Sermons on Sweet Sixteen:

Lot - The Distressed Righteous

Contributed by Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph on Jul 2, 2017

A man who started well, but failed in later life

We are on the first day of the New Year. I join you in praising God for all his blessings during the past year. As we enter into the New Year and treading through it, let us meditate on the Word of God for guidance throughout the New Year. Let me read a text from 1 Cor.10:12-13. “So, if you think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Episcopal

Treachery Of Friends

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 6, 2019

A study in Psalm 55: 1 – 23

Psalm 55: 1 – 23 Treachery of Friends To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David. 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God, and do not hide Yourself from my supplication. 2 Attend to me and hear me; I am restless in my complaint, and moan noisily, 3 Because of the voice of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Are You Hungry For? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

I believe that the greatest secret to Christian living is a healthy, hearty appetite for the things of God.

Beatitude Summer Sermon Series (5 of 9) What Are You Hungry For? (Matt. 5.6) July 19, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A I believe that the greatest secret to Christian living is a healthy, hearty appetite for the things of God. 1 In the last three messages we have learned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Floating Axe, That's Weird Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 7, 2018

This is the first in the "That's Weird" series where we look at strange stories from the Bible. This message looks at the story of the floating axe head and what that means for us today.

If you did the Sunday School thing, or have been attending church most of your life then you probably know who I mean when I reference Elijah.  If you didn’t do the Sunday School thing or you’re relatively new to the church thing then you might not know who Elijah was. He was an Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

Romantic And Religious Roses Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

It is no wonder that our Lord is identified with flowers. He is called the Rose of Sharon, and the Lily of the Valley.

Ernest Hemmingway wrote about the experience of Mungo Park, who, on one of his travel adventures, got lost in the vast wilderness of an African desert. He was all alone, and so dead tired he could not go on. His legs were numbed, and he gave up, and laid down to die. He opened his eyes, and right ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

We Three Kings Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 22, 2019

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But myrrh is not the final gift. The final gift is the one that God has given to us: the death, the sacrifice, the resurrection of Christ and our death, our resurrection into new life … eternal life with Him … a joy past all telling.

At last … after traveling a thousand miles and enduring countless hardships and obstacles … the caravan reached the gates of Jerusalem. The city began to buzz as the news of their arrival spread … eventually reaching the courts and ears of King Herod. A caravan of magi had travelled all the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Choosing To Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 7, 2020

The fourth and final step of the lament is choosing to trust in the Lord. This step is critical and it is a decision. It is not a one time decision, but one we must continue to make. The good news is that God will help us to keep trusting Him.

A. I like the story told about the great Christian reformer, Martin Luther, who once spent three days in a black depression over something that had gone wrong. 1. On the third day his wife came downstairs dressed in her funeral clothes. 2. Martin Luther asked her, “Who died?” 3. His wife replied, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2022

Don’t ever forget to remember what God has done for you.

On Monday, our nation marked Memorial Day. This day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was established so we never forget the ultimate sacrifice men and women in the military made for us. Monuments, memorials, and even parades are designed to help us remember not to ever forget. I came across ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Fifth Commandment: Honor Your Father And Mother. Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 26, 2022

The fifth commandment is the probably the most important to observe. Because this commandment focuses on the family unit.

The fifth commandment is the probably the most important to observe. Because this commandment focuses on the family unit. Let me be clear, a family is NOT a child or a group of children who have 2 parents of the same sex! That is an abomination and a disgrace! The family unit consists of a mother, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Genesis 3:1-8, Genesis 3:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Still Small Voice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

This message looks at a situation in the life of Elijah in which he felt all alone. This account teaches us that God is with us, and He has our best interests in mind at all times, even though we may not immediately hear from Him.

This morning we are going to learn about hearing God during the midst of life’s difficult circumstances. How many of you have ever been through a difficult time in which you felt like God had abandoned you, or perhaps that He was nowhere to be found? I am sure a number of us have experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 9 - Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 28, 2025

Those who seek God and desire to have an intimate relationship with Him, will truly be blessed and will become a blessing to many. Abraham and David are great examples to us of men who truly desired God and sought after Him with all their heart and thereby became a great blessing to many.

We read in Psalms 53:2, “From heaven God looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him.” (CEV) As we read Psalm 53:2, we realize something very important, that God is looking down from heaven to see if there is anyone among the mankind whom He has created, who are truly seeking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:2, Psalm 14:2, Joshua 24:2, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:4, Job 8:7, Proverbs 10:22, Genesis 13:2, Genesis 23:4, Genesis 23:6, Galatians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Resurrection Day

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 19, 2025

A sermon to Adults about the resurrection of Jesus and how it relates to our lives today.

4/20/25 a.m. Resurrection Day Luke 24:1-8 Jesus is RISEN!!! I can’t think of anything more wonderful and more beautiful than the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Why? Because it gives me HOPE TODAY. Hope that THIS LIFE is not the END but only the BEGINNING. A. A friend of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Feasts Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Mar 28, 2024

3 dedicated feasts: The first was the Passover feast. Second is the feast of Weeks; and third is the feast of booths.

THE THREE FEASTS. The theme from GC this Sabbath is: Spirit of Prophecy and Adventist Heritage. In Mt Olives, it is also the day for the Holy Communion; in the Old Testament, also known as the Passover Feast. In the Old Testament, God had instructed Israel that their males should go three times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24

Lights To Our Generation

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 5, 2024

Paul told the Philippians that they were to be blameless in a corrupt generation

Lights to Our Generation Philippians 2:12-18 Good morning. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational