Sermons on Seizing Today:

Judgment Against Lawyers And Pharisees Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2017

Today’s lesson is about the conversation between Jesus and a certain Pharisee that took place during dinner. Jesus says many of those things to the Pharisee and his guests that He will say to them later in the temple. Jesus is consistent in what He says

Judea Lesson: Judgment Against Lawyers and Pharisees (Micah 6:8) Luke 11:37-54 Jesus was a dinner guest in the home of a Pharisee, but He did not flatter His host or the other guests by avoiding the truth. He exposed their hypocrisy and condemned them for their sins (Matt. 23). They ruined ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Into Inheritance

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 11, 2023

When you give a gift you like to see it appreciated and enjoyed. God has given us our inheritance. Today is the day to believe and receive all that God has given. Today receive the promise of God's life fully.

I like receiving and giving gifts. More than being on the receiving end, there is a special joy in the act of giving. Once I have selected and wrapped the gift, my anticipation for the moment of giving only grows. Some individuals prefer methodically unwrapping their presents, taking their time to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, Ephesians 3:16-19, Exodus 3:1-12, Hebrews 2:14-15, Joshua 3:16, John 3:16, Romans 5:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

It Is Finished

Contributed by Brad Stone on Apr 9, 2023

Because of what Christ did on the Cross, there are three things that are finished for humanity. Because of what He did, the price He paid and the fact that we celebrate His resurrection today, we can rejoice in the fact that these things are completed for you and I today.

It Is Finished Grace Baptist Easter Service 2023 Pastor Brad Stone A man, his wife, and his cranky mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there, the mother-in-law passed away. The undertaker told them, “You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you can bury her here ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Genesis 3:23-24, Genesis 3:8, Habakkuk 1:13, Psalm 5:4-5, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 10:4, James 1:15, Deuteronomy 30:19, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Solid Strength

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jul 3, 2024

When the Lord is our strength, we know it is solid. Learn today to trust in His strength to be like a rock. Allow that rock to be the strength of your heart. Allow the Lord to be your Solid Strength today. He always shows up and never disappoints.

Solid Strength “My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 My own heart and its strength fail. We run into the end of ourselves. Part of that is because we are human. We are but dust. So, how is it that the Lord can put us in situations ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:26, Psalm 18:46, Matthew 5:5, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 27:5, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Example Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 9, 2024

Paul wrote letters to the young evangelists Timothy and Titus, giving them advice and encouragement that would develop their leadership and equip him for ministry. In those encouragements we can find today’s daily principle for discipleship: Set A Good Example for others.

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship THE DISCIPLE’S EXAMPLE Introduction 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Mother’s Day!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 8, 2025

Today we are celebrating Mother’s Day. This is a very special day in this nation for some very special mothers. I would like to give honor where honor is due and that’s to all the Godly Mothers and Grand Mothers that are here today.

Today we honor our mothers in two ways: (1) SOME ARE HERE TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THEIR MOTHER who has gone to be with the Lord. Some of you are wearing a white rose or carnation to show that she has gone to be with the Lord. (2) SOME ARE BLESSED HERE TO HONOR YOUR MOTHER WHO ARE STILL AMONG ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-29

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Choose Righteousness - Proverbs 14:34 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 3, 2025

In today’s world, where confusion, compromise, and chaos often define national identity and cultural values, we must come back to the unchanging truth of God’s Word. And it starts not with politicians, but with us, the Church — you and me — living out righteousness.

Go! And Choose Righteousness - Proverbs 14:34 Dean Courtier Proverbs 14:34 (NLT): “Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Introduction Let me begin with a question: What makes a nation truly great? Is it wealth? Power? Freedom? Culture? Technology? None of these are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Psalm 33:12, Micah 6:8, Romans 1:21-25, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humans Cancel, God Restores: A Kingdom Response To Cancel Culture

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 29, 2025

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals — often public figures and organizations — after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive.

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals—often public figures—after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive. The “canceling” usually happens on social media, where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 12:2, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding Altars Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 16, 2019

Altars in the Old Testament were geographical places built to worship God. Altars today are spiritual places within people. This sermon looks at the significance of rebuilding the altars of our hearts and the blessing it brings.

THE ELIZAH CHURCH IS AN ALTAR BUILDING CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 18:16-40 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and Ahab went to meet Elijah. When he saw Elijah, he said to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, Romans 12:1, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"from Pushback To Push Ahead"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 3, 2021

This message tells the story of persecution and pushback that Peter and John experience after the healing of the lame beggar. Today much persecution is inflicted upon Christians around the world.

Title: “From Pushback To Push Ahead!” Text: Acts 4:1-7 Subject: How did the disciples handle the persecution & pushback of jail time and threats? Complement: they prayed for more boldness and more miracles! Big idea: “The disciples respond to persecution with prayer for more boldness and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miraculous Healing Of A Lame Man

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Nearly all of the miracles you read about in the Bible work to alleviate suffering. Nearly all the miracles deal with human suffering just as our story today.

Today’s Scripture “And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007

In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Going To Do? We Have Great Opportunities Before Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 6, 2019

There grows a tendency to lazy idleness in the church and in the families today. Apathy will destroy any spiritual grow. The harvest is before us... what role do you have? That's the preacher's job?

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? THERE STANDS BEFORE US A GREAT HARVEST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2, 2 Kings 13:13-19, John 4:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#1understanding: Giving Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2002

We need understanding in the church today, we need to understand some basics, one basic is GIVING!

#1Understanding GIVING This is #1 of a 5 part series By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us ponder GIVING! Many TV ministries and popular ministers need to raise money for their budgets and the vision of GIVING is often distorted. TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9, Genesis 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introduction Developing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

Looking at Jesus’ ministry and how he developed his disciples faith and appling it to our lives today

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Introduction Heb 11:1-3 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible