Sermons on Praying Scripture:

Distressing Delay Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: DISTRESSING DELAY A. We are continuing our study on the Life of Joseph in a series I’ve titled: “When Life is the Pits.” 1. I chose this title because of the many DIFFICULTIES and PROBLEMS that Joseph had experienced in his young life. He ENDURED one PIT after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship Involves Growth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 7, 2021

We're either moving forward or backwards. There is no such thing as a static, status quo, Christian. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Malnourished Christians is a real problem today. In a few weeks I’m going to be preaching about our world-view. A world-view not based on the Word of God invites disaster for the Christian and the church. A survey done by Probe Ministries a year ago among 3,000 Americans reveals among U.S. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Final Thoughts

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 8, 2014

In John's final thoughts and instructions as he closes this epistle, we see encouragement to pray for each other, admonishment for sin in our lives and a warning about the future.

Final Thoughts 1 John 5: 16-21 Intro: Don’t you just love this time of year. The air is brisk and there is a sense of cleanliness in the air this time of year. . Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Tis the season to be jolly and happy. . There is another holiday that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

This Too Shall Pass

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

How many of you hold to our statement of, this too shall pass? - We faithfully hold to this thought, but it’s not found in scripture.

Sermon- This too shall pass. - I wish I was standing at the pulpit right now. So I could see a show of hands, as I ask this question. Q- How many of you hold to our statement of, this too shall pass? - We faithfully hold to this thought, but it’s not found in scripture. - Here’s the topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boot Camp - Prayer Warriors

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2007

Our nation is in need of Soldiers. We are at war. But the battle is not what it appears. It is a spiritual battle and we need to prepare ourselves now. Put on the Armor and Pray.

EPH 6:10-18 Boot Camp As a kid, my brother and I liked to play ‘army man’. My grandfather had an old steel army helmet that we would wear when we played army man. What you need to understand is that it was a dark steel helmet, and we would play and wear these helmets during some of the hottest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

Trusting God with opposition frees us from control and revenge, inviting us to pray honestly and rest in His faithful care amid conflict and criticism.

Some weeks feel like a parade of prickly people and pricklier problems. A stray comment stings. A coworker corners you with criticism. The group text lights up with misunderstandings, and your heart feels like a drumline—pounding, pounding, pounding. Have you ever replayed a conversation until your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:14

Topics: Letting Go

A Brave New Church Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

Of all the miracles going on in the early church why does Luke mention this cripple? There is something significant about this healing that makes it worthy of Scripture.

4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Saints With Sinners Problems

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2009

This particular scripture helps us understand that man has two natures. Although we are Christians, there is yet an internal war going on.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sunday, January 18, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: SAINTS WITH SINNERS PROBLEMS SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 7:14-25 This is a very exciting scripture that most of us are familiar with. We have often quoted at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Amen!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2021

The people of God have always been a vocal people at worship. Scripture teaches us to affirm the truth by openly commenting, "Amen."

“After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 4, 2014

This study examines the Scriptural identity of the Gift of the Holy Spirit and, also, how to receive the Gift and why we receive this precious Gift.

When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their observing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

9/11 - We Must Remember!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 20, 2002

How do we live life in a nation that is at war with terrorism? What do the scriptures teach about living in times of tragedy & uncertainty?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Psalms 91:1-7; Lamentations 3:22-26 A. Again & again this past week we were reminded that 15 years ago today our nation experienced a terrible tragedy that significantly altered our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6, Lamentations 3:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church Full Of Deacons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006

Study of 3 levels of "diakonos" = deacons / servants in the Scriptures. Can be used for ordination. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchFullOfDeacons.html It’s a shame that if I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, somebody would say, "I know, Jerry’s and Jeremy’s." The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. Some don’t know who their deacons are. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of Christ

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

There is a lot of imagery of God and Christ in the Scripture. What kind of picture can we construct? How does your vision of Christ affect you?

A vision of Christ Revelation 1:9-20 Michael H. Koplitz In the Scripture that we read this morning, we have the first imagery that we will find inside of the book of Revelation. We have here John reporting to us a vision of Jesus Christ that came to him while he was on the island of Patmos. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Then And Now Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

This third sermon in the Make Disciples series focuses on what they did in scripture to make disciples compared with how we try to do it now.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church