Sermons on Public Education:

The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is Sarah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 20, 2021

God would not ignore you, reject you, overlook you, disregard you or bypass you, anybody listening to me, you need this word today.

Where is Sarah? Genesis 18:9”Then they said to him, "Where is Sarah your wife?" And he said, "There, in the tent." God would not ignore you, reject you, overlook you, disregard you or bypass you, anybody listening to me, you need this word today. God is concerned about you! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother's Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 7, 2020

In celebrating “A Mother's Faith” we see 1) Faith in Perception (Exodus 2:1-2) , 2) Faith in Planning (Exodus 2:3-7) and finally, 3) Faith in Providence (Exodus 2:8-10).

Exodus 2:1-10 [2:1] Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. [2] The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. [3] When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

When God Has His Hand On You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

It is difficult, from time to time, to understand that as Christians we will find ourselves in some “interesting” storms.  What is even more important is to understand that the storms that come in our lives are allowed by the permissive decree of God. 

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III When God Has His Hand on You Hebrews 12:4-11 PRELIMINARIES To my good friend and minister of this congregation of saints, Brother David M. Tillman, Jr., brother Arlester Johnson and others who are numbered among the leadership. Members of the Narrow Lane Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, Hebrews 12:4-12

Judge Nothing Before It's Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2014

1) How one should Judge (1 Corinthians 4:1), 2) What is Required to Judge (1 Corinthians 4:2), and 3) Who should Pass Judgment (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)

For those in the public light, they often describe their existence as living in a fish bowl. They often mention how they are constantly judged by tabloid journalism about their weight, look, who they are dating, and just about every aspect of their lives. As people reflected on the spiraling train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Other

Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Sometimes we need to take a fresh look at long held or cherished traditions and teachings.

Having been raised somewhat in the Methodist church and my wife in a Lutheran background being saved was not in our vernacular as neither one of us ever heard that concept. Both of us thought being baptized as a child was all we needed. That is sad since I learned about both Wesley and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Your Identity

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2025

The devil knows your identity is the key to your destiny; therefore, if he can cause you to lose your identity he can cause you to miss out on what God has for you.

Don’t Lose Your Identity By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURES: - Genesis 27 1-5 & 34-38, John 10:10, Matthew 4:6 & 8-10, Proverbs 6:31 OPENING: - Donald Trump began February 2025 with a proclamation that Black History Month offered “an occasion to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:31, John 10:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus, Our Feast Of Tabernacles

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Sep 14, 2008

Jesus Christ is our Shelter, our Sabbath, our Sacrifice, our Savior and our Satisfaction.

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 7, we’ll read verses 1-13 together: 1 After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2 But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3 Jesus’ brothers said to him, "You ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Unthankful Times

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007

The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Hostile

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 15, 2009

After being abused and accused by his fellow Jews, Jeremiah’s counsel was sought and ignored. Modern believers need to take note.

If I hadn’t had a similar, though less lethal, experience, I probably wouldn’t relate to that scene in “The Godfather” where the old Mafioso tells the young boss how the traitor would try to kill him after his death. With me, we were in a nice restaurant in San Francisco (my executive editor and I) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:13-21

Denomination: *other

Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems And Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, And False Religious Systems Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

We're not just battling bad ideas or dealing with moral decline. We are up against a coordinated, ancient, supernatural agenda — a Luciferian framework hiding in plain sight.

Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems and Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, and False Religious Systems ***Note, This was Written to be Delivered in 2 Segments*** May 11, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Ephesians 5:11-13 11 Take no part in the unfruitful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Easter Story: What It Is

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 20, 2003

The truth about what Easter is and it’s effect on us - 1. payment 2. assessment 3. love’s revelation 4. commitment 5. assurance

The Easter Story: what it is 1 Peter 1:18-21 A couple of F-15’s are escorting a C-130 Hercules, and their pilots are chatting with the pilot of the transport to pass the time. Talk comes around to the relative merits of their respective aircraft. The fighter pilots contend that their airplanes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Overcome The Temptation To Retaliate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 2, 2004

When anger lingers in our heart,It poisons all we think and do;But faith seeks ways to show God’s love. And keeps our spirit strong and true.

How to Overcome the Temptation to Retaliate (Rom 12:19-21) Illustration:A man who had been having problems with an unreasonable neighbor finally had to defend himself legally against unwarranted and dishonest actions. He commented, "I have tried to follow Romans 12:18, but in a case like this I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Assurance - Evidence #5 Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003

Continuing in our series on EVIDENCES that give you the ASSURANCE of salvation ... the old love for the world will pass away and yield to a new love for God.

BLESSED ASSURANCE – Evidence #5 “Old Things Are Passed Away” INTRODUCTION: We have been studying the EVIDENCES that give us the ASSURANCE of our salvation. In our study we have seen: o Without the ASSURANCE of salvation, you can’t live a productive Christian life. o EVIDENCE #1 – Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Ready For A Great Awakening!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 18, 2003

We have God’s Word and this is all we need.

Mark 6:30-34, 53-36 “Get Ready For A Great Awakening!!!” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA As most of you know, our son Ben has been at Governor’s Honors School for the past three weeks. Three weeks ago, Jeanne, Ben and I had to rush ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: United Methodist