Sermons on Punishment From God:

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012

If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2010

Jesus wants to baptize His people with the Holy Spirit and fire. It’s time to get ignited, and allow the refiner’s fire to burn away anything in us that’s not of the Lord!

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #3: FIRE FROM HEAVEN OPENING TEXT: This summer, we are going to Jesus and saying, “Lord, teach us to pray!” “Now it came to pass, as Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: *other

From Barrenness To Blessedness

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

This sermon encourages the listener to trust in the LORD and do good and to wait patiently upon the LORD until He turns your barrenness into blessedness.

I remember it like it was yesterday … Thanksgiving 2004 was one of the happiest holidays of my life. We spent Thanksgiving with Selena’s aunt Dorothy and a lot of her family members. It was so nice to be apart of a large family gathering in which I truly felt felt loved. Selena was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 1 Samuel 1:26

Denomination: Methodist

A Message From A Friend Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 2, 2014

Have you ever had a friend that was so close that they could come to you and tell you where you were wrong? A true friend will not allow you to continue down a path of destruction...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2012 Date Preached: February, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: A Message from a Friend Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:1-17 [ESV] – Read – v1-3 here 1Paul, called by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

From A Whisper To A Roar

Contributed by Tamela Walker on May 9, 2017

arise unto the Lord

Looking at the text today one song rested in my spirit that speaks in a whisper but brings a giant roar “ONE VOICE” song by Brandy: “I had a dream, a crazy vision, It may sound strange, this intuition, But it was true beyond description; And somehow I knew that it was real; When I saw: One sky ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Judges 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From A Boy To A Man

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Aug 29, 2018

We are called to grow spiritually from a boy to a man!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 13:11 & Hebrews 5:13-14 Study Taught at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 25, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13:11, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1, Hebrews 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Kindness To Kindness

Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019

“Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From Jonah

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 7, 2026

The story of Jonah teaches us that God is a God of second chances and God of the impossible. When we do what God tells us to - as Jonah eventually did - God can bring about an amazing result. The story of Jonah is also a picture, a foreshadowing, of Jesus and God's great plan of salvation.

This was for a family service, meaning that the children stayed in. We had chairs set in the shape of a boat in the centre of the church. Jonah, sailors etc., were dressed for their parts and we had a short participatory reading of some of the key moments in the story of Jonah earlier in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Life-Changing Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The Word of God has supernatural power to change lives.

INTRODUCTION This is the sixth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians. The series is entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to study “The Life-changing Power of the Word of God.” A lot of people are confused about what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Captive: What's Keeping You From God?

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on May 28, 2008

What holds you captive from being in the presence of God?

CAPTIVE: What’s Keeping You From God? 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. 13 And ye shall seek me, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: *other

How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002

This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12

How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord And The Lepers

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008

Using the circumstances surrounding Christ’s encounter with 10 lepers, this message draws comparisons between the conditions of the lepers and those of the lost sinner.

The Lord And The Lepers Text: Luke 17: 17-19 Intro: Luke 17: 11-19 is a brief, but beautiful account of the compassion, concern, and power of Christ, demonstrated on behalf of the helpless and hurting of this world. In the account under consideration today, Jesus is approached by 10 lepers, who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Forgotten!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 12, 2014

Who would want to read the book of the chronicles in the middle of the night? All I can say is, the king was made to read by an invisible divine force!

Esther 6: 1 “That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.” Won’t God do something? He would! Read on! Chapter 6 begins with “THAT NIGHT” Which night? The night before ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Gives Wisdom Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 23, 2019

When trying to decide a matter, don’t listen to a voice. Look for a verse.

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson #4 2:1-9. The Lord Gives Wisdom. We are to memorize Scripture. Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Wisdom is the moral and practical application ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mutually Encouraged

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Jun 26, 2019

A sermon for a new pastor as he begins a new ministry, based on the apostle Paul's words to the church in Rome (Romans 1:1-17)

MUTUALLY ENCOURAGED So, here I am, your new preacher. What am I doing here? What am I supposed to be doing here? Do you really need someone like me to be standing up here talking about God? I'm probably not the only one asking such questions, or, at least, thinking such questions. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12