Sermons on Profusion:

Our Brethren Have Discouraged Our Heart

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 6, 2010

“But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness,” - 2 Corinthians 2:1. We can learn a lesson from Paul when he wrote and told the Corinthians that he was determined not to come to them again in heaviness! HOW RELIEVED O

“OUR BRETHREN HAVE DISCOURAGED OUR HEART” Text: Deuteronomy 1: 19-32 Life is hard for all of us. We all have a load that we carry, and most of us would believe that our own burden is heavier than that of others. If one could lay his burden in a heap with those of others and then, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Harvest

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 31, 2010

This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you.

Preparing for The Harvest! Gal. 6:7-10 Msg. 7-8 Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. *The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. *All he’ll have to show for his life is weeds! *But the one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Personal Walk With God's Spirit Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 5, 2015

I introduce this series of messages with a personal accounting of where I have been lately in things Spiritual.

Before we get started… I recently overheard, on a webcast, two leaders in what is being labeled the renewal/revival movement discussing just when it is proper to raise people from the dead. I won’t share their conclusions, but simply note how astounding it is that the discussion is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Robes And Rags Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 28, 2013

The Pharisee and tax collector praying in the Temple--what a contrast, but the one in the robes was not the one favored by God. How good do you have to be? This lesson in humility may be startling.

Message Robes and Rags October 27, 2013 The following are true stories from Associated Press, San Jose Mercury News and UPI. Robert Puelo, 32, was apparently being disorderly in a St. Louis market, when a clerk threatened to call police. Puelo grabbed a hotdog, shoved it in his mouth and walked ...read more

Denomination: *other

Myths, What Repentance Is Not

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 6, 2017

While the world has many ways it promotes and calls repentance, God alone has decided how He wants us to repent.

REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last week we started off this series by talking about repentance, sin and the character of God. Repentance is the first word of the Gospel message and it has proven to be very difficult for humanity to understand and put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Disturbing "Calm" About "Palm"!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 17, 2017

Gleaning some lessons from the events of Palm Sunday...

Lessons from Palm Sunday As far as the written literature of the Christian world is concerned, somehow there appears to be a disturbing “calm” about “Palm” Sunday (one of the landmark events in the Saviour’s life) with not too many articles abounding ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: *other

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

3 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-III—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Scorpion In Your Tent: A military recruiter was conducting a service member forum at a local high school in hopes of gaining some fresh military personnel. He wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unprofitable Servant

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2016

Are you Mikey Mediocre or Marvin Marvelous? Both are needed in the Kingdom, but both are unprofitable servants.

Luke 17:7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Roots, No Fruits

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018

The concept of staying a faithful member at one church and growing

NO ROOTS, NO FRUITS SCRIPTURE: John 15:8 “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” INTRODUCTION: Root (noun) 1. The descending axis of a plant usually growing underground, providing support and absorbing moisture from the soil. 4. That from which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8, John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Matters To Him About You

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 14, 2019

Sometimes we think nobody knows or cares about us.

“It Matters Too Him About You!” Psalm 103:8-18 David P. Nolte George Muller, in the 19th century, built many orphanages in England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support hundreds of homeless children. He was a man of deep faith, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Labor Day – "Well Done. . .”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2022

If we’re honoring work, shouldn't we go to work an hour early on Labor Day & say to our boss, "I'm so thankful for this job that I'm here early, & I don't even want to be paid for today, because I appreciate my job so much."

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Gen. 2:2,7,15, 3:17 19, 7:33; Matt. 7:23, 25:21; Luke 10:2; Col. 3:23-24 A. This is Labor Day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 3:17-19, Matthew 7:23, Luke 10:2, Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 26:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With The Lost (3 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

I want to talk to you again about THE CHURCH REACHING THE LOST.

There are a lot of misunderstandings about God’s church, but one of the biggest misunderstandings is about the purpose of the church. There is a reason that churches all over this nation, week after week, month after month, and year after year never win any souls to Christ. WHAT IS THE REASON? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things The Holy Ghost Does For Us

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 8, 2022

The Holy Ghost is God’s gift for each and everyone. It is Grace which is God’s unmerited favor given. We don’t deserve it, but He freely gives to each of us. God does not have respecter of person, so it isn’t just given to the good or super spiritual. It is for everyone.

“7 Things the Holy Ghost does for Us” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I came up in church during the time when we had tarry service. Tarry service in case you don’t know was usually on Monday or Tuesday night. Tarry service was a time that those of us who wanted the Holy Ghost would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Three Kinds Of Peace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022

A Christian man got very involved in collegiate football. He had one team in particular that he pulled for each week. When they won, he had a wonderful week-end, but if they lost he had a terrible week-end.

His joy and peace within his heart each week was determined by the football team that he supported. He was allowing a couple dozen college boys that he did not know personally decide on what kind of week end he was going to have. The fact is, many folks allow THINGS and PEOPLE to decide what kind ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Remember... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 24, 2002

What did Jesus mean by telling the Ephesian church to "remember the height from which you have fallen?"

OPEN: Art Toalston in The Baptist Press - Nov. 15, 2001 reported from New York and he wrote: “The cross has been saved. That’s the cross of steel beams uncovered as workers in New York cleared away debris at the World Trade Center. Recovery worker Frank Silecchia, who has championed the cross’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ