Sermons on Spiritual Life:

What Will Harboring Pride In Our Hearts Do To Us?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2024

Pride is self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in self. Some people try to run their own lives without God, as if they do not need Him, because they put themselves first.

Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled “The Vision of Obadiah” as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom’s defiance of God, their ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 12 - Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 11, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 12

12:1-2: Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. In this psalm David complains about the vicious words of his adversaries, and in contrast praises the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another: A Transformed Commandment John 13:34-35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 14, 2024

In John 13:34-35, Jesus delivers a profound directive to His disciples, laying the foundation for genuine Christian community. Let us explore how this commandment, rooted in truth, has the power to transform lives and relationships.

Love One Another: A Transformed Commandment Introduction: Today we embark on a journey of understanding the transformative power of love, as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ. In John 13:34-35, Jesus delivers a profound directive to His disciples, laying the foundation for genuine Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 3:18, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Third Anointing Of David: King Over All Israel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2024

The LORD of hosts was with him. 2 Samuel 5:10.

THE THIRD ANOINTING OF DAVID: KING OVER ALL ISRAEL. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10. After the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), the LORD sent Samuel to anoint David (cf. 1 Samuel 16:1). The LORD had sought Him ‘a man after His own heart’ (cf. 1 Samuel 13:14), and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Go From Judgment To Hope?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2024

Zephaniah warned the people of impending punishment if they did not repent.

Zephaniah had cautioned the people of Judah that if they would not repent of their transgressions and return to God, all of Judah would be punished. This whole book is filled with the impending correction that was to come from God, but it would come with love. The phrase “the day of the Lord” is ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18, Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sycamore Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2024

A Lenten sermon in the series "If Trees Could Talk." The sycamore shares the importance acceptance and grace.

March 6, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10 The Sycamore Tree Good evening, friendly humans. Thank you for the opportunity to address you this evening. I was so honored when your pastor asked me to participate in your Lenten sermon series! Allow me to introduce myself: I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter: On Being Afraid

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 31, 2024

In the Gospel of Mark the Easter story, and the whole Gospel, ends with those closest to Jesus being afraid. Just as Jesus met them in their fear, so too will Jesus meet us.

"Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid." (Mark 16:8, NIV) When we look at the four accounts of the Resurrection story in the four gospels, we see a common thread running through at least three of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Leadership Transfer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024

Can you think your way to success?

A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When People Trick You Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

Two wrongs never make a right.

A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Theology

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2024

Are we really seeking God's truth or defending our theologies and traditions?

The irony is that the most avid defenders of His sovereignty deny Him the right to create a plan of salvation that allows man free will to accept or reject His plan thus opposing His sovereignty. The most avid defenders of free will deny God the right to keep that which He saved until the end ...read more

Scripture: John 7:15-18, Acts 4:13, John 16:13-14, Mark 1:21-22, 1 Peter 4:11, Matthew 15:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Of Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 9, 2024

How the crucifixion applies to us.

Reading 4: Mark 15, 16 – 32 The Crucifixion of Jesus How the crucifixion applies to us. Gospels account. You may find it strange to find that the New Testament does not really provide us with many of the details of Christs crucifixion. In fact, there is remarkable brevity, and restraint on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16

Denomination: Episcopal

A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Your authority is God's Word.

A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #15 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 10, 2024

As we continue our study of the visions John received from Jesus Christ, we enter a group of ‘seven’ vials of the ‘last plagues’. These are described as ‘last’ because in them is filled (completed) the wrath of God.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 4:6, Revelation 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatness Of God In Creation-Part 1

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Observing the Mighty Acts Of God In Creation

1. INTRODUCTION. WHEN WE ADDRESS THE SUBJECT OF GOD’S GREATNESS, WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT TO USE THE WORD GREAT IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. WE USE THE WORD GREAT BECAUSE IT IS A TERM THAT WE UNDERSTAND. WE KNOW THAT GOD IS GREAT, BUT, BECAUSE OF OUR FINITE UNDERSTANDING WE CANNOT COMPREHEND JUST HOW GREAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong (2 Timothy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2024

Do we allow Christ to make us strong and faithful? Let's discuss this in 2 Timothy 2.

Do we allow Christ Jesus to make us strong? Should we entrust the Gospel to faithful men? Should we meditate on Jesus? Do we endure all things? Have we died with Him? Are we faithful, just as He remains faithful? Let’s discuss this in 2 Timothy 2. Did Paul want Timothy to let Christ make him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist