Sermons on Slow To Wrath:

Extra Ordinary Jesus - Death Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Aug 14, 2011

Part 8 of our study looking at the Extra Ordinary man Jesus and today we will look at why Jesus had to die.

How many of you have ever thought about dying? How many of you have thought about what would be the best way to die? I have, and to tell you the truth, the way I want to go is in my sleep with a smile on my face! I want to go to bed in the night, close my eyes and just drift off. I have seen people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane: Place For Prayer, Place For Betrayal Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2012

For Jesus, Gethsemane was a place of worship, a place to surrender his will to the Father; for Judas, it was a place to completely betray Jesus. No location can substitute for the heart.

Gethsemane: Place for Prayer, Place for Betrayal (Matthew 26:36-50) 1. I found a strange article Friday titled, “Bear Saves Man in Mountain Lion Attack.” 2. “Robert Biggs, 69, who often hikes in the Whisky Flats area, came across a mother bear and her cubs, which were about 40 feet from where he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Studies In Revelation Chapter 15 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 15 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Introduction of the Seven Vials Theme: God's final wrath is shown Text: Revelation 15 1 And I saw another ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Wisdoms Bypaths Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2016

As we confront evil, foolishness, and moral chaos, we need wisdom and some guidance to help us confront battle fatigue or the temptation to sin in less obvious ways because of wrongdoing.

Wisdom’s Bypaths (Proverbs 24:13-18) 1. A not-so-bright road worker was hired to paint the line down the center of street. The first day he managed to paint 2 miles, and his boss was very pleased. The next day he only painted 2 blocks, but his boss thought that he'd probably started off too hard ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer To Be Spared: Hezekiah In His Palace And Jesus In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 22, 2021

God was especially gracious to Hezekiah, but, by offering only limited grace to Jesus, He opened a floodgate of grace for those who believe in Him.

The Prayer to Be Spared: Hezekiah in His Palace and Jesus in Gethsemane (2 Kings 20:1-11, Luke 22:39-46) 1. You can learn a lot about human nature by reading complaint blogs. One blogger wrote, “Today, I got pulled over for a traffic violation. Thinking I could get away with it, I spoke with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 1-17

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2022

Revelation is apocalyptic literature, a symbolic genre. Who and what does this book reveal?

Students of Revelation fall into four broad categories, those who believe it’s mostly 1) past history, 2) foretells Christian history, 3) mostly future or 4) symbolic. Revelation is apocalyptic literature, a symbolic genre. Who and what does this book reveal? “The revelation of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Noah's Ark: An Illustration Of Christ's Mission Of Salvation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 2, 2023

The ark that God commanded Noah to build serves as a portrait of the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation He provides to anyone who calls upon Him.

All throughout Scripture, the Lord God Almighty gives us specific guidelines on how to approach and worship Him. Scripture shows us the necessity of repentance and the means by which we must be saved. The act of salvation, or rescue from our sins is not of our own planning, thought, or actions. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, John 10:9, Colossians 3:1, 1 Peter 3:18-21, Hebrews 7:25, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot’s Wife

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 15, 2025

Our assignment from the Lord is that we remember Lot's wife. Let me just say that there is a message here for both saint and sinners. There is a word here for both the saved and the lost. Let's consider her spiritual condition.

Luke 17:26-33 (NKJV) "REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE" November 16, 2025 As Luke 17 opens, Jesus has just been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God will come. His answer is to warn them to be ready for the coming of the “Son of Man” is like a flash of lightning that instantly lights the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Clear The Way, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2025

Is the confession of John the Baptist, combined with the affirmation of God, enough for you to believe that Jesus is the Son of God? Or, do you still need Jesus to perform for you in order that you can be convinced that He is who He said He is?

John, Part 5 Series: Clear the Way, Part 5 John 1:29-34 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here with us; dismiss kids - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … ? A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) ? John wrote ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34, Matthew 3:13-17, Hebrews 9:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Proper: General Revelation Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God desires for himself to be known and therefore he has revealed himself generally to all people through creation and through the conscience. These are given so that we might seek after and come to know God more.

General Revelation After studying the benefits of knowing God and seeing how knowing him is the attainment of the highest good, we now will answer the questions: “How can we get to know God more?” and also “How can we know that God exists? What is the evidence?” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Minister To Drivers Like Paul, Expressives Like Peter Or Amiables Li

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION

HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION Personality types as developed through one’s heredity or from one’s environment can also greatly influence the way one contextually views crisis. The various ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Water Thirsts

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003

Now I acknowledge the fact that in the natural order it sounds foolish, even funny to talk about Water being Thirsty! Who ever heard of water getting dry and needing a drink? What could quench the thirst of water? If water got thirsty, what would it ask f

Holy Father, I ask that You order my steps in Your Word; that you temper my temperament as I teach the text; that You pace my passion as I pull and promote proven principles from this powerful passage; and that You allow my proclamation to be powered by purpose. I offer this petition in the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Among Us

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

I believe with all my heart that millions of angels are at God’s command and at our service. The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going home for the holidays. One came from Fort Wayne, Indiana while the other two were from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:14, Hebrews 1:1, Colossians 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Me Tender

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 18, 2003

This sermon looks at what it means for us as Christians to be a people of love by looking at how we are called to love each other, love our enemies, and the role forgiveness plays in this love.

This year was a sad year for many football fans because it marked the end of an era. The historic Veterans stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was closed for good. The turf was horrendous and opposing players dreaded the trip to the vet because with one step, a career could be ended. But it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-45, Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

How To Live In This World

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004

If we are ever going to make an impact on our culture, we can not let ourselves become conformed to it.

Subject: How To Live In This World Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2 You heard about the business lady who, between flights at an airport bought a small package of cookies. She then sat down in the busy snack shop to glance over the newspaper. As she read her paper she became aware of a rustling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Holiness