Sermons on Providing:

When Everything Goes Wrong Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 23, 2017

What do you do when EVERYTHING goes wrong in your life? That is exactly what happened to Paul in Acts 21. This sermon explains what to do when your world falls apart.

When Everything Goes Wrong Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 15, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 21 INTRODUCTION Did you ever have one of those weeks when EVERYTHING went ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:18-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 23 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 13, 2017

Once we see God as our provider, not our convenience, we will share Him with others because of what He's given us. He satisfies all that we could ever need/want, and deserves all the credit for what He has done.

A Study of Psalm 23 Psalm 23 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … Info: we’ll take break for Advent - If we apply ourselves, this could be a life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here He Comes!

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 29, 2017

Using my "spiritual imagination", show 5 times Jesus comes. 1- To seek sinners, 2- To judge sin, 3- To provide salvation, 4-For the rapture, 5-To setup the Millennium Kingdom

Introduction I remember an important baseball game in High School. Our best pitcher was either late or missing. We were sweating hard. Then, we saw a cloud of dust flying up down the road. Then we recognized his car and him driving up!!!! Whew!! Here He Comes, the coach ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Changes A Bigot’s Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 9, 2015

God's plan was always to reach the world. Yet by Acts 10, the Gospel had gone no further than Jews & a few Samaritans. Why? racism & bigotry. In Acts 10, God changed all that in the story of Cornelius, leading to a dramatic salvation that changed history.

When God Changes a Bigot’s Heart Acts Series Chuck Sligh August 9, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Speaking of the saints and angels around the throne of God in heaven, Revelation 5:9-10 says, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Distancing Ourselves From God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016

God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Sent Me Here

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2019

When Joseph finally met his brothers again, he was able to say that, what THEY had meant for evil, God had meant for good.

GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:1-15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came unto His own, and His own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Of Knowledge And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2016

A study of the book of Job 12: 1 – 25

Job 12: 1 – 25 The Difference Of Knowledge And Wisdom 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you! 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Indeed, who does not know such things as these? 4 “I am one ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Only Word Jesus Doesn't Understand Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 and the one word Jesus doesn’t understand: ONLY and three lessons we can learn from this miracle.

INTRODUCTION I’ve entitled this message, “The ONLY Word Jesus Doesn’t Understand.” Words can be hard to understand, especially English words. For instance, someone wrote: “English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; a pineapple is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

In These Days...

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 2, 2020

The days for Zechariah and Elizabeth were difficult. Their difficulty was not without purpose. What kind of days are you living in today

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com View this sermon at: https://youtu.be/qIRi0KRSIWA Introduction After a short prelude and salutation to his intended recipient, Theophilus, Luke moves to right into the annunciation of John the Baptist and Jesus the Messiah. We’ll spend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7, Philippians 2:14, Romans 8:26, Psalm 34:17, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Joseph The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 20, 2021

Joseph was favored by his father, hated by his brothers, but his dreams would lead to his destiny.

No Ordinary Joe: Dreamer Genesis 37:1-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-19-202 Why Study Joseph? I’m excited to begin a new sermon series on the life of Joseph entitled, “No Ordinary Joe.” Those of you who grew up in church may think you know the story of Joseph but there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 6, 2021

How can you know God's will? Six principles can be derived from Boaz's decision to marry Ruth, six vital principles for seeking God's blessing.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2016

Jesus is portrayed as the Good Shepherd who provides, loves, protects, and cares for His sheep. Will we submit to the good that the Shepherd has done and praise Him in our life?

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 Introduction The Shepherd brings many things; provides many things; gives his life for sheep - Read John 10:1-21 / Pray ∆ Point 1 – The Shepherd gives Security Jesus begins to testify about Himself V1 – The sheep pen is familiar to 1st ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Good Lessons From The Life Of Ezra

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 12, 2020

Introduction: Ezra was the second of three key leaders to leave Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel reconstructed the temple (Ezra 3:8), Nehemiah rebuilt the walls (Nehemiah chapters 1 and 2), and Ezra restored the worship.

Four Good Lessons from the Life of Ezra Introduction: Ezra was the second of three key leaders to leave Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel reconstructed the temple (Ezra 3:8), Nehemiah rebuilt the walls (Nehemiah chapters 1 and 2), and Ezra restored the worship. Ezra was a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8, Ezra 7:8, Ezra 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hidden Blessing Behind Our Act Of Faith

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 1, 2020

God blesses those who put their faith to action. At various steps in our life's journey, the Lord brings situations where he tests our faith. If we exercise our faith, the blessing follows; if we do not, we will lose it.”

A great famine swept over all the land. This famine was prophesied by Elijah. This drought was the result of the judgment of the nation’s rampant idolatry, led by the royal couple Ahab and Jezebel. 1 Kings 17:1 - And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Luke 4:25-26

Part 3 - Deep Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2019

The incredible story of Jonah and the depth of God's grace

Grace Community Church, Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/pXQsyXd0fAw God’s grace can come in ways we least expect and take on forms that appear imposing, like a whale swallowing you up. Grace is often comforting but bringing you to a place of comfort may ...read more

Denomination: Brethren