Sermons on Spiritual Songs:

When God Is Distant - Mark 15:34 And Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 30, 2024

What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just seems like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. That actually happened to Jesus, and when it did, he quoted a psalm that teaches exactly what to do in times like that.

Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Introduction What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46

Let The Church Be The Church

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

God wants His church to grow and He commissioned us to evangelize, and if the church is doing its job it should grow, but numerical growth in itself is not evidence that God is blessing. It’s important to remember that the goal is to try to restore the church of the 1st century in its principles.

Let the Church Be the Church Acts 2: 36 – 47 A newspaper reporter was doing a story on growing churches, and in preparation for that story he interviewed a number of preachers. I want to share the questions asked of these preachers and then give you my answers to them. One of the questions he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47, John 3:16-17, Acts 2:22, Mark 4:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ten Toes Down

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 24, 2025

The Church must be unwilling to compromise on the Bible's truths.

Good evening. You are the blessed of the Lord, and I am so glad to see you tonight. Would you please turn to Second Timothy chapter four? That’s where we’re going to start. I’ve been thinking about the state of the Church and a lot of what we see unfolding today is because of the Church, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Galatians 1:6-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Peter 3:7-8, Isaiah 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Year-End Sermon - Remember. Forget.

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 31, 2023

Even as we come the end of this year, let me remind two important things you need to do before you close this year. 1. Remember and be thankful 2. Forget your past and move on

We are in the last day and the last Sunday of the year 2023. Do you know this year started on a Sunday and is also ending on a Sunday. Jan 1 was a Sunday and Jan 31st is a Sunday. "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8) Normally at the end of the year we have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18, Deuteronomy 8:2, Luke 17:11-20, James 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Daniel 6:10, Luke 18:10-12, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 18:23-30, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Has The Church Become Lot?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2024

This message is about Sodom and Gomorrah from the standpoint of its impact on Lot's life.

Would you turn with me to First John 4? Tonight, we will look at two subjects together realizing that they are separate. The two subjects we’re going to look at are the world and the Church. We’re going to start in First John 4 and then First John 5 identifying who we are and who we are not. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-5, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 13:8-13, Genesis 18:16-21, Genesis 19:1-16, Deuteronomy 11:8-12, Ezekiel 16:49-50, Jeremiah 23:14, Isaiah 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Kind Of King For A New Kind Of Kingdom Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 17, 2025

On Palm Sunday, people clamored for Jesus to be their King. In the sermon on the plain, Jesus seems to lay out some things that help us to see who the Kingdom people are, what they should value, and how they should live.

Today is a day that has become known as Palm Sunday, celebrating the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Here, near the end of his earthly ministry, people had watched in wonder at 2-3 years of authoritative teaching, profound miracles, and even resurrections. They had become enamored ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-49

Denomination: Baptist

A Church On Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025

Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Distant -Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 28, 2025

What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just seems like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. That actually happened to Jesus, and when it did, he quoted a psalm that teaches exactly what to do in times like that.

Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Introduction What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just ...read more

Gotta Grudge?

Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012

A sermon about letting go of bitterness and embracing forgiveness.

Are you holding a grudge? A grudge? You know, you can’t physically see it but hidden in your heart is something of substance. Something you have a tendency to hang onto, even hold close. It’s a resistance. It’s reluctance. It’s a rebellion, and it’s resentment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:22

Denomination: *other

For The Remission Of Sins Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 6, 2020

To clarify that the preposition “for” in the phrase:” for the remission of sins" does not mean "because." The Greek word "eis" means “for, into, unto, or toward” in all reputable Greek-English New Testament Interlinear. Denying this truth rejects the scriptures.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. For the Remission of Sins Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “For the Remission of Sins." This is the ninth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:28, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, Romans 3:24-26, Mark 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptized: "for" Or "because" Of Remission? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 15, 2021

To clarify that the preposition “for” in the phrase:” for the remission of sins" does not mean "because." The Greek word "eis" means “for, into, unto, or toward” in all reputable Greek-English New Testament Interlinear. Denying this truth is aligning your faith with error.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. For The Remission of Sins Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the prepositional phrase: “For the remission of sins." This is a revision of the ninth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:28, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, Romans 3:24-26, Mark 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Story Within A Story Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 6: 8 – 8:1

Acts 6: 8 – 8:1 A story within a story 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gehazi International Ministries

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jun 28, 2002

By refusing payment Elisha sent a message into the heart of Naaman and through him into all of eternity, that even we might hear of it. That GOD cannot be bought

Tree Of Life Ministries Association 2 Kings 5 http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Gehazi International Ministries GIM ******************************************************* Eric Aschendorf pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* 2 Kings 5:1-27 1) Now Naaman, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Noticable Difference In Our Speech

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002

Listen, the tongue isn’t all bad .... It can do great good. And in Colossians 4:2-17 we see 3 ways in which we can use our tongues for good. (Jesus is Enough - part 8)

Jesus Is Enough - part 8 (Col 4:2-17) “There Should Be ND in Our Speech” Jesus IS enough!!! Jesus IS enough!!! >>> Do YOU believe that? Do YOU live that? This is week 8 in our study of the book of Colossians - and let me tell you it has been an awesome time in God’s word... Let’s do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ