:25, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

What's This Business Called God's Wrath? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2021

If God so loved the world, why are some humans "subject to His wrath." Isn't that contradictory?

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2021 Today is Laetare Sunday or Rejoice Sunday. The Word of God today gives us some divine ideas to help us understand the clear statement that God loved the world. To understand the reading from 2nd chronicles we have to know something about the Middle East, which has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 2 Chronicles 36:19-23, Ephesians 2:4-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Prayers For Our Nation Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 3, 2020

I urge you to pray in accordance with God’s Word, so that God’s will might be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Personalize the following Scriptures . . .

Our nation’s only hope is Divine intervention! Scripture says that the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord. The Lord Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of Lords. May HE rule through our earthly leaders! “Some trust in chariots and some in horses but we will remember the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 89:14-18, Psalm 138:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Lord Direct Your Paths.

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Nov 21, 2020

As believers,we are to entrust our lives to the Lord to direct us in all the ways. He knows the right paths to take in the wilderness of life that will land us the the Promised Land. Our personal assessment about the journey of life might lead us a stray.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy way acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths," Proverbs 3:5-6 The opening scripture provides us with a simple way to receive direction from God. A closer look at the passage, points to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gratitude

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 22, 2020

We should and need to show gratitude to God for all things

As families around the country prepare to gather with family, eat turkey and perhaps partake in some Black Friday shopping, they might be surprised to learn how much we don’t know about the origins of the Thanksgiving today. Back in 1621 it was called a fall harvest and lasted 3 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:21-22, Job 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret To Making A Difference During A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2020

Many organizations plateaued or lost momentum this year, budgets are tight. The future is unclear. Yet our desire is still to be successful ministry and fulfill God’s call on our lives. The disciples in John 15 faced a similar situation.

Sermon: The Secret to Making a Difference During a Pandemic John 15:1-17 During this season, months in a pandemic, increasing unemployment, rampant sickness and death, and on top of that, trying to do virtual ministry, it is hard to gage my success. Am I being successful or just spinning my wheels? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, John 14:12, John 14:14

Denomination: Methodist

Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020

Our Lord is eager to instruct us and enable us to be like Him, to show ourselves in the image and likeness of God.

Dec 21 Pre-Christmas novena A little over a half-century ago this month that I fell in love with a woman for the first and last time, and so I have a particular affection for the readings we just heard from Sacred Scripture. You hear about a woman in love here, anticipating the arrival of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 19th Sunday, Year A -- Walking On Water

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 30, 2020

There is an element of test in Peter’s condition, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Peter asking Jesus “to command” him suggests the alignment of Peter’s will with the will of the Lord.

IN THAT BOAT, which the church has always identified as herself, is where we want to be because it can provide the sure way for us to get to the other shore, to heaven; and, in this life, take us to new horizons. But along the way we are caught in a storm and face danger. 1.We need to pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic

Core 52 Week 25 - Supernatural Protectors Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 21, 2020

We may not always notice, but a supernatural world that influences us for good or ill. How do we remain alert to its influence and power? How do we engage the supernatural and protect ourselves from its potential evils? Let's follow a man's story in Mark 9 to see.

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4261040 Being A Supernatural Protector Intro: • Father’s Day, but the topic is the supernatural. • Kind of a difficult transition. • But oddly appropriate. • Spirit world is real, active and we’re in a war ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-23, Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ