Sermons on sage:

Love One Another

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018

Do you find it difficult to love others? Then, you must read this sermon. This exposition on 1 John 4:7-12 emphasizes the obligation of mutual love among God's people. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {In his book, Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home, Richard Foster tells of an old sage who asked his disciples, “How can we know when the darkness is leaving and the dawn is coming?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices Have Consequences

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 1, 2024

The importance of understanding that choices have consequences.

Choices have Consequences Joshua 24:14-15 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great I Am

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 29, 2014

Jesus is fully God and has always existed, since before the beginning.

The Great I Am July 13, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is fully God and has always existed, since before the beginning. Focus Passage: Exodus 3:13-14 Supplemental Passage: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Means Slavery To Indebtedness Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 2, 2017

Part 11 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender" (Prov. 22:7). "Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty" (Prov. 22:16). The sage says that prosperity is the reward of the righteous for his humility and fear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 22:16, 2 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Makes God Your Defender Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017

Part 13 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them" (Prov. 22:22-23). The chiastic composition in Proverbs 22:22-23 gives the thought—robbery, court case, court case, robbery. A Do not rob the poor, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-23, Proverbs 1:21, Proverbs 24:7, Proverbs 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things About Wisdom

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019

a Daily Devotional on Proverbs 1:20-33. Wisdom is easy to attain, but we don't all want it. We wanna do what we wanna do, even if it's foolish. So we have to develop habits of wisdom so in times of stress we behave wisely.

Proverbs 1 20 Wisdom shouts joyfully in the street, in the plaza she raises her voice 21 at the head of the meeting place she calls, in the opening of the gates of her city she proclaims words, 22 “You simple who love your simplicity and scorners who delight in their scorning and fools hate ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22-33

Denomination: *other

Where Is He That Is Born King?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2022

Wise men still seek Him.

WHERE IS HE THAT IS BORN KING? Matthew 2:1-12. MATTHEW 2:1. This verse simply states that “when Jesus was born in Bethlehem” there came “wise men from the east to Jerusalem.” MATTHEW 2:2. The visitors were forthright. They were come seeking the one “born King of the Jews.” It is unusual for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Circle Maker 1: The Legend Of The Circle Maker Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

A sermon about the power of prayer illustrated by a man drawing circles in the sand in faith.

Introduction It was the first century BC and a devastating drought threatened to destroy a generation, the generation before Jesus. The last of the Jewish prophets had died off nearly four centuries before. Miracles were such a distant memory that they seemed like a false memory. And God was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Guarantee Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 7th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#7] JESUS’ GUARANTEE Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction: How can we be sure all this will happen? I am sure that many have asked this question. If you have, you are not the 1st person to do so. Even Jesus anticipated some honest doubt; because at this point, He begins to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message speaks to the importance of treating others how we would like to be treated.

I. "THEREFORE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM; FOR THIS IS THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS" A. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are: 1. The essence of the law and the prophets 2. They testify of Him - John 5:39 B. Christ Himself is: 1. A reflection ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30, Luke 10:31-32, Luke 10:33-35, Genesis 13:8-9, Luke 11:28, Romans 2:13, James 1:22, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 18:28-30, Matthew 18:27, John 5:19, John 14:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 5:39, Matthew 7:12, John 8:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Crawling Out Of The Depression Hole #1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines many of the emotional holes that we fall into and how we can crawl out.

February 3, 2002 Numbers 11:14-15 Crawling Out of the Holes of Life Series “Crawling Out of the Depression Hole” On November 1, 1993 I traveled to Palm Springs California. As the American Airlines MD-80 banked over a small mountain range just to the east of Palm Springs I was able to catch ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:14-15, Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Tongue Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011

The idiom of the Evil Tongue reminds us of the deadly nature of gossip!

1. Words are important. A high School senior was asking his father's advice on how to woo the girl of his dreams. And his dad said "Well son, when you take her out for pizza tonight and you're sitting across the table from her, take her hand in yours gaze longingly into her eyes and softly say ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

World Religions - 3 Buddhism

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008

In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

A Father's Choice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 19, 2017

A Father's Day sermon.

"A Father's Choice" Joshua 24:1-15 Joshua 24:14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Give Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 23, 2024

Jesus Christ is born to give his love, forgiveness and joy to the world. At the end of the world, Jesus would give the eternity. He is the God of all, God for all. Here is the saviour of you, the prince of peace.

Theme: Born to Give Text: Matthew 2:1-11   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Illustration: A pastor was greeting the believers after the Christmas service. He saw a young man who came after many months. He encouraged him to attend regularly, and told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist