Sermons on Purpose Driven:

The Pre-Tribulation Rapture

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 8, 2025

The concept of the Rapture being ahead of the seven years Tribulation is based from a well grounded biblical facts, and Scripture supports this teaching with various verses and passages.

The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Details presented in this article are biblically supported. They are well-grounded, based on scriptural evidences and reasoning. In this article, I will be laying out Bible verses and passages related to the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. From a biblical perspective, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Appropriate Biblical Responses To Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18

Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18 I Pet. 3:13-18 - Peter wrote, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." Paul wrote, Do not be overcome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biographical Sketch Of Hugh Davidson Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 4, 2010

THe story of my life

A perspective of life My wife Sally was away visiting family last week and I was having dinner with my son John and during the meal he asked me what my life was like before I became a Christian. And all of a sudden it struck me that even though I had been a pastor when he and Caitlin were young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Is America’s End Drawing Near?

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

The similarities between America today and the end days of the nation of Judah, right before they were judged by the Lord, are eerie, and forebode a dark future for America if we don’t see Revival very soon.

TITLE: IS AMERICA’S END RAWING NEAR? TEXT: JEREMIAH 1:1-4; 5:9; 8:20 “The Eerie Similarities Between The End Days of The Nation of Judah and Today in America!” SERMON OUTLINE: Introduction: I. A Nation Divided II. A Nation in Decline III. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Parables Of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2017

The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that doesn’t record any of His parables. Jesus used things that people were familiar with as the subject for the parables.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- By Sea of Galilee (27) Famous Parables of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pearl, Net, Lamp (Joel 3:13) Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8: 4-18 Introduction The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Multi Ethnic Bereavement

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2017

I wrote this for a counseling class. It contains three parts: 1) Bereavement in religion 2) Bereavement in ethnic groups 3) Applications for pastoral and clinical counselors.

To be used of the Lord to help those grieving is both satisfying and humbling. My personal prayer is that more mourners will be drawn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the only thing that can bring true and lasting comfort. Jesus said, “Blessed are those that mourn, for they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter Delivered Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 16, 2017

The Jews were pleased to see that the government in Palestine, Herod Agrippa being the current ruler, was taking action against the followers of this new religion, for they saw Christianity as a threat to their way of life and to the Jewish religion.

June 17, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.2: Peter Delivered (12:3-17) Scripture (Acts 12:3-17; KJV) 3 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 8, 2019

To establish that the man who would do good; must show compassion and be involved in helping anyone found in peril. It is not enough to note a given situation; the "Good Samaritan" was constrained into action on behalf of his neighbor’s conditions.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Certain: Priest Saw Him 2. A Certain: Levite Looked on Him 3. A Certain: Samaritan Helped Him Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "Go and do likewise." This sermon will address three men that came upon a certain man; that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Foolish Serve God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019

To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Joshua 24:15, John 8:30-32, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Areas Of Historical, Prophetic, And Personal Evidence That Prove Jesus Existed - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2024

The evidence for Jesus cannot be ignored or written off as fantasy.

PART 2 B. CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE Christianity dramatically grew within the first 100 years or so after the death of Jesus. The early Christian writers included those who learned directly from the original Apostles and told of what they heard directly from those who met Jesus personally. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, John 5:19, Ephesians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 41:22-23, 1 John 5:11-12, Psalm 35:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus, the bridegroom.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Snapshots of Jesus 07 – The Bridegroom; Date: 28 February 2010 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Bridegroom What does it feel like to fall in love? How strong and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Angels Angels Angels

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 24, 2008

Angels - what the bible says about them as opposed to the world. Long list of Scriptures about angels included.

An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel said, and then disappeared into a cloud of smoke. All of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Faith? (Lecture)

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 8, 2021

To establish that Jesus is God over the heavens and the earth. Jesus demonstrated His authority to rebuke the wind and command the Sea to be still. The power of His words quieted the storm and allayed the fears of His disciples. Their fear of perishing prompted Him to ask: “Where is your faith?”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Master’s Resolve 2. The Master’s Rebuke 3. The Master’s Reprove Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: "Where is your faith?" Jesus asked His disciples this question after rebuking the wind and the Sea for their raging as they passed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work In Philippi Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2017

The remainder of chapter 16 concerns Paul’s work in Philippi. It falls into four separate scenes. Verses 11-15 relates the group’s (Paul, Silas, Mark, and Timothy) journey to Philippi and the conversation of a prominent woman named Lydia. Verses 16....

January 28, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Work in Philippi (16:11-40) Part 1: Founding a Church with Lydia (16:11-15; KJV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

You are a connector for God. He has called you to bring your worlds together in Christ. You are an evangelist.

Tonight we will be in the Gospel of John. And we will be in the Gospel of John potentially until we see Jesus again face to face. This could be a while. And what I’m gonna ask that you do tonight is something very simple and very practical that we begin with. The first thing I’m gonna ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational