Sermons on Ridicule:

Thanksgiving Day- Wild Turkey Thanks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 14, 2025

Allowing God to remind us to give thanks in all circumstance and not get our feathers ruffled.

In central America, Turkey can be expensive because of their higher feed costs when farmers raise them, making chicken a more practical choice for Thanksgiving. Speaking of not having turkey, Chef Turkey says, this year, instead of turkey, may I suggest having a honey baked ham for dinner? This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Catholic

Hezekiah's Passover (2 Chronicles 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2025

What happens under good national and church leadership?

Did people celebrate a revival under Hezekiah? Do we need a reformation, a return to the faith that was delivered to the saints once for all? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 30. Was the cleansing of the temple appropriately timed for Passover season? Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and Judah and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Joy Shall Not Be Stolen At The End Of The Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025

This sermon emphasizes God’s power to preserve joy in the life of believers, ensuring that trials, setbacks, or manipulations cannot steal the divine happiness meant to crown the year.

MY JOY SHALL NOT BE STOLEN AT THE END OF THE YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 Key Verse: “Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) Supporting Texts: Psalm 16:11; John 15:11; Romans 15:13; Philippians 4:4; Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: The end of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Entering The Year With Divine Direction Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

Guidance on starting the new year under God’s supervision, ensuring every step aligns with His purpose.

ENTERING THE YEAR WITH DIVINE DIRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 32:8 Key Verse: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” (Psalm 32:8) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 30:21; Jeremiah 29:11; James 1:5; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faith Of Our Fathers: For Authenticity And Great Exploits

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 11, 2026

A call to return to the genuine, proven faith of our spiritual fathers that produced integrity, power, and undeniable exploits.

THE FAITH OF OUR FATHERS: FOR AUTHENTICITY AND GREAT EXPLOITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-2 Key Verse: “For by it the elders obtained a good report.” — Hebrews 11:2 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Jude 1:3, Romans 4:19-21, 1 Kings 18:36-39, Daniel 11:32b, Acts 4:20 INTRODUCTION The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 29, 2026

What does it take to become a true disciple for Jesus Christ?

The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25 – 34 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 25 Now large crowds were going along with Him, and He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: United Methodist

There Was Famine, But Isaac Sowed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 13, 2026

Faithful obedience and diligence in the face of adversity leads to supernatural increase and divine blessing.

THERE WAS FAMINE, BUT ISAAC SOWED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:1-12 Key Verse: “And Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.” (Genesis 26:12) Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:10-20; Genesis 26:12-33; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive Trouble

Contributed by John White on Nov 13, 2005

A message of the overarching character of the love and providence of God working in the life of His child in times of trouble.

HOW CAN WE SURVIVE TROUBLE? "For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." (Isa. 55:8-9) "Although affliction cometh not forth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At A Pharisee's House

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

The encounter Jesus had with a woman at a Pharisee’s house provides quite an interesting story.

Jesus At A Pharisee’s House Introduction: I love to read the stories of the people Jesus came across. In those stories we get a glimpse into the mind of God and see what really matters. We learn how we should treat others and we learn what is most important. I am convinced that one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Real Disciple?

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010

There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pursuing God Series

Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 10, 2015

The first sermon in a series on Jonah, concentrating on 3 timeless truths: God takes notice of sin (and takes it seriously), running from God is not healthy, and God always pursues us.

(Slide #1) The Running Man: A Pursuing God Jonah 1 In 1987 a movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger called “The Running Man” came out. This was a movie about a futuristic game show (set in todays time) that used convicted criminals as what they called “Runners” who, if ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defusing Anger Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2015

This is # 3 in the Sermon Series - dealing with the issue of Anger - using Scripture and the S. T. O. P. method

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35; Ephesians 4:17-32 Sermon Series - Caring for God's People Sermon # 3 - Defusing the Anger Bomb - S. T. O. P. INTRO: Good morning! I am so glad that you are here today! Radio personality, Dawson McAllister has spend the majority of adult life seeking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Things They're Doing In Church Today Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 11, 2015

Jeans, falling down, gifts, music. The modern church does look a little different, you have to admit

THINGS THEY'RE DOING IN CHURCH TODAY 27. Gifts Or No Gifts? Whether there are gifts of the Spirit in the church today is not decided by what men believe about the subject, but the fact remains that there is a wide variety of opinions about it. Among the two billion persons calling themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Method For Church Growth

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 30, 2022

In this sermon I want to show you GOD’S METHOD FOR CHURCH GROWTH.

Please notice, I said God’s Method For Church Growth. Before we get into God’s Method of Church growth let me talk to you about two MAN MADE METHODS FOR CHURCH GROWTH that is being used by liberal churches all over this nation. There are many ideas today about church growth, but some of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist