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The Christmas Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 27, 2015

Man need to see that there is hope. The only One who can give us true hope is God himself. We will glance through history to see the plan of God for the salvation of mankind.

In 1952 a famous swimmer, Florence Chadwick, attempted to swim from an Island to the California coast, 50 km away. Long-distance swimming is not new to her; she is the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. But the water was cold that day and there was a fog. It was so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk On Water Sermon

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 13, 2013

The storms and setbacks of life are opportunities for us to trust God.

Matthew 14:22 thru 33 ..Walk on Water …sermon 10/2013 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

So Quickly Deserting Series

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Jan 27, 2020

Nominal 25 minute sermon on Galatians chapter one. Includes some background, additional references, advice on the preaching of the sermon and a little Greek. Hope you find it a blessing. Bruce

Sometimes, us Christians can be so silly. pause Sometimes us Christians are so selective. pause Sometimes us Christians can be so blind. long pause We just don’t want to know some things, Regardless of just how clear the Bible is! pause & explain Not talking about people who’ve been Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"the Widow's Might" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

Now there is a big connection I want you to understand today…and that is the connection between GIVING Jesus also made a connection between GIVING and FORGIVING in John 3:16. Throughout the remainder of this message this is the question I want to ask you to think about…

HEARTBEATS “The Widow’s Might” Mark 12: 41-44 Burt Reynolds once starred in a film titled “The End.” In the movie he decides to take his life by swimming as far as he can until he is completely exhausted and then not having the strength to get back he thought he would drown. But as he begins to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Swallowed But Saved

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in the depths, restores the runaway, and raises us up through the same power that raised Jesus from the grave.

Introduction The Bible contains some very peculiar verses, doesn’t it? But two of the strangest I’ve come across are right here in Jonah chapter two. Verse one: “From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God.” And verse ten: “And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10, Psalm 51:8, 1 Peter 3:18, John 3:16, Matthew 12:39-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Can Jesus Have Your Dignity?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 20, 2017

If God asked you to do something "beneath" your dignity or socially outrageous, would you do it?

Isa 20:2 At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. 3 And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 20:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism Depends On You Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003

Christians should be compelled to evangelize. Christians should compromise to evangelize. Christians should compete in evangelism.

Evangelism Depends on You 1 Corinthians 9:16–27 INTRODUCTION During the preparations for an evangelistic crusade in Latin America, a very poor, unshaven man came to one of the week-long biblical counseling courses. It was unusual to see a man of this condition attending an in-depth training ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Order Of Respect

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 2, 2002

Respect and Honour are to be earned rather than to be demanded.

The gospel passage Mt 23.1-12 speaks to the hearts of many people, especially, those who feel dominated and oppressed by others. Jesus turns himself harshly against those who try to put themselves up over others and lord over them. He is quite clear of the consequences of a social order that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Will You Dine?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 11, 2008

God has invited us to a heavenly "banquet;" but will we dine?

Matthew 22:1 – 14 / Will You Dine? Intro: A mother and her young daughter were attending the wedding of one of their relatives. It was the first wedding the little girl had attended and she was really impressed. During the ceremony she leaned over and whispered: “Mommy, why is the bride dressed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Listening To True Or False Prophets? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John, this sermon demonstrates how John put the burden of discernment on believers; we have a duty to test the prophets.

Are We Listening to True or False Prophets? — 1 John 4:1-6 True and False exams: you can guess your way to an “A” — a 50-50 chance anyway. It’s so much better when you’ve studied, and know the material. ✦ All kinds of people claim to have a “word” from the Lord. ✧ Explanation: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 27, 2010

A short talk for the start of the busy Advent season. This talk uses one of may favourite stories to encourage people to rest, stop, slow down in the midst of a busy time to rest.

Jesus said, “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). One of my favourite stories is about the world wood chopping competition. Now the champion was a bit older than he used to be – well, who isn’t – but he was still the champion. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: Anglican

A True Love

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

On Valentine's Day everybody may be talking about love but do most people really understand how important real love is-to a marriage-to a relationship-to the home-to the Christian life-even to the church!

A True Love (A True Valentina) 1. Exodus 32:30-33 2. Philemon: 1.8-20 3. Psalm : 136 On Valentine's Day everybody may be talking about love but do most people really understand how important real love is-to a marriage-to a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:30-33, Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turning Away From The Worldly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on avoiding worldly entertainment such as TV and movies, internet pornography, and computer games.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life that is separate from the world. In 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, God instructs us to "come out from them and be separate" and to "touch no unclean thing." This includes avoiding worldly influences that can lead us astray and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

The Operations Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 3, 2023

Whenever the Holy Spirit is given permission to work, the result is peace, wholeness, harmony, and unity, the supernatural becomes normal, and the blessing of God follows us.

For our God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints (1 Cor.14:33) Why are there so much church split, in-house fighting, competitions, division, chaos, anger, and bitterness among the Saints of God? Why is it that the sick and diseased are not healed, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fed Up With Attack Politics? Take Our Country Back With Our Words

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jul 3, 2025

As an old man, I remember a time when Americans, no matter their party, prayed for the leaders we elected. Whether we voted for him, her or not, we wanted him or her to succeed. Why? Because we understood that when a leader succeeds, the nation succeeds.

Fed up with attack politics? Take Our Country Back with Our Words As an old man, I remember a time when Americans, no matter their party, prayed for the leaders we elected. Whether we voted for him, her or not, we wanted him or her to succeed. Why? Because we understood that when a leader ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1