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A Self-Centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2021

Today’s sermon is about a childless couple unexpectedly blessed with a grape-less son who ends up being a womanizing hothead hippie, marries the enemy, has a hobby of setting fox’ tails on fire, gets put in prison just because he gets a haircut, and dies of fallen arches. This is how it happened.

A Self-centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence (Judges 13-16) Some people think that God using someone means God endorsing someone. God uses two types of people: 1. Those He uses because of their close walk with Him. 2 Timothy 2:21, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25, Judges 14:1-20, Judges 15:1-20, Judges 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Quit- Student Or Sufferer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2022

This is the 99th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#99] DON’T QUIT- STUDENT OR SUFFERER? 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Introduction: I work with a young man in his 20’s, who is a dependable worker. He gives 100% effort every day. All of a sudden, he is having chest pains and he cannot speak. He is just making sounds. His dad got him to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Greater

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 30, 2022

In the end, God prevails and Jonah misses the point. The book ends with our graceful and merciful God reconciled with the city turned around and our not so heroic prophet still angry. BUT Jesus still calls him, His Prophet!!

Matthew 12:38-41 (NKJV) “He is Greater” The Seeker (Teacher, we want to see a sign from You) The “Seeker Sensitive” Church (God does not hide – If you seek you shall find) Romans 3:11 quotes Psalm 14 “There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God.” John 6:26, Jesus answered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

So That Is What A Christian Is

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 12, 2022

There is definitely a military vibe to what the bible teaches about God and the Christian life.

1. Exodus 15:3, Psalm 24:8 2. Our Lord is pictured as a conqueror riding a white horse, in His return. Revelation 19:11-21 3. Spiritual armor and weapons. Ephesians 6:10-12, 13-18, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 4. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 I. The Soldier’s Enlistment 1. Upon salvation we were “drafted” or say it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Serving God

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 1, 2020

Knowing God is the most important thing in our walk with God. We must be certain that we truly know God before thinking of involving in His work. God's work must be done with all sincerity and zeal.

TOPIC: KNOWING AND SERVING GOD. TEXT:1Chronicles28:9 "And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understanding all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, John 2:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Outline Of Acts 9:32-35

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2021

Peter was in the city of Lydda, when he met a very sick man. What happened next? This outline could be used for a devotional or expanded into a sermon or part of a sermon.

Introduction: The event in this passage took place, most likely, after Peter and John had gone to Samaria, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel to many other villages of the Samaritans (Acts 8:14-17, 25). Later, as stated in Acts 9:31, the churches “had rest throughout Judaea and Galilee ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 12, 2023

A life of trust is a life of peace. A place all of us want to be.

Trust Today’s message will address these three questions What is trust? Why do we need trust? Who will you trust? 1. What is trust? Trust - The sense of well-being and security which results from having something or someone in whom to place confidence. The feeling of being safe or secure. To be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 18:2-3, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 28:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"how Great Thou Art" - Homily For Funeral Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 11, 2024

This is a funeral for an elderly woman who passed into God's presence. Her family were not, generally, followers of Jesus.

"How Great Thou Art" - Homily for funeral of a Believer - John 3:13-17 Laurie found room in her life for faith and like for every person, faith is a journey. Spirituality is a journey. There are things in our lives that happen that focus and refine our faith so that it is strengthened. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know Your God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024

You will go to church on time, read the Bible, pray daily, join prayer meetings and be with zeal in the things of God if only you know who He is and how He rewards people who please Him.

Do you know your God? Joshua 2:12“Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign." I had just preached about the knowledge of God in the early morning 5am zoom fellowship , the place is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning Kingdom Values Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is not just about attaining heaven in the afterlife, but also about embodying heavenly values in our present lives.

Welcome back to our second week of our four-week series, “Discovering the Kingdom of God.” I’m excited about this series because the gospel of the “Kingdom of God” is the gospel Jesus preached. We saw this last week, when we discovered that the gospel of simply going to heaven when we die is only a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-32

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Heavenly Values, Divine Forgiveness

Sermon Series: The Kingdom Of God Is Near

The Down Payment On Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 14, 2025

This sermon explains that the Holy Spirit acts as God's divine down payment, or "earnest," guaranteeing our full future inheritance and securing us until our final redemption, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to God's glory.

Introduction When we make a major life purchase—perhaps a new tricycle for a business, or even a house and lot—it's very common to pay in installments. You start with a down payment. That down payment does two very important things. First, it proves you are serious about the purchase. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgiveness Factor

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Forgiveness received and given restores innocence, frees us from bondage, and releases God’s joy and power through faith in Jesus Christ.

Introduction – Unlocking What’s Stuck Not long ago I picked up my phone and realized I’d forgotten the passcode. No matter how many times I swiped, the screen stayed locked. I tried combinations I was sure were right—nothing. That’s what unforgiveness does to the heart. We try every swipe—new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:4, Psalm 51:10, Colossians 3:13, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

One Year Before Jesus Was Born Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

God hears and answers special prayers of average people.

A. WHAT ZECHARIAH KNEW: LUKE 1:5-10 “Zechariah an elderly priest was finally chosen by lots to offer prayer in the Holy Room in the Tabernacle. It was right before he retired. He and his wife Elizabeth had no children, even though they were devoted to God and lived blamelessly. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-10, Luke 1:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Hypocrisy In The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025

God demands truth and sincerity from His people; hypocrisy corrupts the Church and brings divine judgement.

THE DANGER OF HYPOCRISY IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 5:1-11 Key Verse: “And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.” (Acts 5:11) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:9, Matthew 23:27-28, Galatians 6:7, Luke 12:1-3, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dna Of An Encourager

Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 16, 2001

A look at the life of Barnabas - known for his disposition of encouragement

The DNA of an Encourager Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 18/3/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved Unless stated otherwise, all Scripture quotations in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36, Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist