Sermons on The Restrainer:

The Unrestrained Word

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Speaking God's Word is fraught with risk, yet God accomplishes His purpose through His Word. Therefore, we must speak God's Word despite the risks.

Why do you think Jeremiah was so ‘afraid’? It’s not really hard to figure out, is it? God had a message He wanted delivered, and He wanted Jeremiah to deliver it. But here’s the thing about God’s message: Not everyone wants to hear it. Why not? Because it exposes sin and calls for repentance. It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teachings Of Titus #3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

In the previous sermon in this series, in Titus 1:10-16, Paul dealt with the false teachers, and told Titus that their mouths must be stopped.

Why? Because he said the words they were preaching were damnable words that were “Subverting whole households” to go astray. One of the sad things about those who fall into false religions is that they aggressively do everything they can to convert their complete families. This is typical of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pick A Side

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 16, 2021

As the world grows ever darker, there will be more and more pressure to capitulate to it's demands. As those who profess faith in Jesus Christ it is essential that we follow Him.

Pick a Side Text: 1 Kings 1:1-9 Well good morning everyone. I want to thank you all once again for having me fill in for Pastor Tony. It’s always a privilege to be here with you all, and I’m so very grateful for the opportunity to share God’s Word with you this morning. We’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Mission That Never Was Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch8

THE MISSION THAT NEVER WAS Matthew 8 v. 23 - 34 1. The disciples deliverance from the storm v. 23 - 27 Note:- (a) Their dedication v. 23 "His disciples followed Him" - there was cost involved v.22 (b) Their danger v. 24 note it was sudden "behold", severe, " a great tempest" i.e.like an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Holiness

God Is Trying To Tell You Something

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

WHEN GOD GETS ON YOUR CASE.

GOD IS TRYING TO TELL US SOMETHING REV. 8:1-13 I. INTRODUCTION FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF TIME, GOD HAS MADE HIMSELF KNOWN AND AVAILABLE TO MAN. GOD HAS A HISTORY OF SPEAKING TO MAN, AND MAN HAS A HISTORY OF TURNING A DEAF EAR TO WHAT GOD HAS SAID, AND IS SAYING. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTER, GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

To be full of faith, we must be full of the Holy Spirit.

Faith & The Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:16-19 Many years ago, A. W. Tozer said, "If the Holy Spirit were taken away from the New Testament Church, 90% of what they did would have come to a halt. But if the Holy Spirit were taken away from today’s Church, only 10% of what it does would cease." Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Not Ashamed

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Oct 22, 2008

We are not to feel ashamed or unworthy to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.

I. Romans 1:16(NIV) I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,[a] for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Importance Of Clear Vision Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Aug 14, 2009

Why is it so important that people know your ministries vision? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is.

Why is it so important that people know these things? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is. Today, I want to share briefly some reasons for shared vision: 1 Cor. 1:10 (NLT) Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Sermons From Strange Preachers

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

Throughout the years, God has used unique ways to teach His people some very important truths. This outline selects four "strange preachers" whose messages we would be wise to heed.

GREAT SERMONS FROM STRANGE PREACHERS "And the Lord said to Cain, ’Where is Abel your brother?’ He said, ’I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?’ And the Lord said, ’What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground." Genesis 4:9-10. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-10, Luke 22:34

Denomination: Baptist

Awakening To The Bread Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2017

The journey to Emmaus is a mystery. Along the way we meet a stranger and He explains the Scriptures to us. Then He breaks bread and the mystery is revealed.

Intro The journey to Emmaus is a mystery. Along the way we meet a stranger and He explains the Scriptures to us. Then He breaks bread and the mystery is revealed. Purpose Let’s introduce the stranger who accompanies us on life’s journey. Plan Let’s look at Luke 24:13-35 and the mystery on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And Sin And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2017

As we image Christ more and more, so does the nature of God abide in us. Let’s strive daily to attain that blessedness, and pray for all Christians to aspire to that state.

Thursday in Christmas Season: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Reformation-Revolution John the Baptist’s witness to Jesus was like the little snowflake that hits the snowbank and causes an avalanche. “Behold the Lamb of God” was a sentence that to a Jew tuned to the prophets would evoke images of Isaiah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

Easy As 1,2,3 (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 23, 2014

Jesus is given us a method or a formula, how to have our prayers answered!

Matthew 7:7-“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Lets look at the steps that Jesus gives, that should be involved in our prayer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Both Faith And Reason Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2012

Both our faith and our reason must inform our study and preaching of Scripture.

Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter Verbum Domini The breaking in of the Word of God into the closed-in Jewish culture of the first century was heavily resisted by the Jews. In fact, by one estimate, only a small minority of Palestinian Jews turned to Jesus as the Messiah and became members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-60

Denomination: Catholic

Reflection B.12 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Ezekiel 16, Israel, The Brazen Prostitute

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Ezekiel explains why God will judge Judah.

Today, we’re moving on to Ezekiel in our whistle-stop tour of Old Testament prophecy. Just to keep our goal in mind, our purpose in this series of Reflections is to look at passages of scripture which tell us about how and why God judges, and about ‘End Times’, so we can see if coronavirus and/or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Of Plot-Twists Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 21, 2023

God is a master at plot twists, isn’t He?

Solemnity of the Incarnation 2023 The prophet Isaiah was, in my opinion, a master of irony. Although King Ahaz, who was king over a territory about the size of a Texas county and thus a kind of rump king, had allied his little nation with the huge Assyrian empire, that big gang of thieves was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-11, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 8:10

Denomination: Catholic