Sermons on Pretenders:

Does The Devil Know Who You Are?

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 29, 2018

The devil really needs to know your name to be affective in your Christian walk.

Today I want to start you off with a question. If I really want to know what kind of person you are, who should I ask? Let me suggest to you that I would want to talk to your enemies. Let’s go to our scripture: Paul was going about casting out evil spirits through Jesus Christ in Ephesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Religious Would Always Attack The Message Of Grace

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 2, 2018

DONT STOP PREACHING THE MESSAGE OF GRACE AND NEITHER MIX GRACE AND THE LAW

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE RELIGIOUS WOULD ALWAYS ATTACK THE MESSAGE OF GRACE Acts 21:17-40 King James Version (KJV) 17 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 18 And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Kill The Messenger

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2021

Are we offended when repentance is preached? Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29.

Prelude Are we offended when repentance is preached? Purpose: Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s Plan: Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29. Who is Jesus Mark 6:14 Now King Herod heard of Him [Jesus], for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Rethink Religion

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 1, 2021

When we say "religion" what do we really mean?

Rethink Religion Walk in Wisdom / James 1:17–27   • When we say “religion” what do we really mean? • Bible dictionary calls it Religion: “A relationship of devotion or fear of God or gods.” • Various types of conduct or ritual practices are included in that concept. • Those rather scholarly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27, 1 John 2:3-6, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Songs From The Cave Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025

From a dark cave where he was hiding for his life, David teaches us in Psalm 57 how to find refuge in God and turn any place of fear into a sanctuary of praise.

Introduction: Life in the Cave 1. Imagine for a moment that you are in a cave. It is dark, damp, and cold. You are a fugitive, hiding for your very life. The most powerful man in the kingdom, with his entire army, is hunting you, and you can hear his soldiers searching nearby. Every shadow could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

After The Shaking Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025

Psalm 60 shows us how to find unshakable hope in God’s promises when life’s foundations suddenly give way beneath us.

After the Shaking: Finding Hope in God's Promises Introduction: When the Ground Gives Way Good morning. Have you ever been in a situation where everything seemed to be going right, only to be hit by an unexpected crisis from a direction you never saw coming? A time when the ground beneath your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2 Positive In The Midst Of Problems Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 25, 2025

how can we be and stay positive when things are going wrong?

NEED a TeaBag [dot on white paper] Introduction: Welcome back to week two of our series, “Be Positive.” Last week we looked at how changing our focus can shape our thoughts and attitudes. Today, we’re going to tackle something that every single one of us faces in life — • problems. • Trials. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

A Path Through The Deep Waters Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This psalm is a lifeline for the doubting heart, showing that the way through the deep waters of despair is paved by remembering God's mighty acts of salvation.

Introduction: The Dark Night of the Soul There are times in our walk with God that are not filled with sunshine and easy praise. There are seasons of spiritual darkness, what some have called "the dark night of the soul." It's a time when God feels distant, our prayers feel like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Solitary City Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This sermon explores the profound grief, acknowledged sin, and desperate appeal to God found in Jerusalem's lament following its destruction.

Introduction We open our Bibles today to a book of tears, to a funeral song for a city. The book of Lamentations opens not with a shout of praise, but with a gasp of grief. The prophet, traditionally held to be Jeremiah, looks out over the smoking ruins of Jerusalem—the city of David, the home of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing The Council (Acts 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 12, 2025

Persecution from within.

Were many Jews in Jerusalem unwilling to accept Paul’s teaching about Jesus? Have many churches repented of doctrinal error or stubbornly hardened their hearts? Let’s review Acts 23. Did Paul speak plainly to the Jewish Council in Jerusalem? Now looking intently at the Council, Paul said, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Best And Worst Of Time Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Work as diligently as possible for Christ while you wait for His appearing. Be willing to die for Christ in a world that will increasingly hate Christians, oppose you, and attempt to eliminate all those who are faithful to God.

A. THE TOP TEN BEST OF OUR TIMES 1. More people to reach for Christ. “Most assuredly, I say to you ... the works that I [Jesus] do He [Holy Spirit] will do also; and greater [works] than these He will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12). 2. Easier travel from any place to all places. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Searches The Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts.

GOD SEARCHES THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:10; Psalm 139:1-4; Proverbs 21:2; Hebrews 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts. David’s charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Be Strong And Courageous - Joshua 1:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2025

God-given courage is courage rooted in the promises of God. Courage that stands not because we are strong, but because He is with us.

Go! And Be Strong and Courageous - Joshua 1:9 (NLT) INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you today about courage. But not the kind of courage the world talks about — self-reliance, bravado, or pretending all is well. No, I want to talk about God-given courage. Courage rooted in the promises of God. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10, John 16:33, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Blessings Require Obedience Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2025

God's promise is to bring others to Himself, to welcome them in, to give them a new name, to restore to them as His family! But, in order for this to happen we must live rightly with integrity and obedience.

Isaiah, Part 23 God’s Blessings Require Obedience Isaiah 56:1-8 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today - Last week, Isaiah showed us that the invitation to follow God is: -- Come to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Romans 10:13, Matthew 5:20, Isaiah 1:29, Isaiah 29:13, Exodus 20:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shalom: Jerusalem

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 7, 2023

Shalom! We have an imperative command to PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM. What shall we pray?

SHALOM---JERUSALEM. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Since the beginning of time there has been conflict and war. Satan hates God and God’s people. Then it comes to a human head with a SLAVE WOMAN HAGAR and her son ISHMAEL --- VS THE FREE WOMAN SARAH ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:23, Psalm 122:1-6, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God