Sermons on Shut:

Here Am I Send Me

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 12, 2022

Are you willing to go when the Lord asks? Even when you know the job is hard? Would you go to preach to people who never wanted to hear you in the first place? That is exactly what Isaiah did.

Send Me 30 May 2021 Richardson The truth hurts! Actually it really does. It’s documented that the truth hurts when it’s something you don’t want to hear. I read a really interesting article about how psychologists first studied this. In the early 50’s, Dorothy Martin, a Chicago homemaker ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-9, Isaiah 30:9-11, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Other

Why Does The World Hate Us?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 24, 2022

One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Even in the United States we experience backlash against us as Christians.

Alba 9-15-13 (Revised 9-18-2022) WHY DOES THE WORLD HATE US? John 15:18-25 A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake after being beaten unconscious; the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have A "Tell”

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 14, 2022

In the game of Poker, a player will look for behaviors to determine what kind of cards another player is holding. In the same way, Satan looks for behaviors in our lives to see if he can get an advantage ver us.

Open your Bibles to First Peter chapter five. We’re going to read verse eight. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.” The word “seeking” means “to seek with the intention of killing.” Now let that sink in. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:12-15, Matthew 4:1, Revelation 12:10, Psalm 103:12, Matthew 4:10, Proverbs 3:25, Mark 4:15, Matthew 13:19, Luke 8:12, Luke 6:45, Matthew 4:3, Matthew 4:5-6, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Hosea 4:6, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth And Sixth Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022

If we observe people these days a majority live as though they are going to live in this world forever. There is no fear of God, no thought about God’s judgement, and a majority live as though their lives on earth is permanent.

For today’s meditation we will look at Matthew 13:10-11, “The disciples asked him, "Why do you use stories as illustrations when you speak to people?" Jesus answered, "Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. But it has not been given to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10

Denomination: Other

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2022

YOUR SUFFERINGS TURN TO A “SOUVENIR” THAT REMIND YOU OF THE POIGNANT MOMENTS THAT TRANSFORMED YOUR LIFE! Hallelujah!

Genesis 32:24”Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.” INTRO: I was stuck with the above scripture for several hours, I just couldn’t move, during the reading of this portion, I was going through certain deep trials in my own life, after two decades of ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray And Position Yourself To Hear From God

Contributed by Carolyn Butler on Jun 21, 2024

In recent weeks, our sermons have centered around prayer—the incredible power it holds and the importance of seeking our secret place to commune with God.

Moment of Silence: Close your eyes-Jesus---(Centering Prayer-that includes Spiritual Discipline of Silence)…As for me and my household we will serve the Lord. 1. Hearing from God typically refers to receiving messages or guidance through various means such as prayer, meditation, or reading ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-10, Joshua 6:15-16

Sermon # 9 - Learn To Speak Right Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2024

Do we wait for God’s timing or do we rush ahead of God? What happens when we speak words of doubt and disbelief instead of faith and trust in God? If we can learn to speak right and stay silent when we have to we will be blessed and avoid many pitfalls.

We read in Genesis 17:5, Your name will no longer be Abram, but Abraham, because I am making you the ancestor of many nations. (GNB) When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him, and in this exclusive conversation, God told Abram that he would no longer be called Abram but as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5, Genesis 12:2, Psalm 40:1, Habakkuk 2:3, Genesis 17:4-5, Luke 1:13, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:20, Joshua 6:10, Exodus 14:14, Luke 1:30-31, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 9, 2024

The Great Controversy is over. Satan and his followers have been destroyed and all traces of sin and evil are forever gone. At that time our planet will undergo a radical transformation. Cleansed and restored to its original state and ready to be the forever home of God’s people.

August 10, 2024 The Great Controversy is over. Satan and his followers have been destroyed and all traces of sin and evil are forever gone. At that time our planet will undergo a radical transformation. Cleansed and restored to its original state and ready to be the forever home of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 25:8, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, Ezekiel 37:26-27, 1 Kings 6:19-20, Jeremiah 3:16-17, Isaiah 60:3-20, Ezekiel 47:1-12, Genesis 3:22-24, Micah 4:1-4, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Be Thankful For Our Fathers

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 14, 2024

First and foremost, we want to give thanks to our Heavenly Father, one of the greatest Fathers of all. Although we will poke fun at our earthly fathers’ we at the same time will give honor to them and God.

Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Happening Now - Part #1 Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 3, 2025

When we look at what is happening in our world today do you ever stop and wonder is this the End-Times? Wrong is being called right and right is being called wrong. People are wondering how they are going to pay their bills, put food on the table and make it just a little while longer.

“It’s Happening Now” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When we look at what is happening in our world today do you ever stop and wonder is this the End-Times? We have the longest government shut down in history, the food assistance program being used literally as a weapon against ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Victory In Our Battles

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 17, 2026

Joshua won all the battles because God was with him to fight against his enemies and assured him that victory was his for sure. As believers in Jesus in our battle against the evil one, let us never forget that the battle belongs to the Lord and we are more than conquerors through Christ.

For today’s meditation let us look at Joshua 10:5, “These five Amorite kings, the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon, joined forces, surrounded Gibeon, and attacked it.” (GNB) The five kings who are mentioned in the verse above joined hands to wage war against Gibeon. As we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:5, Joshua 2:10, Joshua 10:1-2, Joshua 10:3-4, Joshua 10:6-14, Hebrews 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If They Keep Quiet

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002

Message about the trimphial entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

"If they Keep Quiet" Luke 19:35-40 Introduction: Looking at this passage of Scripture this morning and trying to pull out some truth that we can use this morning as we strive to serve God, Worship Him, and obey His commands. Introduce these thoughts this morning with some observations about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visible Reminders

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 6, 2007

This teaches people the importance of keeping God’s word in their heart!

Visible Reminders Text: Deuteronomy 6: 4-9 4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! 5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith With Legs On!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007

2 New teachers, and 1 Usher were called out from this practical measage! Simple but profound.

Faith With Legs On! Text: James 2:14-22 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal