Sermons on The Widow Of The Prophet:

My Own Way

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2022

Is it not true that people who speak volumes at the altar and surrender their lives turn utter cold shortly after the heat of the meeting subsides?? Despite hearing million sermons, people Go their own way, anyways….

I will go my OWN way... anyways… Jeremiah 42:2"Please let our petition come before you, and pray for us to the LORD your God, that is for all this remnant; because we are left but a few out of many, as your own eyes now see us,” With lot of expectations, during my initial days after ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Characters: Isaiah

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 1, 2022

Jesus birth was foretold thousands of years beforehand by a prophet living for God

I’ll never forget a friend of mine asking where the wreath with the candles were during one of my first church pastorates. I replied, “we don’t need those rituals do we?” The response was all about the history, her church experiences during Christmas and why she loved a church all dressed up in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52.

Eternal Treasures Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52. Like black mustard, the kingdom of heaven will grow large, not stay small like exclusive sects teach. Like leaven it affects ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions, Decisions

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Why leave John the Baptizer and go follow the Galillean Rabbi Jesus instead?

Sam was confused. He had been following John for - how long had it been? Almost a year, he thought, it was just before the grape harvest and his parents had been really upset that he hadn’t stayed until the work was finished. But Sam just had to go. The Messiah was due soon, everybody knew it, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Truth Or Essential Truth

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 27, 2023

If God had a doctrine inspired into His Word who are we to decide if it is essential or not?

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. I have an issue with the concept of "nonessential" truth. I get it ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch: A Man Who Walked With God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 19, 2023

Enoch is mentioned in only handful of verses, yet his influence as a man of God made an impact in his time and the times to come.

The Bible tells of men and women who were used by God as judges, warriors, kings, statesmen, prophets, and preachers. The Bible does not hold back on showing us that they were also susceptible to a range of faults, failures, and sins that caused some, like Samson and David, to live with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:2, Jude 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

All Fired Up - God Is Our Passion #4 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

While there are many things for which we can be “fired up”, God shows that He should be our complete passion. God doesn’t do things half way — He goes all out. Just as God completely consumed the sacrifice on Mt. Carmel, so should God completely consumer our lives today.

Introduction We’re continuing our thoughts during this sizzling hot summer about different fiery stories in the Bible. In today’s story, things are all fired up. What gets you fired up? What gets your engines running? What Makes People “Fired Up”?! FEBRUARY 22, 2013 BY ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Long, O Lord?” – When Faith Faces Injustice Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2025

When it feels like God is silent in the face of injustice, faith dares to cry out—and dares to listen.

How Long, O Lord?” – When Faith Faces Injustice Text: Habakkuk 1:1–11 ? I. INTRODUCTION: Setting the Scene Historical Background • Habakkuk likely prophesied during the final decades of Judah’s kingdom, probably around 609–605 BC, during or just after the death of King Josiah. • Judah is in moral ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2025

We are justified and sustained not by our own works or perfection, but by trusting the Faithful One.

Habakkuk Bible Study – Week 2: Living by Faith A. Review Week 1 – The Prophet's First Complaint (1:1–11) - Habakkuk opens with a raw complaint: “How long, Lord?” He sees injustice, violence, and destruction. - God’s surprising answer: He is raising up the Babylonians (Chaldeans) as ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Popular Lies (1 Kings 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2025

Do we perpetuate popular lies or God's truth? Let's look at 1 Kings 22.

Did King Jehoshaphat want to hear the truth rather than popular, lying flattery? Should we follow the crowd or God and His Word like Micaiah? Let’s look at 1 Kings 22. Did a large number of false prophets encourage Ahab contrary to God’s will? Are there false church leaders today who would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When He Shall Come Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Signs of Lord's return in nature, society, and Christian opposition.

A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 11:7-14 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 25, 2025

Revelation 11:7-14

Revelation 11:7-14 To recap from last week, we looked at verses 1-6 and the two witnesses who were brought to the world to prophesy and give testimony. These two great witnesses brought with them a task from God and God would not let anything happen to them until their task was completed. We call ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Trust The Process

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 11, 2025

Habakkuk is a heartbroken prophet who has seen God's Plans and sits confused and in tears. Join us as we dig into Habakkuk 1, as Habakkuk learns to Trust God's Process of Sanctification of His People.

Good Morning. This morning we are looking at the frustrations we may have with the world around us, but Trusting God’s Process as we minister in this world. There is a tendency to place figures in the Bible on a pedestal, just because they are in the Bible. But the Bible records truth, and other ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

He Was Led Like A Lamb To The Slaughter Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the prophetic predictions of Isaiah about the Messiah's betrayal, silence during accusation, and being counted among criminals, leading up to the depiction of Jesus as a lamb led to slaughter.

For the past 3 weeks we’ve been walking through the story of the hours leading up to Jesus’ resurrection – incidents that were predicted by the prophet Isaiah, 700 years before they happened. Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be betrayed by friends, remain silent while accused, and be counted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Topics: Messiah's Sacrifice, Prophetic Fulfillment, Lamb To Slaughter

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

Jesus Christ The Servant - Isaiah's Song 3

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Isaiah's servant song No 3. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Isaiah chapter 50 verses 4-11. • 700 years before Jesus came to the earth; • In his prophecy Isaiah spoke about him. • This is especially clear in what are referred to as servant songs; • There are 4 servant songs in the book of Isaiah (42,49,50, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Brethren