Sermons on Repetition:

Rumination—chew That Cud!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 6, 2021

These verses given by Jesus aren’t a one time saying or thought, but Jesus speaks of a lifestyle of saying what God says, and thinking what what God thinks.

Rumination—Chew That Cud! Mark 11:22-23AMP Doctor Billy Graham the American evangelist, once remarked: "We are to pray in times of adversity, lest we become faithless and unbelieving. We are to pray in times of prosperity, lest we become boastful and proud. We are to pray in times of danger, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-23, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul’s Harsh Advice On Who To Marry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 28, 2018

This is a challenging passage. Paul repeatedly emphasizes the vast difference between Christians and non-Christians that makes marriage a non-starter. Why does Paul think that Christians should not marry non-Christians?

OVERKILL? Why does Paul make such a big deal about this? - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. - Paul here argues that Christians should not marry non-Christians. That strikes many people as overkill. Is it really that big a deal? Is it really worth the repetition that Paul makes here? This is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

25 Prayers For 2025

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2025

If we are anemic in our daily prayer habits, we will pay dearly. Prayer changes people.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I give permission for this to be copied and used. 1 CAN WE TELL THE DIFFERENCE? HOW TO? TEACH US TO? I was a teenager I heard an old preacher deliver a super lesson. I always thought the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 7:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023

This message is the first in the teaching of Jesus on prayer as recorded in the Sermon on the Mount

THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER MATTHEW 6:5–8 “AND WHEN YOU PRAY, DO NOT BE LIKE THE HYPOCRITES, FOR THEY LOVE TO PRAY STANDING IN THE SYNAGOGUES AND ON THE STREET CORNERS TO BE SEEN BY MEN. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 6BUT WHEN YOU PRAY, GO INTO YOUR ROOM, CLOSE THE DOOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2023

We face a greater Jordan to cross than the Children of Israel did. But because it is the same LORD who leads us, we shall cross impassible Jordan.

Crossing Jordan Joshua 3:7-17 Moses had taken Israel as far as he could. It wasn’t because Moses had succumbed to old age as Deuteronomy 34 tells us he was still vigorous. It is because He had failed earlier to glorify Yahweh in front of the people at Meribah and struck the rock in anger rather ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Remembers People That Pray!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2025

Prayer is a very important tool or weapon for God's people to have deep results. Could we pray a little more?

GOD REMEMBERS PEOPLE THAT PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) PRAYER IS A GREAT TOOL FOR THOSE THAT SERVE THE LORD. THE PRAYER OF FAITH DOES THE WORK OF GOD. James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, 1 Kings 18:24-34, James 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"joseph's Second Dream"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 15, 2024

Watch at https://vimeo.com/1039417125

About this time, mixed in among the Christmas Cards, are a few holdouts of the annual Christmas Family Christmas letters. Before the days of Facebook and social media sites, these Christmas letters were extremely common. Some are especially gifted at crafting these and tying in faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Hosea 11:1

Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 20, 2024

Lord teach us to pray. Let us study 25 issues we need to pray about.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I give permission for this to be copied and used. 1 CAN WE TELL THE DIFFERENCE? HOW TO? TEACH US TO? I was a teenager I heard an old preacher deliver a super lesson. I always thought the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 9:38, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2008

Realize the revolutionary nature of the Good Samaritan story, and turn it into a changed attitude toward your enemies.

“Who is My Neighbor?” The great musicologist and Congregational minister Erik Routley was once greeting his parishioners as they left church on Sunday. He noticed one of the teenage girls carrying one of the popularizing versions of the Scriptures. “I see you have the new translation of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Unseasonal Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

There comes a time when we need to stop praying and start acting. This message examines that topic.

UNSEASONAL PRAYER Exodus 14:15-16 INTRO: There may come a time when this question needs to be asked, even of a Moses. There is a period when crying should give place to action. When Mo ses prayer is heard and the Red Sea is parting, it would be shameful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Beatings

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2024

The gain outweighs the pain!

Proverbs 20:30"Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts." I was led in the Spirit to write this devotion; nevertheless, it is tough to write on tough & hard subjects. Not many would want to hear about beatings, though, anybody listening? We find in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paying The Price For The Glory Of God

Contributed by Charles Dotson on Sep 1, 2001

Doing what the word of God tells us to do to see the Glory of God once again in our churches.

Intro: A. W. Tozer once said, "I’m afraid we modern Christains are long on talk and short on conduct. We use the language of power but our deeds are the deeds of weakness. We settle for words in religion because deeds are to costly. It is easier to pray, "Lord, help me to carry my cross daily" than ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Mount (Kjv)

Contributed by Samuel Low on Jul 26, 2003

An outline on giving, prayer, fasting, treasure, and the Kingdom of God from Matthew chapter six.

Sermon On The Mount Matthew 6 I. How To Give Alms (6:1-4) A. Alms Given Incorrectly (6:1-2) 1. Done For The Praise Of Others (1) 2. Tooting Your Own Horn (2) B. Alms Given Correctly (6:3-4) 1. Done In Secret (3-4) 2. Rewarded By God (4) II. How To Pray (6:5-15) A. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

3 Confessions Of The Trusting Soul

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

David’s soul trusted God and so was led to make three confessions; does yours do the same?

3 CONFESSIONS OF THE TRUSTING SOUL Psalm 16 Thematic Statement: How is it with your soul, brother? David gives us a yardstick here, by which to tell. His soul truly trusted God, and made three confessions. Does your soul make the same confessions? v.1 “In You I put my trust” Discuss “trust” vs. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Great Are Thy Mercies, O Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

CALLING UPON THE MERCY OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS

BIG IDEA: CALLING UPON THE MERCY OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS I. (:153-156) THREE PLEAS FOR DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING A. (:153) Rescue Me 1. Appeals to the Lord’s Compassion "Look upon my affliction and rescue me" Look with the idea of seeing my need and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Independent/Bible