Sermons on Spirital Growth:

It Just Ain’t Fair

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 11, 2023

The text teaches us that Asaph is so disturbs and distress by the unrighteous, until it almost got the best of him.

By Pastor J.W.T. Spies Psalm 73:2-5 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.   4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Does Not Enter The Tribulation – Reasons That Prove It – Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 12, 2023

Does the penalty need to be paid twice? We begin to look at the fact that the Church does not enter the Tribulation; look at the facts and evidence that it does not happen. We have been delivered from wrath that is coming.

THE CHURCH DOES NOT ENTER THE TRIBULATION – REASONS THAT PROVE IT – PART 1 OF 3 INTRODUCTION I find it reprehensible, the claim that the Church, and Christians of course, will enter the Tribulation. Why do I find it reprehensible? If you think Christians must enter into the Tribulation, even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-14, Revelation 6:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 23, 2023

God said we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices or of Satan’s schemes, but how many can we name? This series of talks will explore a few dozen of them. When we know these schemes, we ought to take steps to combat them. Tares, division, sexual ruination looked at. firstly.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION Satan is the enemy who sneaks into the field freshly sown to plant his seeds of destruction. He is the pernicious master of the tares. In recent months, if you watched some of the footage from Israel on the cruelty, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Genesis 12:3, Matthew 24:9, John 8:43-45, Ephesians 4:1-3, Genesis 6:2-4, Genesis 38:13-23, Matthew 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Life After Death? The Empty Tomb Of Jesus Examined Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 26, 2023

Can a human live beyond the grave? That is the question we consider today. Many in our world today believe after death, there is nothing, life is simply over.

“When Corrie Ten Boom of The Hiding Place was a little girl in Holland, her first realization of death came after a visit to the home of a neighbor who had died. It impressed her that some day her parents would also die. Corrie's father comforted her with words of wisdom. "Corrie, when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:4-5, Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2023

Satan neither rests nor ceases his wickedness and intrusion into every human institution. We are not ignorant of his schemes. Here we consider Education decay, Satan’s part in Religion, the wedges of Division, and Prayer in Schools.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 2 We will continue the examination of the means Satan uses to bring destruction on people and nations. God says we are not ignorant of how Satan works – {{2Corinthians 2:11 “in order that no advantage be taken of us by Satan, FOR WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 2:23, Acts 15:37-39, Revelation 18:4-5, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Galatians 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2023

We continue to look at Satan’s schemes, and this time, at the resuscitation of Sodom and what homosexuality does; and at affirmative equality and not ability; and children being ruined in education; and how a nation can be undermined. Also demonic possession, influence, and oppression.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 3 This is a series where we examine some means by which Satan has made inroads into human activity. It might be surprising to hear that we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices, but the bible says that, and this is an attempt to explore that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Matthew 19:4, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Matthew 19:5-6, Matthew 12:30, 2 Peter 3:17, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Ephesians 6:13, Genesis 12:2-3, Revelation 6:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For The Heartbroken

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 6, 2025

I you have a trouble heart, turn that into trust. Trust in Jesus' PRESENCE, Trust in a future PLACE, Trust in Jesus' PROMISE.

“Hope for the heartbroken” John 14:1-3 Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? ­ It doesn't make any difference how hard you try, ­ it just seems that everything backfires on you? ­ The harder you try, the worse it gets. There are times: ­ when ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

24. David Spares Saul's Life (Again) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 10, 2025

Some tests in life keep coming back. You thought you had passed them, moved on, and maybe even grown stronger from them, only to wake up and find yourself right back in the same battle.True maturity is not only seen in what we can do, but in what we choose not to do, out of reverence for God.

David Spares Saul’s Life - Again September 10, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 26 Some tests in life keep coming back. You thought you had passed them, moved on, and maybe even grown stronger from them—only to wake up and find yourself right back in the same ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

When The Cure Looks Like The Curse

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 16, 2025

This sermon calls us to lift our eyes from our wounds to Christ...just as the Israelites looked at the bronze serpent, trusting God to transform our places of pain into sources of healing and redemption.

Have you ever had to look at the very thing that hurt you in order to be healed? That sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? We tend to run from pain, not toward it. We avoid the memories that wounded us, the people who betrayed us, the experiences that left us scarred. But what if God invites us, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15, Psalm 121:1-2

Heaven’s Worldview

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2023

Psalm 33 can be divided into 3 parts: 1). the Importance of Praise, 2). how God is in Charge of the Nations, and 3). how God cares for His people. This message ends with an incredible miraculous story.

HEAVEN’S WORLDVIEW Psalm 33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DO WE REALLY WANT A MIRACLE? 1. Three guys were fishing when an angel appeared and asked if he could help them. The first guy said, “I’ve suffered from back pain for years. Can you help me?” The angel touched the man’s back, and he felt instant ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory Despite Oppression!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 18, 2023

Victory despite oppression! Are we confident in God’s provision for our lives? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Confidence (vs 1-3) (2). Admission (vs 4) (3). Schemers (vs 5-8) (4). Betrayal (vs 9) (5). Requests (vs 10-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator looking up. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I’m waiting ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Trusting God For Rest!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2023

Looking at the need to trust God in order to find rest.

Pour Your Heart Out Psalm 62:1-8 September 24, 2023 We can all state with confidence, ‘life does not always go as we planned.’ Just when you think you’ve got something figured out, you realize you don’t. Just when you thought you could count on someone, they let you down. Can you remember a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan Of Debt-Forgiveness

Contributed by Frank Queen on Sep 27, 2023

Basic Gospel

There are things that happen in everyday life that remind me of heavenly truth. Sometimes, even things that are what some call “hot button issues” that often divide folks along political lines, can remind us of heavenly truth. For example, there is a lot of talk these days about "debt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Deuteronomy 15:1-8, John 3:16, 1 John 3:17-18

Denomination: Bible Church

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 6, 2023

This sermon deals with the tragedy we find in the bible of someone trying to make an unnecessary deal with God. God does not want our deals. He wants our obedience.

Let’s make a deal! There is a game show, “Let’s make a deal” first aired on December 30th, 1963, and still airs today. In this show there are times that you make a choice and get a really great deal. But there are times that you can make a choice and get a “Zonk”. It’s all about the choices you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-39

Denomination: *other

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – The Church’s Home And What Lies Ahead - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023

Our entire life as a Christian will be exposed in the judgement and all those years of being a Christian will be subjected to the test of fire. There you stand and the fire tests your works. What will the fire leave behind? Will it be precious or will it be ashes? Building on the foundation.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – THE CHURCH’S HOME AND WHAT LIES AHEAD - PART 8 [1]. THE CHURCH’S HOME - INTRODUCTION Maybe in this next posting in the series I might say some things that are new to you, but just follow along and search out these scriptures. Very little these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10, Psalm 16:10, John 3:13, Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 10:42, Revelation 19:11, Revelation 20:6-7, Revelation 21:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational