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  • Rhoda, Open The Door

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,281 views

    Whatever the answer, it’s fine. Sometimes we peek through the keyhole and if we don’t like what we see we don’t open the door.

    Message delivered at the International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows, Inc. Mid-Southwest Region 39th Annual Conference held in Oklahoma City Oklahoma TITLE: RHODA, OPEN THE DOOR SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:1-16 Here, in our text, we find one of the wildest chapters in the ...read more

  • Peace, Be Still

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,661 views

    A storm arose on the sea and the disciples thought they were going to die. In the storms of life, Jesus speaks into our circumstances. He is working to either calm the storm or quiet our heart. When we trust in Him, we find peace.

    Allow me to begin our sermon with an illustration. “Horatio Spafford was a Chicago lawyer and friend of evangelist Dwight L. Moody. In 1873, to visit Moody’s preaching campaign in England, he planned a trip for his family to Europe, and sent his wife Anna and daughters on ahead. But the ship ...read more

  • Win The Day - Fly The Kite Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 815 views

    This sermon introduction discusses the story of how a kite flying contest led to the construction of a bridge across the Niagara gorge, symbolizing the idea that small actions can lead to significant outcomes.

    On November 9, 1847, a civil engineer named Charles Ellet Jr. was commissioned to build a bridge across the Niagara gorge. The question, of course, was when and where and how do you get the first cable across an 825-foot chasm with 225-foot cliffs on either side? Enter Theodore Graves Hullet, a ...read more

  • The Voice That Leads Me

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025
     | 7 views

    That’s what a shepherd is. That’s what a shepherd does. The Shepherd speaks to us with a voice that we cannot ignore. He says, “Relax, I’m your Shepherd. Don’t think about another thing. I have everything under control. Relax. No worries.”

    We all want people to tell us the truth. There was a police officer that pulled a car over and he walked up to the window and said to the man driving, “Sir, can I see your driver's license?” The man said, “Sure. What is the problem officer?” The officer said, “Well, you were going 75 mph in a ...read more

  • We-Harmony: R.e.s.p.e.c.t. Series

    Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    This is part two of a four-part sermon series on godly marriage. This message focuses particularly on the themes of love and respect.

    Welcome everyone to We-Harmony.com. Every once in a while I feel like it’s important for me to talk about our relationships, because when Jesus was asked, what are the greatest commandments, the first commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and the second one is to ...read more

  • Second Appearance Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 4, 2020
     | 1,915 views

    Pilate reminds the mob that Herod has also interviewed Jesus: "I sent this man to Herod . . . he has sent him back, and He has not been convicted of any . . . crimes . . . worthy of the death sentence . . . "

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (33) Second Appearance Before Pilate Scripture: Matthew 27:15-16; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/13/2008 (Deuteronomy 21:6-9) And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the ...read more

  • On Patience

    Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,002 views

    A classic sermon by St. Augustine.

    1. That virtue of the mind which is called Patience, is so great a gift of God, that even in Him who bestows the same upon us, that, whereby He waits for evil men that they may amend, is set forth by the name of Patience, [or long-suffering.] So, although in God there can be no suffering, and ...read more

  • Teach The Children

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,625 views

    A study in Psalm 78: 1 – 72

    Psalm 78: 1 – 72 Teach the children A Contemplation of Asaph. 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide ...read more

  • Christ's Preaching: To Spirits In Prison

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    To establish that Peter’s discussion of this great event occurred when Noah was building the Ark; during 120 years which culminated by the flood. It was Christ’s Spirit in Noah, that preached to the disobedient people refusing to obtain safety in the Ark; where Noah and his house was saved by God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ Preached: Through Righteous Noah 2. Christ Preached: To the Disobedient 3. Christ Preached: To the Spirits in Prison Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Christ's Preaching: to spirits in prison.” This theme has encouraged many ...read more

  • Psalm 3 [series: Lessons On Psalms] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,859 views

    Psalms is a history book that predicts Christ's first and second coming, describes the character of God and Jesus, God's love and His wrath . . .

    Saturday, December 21, 2013 Tom Lowe Psalm 3 Title: A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. 1 O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him." "Selah" 3 But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow ...read more

  • No Son Like Timothy

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 29, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,392 views

    To establish that one of the church's greatest needs today is preparing more "sons like Timothy." Older preachers should mentor younger ones to love the Lord, the church, and work. This lesson deals with Paul's relationship with his son Timothy.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Timothy's - Singleness of Heart 2. Timothy's - Seeking the Will of Christ 3. Timothy's - Service in the Gospel Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss one of the greatest needs in the church of the 21st century. The book of Philippians is ...read more

  • That We Do Justly (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,225 views

    To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That We Do Justly E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 1, in the sermon-series entitled: “What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of Micah ...read more

  • Tenacious Love - 1 Peter 4:8 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 26, 2025
     | 536 views

    No matter how deep your love, it can grow cold. We must make every effort to keep it growing.

    1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone ...read more

  • God, The Good Shepherd, Will Bring You Home (Isaiah 49:7-14) Series

    Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 7, 2024
     | 739 views

    God promises his exiled people He will bring them from shame to honor, from exile to home, from being prisoners to freedom.

    The last few weeks, we've spent a fair bit of time studying, and circling around, Isaiah 49:1-6. These verses (I've argued) are the words of the exilic prophet, who feels like his ministry to Israel has been a waste. He's accomplished nothing. He's poured out his strength for ...read more

  • St. Luke, The Lord's Apostle And Physician

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,450 views

    St. Luke—the Turk, the brother of Titus, Paul's personal physician, the historian, and the Evangelist—witnessed Jesus's miracles from a medical doctor's viewpoint and called Jesus the "physician."

    Since COVID-19 gripped the world, the first responders such as paramedics, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers and emergency department personnel have been hailed as heroes and heroines. Indeed, they are. Last Tuesday, I also became somewhat of a first responder when I was called out to ...read more