Sermons on Standing Up For God:

A Self-Centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2021

Today’s sermon is about a childless couple unexpectedly blessed with a grape-less son who ends up being a womanizing hothead hippie, marries the enemy, has a hobby of setting fox’ tails on fire, gets put in prison just because he gets a haircut, and dies of fallen arches. This is how it happened.

A Self-centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence (Judges 13-16) Some people think that God using someone means God endorsing someone. God uses two types of people: 1. Those He uses because of their close walk with Him. 2 Timothy 2:21, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25, Judges 14:1-20, Judges 15:1-20, Judges 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let’s Wake Up To A Genuine Concern For Others. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017

Let’s Wake Up to a Genuine Concern for Others – Luke chapter 10 verses 25-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates real faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • The country was Italy, • The year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 5 – Psalm 123 – Lift Up Your Eyes To The Most Gracious God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023

The pilgrims sang as they made their way to Jerusalem but they knew the joy of lifting up their eyes to the Lord. Lifting up our eyes is most important. We look at the world of scoffers and contempt, and consider the great persecution of French Christians.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 5 – PSALM 123 – LIFT UP YOUR EYES TO THE MOST GRACIOUS GOD Psalm 123 A Song of Ascents. Today we continue the Psalms of Ascent with the next in the series, which is a short Psalm, number 123. The psalm looks upward to God and then inwardly to the problems, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 20:11-15, Psalm 51:15-17, Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 50:10-11, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Psalm 73:1-11, Psalm 73:12-14, Psalm 73:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Wondrous Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 5, 2013

We need help in order to live as God has commanded us. God's blessing comes upon us in order that we may know Him & obey Him in a fallen world. In order to do this, however, He must open up our insight through His Wondrous Word

PSALM 119: 17-24 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S WONDROUS WORD [John 15:1-11 / 1 Cor. 2:11-16] This section reveals to us the God who intervenes in our lives through His Word (CIT). In these eight verses our psalmist pleas as God's servant and pilgrim, who increasingly finds himself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

When God Gets Aggravated, It’s Not A Pretty Picture Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2010

When our attitude toward God turns sour, everyone ends up disappointed.

When God Gets Aggravated, It’s Not A Pretty Picture (Numbers 11:18-20, 25-35) 1. Last week we learned a number of lessons from Numbers 11. While I was preparing last week’s sermon, I could see we had too much material to handle in one week. 2. Today, I would like to continue on with this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Oldest Hymn Part 2- The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006

Want to get promoted? Get what you feel is yours ’by right’? The way up is down.

The oldest Hymn part two- the way up is down. Phil 2:1-11 WBC 29.01.06pm RECAP Paul’s really concerned about Christian character, consistency and fruit - He’s particularly concerned because he knows he might ’go to be with the Lord’… and there are factions in the church… and striving for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Running

Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015

Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetic Women - It's Your Time To Arise! Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Dec 7, 2005

Women - do you know that you are called to fulfill your life purposes in the earth? No matter what your state in life, you are a woman of prophetic destiny!

IT’S YOUR TIME NOW TO ARISE AND EMBRACE YOUR PROPHETIC DESTINY! Today, we are in the finest hour of the church and women are part of this great move of God. Many have answered the call and embraced the destiny ordained for them by God. In the book of Joel 2:28 it says, “that in the last days I ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are You?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025

God’s question to Adam, “Where are you?”, is a call to self-examination, repentance, and restoration. Every believer must evaluate their spiritual standing and make the necessary adjustments to remain in God’s presence.

WHERE ARE YOU? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:9 "And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?" KJV Supporting Texts: Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23, Luke 15:17, Revelation 3:20, 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: After Adam and Eve sinned by eating the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23, Luke 15:17, Revelation 3:20, 2 Corinthians 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is The Light?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 30, 2018

Know what it means to be the light of Christ to illumine the way for others to find Jesus Christ as their Savior.

I BELIEVE THE FIRST THING ANYONE DOES WHEN ENTERING A DARKENED ROOM IS TO FEEL ALONG THE WALL INSIDE THE DOOR FOR THE LIGHT SWITCH TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS. OTHER THAN TO SLEEP, I HONESTLY DON’T THINK MOST PEOPLE WOULD SAY THEY ENJOY DARKNESS. DARKNESS CAN SEEM ENVELOPING, SUFFOCATING AND EVEN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We are able to live a victorious life if we abide in Christ.

Focus Passage: Romans 8:35-39 (Key verse – 37) Supplemental Passage: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Introduction: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Matter In God's Hands | Part Iii Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 5, 2023

God will trouble your troubles today. God defends His people! God stands for His people! He fights the battles of His people.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART III Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, John 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Keep Wising Up - Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 29, 2025

This passage contains practical wisdom on controlling your tongue, making plans and finding direction in life, managing money, and controlling your thought life.

10:12 The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. 14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:12-20

The Pattern Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 22, 2014

CHRIST HAS SET AN EXAMPLE AND A PATTERN FOR US TO FOLLOW . 1. SALVATION 2. SANCTIFICATION 3. SUFFERING 4. SACRIFICE 5. SUBMISSION 6. SILENCE 7. SOVEREIGNITY

THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SALVATION 2. SANCTIFICATION 3. SUFFERING 4. SACRIFICE 5. SUBMISSION 6. SILENCE 7. SOVEREIGNITY THE MESSAGE THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 1. SALVATION We must follow the example and the pattern of the cross of Christ in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

Taking A Stand For God As Did The Three Hebrew Boys Did.

Who Are You Part 2 5/28 GNLCC Isaiah 49 :8-17 Acts 3:1-10 Text Daniel 3 In last week’s message, we saw that we need to know who we are for several reasons. The first being that we will know which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-17, Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed