Sermons on Sojourning:

Determined To Disobey

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 11, 2010

Sometimes Christians say they want to follow God, but fail to follow through when God’s will doesn’t agree with their preconceived idea of how things were supposed to work out. Following God is about full surrender to God’s will and purpose.

Determined To Disobey Text: Jer. 44:15-17 I. THE PEOPLE’S REQUEST (Jer. 41:16-42:8) A. The People Purportedly Sought God’s Direction. B. The Prophet Promised That What God Said, He Would Declare. C. The People Promised That What God Said, They Would Do II. THE PROPHET’S REPORT (Jer. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Vanishing Values

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

William Bennett, author of “Vanishing Values,” dealt with how the American values our forefathers held dear are rapidly vanishing in our age.

It has proven to be true that history repeats itself. When God established Israel as a nation He gave them very strict laws, but by the time we reach the book of Judges we find those values, that God had tried to instill in that nation, HAD VANISHED. Look at Judges 17:6. We read, “In those days ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption For The Exiles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that the exile forms an important part of the genealogy of Jesus because it highlights his mission of redemption for those who are separated from God.

Introduction In mid-March, BBC News reported that the United Nations investigators asserted, “Russia's forced deportation of Ukrainian children to areas under its control amounts to a war crime.... The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said there was evidence of the illegal transfer of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Third Sunday After Easter, 2001

Contributed by Roger Hartline on May 5, 2001

Submission and redemption in 1 Peter

The Third Sunday After Easter, 2001 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! The entire first epistle of Peter is an exhortation to fully share in the sufferings of Christ. Or maybe, more correctly, to rejoice in sharing the suffering of Christ. This morning’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Caleb's Reward

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002

When it came time for Caleb to claim his inheritance, he remained a man of faith. He wanted the mountain where the Giants were.

CALEB’S REWARD Joshua 14:5-14 Introduction The men of the Bible have generally one trait in their character more prominent than another. Moses is a man of meekness. Abraham is the man of separation David, the man with a heart for God. Joseph the man of purity John is the man of love. Peter, the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Follow?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 24, 2006

How many times I have boastfully said: “Here am I Lord, send me” while thinking to myself, “As long as Your plans do not conflict with my plans..."

...someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go” (Luke 9:57). How many times I have boastfully said: “Here am I Lord, send me” while thinking to myself, “As long as Your plans do not conflict with my plans.” And Jesus reveals me for what I truly am (John 2:25). It is there that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Forward--And Inward--For The Messianic Age

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2024

We are an egalitarian people. All of us have equal dignity, even if our economic circumstances differ from each other.

Twenty-Third Sunday in Course 2024 How can we characterize the prophet Isaiah and his disciples, who have given us the greatest collection of prophetic Biblical stories and sayings in the OT? Isaiah and his community were men living in terrible times of strife and suffering whose faith enabled them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, James 2:1-5, Psalm 146:7-10, Isaiah 35:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Reflection B.2 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / God Responds To Sin And Oppression

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The title is 'God responds to sin and oppression'. That's a very basic thing to understand in our process of thinking about coronavirus! Not only that, God responds to sin and oppression in an appropriate way. The plagues of Egypt show us this.

We’re looking at three questions. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? And, what does the Bible say about COVID-19? Today we’ll look at some general principles about how God responds to a situation he doesn’t like. 1 Kings 6:1 tells us that ‘In the four hundred and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Still Love And Worship God Through Disappointments? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 28, 2019

Some of the saddest moments of our lives are when we're going through a serious challenge; or the loss of a job; or even the loss of a loved one. But the saddest of all is when God stops correcting us.

God calls children a blessing and a gift! Jesus actually tells us to be like children and to come to him full of faith and trust. Mark 10:15 reads, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” The most important ingredients a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:15, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 18:2-6

Let God's Word Be Our Compass

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2022

We are chosen, children of God, redeemed, forgiven these are all the blessings we find in the text. The Word or our compass share these things with us we can trust the compass.

Let God’s Word be our Compass Ephesians 3:1-14 Sunday Paul tells us we are such a blessed People because of what God has done 1. The first blessing I came across was I am Chosen • Chosen may refer to our place and our relationship to God. • While the Jews referred to themselves as the “chosen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

God's Dealings Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's Dealings

Psalm 120 God's Dealings God Deals With - 1. The Waywardness of Man in Mercy by Redemption. The Psalmist's Motivation - 1 In my distress His Mission - I cried unto the Lord, His Miracle - and he heard me. Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Desert Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

It is an opportunity to rediscover our absolute dependence on God, acknowledging that our hearts are restless until they find rest in Him.

In the poignant narrative of today's gospel, we find ourselves in the presence of John the Baptist, standing resolute in the vast expanse of the desert. His impassioned plea echoes across the arid landscape, reaching the ears of the people of Judea. With unwavering conviction, he implores them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

From Joseph To Moses And Aaron.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2025

The LORD our God was the One who called for the famine, but He had already sent Joseph ahead of Israel into Egypt. He turned the heart of the Egyptians to hate His people, but sent Moses and Aaron to bring them out of Egypt. He shows Himself Sovereign over all things.

FROM JOSEPH TO MOSES AND AARON. Psalm 105:16-26. 1. The Sending of Joseph. Psalm 105:16-22. PSALM 105:16. It is the LORD our God who “called for a famine upon the land: He brake the whole staff of bread.” Bread, or any staple, is aptly called ‘the staff of life’ – for without his staff man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Not Be Found Trying To Fight God! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2025

As Jesus moved through Galilee, and later Judea, “a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased.”

Friday of the Second Week in Easter Season 2025 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?” The words of the psalmist are woven into both of our NT readings today. St. Luke and St. John tell the story for us to hear and believe, and the psalmist gives us the words for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-42, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:13-14, John 6:1-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Rich & Money Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Mar 14, 2015

What is God's word to the rich? And why should we care since we're not rich? Oh, wait ... are we rich?

Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist