Sermons on The Restrainer:

The Complexities Of Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

The happy ending of the story of Ruth, and the happy ending for millions of stories, are due to the reality of the complexity of life.

Not far from the scene where Ruth proposed to Boaz in the middle of the night, Musa Alami made a proposal of his own. This Arab boy was educated at Cambridge, and he went back to Palestine where he became very successful. But political turmoil came and he lost everything. He went out into the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-6

Positive Leadership Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

A leader is not content just to be a Christian. He wants to be a good Christian, and the best Christian he can be. They put forth effort in order to grow. They are ever reaching up to find better ways to apply God's Word in their lives.

Late one night in Philadelphia and elderly couple came into a little third class motel. The husband said to the night clerk, "Please don't tell us you don't have a room. My wife and I have been all over the city looking for a place to stay. We didn't know about the big ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road (Updated 3/4/24) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2016

On this road and journey, we’ll look at three secrets we’re all carrying. We see these secrets in two of Jesus disciples that took this road following His death. It’s the road to Emmaus, and it’s a journey we take towards renewing a hope within us that erases exhaustion, emptiness, and enslavement.

A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 With all that is happening in our world today, there is simmering just beneath the surface Three Basic Secrets no one wants to admit, but the truth is more than evident. 1. We Feel Exhausted The first one is that most of us just feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Foursquare

Pay Attention To Every Area Of Your Child’s Life Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

There are hundreds of parenting principles in the Bible, but in one book there is a treasure trove of information –Proverbs. You may have to dig a little bit for the choicest ore, but you will come away a zillionaire! The book of Proverbs is such an incredible book. I am often moved and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:27

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus- Part 1" Bondage" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 21, 2016

Part i of a several week study of Exodus

Exodus Part 1 “Bondage” Exodus 1:1-17 Genesis 15: Psalm 105 This morning with your blessing I would like to begin a sermon series and bible study plan on the 2nd book of the bible Exodus It once again is my desire to show you not only the relevance of the Old Testament But to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Sin, Alive To God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2017

In order to live as ones “Dead to Sin and Alive to God” we must: 1) Know, 2) Consider, and 3) Yield to the truth of God.

This week, Prince Philip, 96, the longest-serving royal consort in history, undertook his final solo public engagement. It was 70 years since he became Duke of Edinburgh upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth in November 1947. His stepping down from duties continues to raise the question as to who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Other

God’s Hand In The Land-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

2 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-II—Joshua 5:1 Attention: Husband & wife loading car in preparation for lengthy fishing trip/Husband keeps looking amorously at wife/Felt uncomfortable because it seemed out of place/kept telling her, ‘Honey, I love you”/Getting in her way as she was getting ready/Finally she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Own Cause

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 31, 2022

When we feel overwhelmed by trouble and despair, it is easy to forget what we know about God.

God's Own Cause Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily. Psa 74:22. Prayer is the atmosphere that every Believer breathes; it is something that we cannot do without, if we are going to retain our spiritual life, it’s just like the body which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking The Chains Of Spiritual Captivity

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 12, 2020

Throughout history people have longed for freedom from captivity and oppression, people today long to be free from captivity, spiritual bondage, and oppression

Breaking the chains of Spiritual Captivity By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The greatest illusion mankind faces all the time is that they are free from the oppression of the devil when in actuality Satan has captured their soul, body and spirit. This is a dangerous situation. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61:1, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:14

Denomination: Apostolic

A Faithful Father To Follow

Contributed by John White on Jun 9, 2018

Examining the attributes and characteristics of our heavenly Father as a pattern for Christians fathers today.

A Faithful Father For Fathers To Follow Luke 11:2 ". . . Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." Ro. 8:15 " . .ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." I John 3:1-3 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 4) Created Angels Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Created Angels, Order of Creation, Three Heavens

D. God created the material universe to be inhabited with intelligent, free moral agents, to whom He could reveal Himself, and who could enjoy all the rich blessings of life and the goodness of the Creator forever. Then too, God created plant and animal life as well as all other things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lawd Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2023

Jesus is the ultimate authority in all things.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Lawd of the Sabbath LUKE 6:1-11 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… faithgateway.com/blogs/christian-books/christian-cuss-words As I started to prepare my sermon, I read through Luke 6, which is where we will be today, and I noticed the word “lord” in 6:5. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 13, 2023

Jesus tells His followers then to go and tell and His command for His followers has not changed.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Go Luke 10:1-24 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… 300 Scene Imagine this fictional scene from a movie. The King of Sparta named Leonidas joins up with some allies on his march towards a fierce and expected battle. He meets the commander of some allies and says, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One True God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 8, 2019

Continuing our series on Christianity 101, Pastor John teaches why God is real, what He is like, and what He expects of us.

One True God? Christianity 101 Series CCCAG September 8h, 2019 Intro: Most of you know I got saved while working in an electronics factory and sometimes my job had me moving around a lot to different departments. One morning I got told I was going over to the testing area to test and fix some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is Near

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 17, 2024

David hiding in a cave, communicates that the LORD is near and protects His children

The LORD is Near Psalm 34:7-18 Good morning, As we have been studying the Book of Psalms, we have learned many things about the Lord's character and His attributes. King David had such a close walk with the LORD, that as he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write some of the Psalms, he was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational