Sermons on The Wicked Rejoice:

Compassion Vs Rules (John 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2025

Which comes first compassion or man-made rules? Let's look at John 5.

Is Jesus divine? Did He put compassion above man-made rules? Did religious leaders want to murder Him? Do we believe Jesus’ words? Let's look at John 5. What did Jesus come across at the pool of Bethesda? The section in square brackets is not found in early manuscripts. Some time later, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Single Candle

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 27, 2025

Candles are defined as sticks of wax or other flammable solids

St. Francis of Assisi, an Italian deacon, mystic and poet once remarked: "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." Matthew 5:14-16 reminds us: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:5, 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 60:1, 2 Corinthians 4:6

I Am Glad To Be A Member Of The Church Of Christ

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Membership is the church of Christ is saturated with gladness.

I AM GLAD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Acts 2:40-47 By Cleavon Matthews March 9, 2008 INTRODUCTION It was the Day of Pentecost. It had been seven weeks since Passover. It marked the conclusion of barley harvest and the inception of wheat harvest. It was flawless timing. Pentecost was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Mouth Is Enlarged Over My Enemies

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

God will help

1Sa 1:1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 1Sa 1:2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Grief: How The Mighty Have Fallen - 1 Samuel 31:11-2 Samuel 1:27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025

David didn’t celebrate Saul’s death—he wept, fasted, and wrote a song. Learn 3 biblical truths about godly grief from the man after God’s own heart.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction: How did David get Saul’s crown and armband? The writer has been making a concerted effort to exonerate David of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:11-13, 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Excluded From The Celestial City

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2018

Everybody talkin' 'bout Heaven ain't goin' there. The Word of God is quite clear that many will be excluded from Heaven. The message is a plea to those who are casual about God to avoid this condemnation.

“[Christ, seated on His throne] said to [John], ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Communion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Happiness is being forgiven and appropriating that truth, read the bumper sticker. When I read that quote it made me realize that happiness is continually enhanced through our participation in the truths found in the Lord’s supper. Jesus said, "This is my

Happiness is being forgiven and appropriating that truth, read the bumper sticker. When I read that quote it made me realize that happiness is continually enhanced through our participation in the truths found in the Lord’s supper. Jesus said, "This is my body which was given for you, do this in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of A Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2004

What death is to a Christian - a funeral message for an elderly Christian.

(Please note that the basic outline of this message was adapted from a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon related to a Christian’s death and prayerfully reworked to meet the need of the family of the deceased) THE DEATH OF A CHRISTIAN PSALM 116:12-15 What shall I render to the Lord For all His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Revival

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

2 Chron 7:14 There Is A Condition to Revival 14 If my people, which are called by my name,

2 Chron 7:14 There Is A Condition to Revival 14 If my people, which are called by my name, There Is An Action for Revival shall humble themselves, The Depends on God and pray, The Devation to God and seek my face, The Departure from sin and turn from their wicked ways There Is A Reaction ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw The Light Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I Peter 2:9-10 Suffering from happiness: I saw the light! He was a scientist, a sculptor, a engineer, a painter, a philosopher, a musician and a man who historians say will never again be endowed with as many God given gifts . One of his greatest works was that of the last supper. I am speaking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

228 - Blessing Our Enemies Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002

The study of blessing our enemies as a representation of God’s example.

Sermon Study 228 – BLESSING YOUR ENEMIES Who are my enemies? (1) John 15:18 "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2008

A message on the necessity of salt in the world and it’s characteristics.

You Are the Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 Intro In the Beatitudes Jesus sets before us a word picture of the inner spirit of a genuine Christian (Matt. 5:3-9) The Master continues the Sermon on the Mount with lessons of Christian discipleship by describing in graphic terms the influence of such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

What makes a mother godly and special. Mother’s Day message.

“The joys of motherhood are never fully experienced until the children are in bed.” --Author Unknown. “A Godly Mother” Proverb 31:25-31 Mothers are the place where love Emerges from the earth, And happiness rings out like bells In honor of our birth. Mothers are the sun that lights For life our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chosen One

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus rides into a town claiming He is the Chosen One.

The Chosen One Luke 19:26-40 ." Jesus chooses to enter Jerusalem this time mounted on a donkey to claim publicly that he was the chosen Son of David to sit on David's throne (1Ki 1:33,44), Solomon who would be King also rode in on the Kings Donkey Jesus is the Chosen One , the one of whom the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Can't Keep Good News Down

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his audience that in the midst of problems the good news of Jesus Christ cannot be held back. God uses three groups to get the good news out. The unexpected, the unsuspected and the undeflected.

The council that had convened was prepared to kill the disciples. God had miraculously freed them from the prison and they returned right back to doing what the temple rulers had told them not to do The Good news was too good to keep it to themselves. Verse 33 There were some that were ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist