Sermons on Public Figures:

Why Bother With Worship? Series

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 2, 2023

A Palm Sunday message answering the question posed by the title

INTRODUCTION: In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man arrive at the legendary Emerald City to meet with the Wizard. The Wizard is reputed to hold the power to solve each of the travelers' problems. But to enter his presence, they must first traverse a long, dimly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day 2023

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2023

This is a very simple message for Father's on their day. it looks at some of the things we should be as Fathers using the Word FATHER.

FATHER’S DAY 2023 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH JOHN 8:32 THEN YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.” INTRODUCTION: WELL, AS I DID A WEB SEARCH FOR “GREAT MEN” QUOTES, I FOUND MANY THAT EXPRESSED A RATHER PRAGMATIC AND, IN MY OPINION, UNBIBLICAL VIEW OF MANHOOD. HERE ARE A FEW: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over The Flesh Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 22, 2016

In the temptation of our Lord Jesus Christ we learn that not matter what the physical or emotional temptation one faces, doing the will of God will always lead to manna from heaven.

SIN OR GOD? Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. With names such as the Enemy (Matthew 13:39), Evil One (John 17:15), Father of Lies (John 8:44), Lawless One (2 Thessalonians 2:8-10), ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

For Every Rule, There Are Always Exceptions

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 14, 2015

The only way we can be transformed and freed is through faith in Christ. That faith will transform us and free us by giving us power to do God’s work in our world-and that is the true spirit of the Sabbath.

Have you ever noticed that every time you turn around, there seems to be another rule for you to obey? Have you ever noticed that some of these rules seem to be foolish? Well, I certainly have in both cases. To make matters worse, there are cases where no exceptions can be made to these rules, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Lost And Found Department

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 17, 2015

God loves everyone, especially the "wrong crowd". He wants us to know the joy of a life lived in God. He invites us to join Him in the great treasure hunt-the hunt for lost souls-and bring the great treasure to Him when we have found it.

A minister died and was waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who was dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addressed the guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replied, "I'm Joe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - A Journey That Begins With God Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 11, 2016

Our journey of faith begins with God, not our efforts.

Can you finish this well-known saying? “A journey of a thousand miles begins with…a single step.” That’s what the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu observed 2600 years ago and the point of the saying is to encourage action when facing a daunting task which threatens to paralyze ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Key To Getting God's Attention" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem with all the crowds following Him, he was giving them the opportunity to make a decision. And the decision was simple. Would they submit their lives to Jesus? Would they choose to follow Him?

FaithWorks “The Key to Getting God’s Attention" James 4:1-4:10 The Bible tells us that at the beginning of what we now refer to as holy week ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist Identified

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

The word "antichrist" means "against Christ. John writes that Antichrist is in the world in the first century. There are many antichrist. To focus on the final antichrist while ignoring the antichrists among us misses the point.

THE ANTICHRIST IDENTIFIED Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 John 2:18-22: Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-22

Paul Vs Stephen (About The Resurrection Of Jesus)

Contributed by Je Layugan on Oct 17, 2023

Paul and his friends could not win an argument against Stephen. In the end, Paul had an epiphany which lies in the understanding that God's love extends not only to Stephen and those he once persecuted but encompasses everyone, including himself.

First, I am praying that at the end of this sermon, 1. We would have the desire to experience the deepest significance of Jesus’ resurrection in our lives. 2. We will never think of Paul’s story and Easter, the same way again. [PAUL/SAUL] • Paul was born, in about the same year or a little later ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-56, Romans 8:11, Acts 8:3, Acts 9:3-5, Acts 9:17-18, Ephesians 3:2-3, Acts 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:8, Acts 6:1-7, Galatians 1:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Struggle With Depression And Suicidal Thoughts There Is Hope

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Depression, suicide, discouragement... Are you disturbed, wrought with depression, and teetering on the brink of self harm? Hopelessness, well, I've known it well.

Depression, suicide, discouragement... Are you disturbed, wrought with depression, and teetering on the brink of self harm? Hopelessness, well, I've known it well. Depression, yes, it's been a constant companion on my life journey. So if you struggle with these very real problems, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Scripture And Suicide Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Suicide is almost always folly in our culture, for it is basically just a means of escape. It is usually based on ignorance of the future. People think their present situation is permanent, and they cannot stand to think of living with their present burden for the rest of their lives.

The book of Jonah gives a very favorable account of the attitude and character of the pagans involved. In fact, they are at points pictured on a higher level than Jonah himself. At last, however, we see a change in Jonah, and some of his good character breaks through. The sailors had all ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-12

Are You Feeding The Lions? Intimidation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2019

Spiritual fear and intimidation are the tools of the enemy. We look at lions in the Bible. Are we feeding the lions and giving them the power to defeat us. This lion is but a test.

ARE WE FEEDING THE LIONS? INTIMIDATION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (This is several part series.) INTIMIDATION BECOMES A SATANIC STRONGER HOLD IN BELIEVERS. There are two Biblical places for our spiritual enemy: 1. Under your feet… When problems are over your head ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 22:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apostle's Creed: Born, Suffered, Died, Rose For Us Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

Jesus entered the flow of history, to bring a pure stream of life into the flow.

APOSTLES’ CREED: Born, Suffered, Died, Arose for Us I want you to imagine with me a dream. In your dream, you are floating down a river, on an inflatable tube. The river is the flow of life, and you are in it. If the river is like the world we live in, what is the river like? As you float down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 2:10, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Spiritual Toolbox Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 9, 2018

What are the tools in our toolbox the will enable us to live a victorious Christian life in the Spirit?

We all want to live the Victorious Christian Life. But the fact is we struggle day in a day out just keeping our heads above water. How is it done? What are we doing wrong? The Bible points us to all the key tools we need to live the life we are called to live. The problem is we don’t open our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-26, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

42. Defeating Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

The basis of all sin is a lack of trust by the created in their Creator

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 42 – DEFEATING EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Hebrews 2:14, Luke 4:13, Matthew 27:39-40, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church