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The Cost Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2025

This is the 14th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#14] THE COST OF REVENGE Judges 15:1-20 Introduction: Samson shows us what can happen when we seek revenge. After his wife is given to someone else, Samson is filled with anger and sets out to get back at those who wronged him. In his quest for revenge, we see how his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust The God Who Clothes The Lilies - Luke 12:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 27, 2025

Worry has become so normal that many assume it is simply part of being human. But Jesus calls His disciples to something radically different. He calls us to trust. He calls us to open our eyes to something as simple, as beautiful, and as fragile as a flower — and learn from it the theology of trust.

Go! And Trust The God Who Clothes The Lilies - Luke 12:27 INTRODUCTION — “A WORLD DROWNING IN WORRY” We are living in an age where anxiety has become the background noise of everyday life. People today worry about everything — finances, careers, relationships, health, the future, and even the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:27, Matthew 6:26, Luke 12:31, Psalm 37:25, Romans 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Shelf Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 11, 2026

In a metaphorical sense, shelf life could be considered the beneficial active ingredients of an entity.

Kabir Bedi, an Indian actor once remarked: “Every relationship comes with a shelf life; that duration could be a minute or even a lifetime. If, for whatever reasons, a relationship cannot last a lifetime, contrary to what the two people imagined, then both the individuals have to be communicative ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 27:19, Psalm 121:7-8

Hope In The Midst Of Turmoil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace the hope we can find in God, even amidst our most challenging trials and tribulations.

Good morning, church family. Our sermon today is all about finding hope in the midst of turmoil. We're going to be diving into two powerful passages of Scripture: Job 19: 21-27 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-16. [Read passages] Isn't it amazing how these two men, facing such incredible hardships, found hope ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:21-27, 2 Corinthians 4:7-16

Topics: Hope, Anchored, God

When Life Gives You Lemons PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

God's promises are unchanging and He provides comfort and strength in challenging times, thus we should always trust in His faithfulness.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive into a powerful verse from the book of Numbers that reminds us of God's faithfulness, his unchanging promises, and how he provides comfort and strength in challenging times. Numbers 23:19 says, "God is not human, that he should ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Topics: Promises

Struggling With Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Life’s struggles lessen as we listen to God ourselves and meet the needs God’s people experience.

Struggling With Setbacks Jonah refused God’s first request to follow Him. Instead, Jonah experienced: From the book of Jonah): Shock at God’s request (1:1-3) Anger/Guilt (1:2) Bargaining (1:3, 6, 12; 2:9 - "vow") Depression (1:12; 2:4, 5, 7) Hostility (4:1-3) Only temporary acceptance of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Time Commitment To God

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2003

Understanding the intensity of our commitments.

<PRE> There are always considerable reasons why people are making life-time commitments. The intensity of one’s commitment depends on the depth of one’s interest to a particular object of love. <PRE> Life-time commitment reveals life-time love to a well-appreciated and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jairus Had A Daughter

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006

The various stages faith goes through

Mk 5. 21-24, 35-43 In Capernaum there were two Homes - one was the house of Jairus, which perhaps stood on the rising ground fast by the synagogue: - Jairus “Whom God enlightens” - the other was the house in which the nameless woman, with the issue of blood, - Jairus - gladness ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Raw Deals

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 19, 2012

Envy can ruin our lives.

Responding to Raw Deals January 6, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Envy can ruin our lives. Focus Passage: Psalm 73 Introduction: I. Pour your heart out to God a. Asaph was brutally honest with God. He didn’t pretend everything was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes His Stand (Psalm 82)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2026

Pure Religion

Will God give justice to the poor and needy and teach the self-righteous wicked some humility? Let’s look at Psalm 82. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Have we ever asked God why He allows the wicked to prosper so long, seemingly delaying judgment on them? God takes his stand in the divine assembly; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wealth Doesn't Guarantee Heaven SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Jesus, through the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, illustrates that wealth does not equate to righteousness. The rich man, despite having worldly possessions, lacked what was necessary for entry into heaven.

Today, we will explore the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, as told by Jesus. This parable serves to remind us that being wealthy does not equate to being righteous. The rich man in the story had everything he desired, but he lacked what was necessary for eternal salvation. In the parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Wealth And Righteousness, Abraham's Bosom

Finding Peace Amidst Chaos SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

In a world often filled with chaos and cruelty, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This sermon explores how we can find peace and value in human life, even in the midst of turmoil.

Once again, we are shocked by the turmoil that has arisen, not just among individuals, but even between nations. Time and time again, we have witnessed the cruelty of some people and the disregard for human life. In the midst of these troubling times, it is crucial for us to pay attention to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Peace, Overcoming Worry

Hard Lessons From Wisdom Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

What we learn from our suffering sometimes is difficult for us to understand and accept, but God is faithful and will bring us thru...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 16, 2010 Date Preached: January 17, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Hard Lessons from Wisdom Sermon Text: Job 28 [HCSB] 20 Where then does wisdom come from, and where is ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022

This sermon focuses on the three primary sections of chapter 9 where Solomon addresses the certainty of death, the unpredictability of life, and the suggested solution: Enjoy life.

Let’s read through todays passage - Ecclesiastes 9:1-12. If you were following along in the text, you might have noticed that these passages can be broken down by three areas. The first area deals with the certainty of death. The last section deals with the unpredictability of life. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3, Romans 3:23, Ecclesiastes 9:1-12, John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian Church

A Spirit-Filled Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to rely on the Holy Spirit’s presence and power to transform daily life, bringing peace, unity, and Christlike character.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel hurried and hands that feel heavy. You’ve prayed for peace but still feel the pull. You’ve promised yourself patience and then snapped before breakfast. You’ve wanted joy and found only jitters. Friend, you’re not alone. What if, in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13, John 14:26-27

Topics: Holy Spirit, Guidance, Spiritual Life