Sermons on Retain:

The Jewish Roots Of The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2021

The Lord’s Supper is rich with meaning, but best understood in its original context. We can move in that direction by looking at the Jewish Roots of this meaningful ritual.

The Jewish Roots of the Lord’s Supper (I Corinthians 10:1-5 and chapter 11:23, 26, passim) 1. A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars: The first worm was put into a container of alcohol. The second worm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nobody Ever Spoke Like This Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2020

The viral pandemic is forcing us back into our homes, our families, so that we can give voice and action to our repentance.

Saturday of the Fourth Week in Lent 2020 “No Man Ever Spoke Like This Man” As I write these lines, our nation and the world is continuing in the grip of a health crisis that is unparalleled since the pandemic of 1918 and the year following, which was a flu that killed 50 million human beings ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53, Matthew 27:41-43, Psalm 7:2-12, Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Catholic

Build The Ark

Contributed by Brad Stone on Nov 15, 2020

We are all tasked with something to do for God; some things seem small and insignificant when taken at face value while others seem like a massive undertaking. The truth is, all things are of eternal importance when it comes to what God is calling us to do.

Build The Ark Grace Baptist Church Sunday Evening 11/8/20 Genesis 6:8;13-22 Did you know that Noah did not do any fishing while on the ark. You would think that fishing would be a staple while you wait for the water to recede. But I guess he didn’t fish. How do we know this? Because he only had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8, Romans 11:29, Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2023

Perhaps the original grievance was resolved, between one brother and another. The brother was ‘regained’ (Matthew 18:15): but what if he offends again?

SIN AND FORGIVENESS. Matthew 18:15-35. 1. Regaining the straying brother. Matthew 18:15-20. ‘The Son of man is come to save that which was lost,’ declared Jesus (Matthew 18:11). The Lord illustrated this with a story of a man who left his ninety-nine sheep to seek out just one lost sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Mother's Special Day

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 24, 2023

Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother’s Day is a day when most offspring will give thanks and show appreciation for all the efforts and love given over many years from a very special person.

William Makepeace Thackeray, a British journalist and novelist once remarked: “Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” Proverbs 31:25-29 confirms: Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Isaiah 66:13, Psalm 127:3, Isaiah 49:15

Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord And Mother's Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 11, 2024

We are chasing a sense of enoughness. But it remains ever out of reach, and the effort and anxiety are burning us out. American "performancism."

Martha Campbell said of flunking her final exams and the resulting report card, and what her parents did: "I got a no TV for a week in math, a no dessert for a month in history, and a just wait 'til your father gets home in social studies." My seminary Bible teacher said, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024

Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Builds Walls Of Fire Around His Own Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God surrounds His children with divine protection that shields them from every attack and danger.

THE GOD WHO BUILDS WALLS OF FIRE AROUND HIS OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: Zechariah 2:5, Psalm 91:1-4 Key Verse: “For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.” – Zechariah 2:5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 26:1, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:5, Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tragedy Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026

This message exposes the devastating spiritual, emotional, and destiny consequences of disobedience and calls believers back to wholehearted obedience to God.

THE TRAGEDY OF DISOBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Key Verse: “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” — 1 Samuel 15:22 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15; Isaiah 1:19-20; Hebrews 3:15; James ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Swing Wide The Gates!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 29, 2010

The names of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem have rich spiritual meaning, full of powerful truths that will take us 3 sermons to cover. Parts 1 & 2 are here. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Swing Wide the Gates Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideTheGates.html The walls of Jerusalem stood for something. They were more than just protection. They stood for the glory of God. Unbelievers of that day looked at the broken down walls and would mock believers. The ruins of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of The Mystery Revealed To Angelic Beings Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2018

Paul felt he was called into the ministry in order that all people might understand that salvation was free, a truth that had been concealed for ages. The impact of this great truth is that he felt that he had a message of incalculable value for mankind.

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/8/17 Lesson 13: The Wisdom of the Mystery Revealed to Angelic Beings (3:8-13) Ephesians 3:8-13 (KJV) 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Me Not

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

God’s request that we do not forget Him.

Forget Me Not Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13; Deuteronomy 4:9; Psalm 119:11 Introduction Back when I was a child I remember a Hallmark card or a flower shop commercial around Valentine’s Day with the slogan “Forget Me Not”. I cannot remember the specifics of the ads except that you should not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Three Deadlines To Our Nation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Feb 26, 2002

Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. This sermon applies the same title but now to our nation.

GOD’S THREE DEADLINES TO OUR NATION (Romans 1:21-32) by Jerry Falwell Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. Today, I want to apply the title to our nation. I see in Romans 1:18-32 what happens when a nation leaves God. He gives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Turning To God - Job Chapter Twenty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2007

A study into Job chapter twenty two.

Outline for Job 22 - Does Man’s Goodness Affect God? (verses 1-4) Job Is Accused (verses 5-11) Troubles For The Wicked (verses 12-20) The Benefits Of Turning To God (verses 21-30) Eliphaz will speak again. 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 "Can a man be profitable to God, ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Binding And Loosening Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 10, 2013

A different angle on the term "binding and loosening" from Jesus message in Matthew 16.

Title: Binding & Loosening Theme: To show that the Lord has called us to bind up the wounds of people and loosen their bonds. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Introduction We had a wonderful Prayer Conference this year. The Lord really touched some hearts and revived our spirits. As one preacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God