Sermons on Retain:

Destroying Heshbon (Deuteronomy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2024

Does we hate wickedness as much as God? Is God merciful to those who are trying to obey Him? Let's look at Deuteronomy 2.

Was Israel merciful to many neighboring nations? Did God destroy perverse nations? Does God still curse aberrant nations? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 2. What were the Israelites to do as they passed through the land of their relatives, Esau? Then we turned around and headed back across the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Walk Of Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 28, 2025

Faith is defined as a complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

Oswald Chambers, a Scottish evangelist, born in 1874 once remarked: “Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led - but it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading. It is literally a life of FAITH, not of understanding and reason - a life of knowing Him who calls us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6, Hebrews 11:1, Colossians 2:6-7, Hebrews 12:1-2

Sermon On A Journey To The Light

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2025

A "journey to the light" has multi-faceted definitions which describe a metaphorical, spiritual, or personal process of growth, healing, and transformation, moving from a state of darkness, ignorance, or despair towards knowledge, hope, and enlightenment.

Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher and writer once remarked: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". John 8:12 reminds us: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, Ephesians 5:8, Psalm 119:105, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Sermon On A Wooded Glade

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025

A wooded glade is defined as an open, often sunny clearing within a forest. Essentially, a small, treeless meadow that allows sunlight to penetrate the forest canopy.

Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist and biographer once remarked: "By the soft green light in the woody glade, On the banks of moss where thy childhood played; By the household tree, thro' which thine eye; First looked in love to the summer sky." Joshua 17:15 reminds us: And Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25, 1 Samuel 14:25-26, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 96:12

Sermon On Differences

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 4, 2025

Differences are defined as the quality or state of being dissimilar in appearance, nature, form, or character.

Virginia Satir, an American author once remarked: “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.” 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 3:8, Luke 21:1-4, Acts 17:11

Sermon On Hidden Rivers

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 8, 2025

A river is defined as a natural stream of water that flows through land, typically travelling downhill due to gravity, and emerging into another body of water like an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

Hermann Hesse, a German-Swiss poet and novelist once remarked: “Have you also learned that secret from the river; that there is no such thing as time?" That the river is everywhere at the same time, at the source and at the mouth, at the waterfall, at the ferry, at the current, in the ocean ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:9, Isaiah 43:19, Revelation 22:1, John 7:38

Ears To Hear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing the cost of discipleship, which requires great commitment, sacrifice, and a willingness to listen and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the topic of the cost of discipleship. In the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, "When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die." Following Jesus is not an easy or comfortable path, but rather one that requires great commitment and sacrifice. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:35

Topics: Cost, Discipleship

God Has A Better Plan Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 13, 2016

We have great potential to do greater things for God but many times, our eyesight are limited and we only see the problem not the solution. In this message, we will study the life of Gideon and how God's plan unfolded before his eyes.

INTRODUCTION: There was a story of a man who had an experiment with the fleas. Fleas are wingless insects with mouth parts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood living in mammals and birds or dogs. He put some fleas in a jar with a covered top on it. Obviously, the fleas jump and hit the top ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus And Pilate

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Voting For Vices

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon designed to warn of the sins of Alcohol and Gambling as it applies to the current problem in Tennessee.

VOTING FOR VICES Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: In 1995 Clay Shiver, a 6’2", 280 lb center for the Florida State Seminoles, was regarded as one of the nation’s best college football players. In fact one magazine wanted to name him to their preseason All-American Football Team. This would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Led Life Part 10 (Meekness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on May 9, 2002

Just because meekness rhymes with weakness does not make them synonymous.

Central Christian Church May 9 2002 The Spirit Led Life Part 10 (Gentleness) Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Gentleness- The word is associated with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stress Or Distress

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Not All Stress Is Bad

Stress or Distress? We live in: The age of the half-read page And the quick hash and the mad dash. The bright night and the nerves tight, The plan hop, the brief stop, The brain strain and the heart pain. The cat naps till the spring snaps, And the fun’s done. 2CO 4:7 But we have this treasure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003

We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003

We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Between Hevan And Hell. Pt 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 16, 2005

Can you say to others,”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” or do you say ,”I am still between Hevan and Hell.”

Between Hevan and Hell. pt 2. John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal