Sermons on Their Glory Was In Their Shame:

A Glorious Ending

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 25, 2025

The best way to end the year is with gratitude and thanksgiving, not minding what happens and what never happened.

A GLORIOUS ENDING Study Text: Ecclesiastes 7:8 Introduction: - The end of a matter is a powerful moment in the calendar of God. - Many started this year with expectations; some faced battles, losses, delays, and surprises. - Yet we stand here today: not buried, not broken, not silenced, but ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Only Wise God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2013

A sermon on the wisdom of God (Outline and some material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell in his book, God the Ruler; last point adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/the-great-work-of-the-only-wise-god)

HoHum: Who were the Wise Men in the long ago? Not Herod, fearful lest he lose his throne; Not Pharisees, too proud to claim their own; Not priests and scribes whose province was to know; Not money changers running too and fro; But three who traveled, weary and alone, With dauntless faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Prayers God Will Answer.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2019

If we ask and believe God will answer our prayers.

Seven Prayers God will answer. (1) Lord use me to glory you. 1 Corinthians 10:31 - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 6:20 - For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

From Reproach To Rejoicing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 26, 2025

God has the power to remove reproach, disgrace, and shame from our lives, and to replace it with rejoicing, honour, and testimony.

FROM REPROACH TO REJOICING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Then the LORD said to Joshua, ‘Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.’ So the place has been called Gilgal to this day.” (Joshua 5:9, NIV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:11; Isaiah 61:7; Joel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Learn From Creation's Groanings Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2017

The sorrow we experience as we witness the devolution of culture creates a longing for Heaven and for Christ.

“I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Revealed With Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 10, 2004

When Christ appears, glory hoped for will be glory realized.

“If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

When The Shepherds Met The Shepherds

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 14, 2009

The Lord’s humble coming tells us more about His glory than any spectacle ever can.

From my family, I would like to greet each one of you a blessed Christmas! In their December 13, 2004 issue, exactly 5 years ago, Newsweek came up with a cover story about “The Birth of Jesus.”[1] Its subtitle was “From Mary to the manger, how the Gospels mix faith and history to tell the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of God In You

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

Without purpose, life is motion without meaning, activity without direction, and events without reason. Without a purpose, life is trivial, petty, and pointless.”

THEME- UNDERSTANDING LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN US TEXT- GENESIS 1:26-28 A. THE GLORY IN MAN- GENESIS 1:26-28, GENESIS 2:7 There is no greater purpose in life than to expose your personal glory. It is a fact of creation that every living thing possesses its own glory ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Fire Fell

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 3, 2023

There are many places in the Scripture where we see the Fire of God alluded to, falling, or demonstrated.

INTRODUCTION There are many places in the Scripture where we see the Fire of God alluded to, falling, or demonstrated. Examples: • Fire fell from heaven and destroyed Job’s flocks – Job 1:16 (This was a satanic attack) • Sodom & Gomorrah – Genesis 19:24 • At least two times, we see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-27, 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can God Be Known?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

An expostion of Psalm 19. God makes Himself known through natural revealtion, special revelation, and finally, and ultimately through the Incarnation.

Can God Be Known? Psalm 19 Associate Pastor Jeff Williams 08-10-03 The Loch Ness Monster and the Search for God When I was a child, the mysteries of this world fascinated me. I would peer through my junior telescope at the craters on the moon, read endlessly about volcanoes, and collect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginning At The End Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

If we know how the story ends, and who is in charge of it, we can feel secure even through turbulent times.

I’ve heard it said that the world can be divided into two kinds of people: the ones who read the end of the book first, and the ones who don’t. Which one are you? I’[ve always thought I was the second kind - the one who never read the ending first - until I stopped to think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Whose Babbling And Why"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 31, 2011

Ever since the Tower of Babel we wanted glory for ourselves. This lesson will try to help you get the Glory back to Jesus.

Last week I had a problem with my computer. Now most of you know me well enough by now that when I say I have a problem, I HAVE A PROBLEM!!!! I would turn on my computer and it literally sounded like someone was throwing bolts in my computer. So I call up Dell and I am switched to a call center in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:4

Open Our Eyes Lord: Prayer For Enlightenment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

11th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer that God enlighten the Epheisians concerning the blessing that has been accomplished for them.

I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed God’s Inheritance 1:11-12 6. Securely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Throne Room Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

John is given a picture of a God who is transcendent, unapproachable in his holiness, surrounded by the greatest of angelic beings who can think of nothing they’d rather do than fall down at his feet and sing his praises.

I applied for ordination in 1988 - in another diocese from this. When I went for the interview to see if I was acceptable, one of the questions I was asked was “What is God like for you?” It’s a good question, isn’t it? What is your image of God? Now I have an idea that the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican