Sermons on Rescue The Perishing:

The Narrow Way (Luke 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 16, 2024

What is the narrow way? Let's look in Luke 13.

Do we blame the suffering for their plight? Does repentance happen without fruit? Is relieving human suffering more important than the letter of the law? Is the way narrow? Is Jerusalem known for killing the prophets? Let’s look at Luke 13. Do we blame the suffering for their plight or must we all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Today, Tomorrow And Eternity

Contributed by David Tack on May 31, 2025

We take the 3 verses in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 and bring it into the time spans of: today, tomorrow and eternity!

Today, Tomorrow and Eternity (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) INTO: This morning our text passage is a real attention grabber! …. I’m talking about an “in your tracks type.” CHECK IT OUT! WHY IS THIS? Because it’s a passage of contrasts! In the literary world writers often use special devices to capture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Perfect Plan

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Feb 11, 2005

God’s perfect plan for us allows us to make mistakes and learn from them. God’s perfect plan allows us free will and an option to follow God’s rules or go our own way and suffer the consequences. God’s rules are given to us out of God’s great love for u

Genesis 215-17, 3:1-7 God’s Perfect Plan I’d like to set the stage for a drama that is pretty close to real life. Picture if you will an average family scenario with two parents and two children, one boy about 6 years old and, one girl about 5 years old. The family lives in a house with a nice ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: *other

Pastor's Appreciation Day

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 17, 2002

Knowing how to demonstrate our appreciation toward our Pastor in a Biblical way.

PASTOR’S APPRECIATION DAY THE BLESSINGS OF FULFILLING THE MINISTERIAL PURPOSES HEB. 13:17 INTRO: What is the Biblical concept relating to the Pastor? Because of the times in which we live in, we need to see the ministry of the Pastor in the Biblical approach. Many of God’s people have a wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Intentions Are Not Enough

Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Oct 26, 2000

Good intentions need Godly action to benefit the kingdom of God

"Good Intentions Are Not Enough" Proverbs 16:1-3 INTRODUCTION: + In the 18th Century James Boswell is said, "Hell is paved with good intentions." Actions must be taken and followed through in order for the intention to become a reality. Boswell’s quote is a summary of human nature not to follow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In The Scrap Heap

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. INTRODUCTION 1. People have to learn to deal with the heartbreak of r __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __; there's no way to avoid it. a. We sometimes have to deal with rejection as the result of injustice: manifestations, perhaps, of another person's: (1) s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, or (2) h __ ...read more

The Prayer Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare.

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare. As Paul was writing this letter he was under house arrest in Rome - a P.O.W. of the spiritual warfare raging in the world. Paul probably had a guard close at hand to use as a model for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

A Message We Don't Like

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon focussing on the ’offensiveness’ of God’s Christmas present to us - the idea that we need ’saving’ from sin!

Someone sent me three facts that prove Jesus was a Mexican! His first name was Jesus; he was bilingual, and he was always being harassed by the authorities. Then again, you can prove he was black - he called everybody "brother", he liked Gospel and he couldn’t get a fair trial. Or maybe he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Things Go Bad

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

When things go wrong, we are right to look for a reason. Certainly in the case of Israel at the beginning of the book of Judges, the problems were obvious. Are these true of us?

Passage: Judges 2:1-23 Intro: “A man was walking home one night, and he fell into a huge, 12 foot hole in the road…. This happened several nights, until he finally went down another road.” 1. we have just finished Revelation, which showed us very clearly the consequences of our choices and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Names Of God - Devotion No.2 - El-Roy - The God Who Sees (By Ron Botha) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 10, 2006

The Title “El-Roy” or the God who Sees was given to God by an Egyptian slave woman named Hagar. In Genesis 16:1-13 the familiar story of the tension between Hagar, Abraham’s servant, and Sarah, has all the ingredients of a modern day Hollywood soapie.

NOTE TO THE READER: --------------------- This meditation was written by my ministerial colleague, Ron Botha. Ron is Director of Kingdom Ministries International, a covering body for churches and ministries and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. If you have been blessed by this meditation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Love Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Satan tries to diminish the influence of God’s love by distracting orintimidating us.

“The Love Of God” By D. Helbling Rom. 8:35-39, I John 3:1NIV April 1, 2001 Romans 8:35-39 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Satan tries to diminish the influence of God’s love by distracting or intimidating us.

The Power of God’s Love Written By Rev. Dalyn Helbling “The Love Of God” Rom. 8:35-39, I John 3:1 April 1, 2001 Romans 8:35-39 NIV 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Outside The City Gate

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 17, 2007

A Communion Sermon

OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE Hebrews 13:8-13 * Special Thanks to Randall Denny of Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene for the Sermon idea Sermon Objective: A Communion Service A couple taking a cruise on a transatlantic ocean liner awoke one morning and saw dark, threatening clouds on the horizon. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Under The Influence

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

How The Influence of The Holy Spirit Changes A Christian

Intro. · Recently, a well-known Oklahoman was charged with DUI: Driving Under the Influence. · According to law, this means that an officer determined that this person was not in control of their faculties, due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. o In Oklahoma, if you have a Blood Alcohol ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist