Sermons on Rough Night:

Take Pleasure, He’s In Control.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 8, 2020

Paul wrote maybe the most interesting book of the NT—2 Corinthians. In fact, I had the privilege of hearing Doctor Archibald Hart. He spent 3 hours speaking on 2 Corinthians, In this 3 hour didactic...

Take Pleasure, He’s In Control. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10NKJV A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” The woman smiled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 11:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wilderness Experiences-Wilderness Voices

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 17, 2022

The Wilderness Experience can make us feel all alone, under pressure, lost, and even wondering if GOD has abandoned us. But that's not the case. HE leads us in the wilderness, if we would only quiet ourselves amid the distractions and tune in to hear HIS voice.

Wilderness Voices/Wilderness Experiences Sermon notes 2022.08.14 William Akehurst, HSWC The Wilderness Experience can make us feel all alone, under pressure, lost, and even wondering if GOD has abandoned us. But that's not the case. HE leads us in the wilderness, if we would only quiet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 55:11, James 4:7, Psalm 46:10, 1 Kings 19:11-12, John 10:27-29, Psalm 29:8, Isaiah 51:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Future: Remembering How God Has Led

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Remembering how God has led restores our identity in Christ and renews courage to live and share His hope today.

Introduction – Remembering the Fire My grandfather tilled the farm soil of Eastern Idaho in much the same manner as Noah and Abraham—by faith, by sweat, and by seasons. His world was defined by rhythm: sunrise, plow, prayer, harvest. He believed that what you sow, you reap, and that everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Revelation 14:6-12, Exodus 20:8-11, Daniel 8:14, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Die Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003

“Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When He had said this, he breathed His last.” Jesus knew that He was born in order to die. In this quotation from Psalm 31:5, Jesus is ready to die because He is confident

Born to Die Well, it finally hit us. I thought we could avoid it, but we got clobbered by the flu this week. Becca was the first one to fall. A couple days later Beth was wiped out, followed quickly by Lydia and Emily. I prayed that I would be spared [fold hands]. I succumbed on Wednesday and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 23:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Soldier's Story

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 13, 2003

This message is to encourage the people of God to endure the hardships and trials of life.

"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." (2 Timothy 2:3) Introduction I have become a big fan of the Apostle Paul as I continue reading and digesting the letters written by him in the NT. I’m particularly intrigued by his multi-faceted personality. In this second ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Enemy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kevin Adams on Dec 14, 2005

Like the white witch of Narnia, Satan works at deceiving God’s people. Revelation 12 shows us the Christmas nativity "behind" the one we usually see.

THE ENEMY OF CHRISTMAS. December 11, 2005; Revelation 12:1-12 (17) Matthew 2:13-18 Narnia Image: The White Witch who makes it always winter and never Christmas. Theme: There is real evil in the world. Revelation opens the curtains of heaven and we see it in personal form. This evil wreaks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Drift From Him Who Is Better Than The Angels Series

Contributed by Michael Pasarilla on Nov 25, 2006

Christians can drift from Christ -- even as the Hebrew believers were in danger of doing -- when we take our eyes off of Jesus, who is better and more glorious than the angels.

Don’t Drift From Him Who Is Better Than the Angels When you are in a boat and attempting to come into a harbor or to make landfall from offshore, out in the ocean, you have to be diligent. You need to know where you are going, to recognize from offshore the place you want to go. You need to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Was Mary Magdalene? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 3)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 5, 2006

Message number 3, dealing with the claims about Mary and her alleged marriage to Jesus.

Who Was Mary Magdalene? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 3) Various Scriptures June 4, 2006 Introduction Have you ever had a situation where you found out you had a reputation for something that was totally against your character and history? A rumor gets started, and the next thing you know you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Awe In Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

We don’t reverence God as we ought, when He is safely tucked inside the boxes of our understanding, our theology, our control, or in the box of our familiarity. What happens when He gets out of our box?

Encountering God – Part 8 – Awe in Worship Review Last week we talked about why God’s glory or presence doesn’t show up in worship or in a gathering of His people. Some folks would notice if He wasn’t there, others would see no difference. I talked a bit about three reasons why God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call To Repent

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009

God calls on every person to be sorry for their sin and turn to the Lord Jesus by faith for salvation.

GOD’S CALL TO REPENT--Luke 3:1-14 Proposition: God calls on every person to be sorry for their sin and turn to the Lord Jesus by faith for salvation. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be willing to repent of all their sins and make things completely right with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Aren't You Glad Jesus Stoop Down

Contributed by James Smith on Jul 6, 2005

The woman caught in adultry was cleaned of her sin just like you can be cleaned from your past

AREN’T YOU GLAD JESUS STOOPED DOWN JOHN 8:1-11 TEXT: NOW MOSES IN THE LAW COMMANDED US, THAT SUCH SHOULD BE STONED BUT WHAT SAYEST THOU? WE OFTEN HERE PREACHERS PREACH ABOUT THIS PASSGAE OF SCRIPTURE BUT HOW MANY TIMES DO WE COMPARE OURSELVES WITH THIS WOMAN OF ADULTRY? WE ALL ARE EXAMPLES OF ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Not A Pretty Cross

Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005

21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-35

Denomination: Apostolic

Moving Beyond Life's Pain Series

Contributed by David Haun on May 23, 2004

Each of us has times when pain attacks us. It may be physical or emotional, but it crashes against us like an avalanche. This sermon suggests how to move beyond the pain that comes.

Moving Beyond Life’s Pain Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 23, 2004 Introduction All of us face times in our lives when we feel pain and hurt. We wish it never would happen. We wish we might move from birth to the grave free from all discomfort. However, that just doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hebrews 5:7-9, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Achin' Backs And Dirty Hands

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 27, 2004

It took aching backs and dirty hands to rebuild the city of Jerusalem and it requires the same to continue building up Christ’s church today.

Achin’ Backs & Dirty Hands I. Introduction A. Background to the text is Neh. 1-2. 1. Nehemiah gets disturbing news about the condition of Jerusalem. a.It had lain in ruins for almost a century and a half. b.He had passion for the Lord! Neh. 1: 4 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ