Sermons on Retain:

God's Reward Program

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 14, 2018

Our text this morning reminds us – God also has a reward program. Matter of fact His Reward Program is out of this world. Let me make this clear so you don’t try to tune me out at this point. Keep in mind we do not serve the Lord just for Rewards.

TITLE: GODS’ REWARD PROGRAM SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 11:6 / II TIMOTHY 4:8 I am not sure if you are like me, but I get tired for all of the direct-mail that clutters up the Mailbox with offers – • You have been Pre-Approved to receive a new Credit Card and experience all the amazing advantages of a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Jun 20, 2017

We need to remember that the story doesn’t end with Jesus’ death, His death was the beginning of something great. He is currently in Heaven, in His resurrected body, and one day He will return, and when He does come again, it will not be as a baby!

We need to remember that the story doesn’t end with Jesus’ death, His death was the beginning of something great. He is currently in Heaven, in His resurrected body, and one day He will return, and when He does come again, it will not be as a baby! He will come as king and spiritual ruler. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: *other

For Jesus' Love 2 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 30, 2017

Job waited on the LORD to release him from captivity.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 2 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 22, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

She Is Cut To Pieces!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Often we hear disturbing things as we listen to the evening news. Sometimes the news we hear is so shocking that we are temporarily mesmerized by what we hear.

Such is the case in our text. I doubt that anywhere in the scriptures we could read a more disturbing passage than we have in this text. Let me show you what I mean. First, we read about... I. THE CONCUBINE WHAT IS A CONCUBINE? She was a secondary wife. In the Bible, most tribal chiefs, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of King Solomon And King Abijah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Today we want to talk about King Abijah. Actually King Abijah has several names. He was also called Abia and Abijam.

I also want to talk about King Solomon, and I want to show you how their lives are tied together. All these names seem a little strange. Speaking of names reminds me about a pregnant woman. Illus: A pregnant woman from Washington, DC got into a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

What The Enemy Can’t Do To A Born-Again Christian

A great debate has taken place in recent years within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine born-again Christian can be demon-possessed. Some claim that, while the spirit of a Christian could not be possessed by a demon, their body could house a demon. 1. The issue revolves primarily around ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38, 1 Corinthians 6:15-18, John 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Splinter

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 25, 2020

Why did Christ come to earth? What message did he leave us?

During the 1000 years between the time of Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, who declared Christianity the religion of the realm and the Reformation and rise of Protestantism an avalanche of religious fervor overtook the European Continent. The rulers of the various countries and city-states ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Adventist

The Dangers Of Corrupt Worship

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 11, 2021

Although there are all different kinds of styles and shapes and forms of worship, we must ensure our focus of worship is on God, on His holiness, and His majesty.

The Danger of Corrupt Worship By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - John 4:23-24 says “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Amos 5:21-24, Psalm 100:1-5, Romans 1:21-28

Denomination: Apostolic

Everyone Equal Before God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2022

Amos 1:3-2:16 shows us that God’s judgment falls on all who sin against him.

Introduction How do you think that the Old Testament prophets delivered their messages from God to the people? Did they just sense God wanting them to say something and so they stood up in the market and start speaking? Was it a sort of a “stream of consciousness” extemporaneous speaking? ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are Only A Few Going To Be Saved? The Answer Isn't Cheap

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 18, 2022

Salvation isn't as easy as one might think. Jesus answer is surprising.

8.21.22 Luke 13:22–29 22 He went on his way from one town and village to another, teaching, and making his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone said to him, “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – The Delicate Balance Of Judgment And Mercy – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023

For human beings the delicate balance between judgement AND mercy is very hard to maintain and we err one way or the other. God has it absolutely correct. Part 3 looks at that problem, as well as the vengeance and retribution of God. We cover various aspects. “Vengeance is Mine.”

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – THE DELICATE BALANCE OF JUDGMENT AND MERCY – PART 3 THE DELICATE BALANCE OF JUDGMENT AND MERCY – CAN HUMAN BEINGS HANDLE IT? One of the mysteries we only partly understand as Christians is what I might call the balancing of the judgment of God ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13, Ephesians 2:3-6, Psalm 17:6-9, Psalm 35:4-5, Psalm 31:3-4, Psalm 9:16, Psalm 7:14-16, Deuteronomy 32:35, Hebrews 10:30, Psalm 137:7-9, Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 6:16-17, Psalm 139:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Word You Never Want To Hear Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 12, 2023

A grave warning from the Great Shepherd in the conclusion of his Sermon on the Mount

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are in the last few messages of the Sermon on the Mount. Just two more after this message, but if there was a message I would want to send to everyone I know, it would be these verses. This week is a dire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Brethren

Are We In The End Times? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 19, 2023

Pastor John brings a Christian and biblical perspective to the current war in Israel

Are We In The End Times? CCCAG 10-15-23 Scripture- Romans 1:18-32, 2 Tim 3:1-5, Matt 24:4-14 I want to begin this morning by recognizing that things have changed since the last time we were together. This war in Israel has changed the dynamic in how we as Christians view our current reality. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

THE PRAYER TIME ENCOUNTER and POST PRAYER REVIEW

"He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking around." Once more Jesus put his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023

APRIL 16th, 2023.

Acts 2:14, Acts 2:22-32, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31. A). AN INAUGURAL ADDRESS FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH. Acts 2:14a, Acts 2:22-32. This is the second part of Peter’s address at Pentecost. In the first part (Acts 2:14-21), the Apostle, speaking on behalf of ‘the eleven’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14, Acts 2:22-32, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational