Sermons on The Apostasy Comes First:

The Shepherd's Folly: When Leaders Cease To Seek

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025

This sermon reveals how leaders at every level—in the pulpit, in the home, or of their own soul—become spiritually "brutish" and destined for failure the moment they stop seeking the Lord.

Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Good morning, brothers and sisters. In the Scriptures, God often uses the simple, earthy image of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between a leader and their people. A shepherd's task is one of immense responsibility. He must have the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 12 A Picture Of Things To Come Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 23, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 12 The Picture of Things to Come Revelation 4: 1-11 In Rev. 1: 19 Jesus told John to “write what you’ve seen, about the things that are, and what is to come.: So far we have looked at what he has seen (the vision of the glorified Christ). We have looked at that which is, (the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Want God To Come" Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2011

We say we want Jesus to come - but when we see the whole picture, do we really?

“Questions of Christmas: Do you Really Want God to Come?” Mark 1:1-8; 2 Pt. 3:8-15 Many liturgical prayers end with the phrase “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” One of our communion prayers ends the same way. Even the book of Revelation (22:20) ends with “He who testifies ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Section 6) The Perfect Man And The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of Chapter 5 of James, Poor being abused. Rich being arrogant. Watch your mouth.

THE PERFECT MAN AND THE SECOND COMING Intro: Many topics are discussed in this chapter: Trouble of various kinds, poor being deprived of their wages, people physically sick, spiritual backsliding, and prayer. James encourages the believer through it all by saying, "for the coming of the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Really Want God To Come? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015

Even so, come Lord Jesus. Really? Are you sure?

“Jesus 101: Do you Really Want God to Come?” Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-14 Many liturgical prayers end with the phrase “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” One of our communion prayers ends the same way. Even the book of Revelation (22:20) ends with “He who testifies to these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on May 30, 2005

Last week we learned there was a thunderous sound that filled the place where the 120 were praying. The noise was similar to that caused by a violent wind. We learned that the thunder was there to make God’s presence known to His people, to defeat His e

We had established that the feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Jesus became the Lamb of God that took away our sin on the day of Passover. But 50 days later, the Bible declares there were 120 people praying in the upper room when the Holy Spirit came upon them. Out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fast Until The Bridegroom Comes, Then Feast With Him

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

New birth, not new resolve; new covenant, not old traditions

Mark 2:18-22 Cornhill gobbet, 27/04/04 Broader context- Jesus’ titles and roles 1. The Son of God who comes to baptise with the Holy Spirit (1:1-11) 2. The Preacher of the kingdom of God (1:14,15) 3. The Teacher with authority (1:21-28) 4. The Healer of bodies (1:40-45) 5. The Son of Man who has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jan 24, 2020

Okay, what if Jesus actually and physically comes visiting your home? What would you do and how would you act? Something to think about, eh?

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Luke 19:1-10 Question, what would you do if Jesus comes to your house for dinner? There was a classic movie about 52 years ago around 1967, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Its stars Kathern Hepburn, Tracy Spencer, Sydney Poitier and Katharine Houghton ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Christ Jesus Come Into This World?

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 18, 2003

Why Christ Jesus came into this world.

If you were asked, Why did Christ Jesus come into this world, what would be your answer? There are those who tell us that the Son of God came to earth to set an example and all mankind should follow His example. Others claim He came to proclaim the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Holiness

Who May Come To The Lord? -Father's Day

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 17, 2012

Every Father remembers things, expressions, traits their father displayed. Very helpful for any pastor.

Who May Come to the Lord? Psalm 24:1-5NLT The story is told of a father of five children who came home with a toy. He summoned his children and asked which of them should be given the present. "Who is the most obedient one here? Who never talks back to Mom and does everything that Mom says to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church With Heart Problems - Ephesus Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010

No matter how hard or diligently we work for the Lord, ultimately if our heart strays from that first love, we are in danger. Yet He is faithful and is our rescuer.

THE CHURCH WITH HEART PROBLEMS - EPHESUS READING: Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

When God’s Dreams Come True

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 21, 2021

The psalmist clearly understood that it was by the Lord's permission Israel were led into captivity, so only by his power they were set free. When God’s Dreams Come True , People Should celebrate the Victory!

Subject: When God’s Dreams Come True Psalms 126:1-6 “When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Jeremiah 29:10, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Isaiah 9:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Here Comes The Judge - Samson The Son Of Promise

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019

Although his life is filled with one exciting adventure, Samson had a fatal attraction to the Philistine world. We must be careful about what claims our attention and dominates out thought life. If you get too close to the world, the world will dine you, wine you, blind you & bind you.

Sermon. Here Comes The Judge – Samson, the Son of Promise Judges 16:18-30 Introduction: Samson was a Hebrew with an unusual gift of strength who must respond properly to the call of God on his life in order to lead his people out of enslavement. The Bible list three great Nazarites: Moses, Samson ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-30

Denomination: Methodist

Mending What’s Broken Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 31, 2017

This sermon deals with healing what's been broken in our lives. And the methods God uses to mend what's been broken is a healthy diet of God's word, being still, getting more of Jesus' blood to what's broken, and time. We also look the reason God break us

Spiritual First Aid Manual Mending What’s Broken Every human being is broken. We’re all broken people. And that’s because we are all sinners because of the fall humanity took back in the Garden of Eden. At the start of creation we were brand new, God said let us make man in our image and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3, Isaiah 34:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Leftovers

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

Since Thanksgiving, we’ve all probably had plenty of good food, and usually in our family, there are plenty of leftovers. So many leftovers that sometimes they spoil before we get a chance to eat them!

Our key verses today will be found in: Exodus 34:14 Matthew 6:33 Today’s message is titled: Leftovers. As we go into 2023, I thought we might remind ourselves of the importance of putting God First. BODY Putting God first. Sounds easy enough, right? Today’s message is loaded with scripture. I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14, Matthew 6:33