Sermons on Thirteen:

What Is Real Freedom? Series

Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006

Freedom is given to us at salvation, but we must maintain it as well.

What Is Real Freedom? 1 Cor. 9:18-23 Pastor Trey Rhodes When you have a right-standing relationship with God, you have a life of freedom, liberty, and delight; you are God’s will. -Oswald Chambers Background: The Revolutionary War was a hard-fought battle, and many lives were lost in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

“the God Who Fulfills His Purposes” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 7 “The God who Fulfills his Purposes”

Journey of Faith, part 7 “The God who Fulfills his Purposes” Gen 17:1-27 David Taylor Introduction Abraham is called on a journey that is filled with adventure, wars, lying, bad choices by Abram and those around him. But when all is said and done God is still in control, he is still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Has You Covered?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 14, 2016

Many are religious and many claim Christ but will they have the right covering when Jesus arrives?

Isaiah chapter 29 starts with woe, but ends in an awesome WOW! God is speaking to His rebellious children of judgment in the first thirteen verses, but speaks of revival and restoration in the remainder of the chapter. I find it profound that the switch from judgment to blessing starts after verse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where You Pray Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016

We can have personal and corporate places designated for our prayers. Ultimately we reveal ourselves to God in our prayers -- right from the heart.

1. Closets Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. A grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the closet. "Grandma," he said, "what room is this?" "This is a closet, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Love First

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 16, 2013

We love because God loves us.

Thirteen years ago when I first started preaching, the scariest part of it was knowing that sometimes, people really do listen. It has been an incredible privilege, a humbling privilege, to be listened to by you. Thank you. What have you heard? I don’t know what you have heard, but I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Talk About A Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 28, 2017

What motivated Peter to want to walk on water? What motivated Jesus to Command Peter to step out of the boat?

Talk About a Walk of Faith! Let’s dissect today’s gospel reading Matthew 14:22-33 just a bit. 1 – Jesus has just bid the masses to return to their homes after the feeding of the five thousand. 2 – Jesus still has that desire and need to be alone with The Father. 3 – He sends the disciples on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Message About The Apocalypse

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 15, 2022

A final warning from Jesus about the future in Mark chapter 13. Being ready is essential and vital to life.

Another Message about the Apocalypse Mark 13:33-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. 34 “It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Truth In The Face Of Contempt

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 25, 2019

When the temple leaders chastised Jesus, He teaches a lesson about TRUTH while teaching in the synagogue.

Weekend Message/Devotion August 25, 2019 Truth in the Face of Contempt Luke 13:10-17 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk On Water

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2020

Who do we look to for help when we seem to be all alone and in total darkness as life tosses us about? Let’s understand that the One who loves us will come to our rescue. Let’s look at the story of a small boat in a stormy sea in Matthew 14:22-33.

Who do we look to for help when we seem to be all alone and in total darkness as life tosses us about? Let’s understand that the One who loves us will come to our rescue. Let’s look at the story of a small boat in a stormy sea in Matthew 14:22-33. Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Slack Tribes (Joshua 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 20, 2025

Are we slack in faith? Do we have a land to conquer? Let's begin in Joshua 19.

Did the seven slack tribes finally inherit? Is God patient with those who are slow in faith? Was Dan like Judas, the one in twelve who betrayed God? Did a righteous leader put himself last? Do we have the faith to conquer the land for Christ? Let’s begin in Joshua 19. After Benjamin, came Simeon. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Deliberately Staged Demonstration Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Main thought: This morning we will look at the set up for a confrontation between Jesus and the rulers and authorities, as well as the Jewish concept of a Messiah who would bring deliverance from Roman oppression.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus has been moving toward Jerusalem for some time now. He has come down from Galilee on his final approach. From Jericho (their last stop), it would have been a 6-8 hr walk uphill covering 15 miles and over 3000’ of elevation. He had predicted his death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 9:53, Matthew 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Weeping And Winning Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 16th sermon in the series.

WEEPING AND WINNING PSALM 119:129-136 INTRODUCTION A. It is said of Alexander the Great that he wept when he saw he had no more worlds to conquer. David’s weeping was not self-centered narcissism but God-centered zeal for God’s glory and honor. B. Jesus wept over the sins of Jerusalem (Lk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen To The Expert

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 16, 2025

Why do people in church listen to doctors and lawyers but not pastors?

Listen to the Expert Luke 13:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:31 At that very time some Pharisees approached, saying to Him, “Go away and leave this place, because aHerod wants to kill You.” 32 And He said to them, “Go and tell that 1fox, ‘Behold, I am casting out demons and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Two words dominate the biblical passage we will study today: sexual sin and body. How does God view them? Paul gives us great insight in 1 Corinthians chapter six.

Sexual Immorality 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Two words dominate the biblical passage we will study today: sexual sin and body. Our culture is desperately confused and distorted about our bodies and sexuality. We wildly swing from obsession over bodies to neglect of our bodies, from anorexia to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Power For Our Generation Series

Contributed by Mark Pfeiler on Oct 30, 2000

God’s power can help our generation by making us complete and whole.

Dayspring _96 2 Monday Night "Every generation has a story to tell, of the rise and fall of people and the times they know so well. Won’t you Lord please help them that my generation sees there is hope for our tomorrow looking back at Calvary." This generation know as the "X" Generation, also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational