Sermons on Tearful Farewell:

Take Heart, He Has Overcome! - John 16:33 & John 14:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2024

Two powerful promises that Jesus gave us in the Gospel of John (16:33 & 14:16) that together form a message of hope, assurance, and victory.

Take Heart, He Has Overcome! - John 16:33 & John 14:16 Introduction: Today, we will be diving into two powerful promises that Jesus gave us in the Gospel of John. Our main texts are John 16:33 and John 14:16, and together, these verses form a message of hope, assurance, and victory. In a world ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, John 14:16, Philippians 4:7, Romans 8:26, 1 John 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019

Chapel service for an elderly woman with dementia and based upon the song "In the Garden".

I have preached many times on the subject of heaven. I thought it might be good for us to be reminded how beautiful heaven must be. I thought that maybe we can get just a glimpse of what _______ is experiencing right now. We just heard one of _____’s favorite old hymns, In the Garden. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way: Jonathan’s Warning To David Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 28, 2020

Jonathan, son of King Saul, knew David would be king of Israel someday. This is one of several encounters where Jonathan helped David survive. This is the second message in the series, "go thy way".

Introduction Jonathan, the oldest son of Saul and crown prince of Israel, knew he would never be king. That didn’t stop him from being a true friend to God’s choice, namely, David. The book of 1 Samuel has several episodes, we could say, where Jonathan took David’s side and even protected him. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Things

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2020

A look at seeking to excel in the edification and building one another up in the faith.

“Pursue love. However, keep on eagerly seeking the things of the Spirit.” (1 Cor 14:1 CJB) Salvation makes the Christian complete in Christ (Col 2:10). ALL that the Father is, Jesus is. “All the fullness of the Godhead bodily” dwells in Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit dwells within the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:5, Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 1:19, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 7:14, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Colossians 2:9-10, Joel 2:28, 1 Corinthians 14:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Precedence Of Excuses...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 1, 2020

Consider they all with one consent... "THEY" established a pattern of making the offering of excuses as a norm to the Master's invitation. Consider: PRECEDENT.

THE PRECEDENCE OF EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the third installment on the lessons of excuses. 1. The veneer of excuses. 2. Even the best offer excuses. 3. The precedence of excuses. EXCUSES ARE TOOLS OF IMCOMPETENCE USED TO BUILD BRIDGES TO NOWHERE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Philippians 4:13, Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Senses Make Sense

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2018

What is and who are the true church of Jesus?

The Senses Make Sense 1 John 1:1-4 As this is the Easter season, we take time to reflect on the core of our Christian faith. We might ask the question: “What makes one a Christian? Is a Christian someone who admires the teaching of Jesus, and thinks if we would apply some of these teachings, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The World Hated Me First

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2018

Why are Christians persecuted for proclaiming a message of redeeming love?

The World Hated Me First John 15:18-25 This passage occurs in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to his disciples which begins proper after Judas goes off to betray Him. Jesus, even before the Last Supper worked to prepare them for what was about to happen. He told them that they ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Prays For Himself

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 5, 2018

Is it selfish to pray for one's needs first?

Jesus Prays for Himself John 17:1-5 The prayer Jesus offers in the 17th chapter of John has often been called the Lord’s prayer in the sense that the one He taught the disciples on the Sermon on the Mount is more rightly “The Disciple’s Prayer. The prayer that Jesus offers at the end of the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Comforter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and Advocate.

The Holy Comforter John 15:26-!6:15 We are in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to the eleven disciples who remained, as Judas had already left as prophesied to betray Him. Jesus is preparing the disciples for both the short term issues concerning His upcoming arrest and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 27, 2017

Is the Reformation over?

In Christ Alone “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6) I returned last week from a Keith and Kristyn Getty worship conference in Nashville. Perhaps their best known song is “In Christ Alone.” As we come to the 500th anniversary of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To Bethel

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 19, 2020

Jacob had stopped at Bethel on his way to his uncle's property. He didn't have much with him when he got there but he was able to become wealthy. Now it was time to for him to leave--and he stopped again at Bethel.

Back to Bethel Based on a message preached several years ago (not an exact transcription) Preface: Some people I’ve known have talked about “going back to Bethel”, and I really didn’t understand all they were talking about at the time. There are even some songs which mention this. In fact, one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 29, 2023

The book of Philippians is, to a large extent, a thank you note from Paul to the church for their financial gift. We find that it is not only the one who receives the gift who is blessed, but the ones who gives the gift are greatly blessed.

Philippians is considered the epistle of joy. That is because there are so many references to joy and rejoicing (over 15). There are so many references that are so prominent that Joy is considered the theme of the letter. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice. (Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2025

Holy Spirit is no more the property of a few prophets, saints but for everyone who seeks him. Though He is unseen by the World but experienced by believers, he took the form of Dove, the form of fire, and the form of flames of tongues.

Text: Acts 1:1-8 Theme: The Power of the Holy Spirit.   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction: The Holy Spirit of God is introduced in the Old Testament with several occasions severally. But St. Luke introduces the Holy Spirit in different altitude. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Old Testament Background For Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship (Discipleship Intro)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025

Understanding the relationship of rabbi to disciple – and what discipleship entailed – will help us to better understand Jesus’ teachings because they help us better understand the teacher (Jesus) and His most frequent audience (the disciples).

The Old Testament Background for Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship I Kings 19:19-21,Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, and Luke 5:27 Intro A lot of ignorance about discipleship primarily because interpreters isolate the New Testament teaching from its Old Testament context. Main Idea: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, Luke 5:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 7, 2026

"A Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a metaphor for hope through connection or faith.

Devon Eaton, the author of “A Book I’ll Never Write,” once remarked: "My world's an eternity of total eclipse / And I call it my personal apocalypse.” Matthew 24:29-31 reminds us: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, 2 Samuel 14:14, Genesis 1:2