Sermons on Trustworthy Sayings:

A Perplexing Parable Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus is saying to His disciples that they can learn from non-Christian dedication, even the dedication of crooks. Look at the world and learn something from their commitment to their evil goals.

Have you ever heard or read of such a unique and perfectly planned crime that you said to yourself, "That was really clever"? For example, was it not amazing that that group of men in England could steal millions of dollars without firing a shot? We have to admit it was a bad thing well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

How Is Your Hearing?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2021

I guess one of the biggest frustrations that parents have, is when they talk to their children and they either don't hear, or choose not to hear what the parents have to say.

Illus: One woman’s three year old daughter, Beverly, was playing with her toys. Her mother, who was folding laundry across the room, noticed Beverly's shirt was dirty and needed to be changed. After calling two times with no response, her mother gave her the full three name call: "Beverly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation: The Throne Room, The Four Horsemen, & 7 Seals Of The Scroll

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

Today we dig into the book of Revelation, one of my favorite books in the whole Bible, though I think I probably say that about every book in the Bible.

Today we dig into the book of Revelation, one of my favorite books in the whole Bible, though I think I probably say that about every book in the Bible. Let me ask you this, have you ever wondered: What would heaven be like? I think all of us have probably wondered that at one time or another. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Are You Like The Paralytic Man? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 5, 2022

Sometimes we say or act like we want to change to God's way but when we examine ourselves, we really don't.

INTRODUCTION Last week, I began a new series entitled “Make your Life Count in 2022”. And in that very first sermon of this new series, I talked about what it took to make God first in your life. You must remove the roadblocks that stand in the way between you and God. Secondly, God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022

The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus. Each is a proverb-like proclamation without narrative. Eight blessings are related (divulged) by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-10),.

The Beatitudes Jesus' beatitudes are written without a verb, describing present reality, not a future time. Blessed or Happy is "Makarios," a word describing complete happiness, the realm of the gods. The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus. Each is a proverb-like proclamation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Desirable Determination Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

The old saying that where there is a will there is a way is confirmed over and over again. People with a spirit of determination are doing the improbable all the time, and by the grace and providence of God, sometimes even the impossible.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn is one of the great modern examples of the power of determination. He served time in the Siberian waste land for making a disparaging remark about Stalin in a letter. He endured six years of imprisonment, when he suddenly discovered the joy of writing. He was suffering for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-22

Was The Early Church Socialist, Even Communist? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2021

Some commentators and politicians who belong to the Superficialist School of Bible Interpretation really mess up when they say Christians should be socialists because the early Church was.

Jesus told His disciples, "Blessed are you poor" as Luke records it, and Matthew writes "Blessed are the poor in spirit." Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Christians, or many of them, decided to take Jesus literally. They pooled their resources, as Luke records in the Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, Acts 5:1-11, Romans 15:25-26, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Luke 6:20, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Power Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Sep 16, 2021

When a person says "Thank you", we tend to bless that person again. A grateful heart draws attention from everyone than the ungrateful person.

1. WHY SHOULD WE THANK GOD OR LIVE A LIFE OF THANKFULNESS? a) TO PLEASE GOD: Luke 17:11-19 - In the incident of ten men who had leprosy got healed, Jesus asked the one who had returned to thank him, were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? We can see how Jesus was bothered about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:44-45, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Isaiah 29:10

Are We Released From The Law? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021

Some Christians totally disregard the law, saying we have been released from it, and it is not even to be obeyed in the spirit. Where do people get that idea from?

Some Christians totally disregard the law, saying we have been released from it, and it is not even to be obeyed in the spirit. Where do people get that idea from? But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

#17 Thicker Than Blood Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 16, 2020

"Family is everything” we are told. Not so fast, says Jesus. In Mark 3:31-35 we learn that there is a deeper relationship than our physical families.

#17 Thicker than Blood Series: Mark May 17, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Who Belongs: A Life That Matters, Reign Of Christ, Year B Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 21, 2021

Reign of Christ Sunday is a marker for the end of the liturgical year. It is a way of saying we wrap up a year’s worth of worship by claiming again whose we are in the Kingdom.

Reign of Christ Sunday is a marker for the end of the liturgical year. It is a way of saying we wrap up a year’s worth of worship by claiming again whose we are. This is the last Sunday of the Christian Calendar year and the most important. On this Sunday we reiterate our mission – to make ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by James Williams on Jul 24, 2015

Jesus' sermon explains in what ways our righteousness must surpass that of the Scribes and the Pharisees. This is the narrow path that leads to life. This is not just saying "Lord, Lord," but doing the will of God.

How’s your righteousness? At what level is your righteousness? That’s an important question. Listen to these words of Jesus in Matthew 5:20, “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Need To Know Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

This is the last message from 1 John summarizing the letter. It looks at the things that John says we need to know. The word appears 38 times in just 100 verses.

“Need to Know” 1John Introduction Today we will finish our study of John’s letter. I contemplated any number of ways to summarize John’s letter. I thought about going back over his specific statements regarding the purpose of his writing. John was very specific about his ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

If You Turn!

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 23, 2015

God says in the book of Proverbs if you turn at my Reproof, I will pour out my spirit upon you and I will give you revelation of my word.

IF YOU TURN By Pastor Daniel Cruz Preached on Sunday April 19th 2015 Through out the bible God has repeatedly used two opposing contrasts in order to bring us, (his church) to a place where we examine ourselves and our lives in the light of those sharp contrasts. God speaks in his word of being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014

Words uttered at the end of a man's life take on extra significance. What did our Lord say in His final moments? And what do they speak to us today?

Luke 23:26-34 NIV 26 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Pentecostal