Sermons on So Quickly Deserting:

Bildad's Opinion (Job 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2025

Is the health wealth so-called gospel true?

Is the health and wealth “gospel” an ancient lie? Let’s look at Job 8. Did Bildad claim that prosperity comes from living pure and upright, while suffering only comes because we sinned? Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: “How long will you speak these things, And the words of your mouth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Of Specks And Planks

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

What are the attitudes that surround so much of our judging of each other?

Questions Jesus Asked: Of Specks And Planks Bible Reading: Matthew 7: 1-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Questions, questions, questions - always, it seems, another question. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Of Testimony

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006

The real secret to how the church gre so successfully - the Holy Spirit!

<Read text> If we’re honest with ourselves, sometimes, coming to church can be a little bit depressing. Here we sit in a sanctuary designed clearly designed for hundreds, and yet we probably aren’t much more than 10. Once upon a time, this church was the leading church of our association – we even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Have Fathers

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004

We have fathers because God made it so “in the beginning.”

I intended last week to launch our summer sermon series, “God, I have a question,” but the Holy Spirit so moved us through Pat’s moving testimony and singing that there was nothing more that could have been said after those moments of heart felt honesty and thankfulness to God for both His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Church Of God

He Watches Me

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 27, 2018

As God sees and knows each sparrow, so He watches us.

“He Watches Me” Matthew 10:29-31 Daviod P. Nolte Sometimes we have birds in our yard that are not as common as the little black starlings. The other day I saw a red headed woodpecker on our tree; sometimes we see a yellow canary or some variety of finch. Numerous hummingbirds vie for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Controlling Desires Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 17, 2006

All true churches are made up of Christians who want to see the hand of God working first in their lives, so they can be made usable to Him. Second, they want to be empowered by the Holy Spirit so they can fulfill their part in the “Great Commission.”

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 3:6,8-9 Title: Controlling Desires Theme: Beware of Becoming a Controlling Laborer Series: Laboring Together With God Introduction: A God-loving, Word-filled disciple-maker will be more concerned about his spiritual heart than about any unpleasant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dress For Real Success Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 8, 2016

Christans are called to armor up so they can stand in our evil days.

SCRIPTURE: (Ephesians 6:10-20) INTRO: Imagine for a moment you're sitting in front of your TV screen. All ready to watch the NFL football game. You have tall glass of iced cold tea with little droplets of condensation running down the side and pooling on your coaster. A bowl of nacos with a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

Have you ever really tried to count your blessings? While it seems impossible, not doing so could be disastrous!

Count Your Blessings I Kings 17-19 The story is told of a Family gathering at Thanksgiving. Mother and Dad went to one of the daughter’s for the traditional feast. Knowing how gullible the daughter was, mom decided to play a trick. She told her that she needed something from the store. When the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Chosen Strangers - 1 Peter 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 21, 2024

Peter is so eager to establish our identity (because it is the basis for so much of what he says in the book), he blurts it out before he even gets to the greeting.

1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect, strangers [in the world], scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 [chosen] according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

The Slow Slide Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 21, 2020

Many people struggle with the same temptation for many years. Often, people will wonder, “How is it possible for a Christian to struggle with a temptation for so long? How did things get so bad?” I’ll tell you how: so slowly that you wouldn’t even notice what was taking place.

The Slow Slide Text: Genesis 13:2-13 Introduction: Ever seen a Chinese handcuff? Maybe you know it better by the name “Chinese Finger Trap” or “that joke your friend played on you that one time after asking, ‘Wanna see something cool?’” The genius of this gag toy is its simplicity; it’s just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Christian Drifting Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 3, 2008

Well just like the warning signs that we see today on our roads, on our medicine… and on so many other things in our society… God has posted warning signs along the road of life so that the believer can avoid danger…

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 5, 2006 revised on May 29, 2008 Date last preached: June 01, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Our Great Savior! Sermon Title: The Dangers of Christian Drifting! Sermon Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 READ PASSAGES HERE So let’s read our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Endtime Prophecy Revealed

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2020

No prophecy hidden will be understood until it is revealed so the truth will not be new only understood.

Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. This pretty much ends the argument of the Pre-Trib Rapture being a new or recent doctrine. It is more like the seal being slowly broken as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, 1 Peter 4:7, Romans 13:11, Acts 2:42-47, Philippians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fan, Follower Or Disciple?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 23, 2012

What are you? Fan, Follower or Disciple! The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 25, 2007

Life would be so much easier if we would only pray.

THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Text: Joshua 9:1-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: The roof of the church hall of a little Swiss church, at the turn of the 20th century, was falling down. So the members of the church held regular prayer meetings in the hall after the service to pray for funds to repair ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

25. Romans Chapter 6 Verses 1–5 - Messages In Romans – Dead To Sin So Why Continue In Sin – The Great Truth Of Water Baptism Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 30, 2025

Because we are dead to sin, how can a dead person live a life in the former existence? That former life is dead. How can it be possible that anyone continues to live a sinful life in an area to which we died through faith? Believers’ baptism - we have died to sin and rise in a new life.

25. ROMANS CHAPTER 6 VERSES 1–5 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – DEAD TO SIN SO WHY CONTINUE IN SIN – THE GREAT TRUTH OF WATER BAPTISM [1]. PART 1 – CONTINUING IN SIN – HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? {{Romans 6:1 “What shall we say then? Are we to CONTINUE IN SIN that GRACE might increase? Romans 6:2 May it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2, Romans 5:20, John 16:8-11, Genesis 1:22, Genesis 1:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Revelation 2:4-5, 1 John 1:7-9, Romans 6:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational