Sermons on Retraction Movement:

Father’s Day Message - The Good Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2021

Our God is a Loving Father! What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?”

Luke 15 has been called the lost and found department of the Bible. In it we find (1) the lost sheep that was brought home with joy, Lu 15:4-7; (2) the lost silver that was found with joy, Lu 15:8-10; and the lost son that had been a prodigal, but returned to his father's house, and was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

There’s More With Us, Than With Them

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2021

God people often look weak and vulnerable when compared to the great powers and institutions of the world, but that's not true! The greatest power lies with the Church! God has an invisible army around us.

THERE’S MORE WITH US, THAN WITH THEM 2 Kgs. 6:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOING A GOOD DEED 1. A young pastor (trying to live a holy life) was sitting in a restaurant eating lunch. He opened a letter he’d just received that morning from his mom. As he opened it a twenty-dollar bill fell out. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Temptation, Tension & Triumph Series

Contributed by Magaraja Prasanth on Aug 12, 2021

Jesus and His disciples walks from the upper room where they Had Lord’s supper along with the betrayer, now other disciples except Judas the Iscariot walks to the Mount of Olives and reached Gethsemane by 11 p.m.

Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives 39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46, John 18:1

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

The fifth chapter Revelation is a continuation of the fourth chapter.

These divisions in the Bible that divide these chapters is made by men so that when we study the scriptures we can remember where we stopped reading and where to start back reading. • The scene in Chaptes 4 and 5 is takes place in heaven. • In chapter 6 we will go back to the earth where the seal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Distinction In The Family Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 20, 2022

Taking a look at Paul's invitation in Ephesians to love and lead our children the way that God intended.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/142734 Ephesians chapters 5 and 6 and the importance of walking a Spirit-filled life. This is all a result of what God has already done for you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Resist And Surrender

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2022

The problems we see facing our world today did not begin over-night. But the solutions to those problems are found in Christ and His holy Word.

Resist and Surrender Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Before we get into our sermon this morning, I want to ask you all a question: Do you think that in 1945, when our soldiers and sailors were coming home after fighting Hitler’s Nazi Germany, that they thought, or even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Is Alive Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 8, 2022

Looking at the church and how we can be the church.

Calling on the Spirit October 9, 2022 Acts 2:1-4 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would make a skunk hold its nose? Maybe it was a picture or painting that would look great in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Idolatry Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 10, 2022

The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles.

Idolatry Jeffery Anselmi / General Tested- Faith in the Struggle / Idolatry; Faithful / Deuteronomy 13:1–13 The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Understanding The Apostasy) Series

Contributed by Tim West on Mar 28, 2022

This lesson shows how the inspired writers of the New Testament warned of a coming apostasy and how that apostasy occurred and can be corrected.

Fundamental Foundations of Faith: Understanding the Apostasy INTRO. A. Last week we began a series of lessons on the fundamental foundations of faith. We began by looking at the church. 1. We are the “called out.” The meaning of the term “church” or Ekklesia.” 2. We also saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9, Acts 20:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Believe That?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus is ready to work powerfully in every believer’s life. Faith welcomes His presence and purpose. Unbelief closes the door on His miracles.

There’s a strange thing happening in our world today. People have no trouble believing in the unbelievable…but when it comes to believing in God, suddenly we need proof, evidence, and footnotes. Surveys show large numbers of people believe in ghosts, UFOs, and reincarnation. Some even believe in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Mark 9:24, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:17, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Upgrade Your Admiration For Christ

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 17, 2025

What other things in Christ that could intensify our appreciation for Him? Or, what could we see in His attitude that could upgrade or magnify our admiration, even adoration for Him?

“When he had gone out, Jesus said, ’Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once. Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me, and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like My Dad (A Father's Day Sermon On The Prodigal Son)

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 16, 2025

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (which is really the Parable of the Loving Father) we get a picture of how our heavenly Father loves us.

Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Please turn in (or turn on) your copy of God’s Word and scroll to Luke 15. While you’re turning there, I want to share some photos with you. This past Wednesday, JonWorth encouraged our students to dress like their dad. And the results were hilarious. (Show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum, The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2024

Continuing the series, a sermon defending the objective truth found in the bible versus the experience-driven church services of today.

The Compromising Church- Pergamum 7 Churches Of Revelation Series CCCAG, September 1st, 2024 Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction- Brief Review 7 church’s PPT- talked about the two coastal cities, now going to the interior. I will have to apologize in advance, because I know I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 19:15, Hebrews 4:12, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blindness In Misinterpreting God’s Way-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 29, 2025

3 of 6. YHWH God answered the frustrations experienced by His prophet Habakkūk, when he misinterpreted God’s way. Spiritual blindness results from misinterpreting God’s way. But, ?What characterizes that blindness? Misinterpreting God’s way, blinds you to...

The BLINDNESS In MISINTERPRETING GOD’s WAY--III —Habakkuk 1:6a(:5-11) Attention: Have you ever experienced realistic artwork done with chalk on cement walkway. It’s made to appear 3-dimensional. To the person walking down the sidewalk or in the town-square, the artwork has the look of real water, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:6, Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 1 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Thessalonians

1 THESSALONIANS - Reunion INTRODUCTION: 1 Thessalonians was the 2nd Epistle written by Paul. Thessalonica was the site of one of Paul’s most successful ministries. Having stayed there less than one month (Acts 17:2), he remarkably established a Church that was doctrinally strong and faithful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist