Sermons on Receiving Advice:

Entrusted By God With Sacred Responsibility

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Jan 31, 2026

Many people come to God asking for blessings. We pray for more time, more provision, more opportunities, more favor. But what if God’s goal is not just to bless us—but to trust us? What if every blessing we receive is actually a responsibility in disguise?

ENTRUSTED BY GOD WITH SACRED RESPONSIBILITY Pastor Joel Bernardino – January 31, 2026 Many people come to God asking for blessings. We pray for more time, more provision, more opportunities, more favor. But what if God’s goal is not just to bless us—but to trust us? What if every blessing we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Is The Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 18, 2022

Mankind has asked, “Is The Bible Trustworthy?” for thousands of years. To know if something is trustworthy or not, it is wise to consider what it appears to be today, yet also ask, "is its reported history verifiable?"

Mankind has asked, “Is The Bible Trustworthy?” or similar questions for thousands of years. To know if something is trustworthy or not, it is wise to consider not only what it appears to be today but also be aware of its verifiable history. What were the earliest languages and written translations ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 40:22

Denomination: Baptist

God Left You A Message, Did You Get It?

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Dec 12, 2003

In a world spooning from the advances of the information age, we send and receive so many different messages with so many different devices. So why is God still sending the same old message, the same old way to me? And why does He expect me to pass it on

"GOD LEFT YOU A MESSAGE... DID YOU GET IT?" LUKE 1:1-5 JOKE--- After directory assistance gave a woman her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him and got a woman. "Is Robert there?" she asked. "He’s in the shower," the lady responded. "Please tell him his girlfriend called," and she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

God’s grace is a free gift that is available to all of us. It is a free gift that we receive but it isn’t what we deserve. It is about mercy, not fairness. And, it is for the last as well as the first. Thankfully, what we can all say is, It’s about gr

A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of World War II, was called by many New Yorkers “the Little Flower” because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Shunemite's Delight

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 28, 2007

Mother’s Day is celebrated in so many areas of the world today. Here is a story of a rich, lonely, barren, God fearing woman, who put God first and received a double blessing just because she refused to discard her faith when things went bad.

II KINGS 4: 8-37 THE SHUNEMITE’S DELIGHT I. HER DESCRIPTION: * A.Devotedness. B.Deportment. C.Despair II. HER DELIGHT: ** A. Disaster. B. Decision. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Methodist

What Is The Condition Of Your Soil?

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

In order to receive a harvest from God’s Word, we must become like a sower and plant the Word in the soil of our heart. We must be doers of His Word. We have to plant the Word by reading and meditating on a constant basis. We have to keep it before you

Introduction • How many of us want a harvest from God’s Word? • How many of us want to be blessed with all the promises of God? • In order to receive a harvest from God’s Word, we must become like a sower and plant the Word in the soil of our heart. • We must be doers of His Word. We have to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Doesn't God Aswer My Prayer Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 1, 2009

When God chooses to answer our prayer, He does so for His glory not to make our lives more comfortable. When we receive an answer to prayer it is not so we can live our lives independent of His will, but so that we will be fulfilled in the center of His

You Asked For It Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayer? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION The cartoon character Ziggy is standing, looking up on a mountain. The sky is dark and there’s one cloud up there. Ziggy says, ‘Have I been out on hold for the rest of my life?” ( Tales of A tady Oxcart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To Joshua (Part C) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 6, 2010

Sermon 3 of the series. In sermon one, we saw that Israel had just received a new leader. In sermon 2, they are about to inherit a new land. Now we look at something even greater ... a new LIFE! What tremendous pictures of the believer’s life in Christ we

THE BOOK OF JOSHUA (Introduction: Part C) Calvary Baptist Church August 3, 2003 The New Life REVIEW: Warren Wiersbe reminds us that in the book of Joshua, the children of Israel will receive: 1) A New Leader - This was the Title of our first message of the series. 2) A New Land - This is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Encounter

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2009

All of us need to hear God’s love in a fresh way. Some say they do not want an encounter, but they do. Some do not expect anything new. Some are just past their first thrill of knowing Christ. Some have never exercised faith. Christ waits to receive

Just about everybody ought to get married, at least once. There’s nothing quite like it in all the world. Everybody ought to have the experience of learning the difference between fantasy and reality. That’s what happens when you get married. Everything up to marriage is fantasy. It’s romance, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Life

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jan 24, 2009

So many of us today go through our Christian walk not understanding why we never receive those blessings the preacher is always telling us about. I would like to help you solve that mystery today. The answer is simple yet complicated. Sin is the simple a

Today I want to speak to you from Proverbs 11. So many of us today go through our Christian walk not understanding why we never receive those blessings the preacher is always telling us about. I would like to help you solve that mystery today. The answer is simple yet complicated. Sin is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closer To God And One Another

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 7, 2013

This is the final part of a two part series. We survey the stories of Genesis 1-22 with power point slides and then share this lesson. God wants us back! He calls us. We will answer to God one day. His desire is that we come to Him and receive grace.

Closer to God, Closer to One Another Survey the stories of Genesis 1-22 focusing on God's call and man's response. These two things are the theme of all of scripture. They are the greatest of all human quests. Love God and love your neighbor are not only the highest and best we can do, they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Rewards

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Did you received GOD's Reward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards us every now and then with his Faithfulness and Righteousness whenever He sees we need it thru CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2

I. EXORDIUM: Did you received GOD's Reward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards us every now and then with his Faithfulness and Righteousness whenever He sees we need it thru CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 26:23 (Amplified Bible) The Lord rewards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Man Without The Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's SPIRIT within you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's Spirit that's why we understand and receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:14 (Amplified Bible) But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Lives In Me. Galatians 2:20-21

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 22, 2013

The spirit is what was saved when we believed and trusted Jesus…..it was moved from being separated forever from God and thrown into Hell at judgment day to being born again so to speak by the Holy Spirit that now lives in each of those who receive Him in

He Lives In Me. Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Up In A Down Time

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2013

1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3 & 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4) 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord’s righteousness (vs. 5-6) 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-9)

How to Stay Up in a Down Time Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 7, 2012 *Do you ever fret? -- Charles Spurgeon tells us that to “fret is to worry, to have the heart burn, to fume, to become vexed” (angry, irritated, agitated, annoyed). (1) *Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist