Sermons on Soul Surfer:

The Kingdom's Higher Standards Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 14, 2025

In what areas of your life might you be fit to the world's standards rather than God's?

As believers, we are called to live according to God's laws and principles, which often differ from the world's standards. While some things may be legalized on earth, they may not be permissible in heaven. Let's explore some examples of things that are legalized on earth but may not be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, 2 Timothy 2:15

A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 23, 2016

Jesus' famous foot washing of His disciples is a love-parable of the way disciples should live and treat one another.

“A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” John 13:1-20 The cross is near for Jesus and the next 5 chapters cover Jesus’ farewell Passover meal and Jesus’ encouragement and prayers for His followers. We look at John 13:1 which is Jesus’ last supper where He washes His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hell - A Bitter Sweet Expperience For Everyone Even The Wicked!!

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 16, 2016

Hell is a very real place and very scary, but also ad comforting message of grace for the unjust, How do we solve the problem of all of those contradicting verses - WE CAN, LOOK AND SEE!

With sincerity, dedication and concern, by lending out their ears, many well meaning Christians study the hell fire message out of context. The message of forever being punished in hell is a message of Love and hope and not a message of discouragement. it's not a message that should cause you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10, Romans 8:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Through Samaria: The Unusual Road Of Navigation

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 17, 2017

Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual one. The Road through Samaria, the unusual way

THE ROAD THROUGH SAMARIA: THE UNUSUAL ROAD OF NAVIGATION JOHN 4:1-42 Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual way. He had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Failure To Understand.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 13, 2021

But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. Hebrews 10 verse 39.

A FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND John 6:56-69 Like Nicodemus who struggled with the concept of being born again (John 3:4; John 3:9), the Jews in the Capernaum synagogue (John 6:59) struggled to understand what Jesus was talking about (John 6:41; John 6:52). Jesus’ response (John 6:53-57) is only a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Who Cares

Contributed by Preeyapon Ekasittikul on Jun 7, 2019

God cares for our desperation He will change the situation for us when we pour out our soul to Him

God who cares 1 Samuel 1:1-28 1 The Problem 1:1-8 The story began with a small family of Elkanah, he was a descendant of Zuph whose family line in 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 66 shows he was a Levite who lived in a Levitical city in the boundaries of Ephraim. He had two wives: Hannah and Peninnah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Eucharistic Fix- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2018

The Eucharist is a cause of holiness in us when worthily received because it helps prevent the relapse of sin by the strength of this soul food.

19B I read an article from a university in Santa Barbara, California, about Catholic Mass and its healing implications for the addicted person whereby the social network and group norms that prescribe patterns of perceiving, thinking, feeling, and behaving that promoted drug use are now replaced ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

With Joy, Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2019

Happiness is not found in anything external. It is a certain state of the soul when it is filled with the peace of God and lit up with the sunshine of heaven.

12/18/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 22: With Joy, Prayer and Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lesson 22 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Rejoice always (v. 16) Our joy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Healing From Leprosy And Sin

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2022

Just as leprosy could and did kill in the time of Christ, so sin kills the life of the soul in every age of man.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2022 What was the worst part of leprosy in the days of Christ and even millennia before and after? I believe that the skin condition and other physical ailments were horrible experiences, as well as knowing there was no human cure. But the worst part seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-13, Psalm 98:1-4, 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is Ready For The Meeting?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022

What happens when we die physically? Do our bodies remain in the ground? What about our souls?

Prophetic truth has a utilitarian reason. It is to condemn the hearts of sinners. It is to empower Christians to holiness, and to provide hope and solace to Christians in the hour of death. This letter was composed to urge Christians to live purified lives while they await the return of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take A Stand

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 28, 2024

Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him.

TAKING A STAND Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him. B. There can be no neutrality (Matt 12:30). B. In taking our stand, there are things we must stand against, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30, 1 Peter 3:20, Jude 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reincarnation: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Reincarnation is the belief that after death, a person’s soul returns to the earth in another body. Reincarnation is incompatible with Christian doctrine.

REINCARNATION: A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 9:27 "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." Supporting Texts: Job 14:10-12, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 16:22-26, Matthew 25:46, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Job 14:10-12, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 16:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power And Manifestation Of The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

how does the power of the Grace of God manifest itself in the salvation of a lost soul who is under the reign and dominion of sin?

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD Topic:THE POWER AND MANIFESTATION OF THE GRACE OF GOD In this teaching, we will seek to answer a very important question: how does the power of the Grace of God manifest itself in the salvation of a lost soul who is under the reign and dominion of sin? In our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Rest For The Weary Matthew 11:28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 7, 2024

There is a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls

Rest for the Weary Matthew 11:28 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus beckons to all who are burdened and heavy-laden, offering them rest. Let us delve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Psalm 62:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 11:30, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Depression, Its Cause, Cure, And Prevention

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

(Psalms 42 NASB) "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for Thee, O God.

(Psalms 42 NASB) "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for Thee, O God. {2} My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God? (The first thing we notice is that this person is a believer, a Christian.) {3} My tears have been my food day and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1