Sermons on True Believer:

We Ought To Be Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 11, 2023

Jesus taught us how to pray for the church when He spoke of the seven churches of Revelation.

INTRODUCTION Last Sunday, we introduced a new series called “This One Thing”. The idea is that when someone says remember this one thing or they say do this one thing, the idea is what they are telling us is of upmost importance, and it will require our action. Jesus used that phrase “this one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

O Grave! Where Is Thy Victory

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 26, 2022

The bodily resurrection of Jesus means everything!

O Grave! where is thy Victory? 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 When Paul heard of what was going on in the Church at Corinth which he had founded, he must have wondered whether he had just wasted a year and a half of his life establishing the church. The church was divided into factions. Some held to Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eighth And Ninth Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 26, 2022

Like it or not, being persecuted is in Jesus' list of the characteristics of the Christian. If we follow Jesus, it's inevitable that we'll be persecuted. But the persecution proves the genuiness of our faith. And it leads to great reward.

Jesus starts the Sermon on the Mount with nine Beatitudes – sayings that start ‘Blessed are’. Jesus wants us to be blessed – meaning, happy or fortunate. In the Beatitudes, Jesus presents us with the key characteristics of the Christian. Some people have said they’re the blueprint of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 29, 2022

Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing justice and holiness of God. However, Jesus was sorrowful and troubled with friends.

Theme: Carelessness in Prayer Text: Matthew 26:36-46 Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” Context: Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Judges (4 Of 5) Shamgar

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is the fourth sermon in the series on the Judges of the Old Testament.

We have already dealt with the life of - • Othniel in Judges 3:7-11 • Ehud in Judges 3:12-30 Today we want to talk about another Judge, and his name is Shamgar. The first thing we want to say about him is that the fact that he appears in the Bible at all is testimony to his significance. • He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

Even Sinners Do That

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on Jul 8, 2022

We are all sinners and Christians are just sinners saved by God’s wonderful grace. As redeemed people we should try to live better and love better, not just live and love naturally because even sinners do that. Christians should live and love supernaturally.

Luke 6: 27-36 27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 1 - The Judgement Is Bad Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022

Men have become followers, not leaders. In too many cases men have abrogated their positions through a bad Christian walk, laziness; a careless, unconcerned walk with the Lord. A failure to be students of scripture with nothing that God can use, leaves a spiritual vacuum for the next generation.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 1 - THE JUDGEMENT IS BAD SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 3 [A]. THE UNDERSTANDING IS BAD 2Kings 2 v 15 [[Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho opposite him saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18, Numbers 10:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

The Psalmist David gives us 4 things to do in the Lord in this sermon series. In this sermon, we investigate the first of this series: Trust in the Lord.

Go ahead and open your Bibles to Psalm 37. This is a Psalm of David that starts off by offering encouragement to believers. David gives us some instructions on how to live our lives “in the Lord.” He says starting in verse 1, “Do not fret because of evil doers, nor be envious of the workers of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah, The God Who Is Infinite, Just, & Judge Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

Today we talk about the name of God found most often in the Old Testament, that is the name Jehovah. There is a lot of rich meaning within the name of God Jehovah. The Hebrew word for Jehovah derives from the Hebrew word for “being” or “to be.”

Today we talk about the name of God found most often in the Old Testament, that is the name Jehovah. There is a lot of rich meaning within the name of God Jehovah. The Hebrew word for Jehovah derives from the Hebrew word for “being” or “to be.” It’s also virtually identical to the Hebrew word for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Exodus 3:13-15, Psalm 89:13-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

What I Know For Sure Series

Contributed by Michael L. Brown on Aug 2, 2022

In times like these, we try to navigate the many things we feel. The enemy would love to make this a time where we blame God or we get stuck in a place of depression. While there are still many unanswered questions, there are some things we can be sure of.

In 1873, Horatio Spafford, a successful attorney had lost a fortune in the great Chicago fire of 1871. Around the same time, his four-year-old son died of scarlet fever. Thinking a vacation would do his family some good, he sent his wife and four daughters on a ship to England, planning to join ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Big Victories: The Fall Of Jericho Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 12, 2022

The battle of Jericho is not a model of military genius. It was a miracle. God called his people to foolishness to demonstrate His great power. What happened in Jericho was unique. Be ready to move ahead by faith when hearing the voice of God.

Winning Big Victories: The Fall of Jericho Joshua 5-6 I wrote a Wikipedia article on Edwin Winter Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Winter_Clark. I had some significant help on this as there have been 500 follow up edits since I first wrote the original article. Edwin Clark is credited ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Much Of Jesus!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 22, 2022

Based on Hebrews 9:27-28 - Encourages hearers to make much of Jesus in their lives.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Heb. 9:27-28 FBCF – 8/21/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What are you living for? What’s your driving motivation in life? What are your priorities for living? - Make a lot of money - Success in career, school, athletics - Good marriage – good spouse - Strong home – good parent - Be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Long Live King Solomon! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 26, 2022

Solomon had all the advantages life could offer. He had a God- fearing home with his father being a man after God’s own heart. He inherited wealth and he was privilege to the best education. Wholehearted devotion to God was required. Long live King Solomon!

There are some people who are born into a privileged situation. Their parents can afford to send them to Harvard. We call this being born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Another way to put is what my friend said to me, you are one of God’s spoiled children. But if anyone was ever born with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Worry Goodbye.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2023

This was Jesus's perspective on worry. -Why worry? Worry is an anxious or fearful state of mind. Worry causes increased muscle.. Jesus asked his disciples, “How can we cast worry goodbye?”

Casting Worry Goodbye. Matthew 6:24AMP During World War 1, A French soldier used to carry this writing to help him overcome worry: Of two things, one is certain. Either you are at the front, or you are behind the lines. If you are at the front, of two things one is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live A Life That Is Devil Resisting Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 15, 2023

As Christians we need to know how to resist the schemes of the devil.

Introduction Two weeks ago, I began a new series which I called “how to live big in your Christian life.” The Scripture that gave me the idea for the series is found in John chapter 10 and is verse 10. “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” I find too many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist