Sermons on Thrive:

The Truth Is Out There Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

This was based on the X-Files and is centered on Jesus being the Truth.

John 14:6 It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Purpose Of Worship Is . . .? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001

The purpose of worship is to experience God.

Have you heard about the little boy who attended church for the first time and was asked how it went? He replied, "The music was nice but the commercial was too long." Or have your heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Touch Of God Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001

The Christmas touch is the touch of God that includes touches of many kinds that will help us, and other, experience God¡¦s touch on our lives.

As I began to write this morning’s message, I became very much aware of the fact that for the first time since Vietnam, we are at war during the Christmas season. I don’t remember having this same kind of awareness as a child and young teenager during that time although as I look out this morning I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 29, 2001

This message will be unpopular because it challenges the foundation of those claiming to have this authority.

Apostolic Authority I realize this is not a popular message, but I also believe it is necessary and relevant to a biblically sound church. This is a follow up to the message, ‘Is Speaking in Tongues Essential?’ In this message, we looked at scripture that testified that not all Christians under ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12-17, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Is Coming

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 29, 2025

Matthew 13: 24-30 is a parable that Jesus spoke. A Parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. What Jesus is doing in the parables is taking some aspect of the actions of God and comparing that to something that is earthly so we can come to some understanding of the purposes of God.

In the Parable of the Weeds, we are told a story about a man who did evil against another man and the way he did this was through planting weeds in the man’s garden. The seeds of grain grew, but so did the weeds that the evil man had planted. Jesus may have used this example because the hearers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Sleepless In Susa

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

God’s providence never sleeps—He orchestrates the unseen, turns delay into deliverance, and transforms sleepless nights into triumphs of His timing.

Introduction: When God Works the Night Shift History has turned on sleepless nights. On one sleepless night in Babylon, Daniel prayed and an empire shifted. On one sleepless night in Bethlehem, shepherds watched and angels sang. On one sleepless night in Susa, the king tossed and turned— and God ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-10, Psalm 121:4, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 16:9, Isaiah 46:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 42 – Obtaining Food Could Mean Death; Starvation Caused Oven-Hot Skin; Women Were Raped By Babylon - Lamentations 5:8-11 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2025

The survivors of the Babylonian destruction had a terrible time. Even to get food was very risky, and because of starvation, the famine caused the skin to become hot, and earlier on, dry like wood. The army raped the women in all of Judah. We consider that infamy of debased men.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 42 – OBTAINING FOOD COULD MEAN DEATH; STARVATION CAUSED OVEN-HOT SKIN; WOMEN WERE RAPED BY BABYLON - Lamentations 5:8-11 Currently we are in the last chapter of the book with all the grievances written in short statements. All these are sad and we can not begin ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-24, Lamentations 5:8, Habakkuk 1:6, Lamentations 5:9, Matthew 6:11, Lamentations 5:11, Lamentations 5:10, Isaiah 13:11, Isaiah 13:15-16, Revelation 20:12, Revelation 16:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Marriage Intact Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2022

Divorce is a concession and not God's original intent. If separated, remain as we are. Do not initiate divorce even if your spouse is an unbeliever. Stay and bless the marriage and family, by the working of God's grace through you.

The word “intact” is beautiful, it means “not damaged or impaired in any way.” • Keep the marriage intact, so that the marriage union is not damaged or impaired in any way. Keep it intact and complete. From chapter 7 onwards Paul was answering the questions raised by the Corinthians in a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Matthew 19:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Frogs Are Sent (Plague #1) Exodus 8:1-7. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

The frog was seen as a symbol of life and fertility because, after the annual flooding of the River Nile, millions of them would spring up.

FROGS ARE SENT (Plague #1) Exodus 8:1-7. Frogs belong to the category of 'amphibians.' These cold-blooded animals hibernate in the winter and undergo several transformations during their life cycle. This begins with mating, laying eggs, growing into tadpoles in eggs, then as young frogs ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From A Small Church : Lessons From The Church At Philippi | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Sep 2, 2024

In this study Dr. Madana Kumar, dives deep into the circumstances that led to the formation of the church at Philippi. The foundations on which the church was founded, and its lasting significance in spreading the gospel across the globe.

Learning from a Small Church : The Church at Philippi This and other studies are available in my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@dr.madanakumarphd2193 I have a fascination for studying small churches. It may be because in His mercy, God has always protected me from being a member of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:2, Philippians 2:3-4, Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 2:19-22, Philippians 2:25-30, Philippians 1:3-5, Philippians 1:7-8, Philippians 4:10, Philippians 4:18, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:1, Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:14-18, Philippians 4:19, Acts 16:6-12, Acts 16:14-15, Acts 16:25-34, Acts 16:16-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Overcomers Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Aug 20, 2024

Christian, you are an Overcomer! The Bible affirms our victory in Christ, despite the trials we face in a broken world. We can embrace our identity as Overcomers. Through Christ, we can live in ongoing victory.

We Are Overcomers! 1John 5:1-5 Introduction: Christian = you are an Overcomer! We are Overcomers! Identity in Christ. Who you are in Him. NT = verse after verse that bears out this great truth… Romans 8:37 – “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For Liars & Lions !

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 19, 2004

Lies, and deception often come from unusual sources. The results of deception often lead us to the lion that is ready to destoy us !

Watch Out For Liars & Lions ! Introduction: Jeroboam was the first King of the divided kingdom of Israel. He was a wicked king who erected two golden figures as worship. One at Dan and the other at Bethel. He also instituted a non-Levitical priesthood. It is at the dedicating of the altar at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Angry [taming Your Temper]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2004

It is possible to be angry and yet not sin. These Biblical and practical helps will cool ’hot heads’ and yet are great for all believers in some way or another. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

How to Get Angry Eph. 4:26, 27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowToGetAngry.html -Andy came to work one day, limping something awful. One of his co-workers, Josh, noticed and asked Andy what happened. Andy replied, "Oh, nothing. It’s just an old hockey injury that acts up once in a while." Josh, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Saints?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 31, 2004

A sermon for All Saints Sunday

All Saints Sunday Luke 6:20-31 "Saints??"   20* ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21* "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. 22* ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

"You're Fired!" Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

What are the Idols in the marketplace, what might happen to you if you refuse to bow down?

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 7, 2004 Daniel 3 “You’re Fired!” The Story We have followed Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, & Azariah (Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego) through exile from their land, to being chosen for training in the King’s court. They honoured God by refusing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other