Sermons on Restrain:

The Final Hours Of The Lord Jesus - From Gethsemane To Golgotha Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

Chapters 14-15 of Mark's Gospel gives us an account of the final hours in Jesus' life as he faced hostility, mockery, torment, and the agony that would be placed upon Him as He stayed on the cross for the sake of our sins.

It was not long after the Lord Jesus presented His prophetic discourse on the Mount of Olives that the drama of the crucifixion began to fall into place. At what is referred to as the "Last Supper", He told His disciples that the bread and wine they had consumed was a symbol of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 14:43-50, Mark 14:66-72, Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Connected But Disconnected

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 13, 2023

Life sometimes can have you feeling in a place of disconnect but when we look unto God we find our connection

Connected But Disconnected John 15:1-7 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Hours Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2023

Jesus emphasised the life on earth is a blessing. It’s a time bound. So, make use of it going beyond the boundaries of man made rules and regulations which are mere ideas not life changing.

Theme: Working Hours Text: John 9:1-5   Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Lord is good and His Love endures forever!   Introduction: Our thought for this month is on how to strike a balance between the working hours and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

What Should Christians Do About The Principles Of Christian Living?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 18, 2023

Paul had recently uncovered some unacceptable behavior and now he is clarifying how we need to change our conduct into the genuine Christian conduct.

Paul recently uncovered some unacceptable purposes behind the self-denying attitude in chapter two. Presently, in chapter three, Paul clarifies the genuine Christian conduct, the putting on the new nature by accepting Christ and viewing the old nature as dead. We change our ethical and moral ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Truth: The Power Of The Gospel (Romans 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024

Romans 1 speaks of the power of the gospel and how it reveals both the righteousness of God and the need for salvation in a broken world.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of the Gospel Introduction: The Book of Romans is one of the most powerful and transformative letters ever written. It is a masterclass on the gospel, salvation, and the righteousness of God. Today, we are focusing on Romans 1, which lays the foundation for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:18-23, Romans 1:24-32, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 3:23, Psalm 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hiring Balaam (Numbers 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 26, 2024

Have we hired Balaam to curse our churches, or do we really want to hear from God? Let's look at Numbers 22.

Are preachers tempted to put earning money ahead of doing God’s will? Have we enticed God’s people into bowing to idols and sexual immorality? Let’s look at Numbers 22. Did Balak the king of Moab want Balaam to curse Israel? Then the sons of Israel journeyed on, and camped in the plains of Moab ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Want To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 15, 2025

Big Idea: God does not lie; He said, “Be holy, for I am holy" (1 Pet. 1:16, NKJV).

I Want to Be Like Jesus As we look around at the growing influence of chaos and evil, it could be easy to keep silent, give up, and accept that being holy is impossible, even though Scripture guides us to be like the Lord. In that moment of doubt, we remember the Bereans. Luke admired their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Other

Safety Realized(Getting To Normal) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 27, 2012

Eventually all on the ark escaped/were saved from the Flood’s destruction. Salvation was realized by those on the ark. When was salvation realized by those on the ark? Salvation is realized when...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—VICTORY In The MIDST Of DESTRUCTION—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SAFETY REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole World Stinks?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

We study attitudes and choices.

THE WHOLE WORLD STINKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: I love Hebrews 11:36 -- trials/cruel mockings/scourgings/bonds/imprisonments/ stoned/ sawn asunder/ tempted/ slain with swords/ afflicted/ tormented/ lived in deserts and caves --- Heb. 11:38 OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-38, Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characteristics Of A Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40 Illustration:(Immaturity) Sat Apr 13, 8:22 AM ET TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (Reuters) - An 8-year-old Florida boy drove himself to school in a stolen car after missing the school bus, police said this week. The youngster was caught when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe God Became Man Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of the incarnation.

READ: Philippians 2:5-11 Last Sunday morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, we were looking together at The Fall of Man. The Bible gives a clear account of sin’s entry into the world - how through Adam mankind has become sinful and therefore cut off from a Holy God; and utterly helpless to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eagles And Chickens Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 9, 2002

Until believers embrace holiness in our lifestyles, revival in the church cannot begin. A life changing message from Paul to the Colossians.

The Scottish preacher John McNeill liked to tell about an eagle that had been captured when it was quite young. The farmer who snared the bird put a restraint on it so it couldn’t fly, and then he turned it loose to roam in the barnyard. It wasn’t long till the eagle began to act like the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Other

Defensive Strategies For Dealing With Difficult Superiors

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger while showing a Holy Spirit given wisdom.

Defensive Strategies For Dealing with Difficult Superiors (James 1:19-22) ILlustration:Formula for handling people: 1. Listen to the other person’s story. 2. Listen to the other person’s full story. 3. Listen to the other person’s full story first. Gen. George Marshall, Bits & Pieces, April, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forceful Men Lay Hold Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 12, 2004

We must be like John, fearlessly striving ahead in the gospel; forcefully making our way into the Kingdom; staying there, and helping others to enter in.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Abandoned To Depravity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2004

How do we as Christians respond to the push to accept the Gay Lifestyle as an equal alternative lifestyle? With wisdom, intelligence, compassion, and clarity, that’s how. First, let’s lay a Biblical foundation as to how a society becomes so messed up.

Abandoned to Depravity (Romans 1:24-32) 1. In Indianapolis, the House is deadlocked because the parties cannot agree on passing an amendment that defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman. 2. President Bush is advocating an amendment at the national level. 3. Television programs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible