Sermons on Times Like These:

A Battle You Cannot Win

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Mar 14, 2024

The sooner we learn to submit to to God in every battle we face the sooner we can begin to LIVE!

"A Battle You Cannot Win!" Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15 (NIV) 13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” 14 “Neither,” he replied, “but as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15, Ephesians 6:12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other

The Man Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Man of Sorrows

Psalm 69 “The Man of Sorrows” 1. David’s Problems. v. 1-12 - A. His Pain - vs. 1-3 Drowning - 1 Save me O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul Drifting - 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters where the floods overflow ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The City of God

Psalm 87 The City of God I. HER FIRM FOUNDATION 1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Or On the holy mount stands the city he founded; Its Provenance - His foundation - means “His founded city” Isaiah 28:16 therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Children, Parents; Servants, Masters.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 2, 2024

Doing all as to the Lord.

CHILDREN, PARENTS; SERVANTS, MASTERS. Ephesians 6:1-9. We are continuing to unfold the practical implications of ‘Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God’ (Ephesians 5:21). Children are exhorted to obey their parents “in the Lord” (EPHESIANS 6:1). The first reason given is, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Met Man's Greatest Need

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Jesus meets with Nicodemus, an achiever religious leader and tells his in order to be saved.

Jesus Met Man's Greatest Need Jesus meets with Nicodemus, an achiever religious leader and tells his in order to be saved. 1. The CREDENTIAL of Nicodemus *verses 1-3, (his CONFESSION and the COMMAND of Jesus to him) Now there was a man of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of The Lord: Rejoicing In Him

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024

Joy is the birthright of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's go through life with that wonderful gift from God causing us to shine brightly in a dark World.

The Joy of the Lord: Rejoicing in Him… Pastor Eric J. Hanson Philippians 4:4 (Read it.) I Thessalonians 5:16 (Read it.) Last week, the Lord had me speak on the matter of comfort for believers in Jesus Christ in the midst of a time which is evil and has been growing more evil. During that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Providence & Victory (Exodus 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 22, 2024

Did God provide for Israel? Did God give them victory? Does Jesus provide living water and victory over death? Let's look at Exodus 17.

Did God provide for Israel’s necessities? Did God provide victory over Israel’s enemies? Does Jesus provide a source of water giving eternal life? Does Jesus have ultimate victory over the last enemy of all, death? Let’s look at Exodus 17. Did the Israelites lose faith and complain about their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon – Sad Ending

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 29, 2025

Solomon seemed to have it all, until he didn't.

I. Introduction & Context Solomon's Background & Achievements Son of David and Bathsheba, fulfilling God's promise Asked for wisdom when offered anything by God Built the temple, amassed great wealth, expanded Israel's borders Led Israel through unprecedented period of peace ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"pak Khom" (How Much Land Does A Man Need?"

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 19, 2025

Here, we look at the story of a man named Pakhom, a Russian farmer who always felt he did not have enough land

"Pak Khom" (How Much Land Does a Man Need?" Here, we look at the story of a man named Pakhom, a Russian farmer who always felt he did not have enough land. He believed and was convinced that if he had enough land, his life would be secure and he would no longer have to fear anyone, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4th Of July - Independence Day Devotion

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 5, 2025

Our Independence Day Is Only Possible Through Our Dependence on God. Our Independence Requires Our Dependence on Christ. Our Declaration of Dependence is...IN GOD WE TRUST.

2025.07.04 Sermon Notes: 4TH OF JULY - INDEPENDENCE DAY DEVOTION William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Our Independence Day Is Only Possible Through Our Dependence on God. Our Independence Requires Our Dependence on Christ. Our Declaration of Dependence is... “IN GOD WE TRUST.” SCRIPTURES: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, Psalm 33:10-22, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Land Of Promise (Hebrews 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2024

The Bible describes a day of rest, a land of rest and our eternal rest. They are all related. Let's look at the land of rest in Hebrews 3.

Did a generation that kept a weekly rest day, NOT find rest in the land of promise? Was it because of their lack of faith, evidenced by their disobedience? Let’s find out in Hebrews 3. Upon whom should we fix our thoughts? Was Jesus also an apostle, one sent, in His case sent from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saul

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025

in Acts

Scott M. McDonough proposed recently in the Journal of Biblical Literature (Vol. 125, No. 2, pp. 390–391) that Acts 13 holds the key. This chapter contains the only reference in the New Testament to Israel’s first king, Saul, the son of Kish. There is more than one commonality between Paul/Saul and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

In The Days Of His Power

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 22, 2025

When the power of God is demonstrated, the people willing to serve God and do His will.

IN THE DAYS OF HIS POWER Study Text: Psalm 110:3 INTRODUCTION Beloved, tonight is not an ordinary gathering. This is an appointment with destiny, a moment marked in Heaven’s calendar for divine visitation. There are moments in Scripture when God steps down into human affairs with tangible, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:3

Denomination: Pentecostal