Sermons on Prisons:

The Righteous King Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 28, 2010

A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 17

Zechariah 9: 1 – 17 The Righteous King 1 The burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach, and Damascus its resting place (For the eyes of men and all the tribes of Israel are on the LORD); 2 Also against Hamath, which borders on it, and against Tyre and Sidon, though they are very ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pulling Back The Curtain

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 1, 2017

A New Year's sermon to encourage us that God is in control of the year that is past, and the year that is to come.

Intro: In the classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a small town banker who is driven to the brink of suicide by the prospect of financial ruin and disgrace. He is convinced that his life has been a failure, and that it would have been better if he had never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Faithful In Suffering Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020

The New Testament church is marked by suffering and trusting its Lord.

If you could live anywhere you wanted, where would you live? Some of you would want to go where there is a beach. Others would go to the mountains. According to U.S. News and World Report they rank for 2020 the #1 best place to live in the U.S. is Austin, Texas! That’s hard to accept for an OU ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Have Misunderstood Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 25: 1 – 27

Acts 25: 1 – 27 You must have misunderstood me 25 Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him, 3 asking a favor against him, that he would ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Witnessing Like Paul Witnessed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2016

In this sermon, we review the times Paul was on trial and how he was a good witness during those opportunities.

Introduction: A. One day a small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial. 1. The witness was a grandmotherly, elderly woman. 2. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?” 3. The elderly woman responded, “Why, yes, I do know you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Another Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2022

We, the Church, need to provoke and encourage each other more than ever to go out and share that hope with a world desperately in need of some hope and encouragement.

Flying sure ain’t what it used to be … amen? You have to get to the airport three hours before your flight … go through the TSA checkpoint and get scanned … and then you have to wait and hope that your flight isn’t delayed … or worse, canceled. But we go through all this because of the people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: United Methodist

Remorse Or Repentance? How To Deal With A Guilty Conscience Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 26, 2021

Joseph's brothers had lived with their guilty consciences for more than 20 years. Joseph has a plan to thaw their frozen consciences.

No Ordinary Joe: Remorse or Repentance? Genesis 42 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-26-2021 Stolen Bats Story [Slide] In 2000, three teenagers stole $500 worth of bats from the Dakota Sporting Goods Store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The police were never able to catch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2022

1) A Thankful Spirit (Romans 1:8), 2) A Concerned Spirit (Romans 1:9–10a), and finally 3) A Willing and Submissive Spirit (Romans 1:10b).

Romans 1:8–10. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-10

Denomination: Other

Breaking Down Walls Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.

Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sudden Impact

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 1, 2001

A Memorial Day sermon with a strong anti-war message - while trying to be sensitive to the memory of those who lost loved ones. A sermon that shows how Christ at work in us runs counter to the culture.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Easter VII May 27, 2001 Acts 16:16-34 “Sudden Impact” Christianity is nothing but trouble. Ever since Jesus started his work he has done nothing but cause trouble. The leaders of his day were aghast at him. Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Am I My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001

A Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Pentecost 5 Luke 10:1-12, 16-20 "Am I my Brother’s Keeper?   In the 4th chapter of Genesis Cain asks God, verse 10, "Am I my brother’s keeper?" as God asked Cain where Abel was. God’s answer to that specific question was answered loud and clear through Jesus with a resounding Yes. I am my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith And Doubt

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

A believer’s life is a mixture of faith and doubt

HEB.11:1;6 "FAITH AND DOUBT" * Many Bible stories have mixtures of faith and doubt. * This is true of the simple account given in Matt.8:23-27. * Jesus entered into a ship and His disciples followed Him. * There came a great storm upon the sea. * The boat was covered with the waves, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

241 - Strongest Man's Weakness – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 16, 2002

Discover God’s grace at the end of Samson’s life.

Sermon Study #241 – STRONGEST MAN’S WEAKNESS – part 2 SAMSON IS HANDED OVER TO THE ENEMIES Judg 15:9 The Philistines went up and camped in Judah, spreading out near Lehi. Judg 15:10 The men of Judah asked, "Why have you come to fight us?" "We have come to take Samson prisoner," they answered, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Oppressed Savior Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 26, 2002

The Savior was oppressed for us!

INTRODUCTION  Raise your hand if you have ever been unjustly accused of something?  Raise you hand if you have ever been punished for something you did not do?  If you had, what was your natural reaction to what happened to you? Did you just sit idly by and let it happen? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Is Believing

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 3, 2003

In John chapter nine, Jesus gives a visible illustration of what He meant when He said, "I am the Light of the World."

Seeing Is Believing Text: John 9: 24-38 Intro: “Seeing is believing” are words all of us have heard numerous times. They are usually spoken concerning something that seems too fantastic to accept, unless one personally witnesses it. In this sense, these words are an affirmation of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:24-38

Denomination: Baptist