Sermons on Speak Up:

So... You Say You Believe Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 20, 2022

A true believer in Christ orbits his life around Jesus like the earth orbits around the sun. Just as the earth needs the sun, believers need the Son of God to perfect holiness within them.

So... You Say You Believe A. W. Tozer wrote, “Fortunately only a few things are matters of life and death, such as a compass for a sea voyage or a guide for a journey across the desert. To ignore these things is not to gamble or take a chance; it is to commit suicide. Here it is either be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon For Christmas

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 25, 2021

Christmas is considered by many to be one of the most important holidays of the year.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, usually referred to as: G. K. Chesterton, an English writer, philosopher and lay theologian once remarked: “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” Matthew 1:18-21 reminds us: “Now the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6

The Truth Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 29, 2021

What does it mean that Jesus died for my forgiveness? This is an exploration of that idea.

The Truth of Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:28-37 28 One of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, “What commandment is the foremost of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘HEAR, O ISRAEL! THE LORD OUR GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Pastor: The Noble Task Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023

The work of the pastor is a noble task. The pastor is a called out man of God. The primary qualifications of a pastor is having a good moral character.

If any man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. As pastor of First Baptist Church, I found myself emotionally down one day and wondering why I was pastor of such a difficult church. Why couldn’t I pastor one of the vibrant first century churches that we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

Continuing in our series, this sermon was used for the Lord's Supper.

Text: Luke 22:14-20 Introduction: The Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, Luke 19:29-40 The Triumphal Entry is that of Jesus coming into Jerusalem on what we know as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before the crucifixion (John 12:1, 12). The Event known as The Triumphal Entry is found in all four Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Home

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 18, 2023

This is about walking to Emmaus with Jesus and the Lords Supper.

Luke 24:13-35 NLT Walking home 13 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 1 Corinthians 11:20-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jesus Message For The Guilty Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 20, 2023

This is the Jesus Message to the Guilty. If you’ve ever felt guilty - you’ve asked that same question. The Bible is full of examples of men and women who disregarded God in order to follow their own willful ways. They were captive to feelings of guilt and remorse.

The Jesus Message for the Guilty      Acts 2 Introduction The Day of Pentecost is one of the most important events in Bible. -It is the birthday of the church. -It is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. - It presents the promise and hope for an ongoing presence of God in the life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah's Commission Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 28, 2023

For 60 years Isaiah was a bold and courageous voice for God, but it all started, one day, in the Portico of the Temple.....

April 29, 2023 Times were good in Judah. Uzziah sat on the throne and the nation prospered. Judah – as a territory – was at its largest during his reign because he was so successful: • He was victorious against the Philistines and the Arabians and received tribute from the Ammonites. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 118:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Should Crristians Share Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 12, 2023

Why is it so important that the Church shares Jesus?

Why Should Christians Share Jesus Luke 14:15-24 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

A Charge Of Being A Rabble-Rouser Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023

The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who reject or oppose Jesus. That’s because what Jesus says is tragic for all unbelievers.

We have been studying the reactions of the people to Jesus’ claims for the past 3 studies. Tonight, we are going to look at a fourth reaction. The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who reject or ...read more

Scripture: John 7:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Floodgates Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 3, 2023

There is a blessing for those who give and the opposite for those who refuse to give and rob God of what belongs to him. When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing.

When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing. Some pastors are not known for being too good at math. One of those pastors who did not excel in math said to his church, if you can’t give one-tenth, then at least give one-fifth. He may not have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jars Of Clay Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2023

So don’t think you have to be perfect to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a matter of fact think just the opposite. God uses broken vessels to be heralds of hope. It shows that it is God and not us who has all surpassing power.

We had a family picture. One distant family member who had not seen me for years said they did not realize I was so tall. We looked again at the picture and laughed. I was standing on some sort of small hill and the picture made me look way taller than I really was. Then my uncle swung into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

"thank God For The Fleas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 24, 2023

A sermon of hope when facing difficulties.

“Thank God for the Fleas” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 1st Thessalonians is believed to be the earliest existing letter in the Bible that is written by the Apostle Paul. It was written to a young church that was undergoing tremendous persecution, and they were mourning the loss of a number of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: United Methodist

God Our Father For Father's Day

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 26, 2023

Our view of GOD our FATHER must come from Scripture.

2023.06.18.Sermon.Father’s Day William Akehurst, HSWC KEY POINT: OUR VIEW OF GOD OUR FATHER MUST COME FROM SCRIPTURE THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER Isaiah 63:16 Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Leadership (2)

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 3, 2023

Leadership is not for the faint hearted. We have a situation where Christians are at the forefront calling for the downfall of Christians in leadership. Who bewitched us? This is a call to Christians to unify and identify as Christians first.

Lessons in leadership 1Timothy 2:1-7 Last time in this series, I was bragging about our new born again president. Well, he has been in leadership for over six months now. What can I say but that the Biblical instruction to pray for our leaders is to be followed, to the letter. The challenges of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7