Sermons on The Departure Comes First:

The Time Has Come...to Pray #5 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. Jesus said, "NOW...they know everything" 2. The Disciples ACCEPTED the words of Christ. 3. They KNEW with certainty that Christ came from God. 4. They BELIEVED.

November 12, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #5 Text: John 17:7-8 Introduction 1. As we continue to observe Christ as He prays to His Father... 2 weeks ago we saw that Christ turned His attention from praying for Himself... and began to pray for His disciples. in verse 6, we saw that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Torn Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 27, 2017

We have no reason to worry about chasing after the things of this world when we have a Father who provides everything we really need.

Torn between two Worlds Matthew 6:24-34 Have you ever felt like you were getting mixed messages about what makes life worthwhile? What are the things that can make you truly happy? The world is holding out things like wealth and status and power and popularity and Jesus is telling you that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 27, 2016

(Appropriate for Watchnight or New Year's Eve service as well.) As Christians we live in the certainty that Jesus is coming again. It could be today, tomorrow, or any moment. We need to wake up, clean up, and grow up.

Romans 13:11-14 A Wake-up Call A priest and pastor were standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that read, "The End is near! Turn around before it's too late!" One speeding motorist yelled out his window, “Leave us alone, you religious nuts!” as he flew by. From around the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 25:1-13, Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Shall We Obey, God Or Man?

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

In 1954 then senator Lyndon B. Johnson slipped some wording into an IRS bill that made it illegal for a pastor to preach all of Gods Word and call out those who ruled in opposition. Pulpit Freedom sunday was born out of that.

1 Today is a different sort of Sunday her at Praise and across our entire nation, and because some may not be aware of what Pulpit Freedom Sunday is I want to take a few minutes to explain before getting into the heart of the message. Let me state that everything I will say and do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-20

Time To Get Stoked

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 30, 2021

You were on fire. What cooled you off?

My wife and I have had colds recently. It has been said that you feed a cold and starve a fever. I doubt that would show up in a PDR. There is a spiritual application of this. Matthew 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11-12, Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

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

Dry Bone Come Alive Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2025

We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life anything! Can you catch the vision of this truth and reality for 2025?

Opening Video Illustration: Peanut Butter Goggles - Skit Guys! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Kingdom Come: Still Blind And Mute Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2001

Praying for the Kingdom to come is an awesome responsibility, for some of us remain blind and mute despite Jesus’ healing, criticizing those who are different and causing divisions.

Our backyard is heavily populated. It is home to birds and bugs, to snails and occasional snakes, and most of all, our backyard is populated with moles. The turf is home to those burrowing creatures, moles. I have the twisted ankle to prove it, thanks to sinking in one of the burrows. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Come Out Of The Closet In The Darkness Of The Evening Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2006

This sermon examines how JOseph and Nicodemus step up to the plate at the death of Jesus. How does such strength come about? That’s what is addressed in this sermon.

March 29, 2006 Matthew 27:55-61 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. As evening approached, there came a rich man from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-61

Denomination: Lutheran

A Syrian Phoenician Woman Comes To Jesus For Help Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

It’s an interesting incident for this Phoenician woman to come and ask Jesus for help. She is a Greek, not a Jew.

How does the gospel of Mark all fit together? It’s all one cohesive message, to answer the question, who is Jesus really? It begins with John in the wilderness proclaiming the entry of the messiah into history. We see God step into the picture at this point. Then, we see Jesus preaching a message ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Let The Peace Of God Come Into Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 18, 2025

His name is called Prince of Peace. Christ comes to bring peace into a weary world.

Let the Peace of God Come Into Our Hearts Every year at this time, many of us get exhausted or we are under stress from our responsibilities. Christmas is looming around the corner. There is still so much to do. This is a stressful time for many of us. The Advent season was supposed to be our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah's Ark--A Glimpse Of The Coming Savior Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 17, 2003

Part 1 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares how Noah’s Ark parallels the saving works of Christ.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 1 Noah’s Ark—A Glimpse of the Coming Savior Scripture Ref: Genesis 6:5-8, 13-14, 16,19; 7:16, 23-24 Luke 1:26-35 Galatians 5:19-21 Romans 9:22-25 2 Peter 3:3-15 Leviticus 17:11 John 5:24; 14:6; 10:7, 9 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-19

The Time Has Come...to Pray #4 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. Jesus said, "I have revealed You". 2. Jesus said, "...to those whom You gave Me" 3. Jesus said, "...out of the world". 4. Jesus said, "...and they have obeyed Your Word".

October 29, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #4 Text: John 17:6 Introduction 1. As we look on, with those early disciples, we have a wonderful opportunity to observe Jesus as He is praying to His Father. We have seen how He approaches His Father with such ease... which only comes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6

Denomination: Nazarene

I Didn't Come To Bring Peace Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Peace, conflice, salvation, war

I DIDN'T COME TO BRING PEACE Luke 12:49-53 (p 738) Aug. 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I was playing this picture game the other day with one of my grandchildren. It said, "One of these things is not like the others". And since it was on the level of a two year old it was pretty easy to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come See The Place, Where They Laid Him

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 17, 2004

This sermon emphasizes the importance of the resurrection in our daily lives.

The resurrection is the greatest theme in the biblical account. Every true born child of God should be deeply connected to the resurrection of Christ. Preaching that is not resurrection based is not truly preaching. It is a theological travesty that we have relegated the resurrection to an annual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist