Sermons on The Awakening:

Spreading Grace, Peace, And Truth Series

Contributed by Gene Newberry on Oct 24, 2019

So Jesus Christ, the Son of God, paid for your release, your freedom from Satan’s trap, with His own life, on the cross at Calvary. The door is open, and anyone, whom Satan has deceived and caged, can be set free.

I. Being a Reflector A. John the Baptist the herald 1. Pointing the people to the Messiah 2. He is the herald for the approaching king 3. Duties of a herald a. Remove all roadblocks b. Make the road smooth for the coming chariot c. All curves straightened and hills flattened 4. John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

The Tomb Is Empty

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

The empty tomb is all the evidence we need to prove the central claim of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus.

There’s an old joke that people tell about cemeteries when they drive by: ‘How many people are dead in that one?’ the answer, of course, is “All of them.” It’s true, isn’t it? Tombs are for people who have died. The really important ones may be called sepulchres or mausoleums. Some of them are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah's Miracle At Carmel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 4, 2023

Evil does not have the final word.

1st Kings 18 Elijah’s Miracle at Carmel 1st Kings 18:25-39 NIV Now Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one bull for yourselves and prepare it first, for you are many; and call on the name of your god, but put no fire under it.”26 So they took the bull which was given them, and they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:25-39, John 2:23, John 6:14, John 14:11-14, James 5:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Pain? Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

God is not the author of pain or suffering.

A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, C-- Lazarus And Therapy Dogs

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 28, 2022

Someone has said that this is the only prayer in the Bible addressed to a saint that was not answered.

We heard today from Luke 16:21, which says “Dogs even used to come and lick his sores.” Admittedly, the grammatical construction in the Greek can be translated as “worst of all" dogs would lick his sores. However, the ancients knew when a dog licks a person's sores or wounds, healing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Perfect Or Finished?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2023

"Perfect" is a single word with a huge load of meaning. Do we have the right idea about the word?

Perfect or Finished? I have to admit my thoughts and feelings when I first heard the Biblical injunction from Jesus, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt 5:48) I felt horrible; I thought I was doomed. Hell was to be my ultimate destination. Perfect is a single word with a huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 146:6-10, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Zephaniah 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Stain Of Sin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 22, 2022

Sin is like a stubborn stain. It is difficult to remove. Money and earthly sacrifices cannot remove sin. The stain of sin can only be washed off with the blood of Jesus.

TEXT: PSALMS 51:1, 14-17 (NLT). "Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins... Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness. Unseal my lips, O Lord, that my mouth may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Samuel 2:1-7, John 8:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Some Will Not Forgive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020

Not everyone is willing to forgive the truly repentant. This lack of forgiveness can be divided int three categories at least.

Why Some Will Not Forgive Luke 15:25-32 Review: We forgive as God does, conditioned upon repentance. When we wrong another, and we take responsibility and ask forgiveness for the specific wrong, things are then out of our hands. If people forgive us, it is out of their graciousness. If they do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cheating , Drinking Bishop

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 3, 2021

Get your act together

THE CHEATING, DRINKING BISHOP 1 Timothy 3 A certain bishop in my country has been in the limelight after it emerged that he fathered a child with a woman who is not his wife. The reactions from him and all who have thrown in their two cents have been both expected and unexpected. I will sample a ...read more

Seek The Lord. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2024

Responding to the call of God.

SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness For Cleansing Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but He is ready to hear those who worship Him and do His will” (John 9:31, NLT)

“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but He is ready to hear those who worship Him and do His will” (John 9:31, NLT) “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, John 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Neglecting Spiritual Legacy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

The price of neglecting spiritual legacy is too high. Souls are lost, destinies derailed, and God's purposes delayed. We cannot afford to live casually and hope the next generation will "find their way."

THE COST OF NEGLECTING SPIRITUAL LEGACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 2:7-12 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Kings 20:12-19, Proverbs 29:15, Hosea 4:6, Lamentations 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual legacy is not optional—it is vital for the survival and prosperity of future ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Letting Your Light Shine Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025

Letting your light shine is more than doing good deeds; it is about manifesting the character and nature of Christ in your daily conduct.

LETTING YOUR LIGHT SHINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:14-16, Ephesians 5:8-11, Isaiah 60:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9, John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: In a world increasingly filled with darkness—moral decay, confusion, and spiritual ignorance—God calls His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Conscience And Its Characteristics

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 13, 2025

A dead conscience is a serious spiritual condition in which a person no longer feels conviction over sin or wrongdoing.

DEAD CONSCIENCE AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Supporting Texts: Romans 1:28-32, Titus 1:15-16, Ephesians 4:17-19, Hebrews 10:26-27, Jeremiah 6:15 INTRODUCTION: The conscience is God’s inner moral compass given to man to discern between right and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Burn The Buckets: The Deliverance Deception Is Demonic Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Apr 1, 2025

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”

BURN THE BUCKETS: THE DELIVERANCE DECEPTION IS DEMONIC 🔥 Text: Galatians 1:8-9 (KJV) “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” 🔥 INTRODUCTION – SOUND THE ALARM 🔥 • We are in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9