Sermons on Spiritual Reign:

Why God Allows Suffering, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

From the day we are born, life is filled with troubles. How could a God of love allow tragedy, pain, and suffering?

I heard a story of a man who was on his deathbed. He was slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet his wife faithfully stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce & Remarriage Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013

God hates divorce . . . but He doesn’t hate the divorce’.

Malachi Series Divorce & Remarriage Pt.1 July 14, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A God hates divorce . . . but He doesn’t hate the divorce’. 1 Divorce, at least in certain churches/circles, disqualifies people from ministry (typically being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 20, 2012

A Christmas Sunday message answering the question who is the baby and why does it matter

WHAT CHILD IS THIS? John 1:1-14 Christ’s birth means that God intervened in the history of human affairs to redeem a creation that had rebelled against him. INTRODUCTION I thought it would be a good idea for us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Vs. Receiving Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013

We need to remember that God gave us the perfect gift of Jesus and we in return need to give Him the perfect gift which is our hearts!

Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 43 verses 1 through 28

Isaiah 43: 1 – 28 Where Are You? But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2013

Nehemiah did not delay in acting out the plan God had laid upon his heart and here we see God's plan being put into action...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 19, 2013 Date Preached: January 20, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 1 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past 2 weeks we have seen how ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mary: She Took A Family Vacation Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This sermon looks at the visit Mary made to Elizabeth's house and some lessons we can draw from it.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 9, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey sermon series Message #2 Luke 1 Mary: She took a family vacation I may never forget it, I mean it happened about thirty years ago and still in my mind I can clearly hear the sound of his words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Help For Hurting Hearts Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013

1. God will give us fellowship (vs. 1-7). 2. God will give us forgiveness (vs. 8-9). 3. God will give us a fresh start (vs. 9).

God's Help for Hurting Hearts 1 John 1:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - November 3, 2013 (Revised October 29, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin a verse by verse study of the Apostle John's first epistle. And as we get started, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Nov 13, 2012

What does Genesis teach us about God's grace? How does the account of Genesis refute the Evolutionist theories?

Beginnings! In The Beginning!- Part 1 Reading: Genesis 1v1-2 When you start reading the Book of Genesis,…it gives you the beginnings of God’s work here on earth. It also tells us of the beginnings of the Doctrine of God,…something that was completely different to the religion of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary People Unleashed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2020

God unleashes the extraordinary through ordinary people.

An ordinary Sunday School teacher named Ed was concerned for a young man in his class named Dwight, so he shared Christ with him in the back room of a shoe store. Dwight got saved and eventually became a well-known evangelist. Years later, when preaching in the British Isles, Dwight told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Missional Praying Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

If the GLORY of God through the SALVATION of sinners is what we desire, then this is HOW we must pray!

Missional Praying Acts 4:23-31 We come back to our series in the book of Acts this morning after a wonderful missions conference last weekend. I've entitled this series "The Church on Mission." And by God's grace, that is what we will become with increasing degrees of obedience. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You For Real? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 6, 2020

The same offer of salvation made to Simon is made to you: REPENT and pray to the Lord to be FORGIVEN.

Are You For Real? Acts 8:9-24 On June 13, 1994, Nicholas Barclay who is pictured here was playing basketball in a local park in San Antonio, TX. Then, he was gone. For over 3 years he had not been seen or heard from. Then, amazingly, his family received a phone call from authorities in Spain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

“ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 16, 2020

Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself? But what if you are a married person who wants to get out of the marriage?

Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself?: (1) Channel your energy through physical work and spiritual service. (2) Don’t seek to be married, seek to love and let marriage come as a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Membership: Living Out The One-Anothers Series

Contributed by Chris Baker on Nov 24, 2020

A sermon on membership and the One Anothers of the New Testament

Good morning, church! I invite you to turn with me to Ephesians 3. I have been looking forward to this day for months. We’re beginning a sermon series on the church today. We believe the church is a body, not a building. You are this church. This is a building where the church meets, but a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-12