Sermons on Tolerable:

Sermon. Choosing The Right Path

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 4, 2025

Psalm 1 also call on all of us to make a decision and then summarizes the contrast between the righteous and the wicked by describing the blessed life of the righteous as a thriving tree nourished by God's word, and the futile life of the wicked as chaff blown away by the wind

Sermon. Choosing the Right Path Scripture Text: Psalms 1:1-6 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 6:16, Genesis 41:52

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Anchored In Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

This message explores faith when life is not well — when God seems silent, unfeeling, or even contradictory. Through the lives of Job, Moses, and Abraham, we discover that true faith is not the absence of doubt but the choice to trust God in spite of doubt.

Some of us are old enough to remember this little ditty from the 1950s: “Next time you’re found with your chin on the ground… there’s a lot to be learned, just look around. What makes that little old ant think he’ll move that rubber tree plant? Anyone knows an ant can’t… but he’s got high ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith Under Fire – Attacks On Christians In The U.s.

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025

In recent days, America has been shaken by the assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk. Following Jesus publicly will invite spiritual resistance, but the Church must face hostility with truth, holiness, and courageous love.

Faith Under Fire – Attacks on Christians in the U.S. Text: John 15:18–20; 1 Peter 4:12–14; Romans 12:21 (KJV) John 15:18-20 (KJV) If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, John 15:18-20, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 3, 2024

Prayer is a great privilege that our Heavenly Father gives to us.

THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Prayer engages God, enables God's people, and enlarges His kingdom. Jesus said, "without Me, you can do nothing." Once we have prayed we are ready to do anything, until we have prayed we can do nothing, but once we have prayed we can accomplish anything. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:13, 1 Kings 18:36-38, Mark 10:27, John 14:12-14, Matthew 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And His Spiritual Clothing

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 14, 2024

There are goodly virtues and attitudes we are instructed to put on as Christians just in the same way we put on physical clothes.

The Christian and His Spiritual Clothing Study Text: Colossians 3:12 - 17 Introduction: - Clothes say a lot about a person. The fact is most, if not all of us, give a tremendous amount of attention to what we wear and what is in style. - However, there is a major problem. Styles change ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cry Of A Disciple (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 24, 2026

David’s prayer from a place of tension—surrounded by enemies, wrestling with internal weakness, and longing for divine direction. He prays, “Lead me… teach me.” NOT “inform me,” NOT “inspire me,” NOT “remind me.” LEAD ME. TEACH ME. SHAPE ME. FORM ME. This is discipleship in its purest form.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Marcus was trying to make a major decision about a job offer. The salary is higher, the city is attractive, and everyone around him says, “This is obviously the right move.” But something inside him feels unsettled. He can’t explain it. He isn’t sure if it’s fear, wisdom, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope When Uncertainty Rises

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 17, 2022

If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book.

Hope When Uncertainty Rises Habakkuk Introduction If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book. Habakkuk deals with some of the most basic elements of the struggle of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20, Habakkuk 2:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inspiration

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 20, 2022

Where do you get your inspiration from? Life has a lot of ups and downs so we need inspiration to keep going.

Inspiration – Rev. 11 and 19 LIfe is full of its ups and downs, it’s a fact of life, indeed everyday has something to answer for- some for joy and some – well perhaps best forgotten. Sometimes these situations make us laugh and even sing for joy, other times to just hold our heads in our hands in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-18, Zechariah 6:9-15, Psalm 23:1-4

A Message To The Church In Pergamos Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 4, 2022

Jesus writes this letter to call the Christians at Pergamos back to the right path. Even today, there is the danger that the Church of Christ might hold the right doctrines, but still drift into compromise with the world around us.

Revelation 2:12-17 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN PERGOMOS December 4, 2022 The city of Pergamos (also Pergamon or Pergamum) was the capital city of Asia Minor. It was renowned for its political power, its intellectual achievement and its pagan worship. Lady Sharon and I visited the ruins of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Master's Guide To Greatness

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 9, 2021

Greatness in the kingdom of God is found in serving. Everyone can be great!

THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO GREATNESS—Mark 9:30-37 Admit it: We all want to be great. (And why not?) We want to be successful—competent, effective, recognized for what we do. We want to be influential, so that people listen to us and take us seriously. We want be liked, valued, and loved. Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All This And Yet You Will Not Repent

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 6, 2021

The book of Revelation is God's final warning to the sinner to repent and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation before His wrath and judgment come upon this wicked world. Even in the midst of hell on earth, there will be many who will not repent to their eternal peril. Where do you stand?

I recently participated in an online study of the book of Revelation with a fellow pastor who is also a dear friend in the LORD. He had been presenting to the viewers some possible scenarios that will appear on the Earth during the time of what Scripture refers to as "the Great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17, Revelation 9:1-21, Revelation 16:8-9, Luke 13:3, Luke 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Complaints: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 10, 2021

Job speaks his prayers out loud in our text for this week. He shares his brokenness and mostly his feeling that God is not listening any longer.

MAIN TEXT: In a way, a lot has transpired between last week’s reading and this one. In another way, nothing much has changed. Job is still on the ash heap. Job is still iN A place of bitter complaints. The companions who sat in silence with Job for seven days (2:13) now try and blame Job for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Lie, Is A Lie, Is A Lie”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 7, 2021

Lies are just that lies no matter if the lie is a white one

By the help of the Holy Spirit, I would like to preach from the subject, “A LIE IS A LIE, IS A LIE” My mom has a way of knowing when you are telling the truth or telling a lie. I think most mothers can tell if their child is telling the truth or telling a lie. According to pyschologytoday.com, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 7, 2023

As we think about this myth that some Christians believe, let’s begin by considering what the heart really is.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Follow Your Heart Introduction In our series on Myths Some Christians Believe we have talked about: - God won’t give me more than I can handle - God just wants me to be happy - I could never forgive that person All of these can be heard frequently and although ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophets Are God’s Artists

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Prophets are God’s artists who paint God’s mind on people’s hearts. They paint God’s anger, anguish, love, blessing, and happiness on people’s hearts.

Prophets are God’s artists who paint God’s mind on people’s hearts. They paint God’s anger, anguish, love, blessing, and happiness on people’s hearts. They move when God moves, speak when God tells them to speak, and hide when God says so. They paint the impressions and nature of God the Father on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7