Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

This Holy Moment Reveals Why I Should Attend Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 31, 2023

I might need to re-think why I attend church

Introduction Holy Moments are those just God and me moments. They can occur in the privacy of your prayer closet or even in a room with a thousand people. It is that time that God gets your attention, and it is just God and you engaged in a conversation. The Bible is full of Holy Moments. We have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Happens To Me? For Me? Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2023

Are you one of those that complain what is happening to you? A correction must be made: what is happening for me.

IT IS NOT HAPPENING TOO ME, IT IS HAPPENING FOR ME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) Text: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (MSG) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 18:4, 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023

Everybody has an excuse for not getting seriously involved with God. And some of those reasons are genuine. But some excuses are just another way of saying “I have more important things to do with my life, don’t bother me.”

Jesus had been preaching and teaching, healing all kinds of sicknesses and casting out demons, up and down the Sea of Galilee for months. Everywhere he went people gathered, waiting for hours - some just to hear him speak, others hoping for the chance to ask him a question or even just to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Cheerleader: Encourager

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 6, 2024

We have many head-shirkers practicing in the church today. Arise my friends to become CHEERLEADERS and encouragers those that hands hang down.

BE A CHEERLEADER, AN ENCOURAGER. Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) GO EASY ON HURTING PEOPLE. SOME HAVE COMPASSION, OTHERS DON’T. Will we love broken people? Will we love the disappointed, discouraged? I heard a preacher speaking. The church ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Builders Of The Temple

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024

We read of Zerubbabel being the master carpenter over the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. He did physically build a temple, however, the scripture alludes to one being named, ‘The Branch’, to build the temple, and, ‘they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the Lord.’

God tells us He will protect, guide and keep watch over us for His eternal purpose. In our scripture this morning, we will witness this Spiritual behavior. We read of Zerubbabel being the master carpenter over the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. In the physical realm, he did physically ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:6-8, Zechariah 6:1-15, Zechariah 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 5, 2024

God has made covenants with His people throughout history. What has He done to establish a covenant with us?

Read Genesis 12:1-3. Pray. They say April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? That’s right, Pilgrims. I got to thinking about the Pilgrims because William Bradford, their first governor, had written that the Pilgrims came to the New World to escape the persecution ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Church Leadership (1 Timothy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2024

Do we have the right to reinterpret Paul's inspired qualifications for elders and deacons, adapting them to a sinful society? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 3.

Do we have any authority to ignore Paul’s inspired qualifications for elders and deacons? Do we have any authority for man-made requirements? Do we have any authority to ordain women as elders? Do we trust that God inspired Paul with instructions for all time, or do we bend them to suit the whims ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Speaking In Tongue Scriptural? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries.

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries. While some claim it is a spiritual gift, others argue it is not supported by Scripture. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical objections to tongue speaking. Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 14:23-25, Acts 2:4-12

Go! Go! Go!

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 4, 2024

I used this as an urging to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and be the witnesses that God has commanded us to be (with the power of the Holy Ghost).

SLIDE – Introduction Read and comment Acts 1:1-8 V1 – “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,” This is Dr. Luke writing to a good friend – Theophilus Luke had written earlier about all that he had researched from the Apostles and other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fiery Prophet Elijah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 20, 2024

Elijah was an ordinary human being but was a powerful Man of God, prophet of God. He was demanding prophet, but was demeaning sometimes. However he was deemed to be prophet of his days. Where are those Elijah’s today?

Theme: Fiery Prophet Text: 1 Kings 17:1-6   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love endures forever! Introduction Elijah means ‘Yahweh is my God’. He is known as Eliyyahu in Hebrew, and Elias in Greek. The feminine name is Eliana. Elijah lived during the ninth century B.C. He appears 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Lord, Give Us An Understanding Heart!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2024

Many people have knowledge. A few people have wisdom. We need UNDERSTANDING HEARTS. Solomon ask God for understanding, and this please God.

LORD, GIVE US AN UNDERSTANDING HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Proverbs 14:29 (NIV) A patient man has great understanding, but a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:34, Proverbs 14:29, Job 32:18-19, 1 Kings 3:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Soul Of The Martyrs Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 24, 2024

The Doctrine of Soul is very interesting and needed. We try to understand the creation of the soul, it’s relation to the physical body, and relation to God. We learned about its identity, eternity and everlasting capacity. Read further.

Text: Revelation 6:9-11 Theme: Cry of the Martyrs   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: This month we have dedicated to the Doctrine of Soul, understanding the creation of the soul, relation to the physical body, relation to God. We learned about its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Conquest Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 27, 2024

Through Jesus’ death, He conquered the fear of death. Jesus’ death conquers fear for the genuine believer.

Last time we witnessed, along with the Apostle John, the crucifixion of Jesus. We were with Him to the end when He proclaimed, “It is finished.” He showed no fear as He gave His life that we might live. Through Jesus’ death, He conquered the fear of death. Jesus’ death conquers fear for the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Toward God (Luke 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2024

Are we greedy for wealth or rich toward God? Let's look at Luke 12.

Are we hypocrites or righteous? Do we publicly acknowledge Jesus? Are we more concerned with being rich in material things than rich toward God? Let’s look at Luke 12. What was the leaven of the Pharisees? Will all hypocrisy eventually be exposed? At this time, after so many thousands of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Message For New Year’s Day, 1-1-2023

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 11, 2023

The Church at Ephesus started off right but somehow lost their first love. For this New Year, may we be reminded to remember, repent, and re-do what we did at the first.

(Note: This message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-1-2023; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This morning we celebrate the start of a brand new year. It’s really kind of difficult to zero in on something that hasn’t been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist