Sermons on The Duty To Be Joyful:

Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011

Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

While Jesus Is Away

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 30, 2025

This sermon will give you the opportunity to decide which place you will spend your eternal life...heaven or hell.

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sleep, Beloved!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 16, 2001

Count on the Lamb!

Sleep, Beloved! We live in an age of stress and worry. We worry and then we worry about our worry. We worry about our nation’s economy, its defenses, its youth, its stability, and whatever you worry about. We have pills that calm us and pills to make us sleep. Children are stressed out in an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2, Psalm 91:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Immovable Roots

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT - PS 1:1-3 BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL.

TEXT - PS 1:1-3 BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL. 2 BUT HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW OF THE LORD; AND IN HIS LAW DOTH HE MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT. 3 AND HE SHALL BE LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

The End Is The Beginning- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 18, 2007

Death is something that many people fear but as Christians we have great hope that because of Christ conquering death we too have nothing to fear. We know that death is only the door to the beginning of everything.

Heaven Series Part 1 The End is Really the Beginning Pastor Ryan Akers I Corinthians 15:54-58 Me- Heaven Video- found on sermonspice- Man on street video that ask people if they believe in Heaven. Starting a new series today on Heaven- What’s it like? What will we do there? Where does this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thinking Of Others Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

One last paragraph about the church at Antioch. "And in those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Who Cares

Contributed by Preeyapon Ekasittikul on Jun 7, 2019

God cares for our desperation He will change the situation for us when we pour out our soul to Him

God who cares 1 Samuel 1:1-28 1 The Problem 1:1-8 The story began with a small family of Elkanah, he was a descendant of Zuph whose family line in 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 66 shows he was a Levite who lived in a Levitical city in the boundaries of Ephraim. He had two wives: Hannah and Peninnah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Bend Gods Ear And Make Him Smile

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 5, 2016

A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song - So, when you bend Gods ear what would you say?

Scripture reading He was a priest, she was barren and the angel said unto Zacharias, thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke 1:13 The angel appeared to Mary, and promised her a child, 34 and said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18, Psalm 37:11, John 3:16, John 3:16-17, John 1:1, Jeremiah 3:33, 2 Corinthians 29:11, James 4:8, Romans 13:10, Psalm 33:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Paradox Of Palm Sunday!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013

On that first Palm Sunday Jesus' ride into Jerusalem highlighted a focal point of His purpose, a pivotal point in His mission and a revelation to all who would see and believe Him!

And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Signs Of Conversion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

Conversion is not a mere human decision but a divine work that leaves lasting evidence. It brings a new heart, a changed life, a love for God and others, a hunger for spiritual things, and a life of obedience.

TRUE SIGNS OF CONVERSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Supporting Texts: Acts 3:19; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 3:8; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 6:4 INTRODUCTION: Conversion is not just an emotional decision or a mere religious ritual—it is a radical transformation of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God Is The Foundation Of The Christian Life And A Lifelong Journey Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a way that reflects our deep commitment and devotion to Him.

Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life and a lifelong journey Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, Romans 12:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 63:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Meaning Of The Four Chariots And The Crown?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2024

Zechariah sees multiple visions at night, and then he gives a few messages to the people. We will read about one of those visions and one of those messages.

Four Chariots In verses one - eight: Zechariah sees four chariots. The first chariot had red horses which represents the bloodshed. Revelation 6:4, “And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Path Is Set”

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 11, 2025

This week marks our calendar what most refer to as “Palm Sunday” We are going to look at just the first day of the very busy week for Jesus.

“The Path Is Set” Matthew 21:1-17 This week marks our calendar what most refer to as “Palm Sunday” This is in reference to John 12:13 “Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.” We are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Pray For Me And I'll Pray For You…”

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 29, 2001

#9 and final in series through James

“Pray for me and I’ll pray for you…” James 5:13-18 Many years ago, back when black and white television was the cutting edge of technology, there was a particular show that every kid watched - Superman – Superman was a great show! It had action, drama, and the good verses the evil. Superman ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Heard The News?

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 10, 2001

sermon on the annunciation

Have you heard the news? Luke 1:26-38 / Matthew 1:18-25 News – we have news channels all over the T.V. – CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN, NEWS8. We have papers galore – The Times, The Post, The Messenger and the Journal, the National Enquirer. You can even get news updates on your pager or your cell phone. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist