Sermons on Public Speaking:

How To Handle Your Guilt Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2019

Many today want to put aside any mention of shame as inappropriate. Paul, though, speaks of godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. What's the distinction and how can sorrow be a good thing?

SMILEY RELIGION: “God wants me to be happy.” - 2 Corinthians 7:8. - Today so many presume that God’s job is to make them happy. The only way they think about God is that He is there to answer our prayers and bring good things into our lives. - Biblical ideas like carrying your cross, losing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Song Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 3, 2019

C.S. Lewis called Psalm 19 “the greatest poem in the Bible.” It speaks of God's majesty and power and tells us HOW God has shown His love for us.

OPEN: According to “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” the longest love letter ever was written by Marcel de Leclure in 1875. Marcel was an artist in Paris France and his letter contained the 3 word French phrase “je vous aime” (pronounced “shavou same”) which means “I Love You.” This wasn’t just written ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of A Christian - Loyalty

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 2, 2020

Loyalty is a devotion and faithfulness to a nation, cause, philosophy, country, group, or person. Loyalty is hard to find. Trust is easy to lose. Actions speak louder than words. Quote taken from Quotling.com

Paul said, “I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” He was in prison at this time. Chains were about his ankles, but his soul was free. He was a prisoner of Caesar, but he was a free man in Christ Jesus. Christ was his only master. Picture him there in prison, writing this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17, Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God When Times Are Tough

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.

Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Episcopal

The First Six Seals, Part 2

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 16, 2014

The importance of knowing what will happen during the end times is vital to a Christian today, because it is in this knowledge that we can warn others and speak truthfully about the Salvation God offers through Jesus Christ!

The First Six Seals, Part 2 Revelation, Part 7, Revelation 6:7-17 Introduction - On Wednesday we began examining a horrific time in Earth’s history -- The first three seals (from the scroll) have been opened by Jesus - The White Horse -- The white horse brings a man of conquest -- ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Talking Blood

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2014

The blood of Abel & Jesus still speak, but the testimony of Jesus' blood is better than that of Abel's blood. We'll look at the 3 ways this is true and at what the 5 wounds of Christ have to say to us.

THE TALKING BLOOD Heb. 12:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY THE DELAY 1. Sadie is 65 years old and has always remained childless, yet she desperately wanted a baby of her own. So with the help of modern science and a fertility specialist, Sadie got her miracle baby. 2. When she got home, all her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Helping Jesus Turn Our World Right-Side Up

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2013

How can we help Jesus turn the world right side up? 1. Wake up. 2. Speak up. 3. Join up. 4. Stand up. 5. Look up.

Helping Jesus Turn Our World Right-side Up Acts 17:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 11, 2013 *Today is the twelfth anniversary of the savage, terrorist attacks on 9-11. It's hard to believe it's been that long. Just to put it in perspective, the kids in kindergarten on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 29, 2017

There are times when we see and yet do not actually perceive; there are times when we hear, but fail to listen. Such was the case with the disciples. They thought Jesus was speaking of physical bread, but He was conveying spiritual truth.

A Big Misunderstanding Mark 8: 10-21 Our text today immediately follows the miraculous feeding of the 4,000. Jesus departed from their midst to another region near the Sea of Galilee, and is quickly met with more opposition and doubt. I am well aware that our Lord came to earth, being fully God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace Over The Spirit World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 12, 2014

Jesus speaks His authoritative Word & the strife and rage of demonic possession flees & leaves a great calm in its place. Jesus exercised authority & compassion that freed people even from demon possession.

MATTHEW 8:28-34 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] PRINCE OF PEACE OVER THE SPIRIT WORLD [Revelation 18:1-8] Previously Jesus has demonstrated His power and authority over diseases and nature. Now we see His power over the unseen supernatural world. Jesus brings back lost life and demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Of Easter

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 26, 2016

The Bible is our HANDBOOK for Salvation. I got to thinking about the Bible being a HAND book. And it struck me that there are a lot of hands that are in its pages. What are the hands of the handbook of the bible that speak about Easter?

HANDS The Bible is our HANDBOOK for Salvation I got to thinking about the Bible being a HAND book. And it struck me that there are a lot of hands that are in its pages. What are the hands of the handbook of the bible that speak about Easter? HANDS OF GRACE The hands of Grace are the hands of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your High School Commencement Speaker Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

This time of year, graduations are filled with commencement speakers. Some are boring and some are memorable. What if Daniel of the Bible was chosen to speak at your commencement? Daniel would tell you to navigate your world with care.

We are grateful to honor some twenty-four seniors today in graduating high school. You are graduating from school with a tremendous future ahead of you. Most of you were blessed by God to be born in the United States, where you have so many educational and financial options available to you. Many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Vaccine

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

The Bible warns of something, or someone, like a virus (Satan). It also speaks of something, or Someone, like a vaccine (Jesus). Numbers 21, shares the vaccine for sin; which was used by the Lord on Israel and people today.

I want to begin our message this morning by talking about how a virus works; which I think is an appropriate topic, considering what we’re facing right now in our nation and the world. So, I want to start by saying that viruses do not contain the enzymes needed to carry out the chemical reactions ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Small Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 14, 2021

There is a Scripture where God is said to speak in a "still small voice," and it was to Elijah after his dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40; 19:12).

There is a Scripture where God is said to speak in a "still small voice," and it was to Elijah after his dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40; 19:12). Told that Jezebel, the wife of Ahab, king of Israel, was seeking to kill him, Elijah ran into the wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40, Hebrews 1:1-2

Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2021

The Bible has always been honest with us about the potential dangers of discipleship. It speaks of the real possibilities of abuse, prison and even death. Is there ever a time when it's NOT worth it to be a Christian?

CHILDREN’S SERMON – Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego OPEN: I read an interesting article this week in Christianity Today. The title was “Was It Worth It?” and it tried to address the tragedy that’s going on now in Afghanistan. Their opening comment was this: “(Christianity Today) surveyed 15 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whisper Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 19, 2020

Listen to this, if you do not have the grit and determination to withstand the great, strong wind and still wait to hear God, then you would never get to have the breathtaking experience of hearing the Messiah speak.

Gentle whisper 1 King 19:12” After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. As the Lord passed by, a great and strong wind was rending the mountains and breaking in pieces the rocks before the LORD but He was not in the wind. Listen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12

Denomination: Pentecostal