Sermons on Plainness:

Battleship Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

Games People Play Pt. 3 - Battleship I. Introduction This game is old. In fact, although the version you and I are probably most familiar with which was released in 1967 by Milton Bradley and included the plastic boards and pegs, it is believed to have been played, in some version, back in 1890 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-2, Genesis 13:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Getting Unstuck"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

If you are stuck and want to move forward this message is for you.

“Getting Unstuck” Mark 1:9-15 Mark 1:9-15 Maybe you have a cousin that you really like. Someone you just really have a great relationship with. I think we sometimes forget or maybe you didn’t know John the Baptist and Jesus are cousins. We forget that this crazy preacher named ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Prayer Over Sodom

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Abraham's prayer over Sodom

Genesis 18 v. 16 - 33 Abraham's prayer over Sodom James 5 v. 16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." 1. ABRAHAM WAS A PRACTIAL MAN (a) His Haste v. 1 & 2 "And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; And he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Worry [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2022

God gives us insight and wisdom through His word, which gives us understanding. The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 119:100, "I understand more than the aged Because I have observed Thy precepts."

WORRY [part 2] INTRODUCTION The Philosopher said, "life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards." in life, particularly that of a believer, many things are encountered that are not understood right away. Sometimes not even until the end of our lives do we grasp an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022

Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

"nimrod's Folly"

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 5, 2023

From Sunday School I remember vividly all sorts of lessons on The Tower of Babel. I think almost all of them missed the mark. The issue is far less the Tower of Babel - in fact the tower is a symptom of humanity wanting to do their own thing without God. Jesus came down to reverse that.

It was a moment of folly, a church in Northwest Iowa prefers to forget. Busting at the seams, they broke ground on a new building in the early eighties. Their sanctuary and parking lot would double in size. Featured too were a large kitchen and fellowship hall and many a classroom and extra ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

The Guiding Light: Finding My Purpose!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 3, 2024

I have been a pastor 45 years... I am sad to say as a whole few know their spiritual purpose. If we do not know our purpose how will we ever accomplish God's goals?

THE GUIDING LIGHT… HOW DO I DEFINE MY PURPOSE? (This is a two part lesson) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I use a compass, hourglass, shofar. TODAY’S LESSON HAS SEVERAL MAIN CHARACTERS : *DAVID (The King of Israel); *JOAB (The mighty general); ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In The Promise Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Nov 21, 2023

We are messengers of God. We carry a Gospel of good news. redemption of spirit, soul, and body. We have only preached the deposit and not told the complete message. Be true messengers of life. Be fully dressed in Christ Jesus.

I have had the privilege of preaching in 44 different nations. In many of the nations, they did not understand English so an interpreter had to be used. Sometimes the person interpreting did not understand English properly or my South African accent. On one or two occasions the interpreter used my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:21, Romans 10:14-15, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 8:19-25, Hebrews 11:39-40  (view more)  (view less)

The Biggest Mistake Of All

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

Why did the crowd choose Barabbas over Jesus? Does it say something about their priorities - and ours?

Nathan wished he were anything but here. When he had reported for duty that morning he had no idea what he was getting into. Usually he loved being a temple guard. The pay was good, the duty was light, and the prestige was awesome. The hardest thing he had to do was keep his mouth shut about what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(4 Of 4) The Final Call Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

The Final Call proclaims God’s everlasting gospel, unmasks deception, and anchors believers in worship, resurrection hope, and patient endurance until Christ’s return.

God’s Last Word Is Gospel We all know that in life, the last word carries weight. In a courtroom, hours of argument and piles of evidence are settled with one sentence: “Not guilty” or “Guilty as charged.” At a wedding, all the flowers, music, and vows lead to that one moment: “I now pronounce ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-12, Ecclesiastes 9:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Kingdom Of Pointers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What is the difference between a guilt-ridden person who is frantically trying to reform society and the serious Christian?

A Kingdom of Pointers (John 1:19-51) Question: What is the difference between a guilt-ridden person who is frantically trying to reform society and the serious Christian? I. John the Baptist Was a Sort-of Reformer, but Not Frantic…. 1. Day one: while Jesus, returned from the dessert, is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Success Prayer

Contributed by David Deborde on Oct 17, 2001

David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 29.10-19 as a model for our prayers during times of success.

The great king David was about to give up his throne, so he calls the congregation together and prays. I think that prayer has implications to us today 1. The first thing we notice in the pray is that David gives credit where credit is due (vs. 10-13) - David had a great reign; he defeated Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decimating Factors

Contributed by Lonnie Huett on May 25, 2004

Fear, wavering, and the "Mordecai factor" will dimish your life, faith and hope.

DECIMATING FACTORS 3 FACTORS THAT WILL REDUCE YOUR LIFE, YOUR FAITH, YOUR HOPE IF ALLOWED TO REMAIN I. Fear Fear is the antithesis of faith. Faith has positive power in us and fear has negative, decimating power. Faith gets results. So does fear. Job 3:25 For the thing which I greatly ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Folly Of Man

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

As farcical as was the building of the tower of Babel, it is not one wit more so than for any man to attempt to gain heaven by his own efforts or good works.

“THE FOLLY OF MAN” "Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. "Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They had brick ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Women, Arise And Conquer

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

A sermon on Deborah

Woman, Arise and Conquer By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Judges 4:1-24 1. Break out of the mold (4:4) a. Leadership i. God has called you to be a leader 1. For too long, woman have be held back from arising and taking their leadership role ii. Some of you are stuck, just like Israel b. Speak out ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational