Sermons on Preaching:

Failure Not Final Sermon Vi: Why Would Anyone Go From Persecutor To Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Since many folks in our culture appear to be consumed by hatred - much of it aimed at, but some of it by, Christians - we would be wise to review our Lord's confrontation with and transformation of Paul.

WHY WOULD ANYONE CHOOSE TO GO FROM PERSECUTOR TO PERSECUTED? You knew that any focus on the theme Failure Is Not Final with the Father had to get around to the persecutor who became the persecuted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-20

Disunity Must Go!!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 18, 2022

Disunity is killing Christ's church. Jesus does not want it. So, why does it still exist?

Disunity Must Go!! Mark 13:1-13 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, behold 1what wonderful stones and 1what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Questions That Must Be Answered

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 17, 2022

If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You won’t find Him at the bottom of a dead drink! -You won’t find Him at top of a dead career! -You won’t find Him at the end of a dead ladder! -You won’t find Him in the beginning of a dead relationship!

Luke 24:1-6; Acts 1:9-11 Questions that Must be Answered April 17, 2022 The Two Angels appear at the tomb and ask the women, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” It’s an age-old question that needs an answer from every one of us today! If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Serve With Gladness

Contributed by John Ong on Oct 7, 2015

What is delight for you?

What is delight for you? How much of ourselves do we want to surrender to our Lord Jesus Christ? I’ve always questioned myself about my abilities; my aptitude and heart to serve. It is only later that I realized how unimportant our abilities are in giving glory to the Highest. As long as we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ain’t No Stopping Us Now”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Sep 28, 2022

This sermon is on witnessing to others.

In American football be it street ball, Pop Warner, high school, college or the NFL, you can see between plays as the quarterback breaks to give his team instructions on the next play in order to move up the field. The bigger the yards to run, the closer their team will get the goal line, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Need A Hospital, Not A Welcome Center

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 13, 2024

Zechariah 8:23 gives a prophecy of people from every nation seeking after God's People to find out about the Lord. This image gives a wonderful picture of what the church needs to be, a hospital for sinners and not a museum for saints.

You Need a Hospital, Not a Welcome Center Good Morning. This morning, we are looking at the idea of what the church is supposed to be. Is it an organization which shows unconditional affirmation to everyone, now matter what they believe or want to do, or is it a people who, despite our weakness, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Bold Declarations Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Two truths about Paul’s prayer request of the most important action of the Christian life.

Background to passage: The final words of the full armor of God passage, which flows from the be being filled with the Spirit instructions. We have noted the defensive and offensive aspects of these various pieces of armor as well as the foundation of prayer. From that foundation he asks that they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

As In The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

The days of Noah serve as a prophetic warning for our time. The moral decay, spiritual complacency, and rejection of God’s truth seen in Noah’s generation are evident today. Jesus said that just as the flood came suddenly, so will His return be.

AS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 24:37-39 "But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39, Genesis 6:5-8, 2 Peter 3:3-7, Luke 17:26-30, Hebrews 11:7, 2 Timothy 3:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will We All Be Called By The Lord?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2025

What does it mean to be called? Is it by telephone or by a personal vocal summons?

Will We All be Called by the Lord? Romans 11:29 The Message Bible - God’s gifts and God’s call are under full warranty—never canceled, never rescinded. Easy-to-Read Version - God never changes his mind about the people he calls. He never decides to take back the blessings he has given them. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Mercy Over True Sin

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 22, 2025

Struggling with Sin? You're not the first. This morning we look at Law and Grace, and how great the Mercy Jesus gives us over True Sin is.

True Mercy Over True Sin Good Morning. Today we look at Law and Grace, two things that live in constant tension in a Christian’s life. A common knock against focusing too much grace is that it will encourage a lack of love or respect for God’s Law. As Paul says in Romans 6, because we have grace ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Anglican

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 28, 2025

A rhyme from my childhood: “Sticks and stones my break my bones but words can never hurt me.” I wish that were true because so many today are living in a life of distress because of words.

“Sticks And Stones” Acts 14:19-23 A rhyme from my childhood: “Sticks and stones my break my bones but words can never hurt me.” I wish that were true because, so many today are living in a life of distress because of words. In our walk with Paul and Barnabas we see this rhyme in reality. Not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Your Spiritual Handicap

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 29, 2001

A look at the steps of salvation

Overcoming Your Spiritual Handicap Luke 5:17-26 1. Recognition of need verses 18-19 Hungry peopole find food. God hungry people find God. 2. Knew where to go. verse 18--"to lay him before Jesus" 3. Removed something. verse 19--Example of repentance. Something must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Holiness

Hanging Out With Sinners

Contributed by William Rushing on Jul 29, 2002

This sermons shows the way Jesus ministered to Zaccheaus. Jesus Came to Him, Called to Him, Convicted Him, and Created Him.

I. Introduction a. Jesus was a people person. b. The type of Ministry Jesus wants is a people centered ministry. c. Four things Jesus did for Zacchaeus. II. Jesus Came to Him (4) a. John 1:14 – The Word became Flesh and Dwelt among us. b. Zacchaeus was looking for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Have You Been With

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

How do people know who you have been spending time with.

WHO HAVE YOU BEEN WITH. Place Allendale Baptist Date September 2001 Acts 4: 5-13 INTRODUCTION Mom always asked two questions when I went out. Where you going? & Who are you going with? When I come home, she would ask who’ve you been with? She would always check my story to make sure it was the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Ministry

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004

A Wednesday Evening Outline, looking at Why we serve ..... "Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes forget why we are doing ministry. Paul, in his closing remarks wants to remind us of

THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY Romans 15:14-22 INTRODUCTION: In these few verses, as Paul is in the midst of the farewell portion of his letter, he takes time to lay out the function of ministry. Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-22

Denomination: Baptist