Sermons on Promise Of Gods Presence:

The Inner Circle: Andrew, James And John (Matthew 10: 1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 20, 2025

Our look at the twelve apostles continues with the “ inner circle”, or most notable in the Scriptures due to their words and work.

The list of the twelve ordinary men commissioned by the Lord Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel always lists Simon Peter as the first due to his character, his devotion to Jesus, and was given the task of being the leader of the twelve and be both the pastor and teacher to the “ sheep” and “lambs” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, John 1:35, John 12:21-22, Mark 10:35, Acts 12:2, Luke 9:49, Acts 3:1, 1 John 2:9-10, Revelation 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Good News Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Evangelism is not just a human effort; it is a divine assignment that requires divine empowerment. Jesus Himself, in Luke 4:18-19, declared that the Spirit of the Lord was upon Him to preach the Good News.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 4:18-19 Supporting Texts: Acts 1:8, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Romans 8:14, Acts 4:31 INTRODUCTION: Evangelism is not just a human effort; it is a divine assignment that requires divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifts, Insults & Spies (2 Samuel 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025

How do we wisely handle gifts, insults and spying? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 16.

Should we be vigilant against bribes disguised as gifts? Is it wiser to let critics speak than destroy them? Is it wise to investigate what our enemies are up to? Let’s look at a gift, an insult and a spy in 2 Samuel 16. Did Ziba, a servant of Saul's grandson, Mephibosheth, bribe David with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Action

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 10, 2025

Love is not just a word, it is something we choose to do. Love is action it's something we do. This message helps us learn to love like Jesus...

This message has personal real-life illustrations, feel free to use them as your own or modify them to suit your need. Illustration: The Burning Building Rescue One Time we got a call to a Structure fire, upon our arrival flames were coming out of the carport and side of the house probably about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Luke 15:11-32, John 21:15-17, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Table Memories

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

At the Lord’s table we remember His sacrifice, renew our hearts, and rejoice in the hope of His return.

Introduction – “The Table That Tells Our Story” Every family has a table with stories in its woodgrain. Maybe yours has seen laughter, tears, birthdays, long talks, burnt dinners, and awkward apologies. Tables remember. They hold the sound of forks, the smell of bread, and the weight of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 22:14-20, Revelation 19:9, Matthew 26:29, John 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Help My Unbelief: Rest For A Struggling Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the third talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

T&T Level 2 Spiritual Talk 3 - February 2024 Sometimes, not all the time, not every second of every day, but sometimes life is just too much. It is just too hard. The day-to-day things that we deal with can start to feel like heavy weights, and just doing the bare necessities of life can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 9:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Mother

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2003

The marks of a mother are not only the requirements for a godly mother, but also what makes them so special, and worthy of our love and appreciation.

The Marks Of A Mother Text: Ex.20: 12; Isa.49: 15 Intro: The term “mother” is indicative of one who is more than merely a parent. In fact, “The commonest fallacy among women is that simply having children makes one a mother—which is as absurd as believing that having a piano makes one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Disciple?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003

What does Jesus expect of His disciples?

The dictionary defines a “DISCIPLE” as “one who accepts and follows a teacher or a doctrine.” A disciple of Jesus Christ is one who accepts Him and follows His teachings. EVERY TRUE CHRISTIAN IS A DISCIPLE. Acts 11:26—“The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” A disciple is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Moment Of Truth (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2003

Pilate questioned Jesus’ version truth, but he’s not the only one who ever questioned "truth?" What lay at the heart of his objections is the same reason many reject truth today.

OPEN: Two psychiatrists were at a convention. As they visiting, one asked, "What was your most difficult case?" The other replied, "I had a patient who lived in a pure fantasy world. He believed that an uncle in South America was going to die and leave him a fortune. All day long he waited for a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming United

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Oct 21, 2002

Living life with a Godly purpose can be challenging for each one of us individually, but much more so corporately. Are we up for the challenge? The rewards are certainly worth it!

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Rev. A.S. DiCostanzo at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 14, 2001

Why would Jesus dismiss the adulteress in John knowing full well of her sin?

Caught in the Act” John 8:1-11 1Jesus went across to Mount Olives, 2but He was soon back in the temple again. He sat down and taught them. Jesus is sitting in the middle of a small crowd, which is gathering at the synagogue one morning. They had come to hear Jesus speak to them concerning the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You See?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Solomon dealt with the right questions, but he came up with the wrong answers at first.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. With the end of the Christmas season I’m sure most of you have seen the headlines reporting that most retail stores did not do as well as they had hoped. We Americans didn’t charge nearly as much as we have in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Passing By

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007

Who is your neighbor? Who does Jesus say is your neighbor? Which character in Jesus’ parable do you most resemble?

Just Passing By Lk. 10:25-37 (Ray Scott, SC.com) Can you name some famous neighbors? (Mr. Rogers) •Dennis the Menace’s neighbor - “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” •Ricky & Lucy Ricardo’s neighbors - Fred & Ethel Mertz. •Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor’s neighbor - Wilson. •Ray & Debra Barone neighbors – his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Own Hotdog

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005

Some things people should do for themselves, and some things are too much to bear alone, and we need to help them, and it is wisdom to know the difference.

Fix Your Own Hotdog GL6:1-5 07/24/05 2424 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles now to Galatians chapter six and follow along as I read verses 1-5. 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

We all need to have vision in our lives. We need to have vision for ourselves personally. But, just as importantly, we need to have vision for ourselves collectively as a congregation.

History books often refer to World War I as “The war to end all wars.” We all know how untrue that is. There was of course World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq twice plus numerous other skirmishes that our troops have been involved in. That doesn’t even begin to mention the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist