Sermons on Surrounded:

Recognizing Demonic Oppression Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical signs of demonic oppression and provide examples to help identify when a person may be under demonic influence.

As Christians, we are aware of the spiritual warfare that surrounds us. Demons, also known as unclean spirits, can oppress individuals, causing physical, emotional, and spiritual distress. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical signs of demonic oppression and provide examples to help identify ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-26, Luke 4:33-36

Distractions (Nehemiah 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2025

What distracts us from God's work?

Will enemies try to distract us from God’s work? Should we remain focused, praying God protects us from threats? Let’s look at Nehemiah 6. Were Nehemiah’s enemies conspiring to set a trap for him? Now when it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arabian, and to the rest of our enemies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Coffin That Preached Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 12, 2025

This sermon explores Joseph's deathbed faith, where he rejected the glory of an Egyptian burial and commanded his bones be carried to the Promised Land, serving as a silent testimony of hope to Israel for 400 years that God would one day lead them home.

Introduction: The Prince Who Never Forgot Home Joseph is one of the most famous characters in the Bible. We know him for his coat of many colors, his dreams, and his rise from a prison cell to the palace. By the time he reached the end of his life, Joseph was the Prime Minister of Egypt. He had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Thanksgiving Turkeys!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 19, 2023

It is so easy to forget the blessings that God has given us.

The REAL Thanksgiving Turkeys! It is so easy to forget the blessings that God has given us. The Psalmist wrote, "Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…” (Psalm 103:2). On Thanksgiving Day in the United States, we’ll enjoy a meal with turkeys – but the REAL Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Psalm 107:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Please Send A Revival!

Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 1, 2024

Our planet desperately needs a worldwide revival. God has the power to being revival to all the nations and He accomplishes that by using us, Christians, to be His hands/feet in the world to bring about change. But, doing that sometimes comes at a high price (martyrdom).

The scripture for today's message is from the Book of Ezra Chapter 10:1-6. Let's all read that section together; (verses are from the CSB version). 1 While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling face-down before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Alas For The City.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 7, 2022

Is it nothing to you?

ALAS FOR THE CITY. Lamentations 1:1-6. LAMENTATIONS 1:1. The opening word could be rendered, “Alas!” The translation “How” introduces an exclamation, but also has an element of questioning in it. We might say, “How come?” The verb “she sits” introduces “the city” as feminine, so perhaps we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace For Favour Series

Contributed by Kuye Adesegun Jacobs on Aug 22, 2022

Man by default, by reason of the falling nature He his limited. God has designed systems of advantages for man to become a majestic wonder. Favour is a equaliser. Brings balance to your life.

Favour is the divine help, assistance. God in partnership with men. Providing help and assistance to your life and destiny. Proverbs 13:15. Favour and hardship are children that comes from mother. Favour is from understanding. Transgression(violations of patterns) causes hardship. Favour truly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:21

When Will You Be Heard

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2021

You would be heard and people will Stand to listen to you, when you have Earned their respect and trust through your Good deeds, hard work and character.

When will you be heard? Daniel 1:14 So he listened to them in this matter and tested them for ten days.” Being heard….. You would be heard and people will Stand to listen to you, when you have Earned their respect and trust through your Good deeds, hard work and character. So work on that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crowning Of The Year.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2022

A Psalm Song for harvest-time.

THE CROWNING OF THE YEAR. Psalm 65:1-13. 1. God in the Place of Sacrifice (Psalm 65:1-4). PSALM 65:1. “Praise waits for thee, O God.” Praise is not entertainment, but the grateful response of a thankful people to our gracious God. In some church gatherings you can just feel it: an awesome, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mingled Seed Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

What is the issue of being mingled? As we look at today’s scripture, it is telling us that something does not need to be mixed with something else

The online free dictionary defines the word mingle as – to mix or bring together in combination, to be or become mixed or united, to associate or take part with others. The past tense form is mingled, which means the mixing has taken place, it has happened. As we look at today’s scripture, it is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Overlooked Question Of Jesus

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2022

Belief in God is fading from all parts of society. The idea of faith is all but ignored. Jesus told us it would be this way before He returns. Is your faith in the Lord in the same shape as the world?

" Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8, NASB). This question should be a clear signal for anyone with "eyes to see" that any idea of some last minute "national revival", which many well-meaning brethren would like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God sees our character long before we have an opportunity to be faithful.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Favor is, Hebrew SA AH “to look intently, or to look with interest or regard.” Enoch was first. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death … he (found favor) pleased God” (Hebrews 11:5). 2. Greek: Dektos, “to be acceptable, to welcome.” “Now is the time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2, Luke 16:10, Luke 1:45

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Worship Journey With Wise Men Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

God will guide you to take the right path on your worship journey.

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Sep 3, 2023

The Lord has called us to a place of Unity, not uniformity.

Unity IN Christ Summary: There is so much power in Unity Main Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3 Unity- 1. The state or quality of being one: singleness. 2. The state or quality of being in accord; harmony. A. Of thought B. Of Focus C. Of Direction Benefits of Unity Behold, how good and how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Values Of A Christian

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 24, 2023

What does God value for Christians? That needs to be our values!

At times, we have a problem staying centered in the things of God. Easy to become side-tracked, on a dead-end road. Another word we could use would be “balanced”. Easy to become over balanced in some area. Christmas is a good example. Side-tracked as to the value of Christmas. 1. To the children ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist