Sermons on Reason For Defeat:

Spiritual Gifts, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Don’t you see there are some people that you and you alone can reach? That’s the reason why God says he has prepared good works for you beforehand to walk in them. If we don’t have your gift operating, we are not at our full capacity.

Happy Father’s Day to all of you. On Mother’s Day, the most phone calls are made. On Father’s Day, the most collect phone calls are made. Now that’s ok because we dads like to be needed. On average, children spend around three more minutes talking to their mothers on Mother’s Day versus fathers on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipate The Prophecy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 11, 2020

In Zephaniah 3:14-20, the prophet wants people of all time to long for the joy of the presence of God. He calls us to experience the 1) Rejoicing in the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:14), 2) Reasons for the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:15–17), 3) Realizing the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:18-20).

Zephaniah 3:14–20 [14] Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! [15] The Lord has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall never again ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Other

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Ten Virgins- Bring Your Own Oil

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2023

“The trumpet, scattering its awful sound. Across the graves of all lands, Summons all before the throne. Remember, gentle Jesus, that I am the reason for your time on earth, do not cast me out on that day, When the damned are confounded, and consigned to keen flames, call me with the blessed.”

BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beverage. Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring Your Own Oil affair—BYOO. [Thanks to Troy Borst for this phrase] The inevitable sleep of death overtook all ten of them, and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Liking Life For The Love Of God - Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 13, 2025

Is there any Biblical reason why we should ever watch a movie or a ball game? Or go on vacation or play a game or have some dessert? Or take $2000 that could feed a third world family for a year and spend it on a kitchen remodel? What's the right way to enjoy earthly pleasures?

Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing better for man than to eat, drink, and enjoy his work. I have seen that even this is from God’s hand, 25 because who can eat and who can enjoy life apart from Him? 26 For to the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Godly Values In America

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 5, 2024

I believe The United States of America has been a blessed nation because it has a Godly base. The reason we are the wealthiest, most free, most secure, most envied nation on earth is that we were established as a nation under God, and God has kept His promise to bless us.

“Re-establishing Godly Values In America” 2 Kings 21 - 23 I want to tell you about a little-known hero in the Bible named Josiah. It’s a fascinating account that has some very relevant applications to America. Josiah’s grandfather, Manasseh, had been the most wicked king the nation of Judah ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Forward

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jan 16, 2026

The devil and the world keep us busy. Our flesh enjoys being busy with the world, enjoying the stuff of it. One after another we have excuses- all seem reasonable! But do they count to be any good for us in the long run? We are so short sighted and blind towards the future!

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” Here is a young man (Joshua) God has called to lead a great number of people to an unknown future. He does not know the journey ahead. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 90:12, Philippians 3:13-14, Psalm 65:11, 1 Peter 1:3, Zephaniah 3:17, Habakkuk 1:5, James 1:17, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Jeremiah 17:7, Lamentations 3:22-24, Jeremiah 29:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did Jesus Put Mud On A Blind Man's Eyes?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 30, 2013

WHY DID JESUS PUT MUD ON A BLIND MAN'S EYES? In this sermon outline we ask the question why would Jesus put clay on a blind man's eyes and try to give a reason for Him to do so to the blind man. I believe everything Jesus did was to help us in our knowled

WHY DID JESUS PUT MUD ON A BLIND MAN'S EYES? In this sermon outline we ask the question why would Jesus put clay on a blind man's eyes and try to give a reason for Him to do so to the blind man. I believe everything Jesus did was to help us in our knowledge of God and to try to understand a little ...read more

From Sweet To Bitter

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Though this book is, for the most part, about the main character (Ruth), let us also observe how this story unfolds for a second character, another woman named Naomi – Ruth’s mother-in-law. We shall look at four reasons why Naomi went from sweet to bitter

Intro: The Book of Ruth is rich in interesting paradoxes. It opens with a terrible famine and closes with a great feast. It begins with three sad funerals and ends with one happy wedding. In it we see some excellent examples of faith, patience, humility, industry, and kindness in the common events ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

That Sentence

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 22, 2011

When I was thirteen, a young lad only three years older than me said something that would change my life for ever. A single sentence of his is the reason I am a Christian today. What was it? (A sermon for Epiphany 3 preached at my then parish of Holy Trinity Barkingside)

...................................................................................................................... When I was thirteen, a young lad only three years older than me said something that would change my life for ever. A single sentence of his is the reason I am a Christian today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Can You See What God Is Doing In Your Life And The World? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2019

Anne and I may be driving along the highway, and out of the blue, she will say, “did you see that?” And for some reason, when she does that I am not usually looking in the same direction that she is, and I have to say: “No, what did you see, I missed it.”

Introduction: Anne and I may be driving along the highway, and out of the blue, she will say, “did you see that?” And for some reason, when she does that I am not usually looking in the same direction that she is, and I have to say: “No, what did you see, I missed it.” Just like I miss what Anne ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25, Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Justification Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2018

In Galatians 3:15-18 four reasons are given for affirming the superiority of the covenant of promise: God presents its 1) Confirmation (Gal. 3:15), its 2) Christ-centeredness (Gal. 3:16), its 3) Chronology (Gal. 3:17), and its 4) Completeness (Gal. 3:18).

Many of the delightful things that we anticipate in our lives are based on promises. We enter into relationships with people we care about and in broader organizations through promises. The word “promise” itself is filled with hopeful realities. We love it when someone makes a promise. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2018

Paul wrote Second Corinthians for several reasons: He wanted to encourage the church to forgive and restore the member who had caused all the trouble (2 Cor. 2:6-11). He wanted to reassert his apostolic authority among the Corinthians (2 Cor. 4:1-2; 10-1)

March 1, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians I.A. Salutation. (1:1–2) 2nd Corinthians 1:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia: 2 Grace to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016

The Golden Rule has always been popular. In fact, the reason it’s called the Golden Rule is because a Roman emperor, Alexander Severus, had this saying of Jesus engraved on his wall in gold. So let’s look at this saying of Jesus called, ‘the Golden Rule'.

THE GOLDEN RULE INTRODUCTION: A rather legalistic Seminary student wanted to have a Scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote the Bible, book, chapter and verse to okay his actions. He did all right with that until he began to fall in love with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Brief Glimpse Of Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 13, 2015

In order for us to understand the resurrection, we have to expand our ideas about who and what God is and what we can do. We can’t limit God with our own limited human reasoning. God continually surprises us. The future he has planned for us is glorious.

Have you ever wondered about what life will be like in heaven after we die? If so, you’ll be interested in what Jesus has to say about the subject in the passage from Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees’ question about the resurrection was a ridiculous one because the Sadducees did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Signs Of The End Of The Age, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 25, 2014

Jesus states clearly for us everything that we need to know about the end times for one reason: "So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time" (Mk 13:23). Honestly, what MORE could we need to know or to prepare for than what Jesus says?

Signs of the End of the Age, Part 1 Mark 13:1-23 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Today we begin to look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational