Sermons on Pleaded:

The Prayer Of The Humble Pierces The Clouds

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2022

Paul had prayed all his life, as we should. “The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds.” God always hears our prayers.

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s helpful for us, two thousand years since the events, to consider some background on this story, this parable, of Jesus about the Pharisee and the tax-collector, sometimes called the “publican.” The word “Pharisee” comes directly from the Greek. It means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

David's Lambs Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 28th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#28] DAVID’S LAMBS 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Introduction: 2 Samuel 12:1-7 The words of Nathan the Prophet struck David to the heart. His penitential prayer is recorded in Psalm 51. As a result of his confession of his sin and his plea for mercy, God lifted that portion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Noah: Living Righteously In The Last Days

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 23, 2023

Today, I invite you to open your Bibles to Genesis 6:9 as we explore the life of Noah and draw valuable lessons from his example. In a world that increasingly distances itself from God's righteousness, we find inspiration in Noah's faithfulness and obedience.

Point 1: Walk with God (Genesis 6:9) Noah's defining characteristic was his unwavering commitment to walk with God. In a world filled with wickedness, Noah found favor because he lived in close fellowship with his Creator. Similarly, in the last days, we are called to cultivate an intimate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 6:22, 2 Peter 2:5, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 18:23-33, Genesis 8:1, Luke 17:26-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Of Hosts Found By A Barren Woman

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 3, 2023

God created hosts when he created heaven and earth. Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts.

Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11, Genesis 2:1

Aaron’s Golden Calf

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

When a preacher does not go to the mountain top to seek and speak with God, he can become like Aaron, who takes the people’s valuables and creates an idol or god of their liking.

When a preacher does not go to the mountain top to seek and speak with God, he can become like Aaron, who takes the people’s valuables and creates an idol or god of their liking. Aaron used the people’s lusts, expectations, and wishes to create an idol of the god they desired. Aaron even used God’s ...read more

How Things Change Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 20, 2023

The dawn of something new

After Haman was hanged, King Xerxes gave his house to Queen Esther and after finding out that she and Mordecai are related, gave his signet ring to him. Before Haman was executed, he was stripped of the ring. Mordecai was appointed over Haman's house. Esther 8:1-2 A lot of people forget that ...read more

Wake And Repent, But That's Not All

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2023

We have to be ready for Christ every moment of every day. It is our 24-7 responsibility as Christians.

First Sunday in Advent 2023 In many churches, the prescribed hymn for the first Sunday in Advent is “Wachet Auf,” which in English is usually rendered “Wake, awake, for night is flying, the watchmen on the heights are crying; awake, Jerusalem, at last. Midnight hears the welcome voices, and at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:16-17, Isaiah 63:19, Isaiah 64:2-7, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:33-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Bearable Burdens

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 15, 2024

God gives us "bearable burdens" so that we can grow in his matchless grace. His grace is perfected in weakness as we walk out the burdens He has given us to carry, just as Paul did with his thorn of the flesh.

1 Corinthians 10:13 says, “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (ESV) Have you ever been in a situation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Babylon- The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#10] BABYLON- THE WRITING ON THE WALL Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Over the last few weeks, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, Daniel 5:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows My Name

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2020

God knew Moses 's name God knows my name, God knows, my failures, God knows my intentions God knows me and still is willing to forgive us names God promises to go ahead of us and be with us always, even to the end of the age.

God Knows My Name Exodus 33:12-23 • I have heard knowing some ones name is connecting to their identity and individuality • Knowing someone’s name is helping that person to feel known, understood, and valued • In Exodus 33, God tells Moses, “I know you by name” your cherished you’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Correct Treatment Of The Poor.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus said, You have the poor always with you. Matthew 26:11.

THE CORRECT TREATMENT OF THE POOR. Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23. We have here three pairs of poetic couplets about attitudes to the poor. It is not that the Bible is against wealth itself, or even wealthy people. King Solomon, the writer of some of these Proverbs, was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Mercy-Full! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 8, 2020

God's most essential attribute is His Mercy -- full of Mercy! He expects His children to be merciful as well. "Blessed are the merciful . . . "

I love the sign displayed at a convent, "Trespassers will be punished at the fullest of the law!" signed 'Sisters of Mercy.' Punished by mercy? That doesn't quite make sense! What is mercy? When we look up the definition in the dictionary it states the following: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021

Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Sodom- Worth Praying For Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 22, 2022

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Sodom".

Series: Biblical Cities- Sodom [#3] SODOM- WORTH PRAYING FOR? Genesis 10:19 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to continue studying the city that is 4th on the list- Sodom. Sodom is mentioned 48 times in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2022

Coming down from the mount of Transfiguration.

PRAYER AND SERVICE. Mark 9:14-29. We might like to enjoy our mountain-top experiences without the trouble of coming back down to the more mundane realities of everyday life, but we may not. It is important for us to maintain a life of prayer, but also of service. There is work to be done. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational