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Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 5 - When Pleasure Becomes Perilous Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 14, 2019

This is part 5 of Jesus Among Secular Gods, based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale. This week the dangers of hedonism in our lives, churches, and cultures are discussed.

Hedonism is all about happiness or pleasure. Happiness and pleasure are good things, but when we make happiness and pleasure the highest forms of good, we miss out on the best God has for us. In the movie, The Matrix, it is discovered that machines have taken over the world and are channeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9, Galatians 5:19-20, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Luke 8:14, Proverbs 21:17, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Lessons From The Sand Series

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 30, 2022

God’s creation displays his divine and eternal power. We can see it if we pause a little while and look around. Little things teach us great lessons about faith, trust, and hope in God.

Sermon No. 14 LESSONS FROM THE SAND By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 30, 2022 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is taken from nature. God’s creation displays his divine and eternal power. We can ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:22

Denomination: Free Methodist

"I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”—simon Peter Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 10, 2020

Simon Peter and others were professional fishermen. One day Jesus asked him for a couple of favors, and for Simon Peter, everything changed!

Based on a sermon preached at Glasgow, MO First Baptist Church on 7-22-2014. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: When someone gives up on something they love, it’s remarkable. This is even more so when a professional or full-time businessman walks away from the very thing that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Woman

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 21, 2025

We may have lots of knowledge, great wealth, good looks and tons of experience, but if we do not have wisdom, they‟re all useless. Wisdom cannot be bought, because wisdom is God‟s gift

WISE WOMAN (Proverbs 31:10-31) We may have lots of knowledge, great wealth, good looks and tons of experience, but if we do not have wisdom, they?re all useless. Wisdom cannot be bought, because wisdom is God?s gift. King Solomon was right, when he first became king, he didn?t ask for wealth. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Sermon At Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 1, 2020

This miraculous gushing forth of the Spirit was designed to awaken them all to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ, and to join themselves in faith to Him and His church.

ACTS 2:14-18 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [1 Peter 1:10-20 / Matthew 24:29-30] Careless, scoffing comments prompted the first Christian sermon. Some of the people who heard the exuberant praise of the Spirit-filled believers asked, “What does this mean?” But not all. Others mocked, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Who You Are In Who God Is

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 2, 2020

God is the source of true and healthy self-esteem. Psalm 8 leads us through four seemingly contradictory statements: 1. God is GREAT! 2. We are not. 3. God says we have great value. And 4. Through our weakness, God is glorified.

Finding Who You Are in Who God Is (Psalm 8) Do you ever think that maybe Galileo and Copernicus got it wrong, that our solar system doesn’t really revolve around the sun? Because on some days it seems like the universe just revolves around ... you? Now let’s be honest. We all have our moments of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Get Christ Out Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores how to foster everyday faith, find empowerment in Advent, and fulfill expectations beyond Christmas through the teachings of the Gospel.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in faith. We are here today to delve into the profound depths of the Gospel, to find solace in its wisdom, and to draw strength from its teachings. As we stand here together on this blessed day, let us open our hearts and minds to ...read more

Topics: Advent, Faith

I Depend On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to find rest in God, trust His deliverance, immerse in His Word, and discern His divine direction amidst life's trials.

Welcome, dear friends, to our time of fellowship and reflection. Isn't it a blessing to gather here, in the presence of our Lord, to contemplate His Word and seek His wisdom? I am thrilled to share with you today, not just an ordinary message, but a profound truth that resonates with the core of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12

Topics: Living On God, Dependence On God

Maturity Equals Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

Explores maturing in Christ, understanding faith's strengthening role, and cultivating a life of continual thankfulness as guided by Paul's letter to the Colossians.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred place, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow deeper in our understanding of His word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that will guide us, shape us, and ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Right At The Door

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

God’s delay is mercy. Return to Jesus, repent together, walk by faith. Step into grace. Cross the river. Hope ahead, always.

(From Bitter to Better While We Wait) There’s a tiny spacecraft drifting through darkness right now. You can’t see it with your eyes. No telescope can frame it. Pioneer 10 left Earth when gasoline was 36 cents a gallon, and bell-bottoms were still a thing. It flew past Jupiter, past Pluto, out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, Exodus 14:13-14, Numbers 13:30, Joel 2:13-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Best Kept Secret Of The Rapture

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Jesus will return openly and gloriously to gather His people; live awake, forgiven, and ready for the greatest event in history.

Introduction – Living in an Age of Astonishment If you’ve been paying attention to the world lately, you know it’s almost dizzying. Artificial intelligence is writing music, drafting contracts, and even driving cars. Private rockets land themselves upright after visiting space. A billion people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Day Of The Lord - Lord Of The Day

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

Because the Day of the Lord will surely come, we live in holiness and hope, looking not for a day but for Jesus.

Part One: When Headlines Meet Prophecy Imagine tomorrow’s headlines if the end of the world came today: Rolling Stone: “Is There a Rock and Roll Heaven?” Lifestyle Weekly: “Lose 20 Pounds by Judgment Day with Our New Armageddon Diet.” Tech Times: “Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Planet Earth.” Faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14, John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Titus 2:11-13, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

(6) Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

John's 6th sign. Jesus calls us to cast off bitterness and blame, receive His mercy, and follow Him with eyes wide open to new life.

Part One Jesus was on His way out of Jericho. Passover crowds filled the road. The noise of merchants and pilgrims echoed off the stone walls. And on that roadside sat a blind man named Bartimaeus—son of Timaeus. That name is striking. Timaeus means honorable. But nothing about this scene ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, John 9:1-3, Isaiah 62:1-3, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

25 Stories Down

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

Even twenty-five stories down, the faith of hidden believers still shone—reminding us that God’s light endures, even in the depths.

It was the summer of 1994 when my wife and our children and I traveled through central Türkiye. The road carried us across the dry plateau until we reached Cappadocia—a landscape so strange and beautiful it looked as though it had been shaped by another hand. Wind and rain had carved towers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 139:8, John 1:5, Ephesians 2:19, Isaiah 32:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Although To Yet

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

Based on the prophet Habakkuk's journey from honest complaint to unshakable praise, this sermon explores how faith can find joy not by denying suffering, but by making a radical choice to rejoice in God even when everything has fallen apart.

From Barren Fields to High Places: The Unshakable Joy of Faith Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Introduction: A Prophet's Honest Struggle I want to invite you into the world of a man who was not afraid to argue with God. His name is Habakkuk. We often come to the prophets and see them as untouchable ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist