Sermons on Punishment From God:

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

IF CHRIST IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, then a world without CHRIST IS DARKNESS.

All of us has a default hatred in darkness!!!! We don’t like being in the dark!!!! We don’t want to be in the dark!!! We get annoyed when we are put in a dark place! No one wants to be in dark! Yet, this is the dilemma of the world! This is the dilemma of human nature. We are in darkness! With ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, Acts 26:15-18

Denomination: Foursquare

From Gabbatha To Golgotha

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

A message that reminds us of the rejection of Christ by sinners, and the sacrifice of Christ for those sinners.

Introduction: What first comes to mind when I say the word G’s? Some might think the pastor has resorted to using a slang word used by many which is an abbreviation of the name “Jesus”. Others may think first of the force of gravity, whether positive or negative, that is exerted against the body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words From Calvary

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007

Jesus spoke seven statements from the Cross-, each statement showing a different aspect of Calvary’s function. The first three statements (which we call "words") were spoken before Jesus entered the court of God:

The justice of God was satisfied at Calvary when Christ paid the penalty for our sins on the Cross. The mercy of God was satisfied at Calvary because we did not have to suffer the penalty of sin, a penalty we so richly deserved. Jesus spoke seven statements from the Cross-, each statement showing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts From The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 17, 2025

We find several priceless gifts from the Cross of Jesus: Reconciliation, Justification, Redemption and Propitiation. Today is the day of Salvation!

ALLELUIA! HEAR THE GOOD NEWS! JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD! SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED. THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! COLOSSIANS 2:13-15, “YOU WERE DEAD BECAUSE OF YOUR SINS AND BECAUSE YOUR ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Colossians 2:13-15, Colossians 1:22, Romans 3:22-24, Galatians 4:4-5, Hebrews 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Get Out Of Babylon

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 29, 2010

Babylon is more than a ancient land mentioned in the Bible. Babylon is anywhere we as believers don't belong. It is being held captive by the devil.

INTRODUCTION: The sentiment of the Israelites during this difficult time in their history is summed up there in the fourth verse. "How shall we sing the Lord's song in this strange land?" In other words, we really don't belong here in Babylon. We are aliens here. We are refugees here. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Take It From The Top

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

There is real power available to every Christian in the person of the Holy Spirit. For way too long Christianity has live below its privilege.

Scripture: Psalms 133:1 – 3 Title: “Take It From The Top” Introduction: David draws upon the anointing of ‘Aaron’ when he was appointed a priest. • David was anointed three times during his lifetime. / (He knew how it worked!) • 1. ) David was anointed as a young man by the prophet ‘Samuel’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Of Life: From Pride To Faith

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Things covered in this sermon...Pride humbled; God is in control; God places rulers; Glorify God not man or yourself.

Some lessons in life are hard to learn, some may even seem impossible. Many of us have found ourselves in situations that seemed impossible and yet some how we made it through and even grew from those experiences. I would say one of these lessons is losing a loved one for instance. We must learn ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace That Comes From Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2014

James describes how to identify counterfeit earthly wisdom and enjoy the inner peace that comes from heavenly wisdom.

There is a familiar picture of a man at the base of a lighthouse, standing in an open door. A giant wave smashing against the lighthouse, but the man seems oblivious to the danger around him. The picture is called“Lighthouse in the Storm” and was taken by French photographer Jean ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day - Gifts From The Father

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2021

THE Blessings of THE FATHER extend to HIS Children. GOD, our HEAVENLY FATHER has a storehouse of Good Gifts to those who ask.

2021.06.20 FATHER’S DAY – GIFTS from THE FATHER WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC Matthew 7:11; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 6:8-13 Proverbs 20:7 Galatians 4:6 James 1:7 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 5:15-18; Romans 6:23 Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 5:19 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 13 2 Timothy 1:6 FATHERS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 6:8-13, Proverbs 20:7, Galatians 4:6, James 1:7, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Ephesians 4:7, Romans 5:15-18, Romans 6:23, Ecclesiastes 3:13, Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:11, Psalm 23:5, Ecclesiastes 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Want Directions From God? Remove The Dirt

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

We must remove the dirt in our lives, to get directions from God

10/11/2002 You want directions from God? Remove The Dirt! Introduction..... Most anyone can look around today and tell you, that men sometimes have a hard time following or even asking for directions. I have told you before that I have been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Want To Hear From God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 17, 2004

God wants to speak to us, but do you and I really want to hear what God has to say to us? Understand, this is not the president or the Pope or some other international celebrity, this is God and believe it or not He wants to speak to us if we will listen

TEXT: Jeremiah 37:3-9, 17 TITLE: DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HEAR WHAT GOD IS SAYING? God wants to speak to us, but do you and I really want to hear what God has to say to us? Understand, this is not the president or the Pope or some other international celebrity, this is God and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things Which Keep You From Hearing God

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

A look at things which keep the believer from hearing God.

“Things Which Keep You From Hearing God” Text: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: I want to preach from verse 15, “their ears are dull of hearing” I want us from the Word of God to look at some “Things Which Keep You and I From Hearing God.” Prosperity – Jeremiah 22:21 “I spake unto thee in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Following God From The Low Place To The High Place

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 28, 2002

How did Habakkuk move from his ’low place’ to the high place?

Following God from the Low place to the High Place Habakkuk 1-3 Habakkuk ministered at the same time as Jeremiah. The nation of Judah was in a downward spiral to what I describe as a ‘low place’. Habakkuk found himself in the ‘low place’ as he was wondering why God allowed certain things to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Page To Performance: Living According To God's Word Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

Last of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." This sermon brings the series to a close with the exhortation to live by the truth of the Bible.

Text: James 1 19-26 I remember as a little boy watching Saturday morning cartoons and a consistent theme was the Genie in the bottle or the mind controlled slave who responded to the master’s every wish with the monotone reply "I hear and obey master." I’m sure that you were all much more ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God