Sermons on Thank God For His Plans:

The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 20, 2024

There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eusebius Versus Arius: A Critical Defense Of The Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018

The word "consubstantial" is so important that we either bow or kneel when we commemorate the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb during that prayer.

Thursday of 17th Week in Course St. Eusebius of Vercelli Today’s Scripture gives us two parables, one from Jeremiah and the second from Jesus Himself. Jeremiah visited a potter, probably a novice potter, because what he threw on the wheel turned out badly. But one thing every potter learns is that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Catholic

The Lordship Of Christ In Every Century Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 26, 2017

“the absence of the Holy Spirit in the Church creates all the divisions.”

Thursday of the 21st Week in Course 2017 Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonika is likely the earliest letter we have from him. He and his band of missionaries are on his second missionary journey, one that took him to western Anatolia and Greece. The church in Thessalonika was his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

There Are Five Proofs Of A Spiritual Resurrections

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 7, 2023

Christ gave us proof life after death .

THERE ARE FIVE PROOFS OF A SPIRITUAL RESURRECTIONS 1st Corinthians 15:51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Humility

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 23, 2025

All to often in the business world we thrive to succeed at all costs - I want to be the best! Sometimes we do this at the expense of others and we know this is wrong. Jesus taught us what we should be like with other people and how important humility is in our daily lives.

The necessity of Humility LUKE 14:7-11 In this morning’s reading from St Luke’s gospel JESUS chooses a homely illustration to point to an eternal truth and perhaps a hard lesson for us to learn let alone practice! Those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, John 13:1-17

Taking A Stand Where Satan Sits - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Combating Compromise with an Evil Age

THIS MORNING: 1. Identified the third church that Jesus spoke to in Rev 2-3. 2. Identified the changing strategy of Satan against the body of Christ. He moved from the strategy of intimidation in Smyrna to a strategy of inticement in Pergamum. 3. Jesus warns this church that although the basic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

The Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008

I heard a slogan six years ago that I have tried to adopt as a personal slogan. NO BIBLE, NO BREAKFAST. It’s amazing what a man will do when he can’t eat!

We’re on the eve of a new year. It’s that time where we think about resolutions. Some of us hesitate to make resolutionssince the most important issues that come up involve things like weight loss programs and breaking bad habits. For me that will last as long as a cake doesn’t come into our home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010

Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 8, 2020

Jesus is the way, truth and life.

The Way John 14: 1 - 14 Intro: (Show picture of Barbar, the elephant). Could you use this picture to explain what a real elephant looks like to a person who had never seen one? What you would say? I This passage and what follows is known as the “Farewell Discourse.” It contains much of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 28, 2008

This sermon is about "Prayer" and is part of a series on "Words of Lent’

Finish these sayings: -- “You can’t get blood… out of a turnip” -- “Your goose is… cooked” -- “My life is going to hell…in a hand basket” -- “Don’t get your nose… out of joint” -- Or “your toe in a… jam” -- “Don’t get mad, I’m just busting your… chops” -- “I was to be a… millionaire” -- “Deal or… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Should I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009

Jesus makes this definition of the Holy Spirit in verse 16-17 another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby) that He may remain forever. 17The Spirit of Truth, and He lives in you.

Should I be Filled With the Holy Spirit? John 14:16-17 NKJ And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrating The Hope That Easter Brings

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 17, 2006

Examines the hope we enjoy because of the resurrection. Suitable for a sunrise service.

CELEBRATING THE HOPE THAT JESUS BRINGS - Mark 16:1-8 Today we gather, much earlier than usual, to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was nearly 2000 years ago, that Jesus rose from the dead. It was almost 2000 years ago the ladies went and found an empty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Life, Worse Than Death

Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Nov 4, 2006

This messages challenges people to develop an mindset focused on eternal things.

What is greater than life but worse than death? Intro: It has been a week to remember, perhaps better forgotten Platte Colorado, gunman walks into high school with evil intent, he is a drifter, living out of his car, carrying a backpack and guns The story had happened before, only about 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Spy With My Little Eye

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Some of us wrestle sins that others have long defeated through Jesus blood yet we are critical of others when we see the sin we so easily defeated present in their lives. Jesus is telling us to remember we once had a board across our eyes and not just a s

I Spy with My Little Eye Luke Chapter 6:37-42 We live in a world that has lost its moral compass. The line between right and wrong, truth and a lie have become blurred. This kind of thinking is called relativism. I remember an old movie where a young man (Alfred) was giving advice to a store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed