Sermons on This World Is Not My Home:

Thank God For My Scars!

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 10, 2013

There is a purpose to the scars of life, Christ suffered for us but are willing to suffer for Him?

“From now on, don’t let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus.” – New Living translation INTRODUCTION Scars are a reminder of something, and most of the time a scar reminds of something unpleasant. Scars are not unusual because there are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

My Commandments, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 30, 2021

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” This sermon's goal is to teach what is meant by "My commandments" refers to.

This is our second week in considering John 14:21. It reads: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” Last week, I discussed the first part of this passage, which challenges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Corinthians 7:10-12, Romans 16:25-26, Acts 17:30, 1 John 3:23, John 13:34, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Corinthians 14:26-37, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

He Restoreth My Soul Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2014

We need relaxation, recuperation, and rehabilitation.

Psalms 23:3 Monte T. Brown Introduction 1. He Restoreth My Soul Restoreth means to renew or bring back to a place once enjoyed. There is the doctrine of restoration taught in the Bible. The word "Meshibah" "restoreth" is translated in Psalms 19:7, converting. There is Restoration from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Jew?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 31, 2005

Are there one or two Gospels???? Do I witness to a Jew or not?

Am I A Jew? I have been somewhat amazed that in the last few years I have had several people ask if I were Jewish. This is somewhat unique since for most of my life people have teased me about being Sgt. Schultz from Hogan’s Heroes even though I spell my name without the “c”. I have been a SSGT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fool's Gold Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 27, 2022

Some come up short in spiritual matters because they settle for fool's gold over Jesus Christ.

Introduction You may have heard the expression all that glitters is not gold. It may look like the real thing but when it is put to the test it does not have the value you thought it had. That my friends is called Fool’s Gold. Fool's gold looks like real thing but when put to the test, it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cover All My Bases Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 17: 1 – 34

Acts 17: 1 – 34 Cover All My Bases 17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 5, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 25: 19 – 34

Genesis 25: 19 – 34 I did it my way 19 This is the genealogy of Isaac, Abraham’s son. Abraham begot Isaac. 20 Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah as wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan Aram, the sister of Laban the Syrian. 21 Now Isaac pleaded with the LORD for his wife, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Is My Life A Parable? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

to hear with ears that really hear, to prepare our “soil” for the seed of God’s Word

The Parable of the sower, is a very familiar portion of scripture. It can be very tempting to think to yourself, "I’ve heard this story, hundreds of times before, and there is nothing new here for me." Because we think that we know this story so well, we can close our ears to what the Lord wants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making The Most Of My Life

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 4, 2012

What do you do when everything seems to go wrong, when you have more to do than you can possibly accomplish, & you’re not sure what to do next? How do you get the most out of life in times like that?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17; 2 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Timothy 6:17 ILL. His name is John. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans & no shoes. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 2 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Committed Down To My Bones Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2023

This story focuses on the life of Elisha – a man who was completely surrendered to the LORD and who wanted to receive all that the LORD would give him.

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21 Theme: Victorious Life Title: Committed down to My Bones This story focuses on the life of Elisha – a man who was completely surrendered to the LORD and who wanted to receive all that the LORD would give him. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21, Matthew 16:24, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Law Is My Delight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2022

Psalm 119 is the most sustained act of praise and commitment to the Word of God in all of the Bible. The psalmist takes 176 verses to motivate us to get into the Bible and get the Bible into us.

All of Psalm 119 is read before me (22 readers reading eight verses each). Today we conclude our series, Life By the Book. The psalmist takes 176 verses to motivate us to get into the Bible and get the Bible into us. If you’ll continue to keep Psalm 119 open with me (page 611 in your Black pew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 24:35, John 10:35, Deuteronomy 17:18-19, Psalm 119:168, Psalm 119:97, Psalm 119:67, Psalm 119:164, Psalm 119:133  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

My God (Psalm 63)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 31, 2026

Who is our God?

Are we satisfied in God or do we make idols out of the things that a corrupt world values? Who is our God? Let’s look at Psalm 63. A Psalm by David, when he was in the desert of Judah. (WEB) How deep is our desire for God? Is it just a weekly afterthought, or a deep thirst in a world that is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Developing Myself

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.22 When you walk, they[d] will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.22 When you walk, they[d] will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you 23 For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-21, 2 Kings 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Me My Mountain

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 16, 2015

He that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain;

Give Me My Mountain Joshua 18:1-4 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them. And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Lord, Expand My Territory Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Jan 19, 2008

New Years message - 2008- Lord, Expand my territory. Taking to a greater level in our life with God’s anointing and greatness. challenges we face to build a new level to fulfill the vision.

This is the new years message to the Queens church – “Lord, Expand my Territory” . Are you tired of the way you are, are you satisfied the place you are in you life, are you tired to see the same thing every day and life got board and monotones. Then this message is for you. God wants to see you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God