Sermons on Stay With The Right People:

Heaven Rejoices When People Repent

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

In the scripture we read this morning (Luke 15:1-10), Jesus tells two parables that have to do with sought and found.

Luke 15:1-10 The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with the company’s main computer. He dialed the employee’s home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whisper, "Hello?" Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2012

Sometimes we can’t make up our minds, but God is never uncertain about any decision. Sometimes when things are not going good, we think that God is against us, but all of His thoughts and actions are good, and even those that seem harmful are for our own

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Acts 1:4; 2:1-8 Introduction God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 3 - A People Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 25, 2024

We as a church are a people blessed by God. God’s word teaches us how blessings and curses operate. Only when God’s blessings are on us can we remain safe and protected from the attacks of Satan.

We read in Numbers 23:11, Then Balak said to Balaam, "What have you done to me? I brought you here to curse my enemies, but all you have done is bless them." (GNB) As we continue these studies on the church, we realize that many people have not understood the importance of church, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:11, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 3:14, Numbers 6:22-27, Genesis 22:15-18, Genesis 12:1-3, Numbers 22:9, 2 Samuel 16:10, Numbers 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

Over the course of the next several weeks, we explore avenues where both our mind and emotions can be authentic with God. Where we recognize that nothing is hidden from His purvey and we can be real with Him.

Some things change. For example, for students are heading off to college this week and are scheduled to graduate in 2013, the following things have always been. 1. They have always been able to watch wars, police riots, and coups unfold on television. 2. The American health care system has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Bad People? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE WHY DO BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN BAD PEOPLE? ESTHER 6:14-7:10 INTRODUCTION -Have you ever noticed that people have philosophies about life? -My dad is one of the greatest philosophers I know: -“If you mess with the bull, you get the horn.” -“The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is, "The Right Way To Fight?"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 1, 2016

The greatest weapon that we have in the war against the enemy is God himself and when we unite our faith with His Love for us, everything becomes subject to what God wants to do for and in our lives!

Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study: Zacariah And Elisabeth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Character Study: Zacariah and Elisabeth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 5-24 & 57-80. Quote: “The seven ages of man: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills”. Ill: You know when you are growing old when… • Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work, • Your knees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Brethren

‘the Shout Heard ‘round The World’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2020

'The Shout Heard ‘Round the World' - Nehemiah Chapters 11-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Submissive Heart (11:1-2) (2). A Working Heart (11:3-36). (3). A Serving Heart (11:12-14). (4). A Pure Heart (12:30). (5). A Worshipful Heart (12:27, 31-42). (6). A Joyful Heart (12:43). (7). A Giving Heart (12:44-47). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Last week I mentioned the pioneer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

This Side Vs That Side?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 3, 2021

It is insane to thing we can stay right where we are doing the same things over and over... We need to come out into the deeper. Come to the other side.

THIS SIDE? THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US GO TO MOUNT NEBO… THERE MOSES WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE… BUT HE IS NOT PERMITTED TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE… THE PROMISE LAND. (AT THIS TIME) Deuteronomy 34:4 And the LORD said unto him, This is the land which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:4-5, Matthew 17:1-2, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Are You Leading God's People?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Where Are You Leading God’s People? 1) Into foolish boasting? 2) Into self-indulgent living? 3) Into danger of God’s judgment?

I’m sure that everyone here has at one time or another played the game “follow the leader.” I remember it being a favourite for my classmates and me in grade one. We spent countless hours leading each other up, over, and around playground equipment during recess. While you might think that it’s ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Local Church - God's Missionary People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003

The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus The Extremist--We Should Be Extremists Too Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2024

Our faith and the natural moral law written on our hearts, and basic human biology all agree

Saturday of Easter Week 2024 There’s a word I see in almost daily use by our national media and politicians. When a writer or speaker wants to discredit someone else, he uses the word “extremist.” You’ve seen it used by adherents of both sides of any debate, but it seems to me more likely to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-21, Psalm 118:14-21, Mark 16:9-15, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Catholic

The Charge To The Christian

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 8, 2011

We need to know where we are at.

THE CHARGE TO THE CHRISTIAN 2nd Tim.2: 14Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. Most Christians think that the charge is only given to pastors, but Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

Basket Journey!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 4, 2014

Friend, who said being a Christian and serving God are easy? The battle begins now!

Basket journey! 2 Corinthians 11:33”…but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his hands.” Well, when we travel in a train, we call it train journey, can I call this ‘basket journey’ because Paul travels down the window to the ground in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because He Stayed: Why You Can Trust God

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 5, 2025

Jesus stayed on the cross when leaving was easier. His staying reveals God’s faithfulness, secures our salvation, and proves He can be trusted forever.

Trust is a fragile thing. It rises slowly and breaks quickly. It is shaped by what we have lived through more than what we have learned. Many people want to trust God, and many say they do, but beneath the surface there is a tremble, a hesitation, a quiet fear that maybe God will treat them the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 27:42, Romans 5:8, John 19:30, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist