Sermons on The Former President:

Ride On To Die, So We Can Live In Peace

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 31, 2023

Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, to conquer sin, death and Satan, alone.

4.2.23 Zechariah 9:9–10 9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your King is coming to you. He is righteous and brings salvation. He is humble and is riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

In Christ #5 Look...rewards

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

We have looked at our REDEMPTION, our REVELATION, and now want to preach about our REWARDS.

Illus: The man who owned the city’s newspaper had three sons. He offered ownership of the paper to the son who could write the most sensational headline using no more that three words. These three sons went to work and came up with the most bizarre headlines they could imagine. • Everyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount # 4 What Are You Looking At?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

The seventh commandment deals with adultery. This commandment defends the sanctity of the home. The Bible has a great deal to say about the sanctity of marriage.

However, because adultery is widespread across this country, many pastors know that if they preach on such a subject, it may cause some serious problems in their church. But a pastor that is called to preach the Word of God, does not make his decisions based on what the congregation wants to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Patient

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 6, 2025

Someone said you can learn a lot about people by watching how they wait for an elevator. Some people are swayers; they kind of sway back and forth. Some are pacers and shufflers. Others are pushers, they keep pushing the button.

Alba 10-5-2025 LOVE IS PATIENT I Corinthians 13:4 Don't you wish the world was a perfect place? I mean in a perfect world… • Chocolate would have no calories. • Procrastination would be honored as a virtue. • Teenagers would rather clean their rooms than be on their phones. • Politicians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Fruitful - How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 26, 2010

Learn from Paul, who has accomplished great things for God, these four keys to a successful life: (1) face your faults, (2) forget the former, (3) focus on the future, and (4) fight to the finish.

We are going to look at Paul again this morning, and learn about success in life. • The best way to learn something is to learn it from real life, not from books, from models not from manuals. • I want to look at someone who has accomplished what I want to accomplish. • So we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Heals A Man With Who Won't Shut Up! (Mark 1:40-45)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Jesus has the power to heal, but He doesn’t seem to have the power to keep this man quiet! Why don’t this former leper shut up, and why is Jesus so concerned to keep him...

"And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean." Moved with compassion , he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, "I will; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. And Jesus sternly charged him ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012

Paul tells us what we should do in our life in Christ. 1- We put away the former life 2- We put on the new life 3- We put down the devil

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a New England Patriots’ fan with a really crummy seat. Looking with his binoculars, he spotted an empty seat on the 50-yard line. Thinking to himself "what a waste," so he made his way down to the empty seat. When he arrived at the seat, he asked the man sitting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For Jesus 24/7 Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 9, 2016

Paul in Ephesians 4:17-19 is insisted that the church of Ephesus no longer live with their former rags of sin! The light that pointed out their sin and used to offend them was now to be seen as living waters that sustains them!

Living for Christ (Ephesians 4:17-5:20) Part 1: Rags, Rags and more Rags Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/ Note: Come dressed in rags for a sermon illustration. The message is all about living for Christ 24/7. By giving you my own conversion story I am going to invite you to remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2015

To present sound teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Marriage is honorable in all, and he that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing. This lesson refutes the notion that a baptized believer must return to their former spouse as fruits of repentance.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ’s Discourse on “Marriage” 2. Christ’s Discourse on “Divorce” 3. Christ’s Discourse on “Remarriage” Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “marriage, divorce, and remarriage." This topic is among the most misunderstood and debated in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 5:31-32, Luke 16:18, Matthew 19:1-9, 1 Corinthians 7:10-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Prayed For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024

Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples.

Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples. READ verses 9-10. Jesus says that He wasn’t praying for the world right now. He specifically said so. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Control Vs. Kaos Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2008

This sermon uses several sections of Ephesians to describe why we need to take our Spiritual warfare seriously.

OPEN: (We opened with the promo for the new movie "Get Smart" starring Steve Carell. It starts with the phrase: "There has always been a delicate balance between Kaos and Control. Now, with that balance threatened, it’s time to turn to one man...") He was known as the Butcher. A follower of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turtle Top Theology Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2009

Is there anything wrong with wanting to be great?

OPEN: One of Dr. Seuss’s more famous poem is called “Yertle the Turtle” “ On a far away island of Salamasond, Yertle the turtle was king of the pond. A nice little pond. It was clean. It was neat. The water was warm, there was plenty to eat. Until - one day - the king of them all decided the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shall Any Teach God Knowledge?

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 7, 2020

God knows all things, He is infinite in knowledge. Nothing can be added to His treasure of Knowledge and nothing can be taken from it. Man receives all his knowledge from God and must submit quietly to His will.

SHALL ANY TEACH GOD KNOWLEDGE? (JOB 21:22) Does God need any tutor or master? to teach Him how to order the affairs of the world, what to do with the wicked and the godly ones? Surely He doesn't need anyone to teach nor instruct Him. GOD CANNOT BE TAUGHT Some men are so foolish that they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:13-14, Jeremiah 17:10, Job 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Firmly Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Apr 27, 2013

Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 ( NASV) This sermon was preached during the 27th Church Anniversary of Filipino Evangelical Church in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last 26th April, 2013.

Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 NASV - "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Introduction: 1. There are people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Hero Of Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Today as we approach Christmas, we need to look at one of the unrecognized heroes of the Christmas story.

We all have heard many sermons on Christmas that dealt with: • THE VIRGIN • THE ANGELS • THE SHEPHERDS • THE INNKEEPERS • THE WISE MEN But there is one individual that is overlooked many times. WHO IS THAT? I am talking about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. • It was indeed a SPECIAL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist