Sermons on Suspense:

‘god’s Way Of Winning’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2021

'God’s way of winning' Acts chapter 8 verses 25-40 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Characters • An evangelist called Philip (vs 26) • A eunuch from Ethiopia (vs 27) The Situation. • The servant of the Lord (vs 27) • A seeker of the Lord (vs 27-28) The Conversation. • The helpful evangelist (vs 30 and 36) • The questioning enquirer (vs 31-34) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

Denomination: Brethren

Thanks Be To God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Paul cannot thank God enough for the blessings and joys of the victorious Christian life. It is a life where the enemies of the cross are defeated, and the captives of darkness are being led out into the light by Christ the conquering King, as He rides in His triumphal train.

The comedian Joe E. Brown lost his son in World War II. Captain Don Brown was a handsome and healthy strong boy with a quick mind and a flair for leadership. He was student president at UCLA, and student Colonel of ROTC. He was an ideal boy, and as far as father was concerned, the sun rose and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

It Came From Within! Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2021

Jesus teaches that the things that defile a person are the things that come from the heart. This sermon offers four habits to be cultivated as means of grace to allow the Spirit room to root out the sin that lurks within our hearts.

It Came From Within Introduction Growing up spending many days at my grandfather's home we watched television a lot. While I was a child of the 80s, we also watched old films. There were those that put my young mind in suspense with titles like The Creature From the Black Lagoon and It Came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Pursued By Saul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 5, 2019

First Samuel 23:15-29 shows us how God providentially cares for believers.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we are now following David as a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. But then David came to realize that God was sovereignly watching over him. As a result, David’s trust in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God-Appointed Down Times

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

Perhaps you have a calling; and yet, you haven’t heard from the Lord in a while and feel directionless. This message explores how the apostle Paul had to undergo both a three-year and a fourteen-year down-time consecutively.

When you are down to nothing, God is up to something! - Barbara Franklin(1) Have you ever been assigned a task from the Lord, or been asked by Him to do something specific? Perhaps you’ve been called to pastor a church, become a missionary, attend seminary, or even start a new outreach in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:15-24, Galatians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Babe And The Bell Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

It is no wonder that bells have become a symbol of Christmas, for God chose the bell to be a symbol of joy and victory in His presence. There are numerous types of bells, but all of them have some positive value, and thus, have something in common with the Babe of Bethlehem.

Bells are one of the common symbols of Christmas, because all through history, bells have been used to play the role of the angels on that first Christmas. Bells ring forth the message of joy. The bell and the babe of Bethlehem are linked in many ways. Nowhere is this more evident, than when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Paradoxes Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

John says not only did the Word become flesh but He dwelt among us. He not only became one of us, He became one with us. Christmas is not only the celebration of birth but of relationship.

Little Hattie, determined to give her hero the highest image and magnify his achievements, wrote the following in her history examination-"Abraham Lincoln was born Feb. 12, 1809, in a log cabin which he built himself." Lincoln was indeed a great man but historians, I think, are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

What Do You Say To A Homosexual Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2014

What do say to a homosexual? Do you say it's "Ok?" That it is none of your business that they live like that? Or that they're going to hell and God hates them?

(We opened with a youtube video of a newscast that was aired shortly after Phil Robertson was suspended from Duck Dynasty for comments about homosexuality he made for GQ Magazine. May of the phrases used in that newscast were integrated into this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Just A Big Bang Theory Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 3, 2015

In all things, in everything, Jesus is preeminent - even creation.

“”Cross Currents: It’s Just A Big Bang Theory” Col. 1:15-17 Advertisers know that we think bigger is better - especially if it’s bigger at a lesser price. So we have 2 for 1 dinner coupons, double discount or double coupon days at the grocery store, and even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Voices Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson outlining the messages Christ delivered to the world in the resurrection.

According to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead" (Eph. 1:19-20). The first message of the resurrection is that Christ is the Son of God and Christianity is Divine. He was "Declared to be the Son of God with power ... by the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

Suffocating In Worry

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022

Worry causes us to feel as though we’re grasping for breath and walking around half-dead. Worry zaps our life and drains our strength. In order to have true life in the Lord, we must place all our cares in the hands of Jesus Christ.

E. Stanley Jones, a missionary to India in the early 1900’s, stated, “I live better by faith and confidence than by fear, doubt and anxiety. In anxiety and worry, my being is grasping for breath - these are not my native air. But in faith and confidence, I breathe freely - these are my native ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

One Day At A Time

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 8, 2022

We often feel that we can’t be happy until we are in the “perfect place,” or God’s “perfect will.” If we wait around for the perfect moment, then we could miss those truly perfect opportunities. The perfect moment to serve is right now.

I have entitled our message for this morning “One Day at a Time.” What I am going to share has to do with understanding God’s will for our life, and this is a subject matter that concerns each of us as believers. Henry Blackaby, in his book Experiencing God, says that all you have to do find ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers And Bridges To God Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 21, 2024

In this passage we are drawn to run to Jesus by contrasting the “old ways” of trying to get to God versus the “new and living way” to get to God through Jesus. How do people try to get to God? Let’s see:

I don’t know why but bridges have always been amazing to me. I think I am amazed by them because of what accomplish. They overcome barriers and literally “build bridges” to places previously difficult or impossible to get. For example: The longest bridge in the world was completed in 2011. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Kapunuan Ng Panahon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 26, 2023

Ang mga propeta, ang mga saserdote at maging ang mga hari ay nananabik na dumating ang araw ng darating na mesiyas. Gayunpaman, sa kaganapan ng panahon ay ipinanganak ng Diyos ang kanyang anak.

Timing ang lahat. Kung nagpaplano kang lumipad sa Mars, gusto mong malaman ang oras. Aabutin ka ng humigit-kumulang siyam na buwan bago makarating sa Mars, ngunit kakailanganin mong magkaroon ng tamang timing. Ang lahat ng mga planeta ay gumagalaw, na nangangahulugan na mayroon lamang isang ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, Galatians 4:4-6, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Esther, Part 2: For Such A Time As This (Esther 4-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 2, 2023

#39 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible"

#39: Esther, Part 2: For Such a Time as This Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Esther Chapter 4 Last week we began talking about the Book of Esther. It’s the only book in the Bible that never mentions God, or talks about faith, or prayer, or miracles—all the things we see in other books ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist