Sermons on The Art Of Preaching:

Helping The Preacher To Become The Best Version Of Himself Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2015

If the Church is a mother, the preacher should put on the mind of a mother when preaching.

Thursday of 16th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel God revealed Himself on Sinai in smoke and clouds, thunder and lightning, and by doing so reminded the Hebrews that He is transcendent–entirely different from us. He needed to do that to get their attention, and show them that the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Joy Of The Gospel Is Healing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2016

"I believe that the secret lies in the way Jesus looked at people, seeing beyond their weaknesses and failings"

Thursday of 15th Week in Course Wisdom is depicted as having a feminine nature; from that the Fathers of the Church applied much of what we read in the Book of Wisdom either to the Blessed Virgin Mary or to the Church. But that has more to do with linguistics than theology. In Greek, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

"Seven Sins Of The Pulpit"

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Paul was determined to know and preach nothing except Christ and Him crucified . Today, it seems we preach everything but Christ and the cross, causing many to live as enemies of the cross..

Matthew 4:1-11 Mark 4:17-22 "Yes or No" You Decide. A few years ago Gloria and I were traveling on one of the freeways our on our way home from vacationing some place in the south, I can't remember exactly where we were coming from. All of a sudden, all I could see ahead of us were braking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Long-Winded Preachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 19, 2017

Can you sing longer than you can listen to a sermon? Are you hoping he cuts the sermon short?

I posted on FaceBook a video by Todd White that is nearly two hours long. It amazes me that people willingly sit to hear him that long. I am always hearing people complaining about long-winded preachers. I had one deacon that felt seventeen minutes was good enough and if you cannot get it done in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Illustration Of Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 29, 2019

Nehemiah called all the people to come together before the Lord for a time of celebration and dedication. This was also a time of worship, as the people called for Ezra to bring the Word of God and read it in their midst. Their worship was centered in the Word.

An Illustration of Worship Nehemiah 8: 1-6; 9:3 This was a very special time for the people of God. The Babylonian captivity was over and the Jews had returned to Jerusalem. God had blessed them abundantly as they rebuilt the city. To celebrate all that God had done, Nehemiah called all the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6, Nehemiah 9:3

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Promoting The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 28, 2016

Even though Paul was in bonds, he rejoiced that the Gospel continued to be preached. He refused to allow his circumstances create despair. We too must seek every opportunity to share our faith, while rejoicing for others who are committed as well.

Committed to Promoting the Gospel Philippians 1: 12-18 As one reads the opening verses of this letter, it is not immediately evident that Paul was bound in prison. His joy and positive attitude conceal the difficulties he faced daily. Although he was not free to move about within society, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Spy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 9: 20 - 43

Acts 9: 20 - 43 I spy 20 Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He Is the Son of God. 21 Then all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Should We Go? Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 22, 2017

What difference can we make? Why can't others go in our stead? Perhaps I am not cut out to make Disciples.

Matthew 28:16-20 I worked at many things before becoming a Pastor. At one time, I was an Engineer and traveled from steel mill to steel mill, from country to country. What I learned, among many other things is that when a steel mill is down, they are willing to pay just about anything to get it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Matthew 25:34-46

Denomination: *other

Abreviated Messages

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 11, 2015

Not all messages that a preacher preaches get finished. Many factors come into play that can interrupt the sermon. Some are from the enemy; yet sometimes it is God Himself that intrudes for a more lofty reason.

Abbreviated Messages Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Many kinds of messages: encouragement, challenge, exhortation, consolation, prophetic, etc. Most of them get preached to the last point. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Breath Of Life! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ willingly went to the cross, you must willingly spread the “breath of life”.

The Breath of Life! Ezekiel 37:1-14 PROPOSITION: Because Christ willingly went to the cross, you must willingly spread the “breath of life”. I. God shows His servants the desperate condition of people. v. 1-3 A. God shows Ezekiel the reality of this situation (1-2). 1. Their ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Speak The Truth, And Speak It Boldly

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 9, 2017

If we want to be used by God, we have to purify our hearts. God uses all kinds of people., but only if they are clean on the inside. If we want to purify ourselves, we have to confess our sins, repent and accept Christ as our Saviour.

The reading from Paul’s second letter to Timothy is part of the final letter Paul wrote. He wrote this letter from his prison cell in Rome, and he knew that he was about to be put to death. Both of his letters to Timothy contain instructions for both ministers and Christians. Paul tells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Anglican

Who Hath Believed?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019

Of the many that hear the report of the gospel there are few, very few, that believe it.

WHO HATH BELIEVED? SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53:1 “Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?” KJV Isaiah 53:1 “Who has believed--trusted in, relied upon and clung to--our message of that which was revealed to us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been ...read more

Scripture: John 4:50, John 20:29, Matthew 8:13, Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Absorb The Word (James 1:21 ) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 19, 2021

What does it mean that the Word is already in you? Does that mean you don’t have to read it? No, it means you have the ability to receive it.

James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. 19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21

What Will Be Your Legacy?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

In this text we see something that often occurs in churches. A man is sleeping in church.

But it is more than just a man sleeping in this passage of scripture. This man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill while Paul preached a very lengthy sermon, and he fell out the window and died. • We ministers are indeed thankful for this passage of scripture, because when we see men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing A Meaningful Life

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 22, 2024

Millions are searching for a meaningful life, but they are searching for it in all the wrong places.

PURSUING A MEANINGFUL LIFE Eccl 12:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. Harold Kushner observed over 30 years of ministry as a congregational rabbi that “Most people are not afraid of dying; they are afraid of not having lived.” B. In searching for a life of significance, Solomon had the means to explore all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, John 4:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ