Sermons on Threats:

Finding Heaven When You're Walking Through Hell

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

Today, I want to speak to you about finding a path forward in this time of great turmoil. The title of my message is, “Finding Heaven When You’re Walking through Hell.”

Keep your Bibles open to with me Colossians 3, will you? If you’re joining us online, welcome. We are glad you’re here. Please take a moment to let us know how we can pray for you using the communication in our worship guide and by typing in the chat section of our livestream. I am mindful that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

David Pursued By Saul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 5, 2019

First Samuel 23:15-29 shows us how God providentially cares for believers.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we are now following David as a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. But then David came to realize that God was sovereignly watching over him. As a result, David’s trust in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did Jesus Die?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

Jesus died a very brutal death and Christian know that by his death we have life. But at the time what were the charges that the Jews had to warrant death and why did they pass Jesus over to the Romans to do their dirty work?

Why did Jesus Die? The ministry of Jesus lasted just over 3 years and we have the gospels that relate and record that ministry. A wealth of material to guide our Christian living, to offer us hope and to give us a strong faith. And yet out of all the gospels that last week of Jesus predominates, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-27, Mark 11:9-18, 1 Kings 1:32-40, Mark 12:1-12, Isaiah 5:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Hold On!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2019

We keep our eyes on the promise of God's "third day"

March 17, 2016 (St. Patrick's Day) Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Hold On! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the great songs from the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

When Destinies Are At Risk Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

When destinies are at risk, God always raises voices to speak up, stir action, and restore order.

WHEN DESTINIES ARE AT RISK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 1:1-53 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7; Ecclesiastes 10:5-7; Isaiah 46:10; Revelation 3:7; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The opening chapter of 1 Kings paints a scene of political unrest and family intrigue in the twilight of King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I’ve Come To Far To Turn Back Now!

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Sep 26, 2024

This manuscript brings an urgent, prophetic tone, calling the people to action and reminding them of God’s promises while infusing a sense of spiritual warfare and determination.

Introduction: People of God, hear me clearly today! We are living in a time where the enemy is doing everything in his power to frustrate the plans of God’s people. But I stand here to declare, with urgency, that we have come too far to turn back now! The Spirit of the Lord is calling us higher. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, Nehemiah 4:10-14

Making Fear Your Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 12, 2019

In this message we will learn how to overcome fear by making fear our friend... There are 6 actions we need to take and they form an acrostic of the word 'friend.'

Making Fear Your Friend 2000 years ago, God breathed and Paul put to paper these powerful words. Lean in church, for these are the very Word of the Living If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-2, Luke 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Burn On Without Burn Out

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For Power Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

In order to become the unified church that builds something together, we need to pray and rely on the power and strength of God the Holy Spirit.

A Prayer for Power Under Pressure Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Good morning! This morning, we’re going to be looking at one of the greatest recorded prayers in the bible. There are many great prayers in the Scriptures, but what sets this one as unique is that it is prayed by a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: *other

A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the ninth in my series on the Book of Acts.

Acts 4:23-37 6.24.07 When we left Peter and John last week, they had just emerged from a face-to-face showdown with the religious authorities, having spent a night in prison and, upon their release, having been threatened never again to speak in the name of Jesus. But in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Opposition

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 25, 2007

All change, even good change, even godly inspired change will receive opposition. How will you deal with it?

Introduction I. I would like to commend every person in this room this morning. A. For the past few years, and especially the last few months we have been 1. Praying for 2. Planning for 3. And implementing changes in our church, that B. We believe will better allow God to make Himself ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Not A Heretic Hunter

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 12, 2022

These days you do not have to hunt heresy as it comes right out of the darkness and parades itself in the open field.

We live in an age where no one likes to be challenged or corrected. I do not like to be wrong, but I have told congregations to go home and study the Word after a sermon to be sure I know what I am talking about. If I do not, do not leave me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:17, Philippians 3:17-19, Romans 16:17-18, Titus 3:10-11, Titus 1:10-11, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Ephesians 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Part 1 of this Revelation series, discover three keys to unlocking its meaning: the setting, the style, and the symbolism.

Revelation (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/1/2017 Some of you may have been a little disappointed last Saturday (September 23) when the world didn’t come to an end. The conspiracy theorist, David Meade, a self-proclaimed "prophecy expert" and Catholic ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Be-Attitudes - Part Viii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

God blesses those who are treated badly for doing right.

Today is our final sermon in the series entitled "The Be-Attitudes." We will be addressing the issue of persecution. Our background passage today comes from Matthew 5:10-12. Matthew 5:10-12 (CEV) God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Jesus Die - To Create A People Bold In Word And Deed Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

What can we learn about boldness from Acts?

‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To create a people bold in word and deed By Adrian Warnock Audio version http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/05/purpose-for-passion-why-did-jesus-die.htm The missional community was succeeding…… Acts 4 A Church in transition A growing church now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational