Sermons on Telling Fortunes:

Keep Watch

Contributed by Tim Walker on Jun 17, 2020

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives.

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives. Now this passage begins with the phrase, “At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be like,” and then he goes on to describe a scene from a very typical Jewish wedding at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

More Than A Prayer (3) - "hallowed Be The Name"

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide, it tells us who the father is.

TEXT: Matthew 6:9 (KJV) "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." Matthew 6:9 (NLT) "Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy." GOD'S PRESENCE FILLS EVERYWHERE God is our father. He is my father. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Leviticus 22:32, Ezekiel 39:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than A Prayer (5) - "thy Will Be Done"

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer. It is tells us about who God is.

TEXT: Matthew 6:10 "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." INTRODUCTION The Lord's prayer is more than a prayer guide. It tells us who God is. It shows us that God is our father. He lives in heaven and his presence fills the universe. His name - Yahweh, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Church Of Maximum Impact Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

Christian missions at its most basic level is one BEGGAR telling another BEGGAR where to find BREAD.

A Church Of Maximum Impact Acts 11:19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over a perplexing question. The question at hand was this: “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Flame Went Out

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 6, 2022

In this sermon, the LORD tells us what the flame is, why it goes out, and how to re-ignite it again.

The Flame Went Out Scripture Reference: Exodus 27:20-21 & 1 Samuel 3:1-4 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on February 6, 2022 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson “And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Decline Of A Society

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

There is a book called “The Rise and Fall of The Roman Empire”, which tells of the rise to power and the collapse of the Roman Empire.

We look back in history and do not think much about the fall of Rome, but to put it into perspective, you have to realize the nation of Rome was so big, no one ever thought such a thing could have happened, BUT IT DID! Nations have COME and nations have GONE! For example, who would have ever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Gift

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 16, 2021

The message tells us Mary gave us the gift of discovery, Gods Favor, the incarnation, and the gift of unmerited favor.

Luke 1:39-55) Last week we talked about Johns gift now let talk about Mary’s gift 1. Mary’s Gift is The discovery of what God is doing • Mary’s adventure begins when she leaves Nazareth in Galilee and goes with haste to a Judean town in the hill country. • She has just received a message from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Methodist

Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Lost Sheep And The Lost Coin) # 10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C-- The Perfect Thank You Has Four Parts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 10, 2025

Start with “thank you;” Recognize the Gift; Why you’re grateful, Tell that person what they mean to you.

John Kralik, a lawyer, found his life at a terrible, frightening low at age 53. He was twice-divorced, out of shape, had money troubles, and he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter. But during his tough circumstances, an idea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Persecution Not Prestige

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2025

Someone failed to tell the Apostles that they were to be the head and not the tail or they would not have suffered so much and only to be executed.

Deuteronomy 28:13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: 14 And thou shalt not go aside from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13-14, Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Call Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 27, 2024

3 times the angel tells us do not be afraid in the birth story of Jesus. What can we learn?

Advent - Fear Not December 1, 2024 Most people don’t like to admit the things we’re afraid of. What are your fears? It seems like fear is much more prominent today than it was back when I was a kid. Sometimes I think we can blame the media and social media and the fast pace of news spreading. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

When The Door Slams In Your Face

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 21, 2026

How do you react when God tells you NO, and you are trying to do His work?

When the Door is Slammed in Your Face (Maximizing Your Impact for the Kingdom) Acts 16:6-15 Paul is preaching along a route, endeavoring to share the gospel in various cities.......but the Holy Ghost gets his attention and gives him a different assignment. 2 Cor. 2:12-14 Furthermore, when I came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abuse Of Power - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 31, 2005

Halloween is a fun time that permeates our culture.... and it also has its dark and sinister side. Yet even Halloween’s dark side pales compared to an even worse threat of the occult in our nation.

OPEN: Tomorrow is October 31st. It is best known as the day of Halloween, but it also the day on which other significant events have taken place. · In 1938 Orson Welles broadcast his famous “War of the Worlds” that caused much of the United States to become panicked by the possibility that Mars ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty Motifs Motivates Magnificent Mannerisms Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 15, 2007

Jesus tells His listeners some very important motifs to living a successful life for Him. He tells us to, "watch" and to "pray" and by doing as he says, our life will reflect the proper mannerisms of a dedicated Christian as we go about our daily living.

MARK 13:32-37 MIGHTY MOTIFS MOTAVATES MAGNIFICENT MANNERISMS I. THE MESSAGE: A. Mystery. B. Mandate. C. Motivation. II. THE MASTER: A, Mission. B. Method. C. Monitoring. III. THE MAJESTY: A. Multiformity. B. Momentarily. C. Momentousness. In chapter 12 of Mark, Jesus teaches ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Methodist