Sermons on Thank God For His Plans:

Watching Or Waiting?

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008

A sermon on our preparedness for Jesus’ return from the story of the ten bridesmaids.

Waiting or Watching? Matthew 24:36-25:13 A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, began to read the scripture lesson for the morning session. He read, “Now the Kingdom of Heaven is likened unto ten Virginians ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Encountering Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 9, 2011

Part 2 of a series on encountering Jesus. This one is about a woman who encountered Jesus despite impossible odds

Topic: Encountering Jesus Text: Mark 7:24-30 Introduction Last week we started a new sermon series called Encountering Jesus where we are learning lessons from different Bible Characters who encountered Jesus in order to help us have our own encounter with Jesus. Last week we started with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The All-The-Way Plunge

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 12, 2001

The waters of commitment call us to take a plunge, but will we let fear take over?

My younger son, Sam, loves to swim. I remember the days when he took his first swimming lessons. Like most kids, he loved the water and just dived right in. Some swimmers are like that – plungers. How many of you like to plunge right in? How many of you like to take your time getting into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Love Letter Written In The Sand

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 14, 2007

I preached this on Valentine’s Day but this could be preached at anytime

Love Letters Written in the Sand John 8:3ff Introduction The title of a once popular song also fits a story in the New Testament. I. She Didn’t Understand the Difference Between Love and Lust. A. Many in our time do not understand the difference. B. We even speak of “making love” ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on living the Christian life.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:23-29 INTRO: What the eye once sees it can never unsee. I wonder what would happen if we saw Jesus as Paul saw him? What would happen to us if we had that kind of vision? Here is a man who didn’t see him personally, but fell at his feet. You can’t meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Leading You

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 28, 2006

Who is Leading you?

WHO IS LEADING YOU? 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Introduction A. Paul is not discussing the differences that exist between denominations In his day, there were no denominational divisions. B. Paul, in this passage, is striking out against division in the local congregation of the church. 1. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wow

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This sermon is about the Transfiguration and the fact that we can’t stay on the mountain top forever.

Butterflies lay eggs. Usually they will put the egg on a leaf. A small larva will emerge from the egg. The larva of a butterfly is called a caterpillar. It will start eating the leaf. During its life it will molt a few times. Each time it becomes bigger. Then it will become a pupa. This pupa may be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

"out On A Limb"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 30, 2019

we need to help all people no matter who they are.

Matthew 19:1-10 “Out on a limb” 1. Let's us look at who Zacchaeus is : • Zacchaeus is is known as the Patron Saint of Tree Climbers • Zacchaeus was a a "wee little man" (or, as the the Bible says "short in stature"). • Zacchaeus was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Love One Another (Friday Of The Fifth Week Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

Is it possible to love one another when we have so many differences?

Reflection Love one another. Today, Jesus calls each one us to ‘love one another’. How do we love one another? Do we really love one another? The answer is given in the first reading. It says that we are different. We are different in our physical appearances. We are different in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-31, John 15:12-17

Denomination: Other

Country Of The Blind Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 27, 2021

In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Or is he?

Scripture Reading: Mark 4:21-25 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket, or under the bed, and not on the lampstand? For there is nothing hidden, except to be disclosed; nor is anything secret, except to come to light. Let anyone with ears to hear listen!” And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Enjoy Life- Friendship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 5, 2024

This is the 197th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#197] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- FRIENDSHIP Philippians 2:19-30 Introduction: Who is your best friend? Most of us talk about our friends as people we have a casual, long-term relationship with. Maybe it is a co-worker, a neighbor, or people from your past. Friends, or so we think, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ: Our Faith And Hope.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 30, 2024

"So we preach, and so ye believed" (1 Corinthians 15:11).

THE RISEN CHRIST: OUR FAITH AND HOPE. 1 Corinthians 15:1-20. Sometimes it is necessary for Christian people to get back to the basics of their faith, to remind themselves what they are about. Here in 1 Corinthians, Paul is not teaching his readers something new, but reviewing that which he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nile To Euphrates (1 Chronicles 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2025

Is land more important than the Gospel?

Under David did Israel finally reign from the Nile to the Euphrates as long ago promised to Abraham? Is the Gospel a far more important conquest than land? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 18. Did David defeat the Philistines and Moab, long time enemies of Israel? After this David defeated the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On The Water

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

This story is related in each of the Gospels. But in Matthew’s account we are given a much broader view of this miracle. This passage of scripture teaches us 5 lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ.

WALKING ON THE WATER Date: Place: Text: Matthew 14:25-33 Introduction This story is related in each of the Gospels. But in Matthew’s account we are given a much broader view of this miracle. This passage of scripture teaches us 5 lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ. I. HE IS A COMFORTING LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Go Home Again

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

The saying "You can’t go home again" is not true when speaking spiritually.

There is a saying: “You can’t go back home again.” But in this parable Jesus tells us of a young man who did indeed go home. After a long and grueling absence from his father he finally made his way homeward. You too can come back home—no matter how long you’ve been away; no matter how far down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God