Sermons on Try Harder:

What Are You Teaching? Make Praise A Habit!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2019

Complaining and murmuring are joy stealers. We are to do all things without murmuring. Complaining can become a deadly habit! Try JOY and PRAISE.

WHAT ARE WE TEACHING BY EXAMPLE? MAKE PRAISE A HABIT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson, or just do part of it?) TEXT: Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: Be honest? Do you love life? Do you love what you are doing? I READ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14, Numbers 11:5, Exodus 16:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Seen My Joy?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 23, 2019

What happened to the joy and the passion? It may have not seemed like this, but the devil started trying to steal them, the very moment of your salvation!

Have you seen my Joy? Illus. By Chris Jordan A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until Sunday. This lady went to a very old-fashioned church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Fight Against God?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2018

If it has been prophesied that the world will get worse and worse until He comes can we fight against God by trying to prevent it?

Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, What A Foretaste Of Glory Divine! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

So what is the purpose of the transfiguration? It was more than just Jesus showing off that He was God in the flesh. He was trying to communicate an important truth.

INTRODUCTION Did you hear the funny story about the skinny teenager named Billy? He was so thin he had to run around in the shower to get wet. Billy got a job at Six Flags sweeping the grounds, but there was a problem. Billy weighed so little that when the Texas wind would blow, he would lose his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Directed Steps

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Apr 30, 2017

The Lord directs our steps so why try to understand everything along the way. We can be assured of the fact that everything works for good

Greetings in the eternal, everlasting name of the Lord, The one who calls you is faithful. In our life we all have many questions, Why this and why not this? But Bible says in Proverbs 20:24 “A man’s steps are of the Lord; how then can a man understand in his own way?” The Lord directs our steps ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:24, Romans 8:28, Psalm 37:23

Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2018

It is possible to sin by trying to do too much, attempting so much that we cannot do anything the way it should be done to the glory of God.

8/15/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands (1Thessalonians 4:11) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV) “and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,” Lesson 13 Introduction Thessalonica was a big ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Must Spread The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 22, 2022

It is past time that the disciples of Jesus Christ start fighting for the Kingdom of God. We must fight back against the wokeness that is trying to destroy to the church.

Disciples Must Spread the Gospel Mark 14:1-2 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2 for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Patriotic Christians #5 - For God And Country Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians.

Patriotic Christians #5 For God and Country Theme: Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians. Introduction For God and Country. From the Latin phrase “pro Deo et Patria”, “for God and Country” has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, James 1:26-27, Psalm 40:10, Romans 6:12-14, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reserved: Close The Book

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2024

It can become very dangerous to live a life of sorrow and regret. Wisdom knows there is a time to close the book and try again. Write a new chapter.

RESERVED: THERE IS A TIME TO CLOSE THE BOOK… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT DOES A RESERVED SEAT MEAN? At the funeral home there are seats reserve for the family and the pall bearers. At sporting events you can have a seat for an event ahead of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5, Acts 21:13, 2 Timothy 4:6-7, Luke 4:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Liberation Of The Captured Glory

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2023

Everyone born of God carry a glory he is to manifest for the glory of God. The enemy is trying very hard to capture the glory and prevent its manifestations.

Liberation of the Captured Glory Study Text: Isaiah 60: 1 - 3 Introduction: - Everyone born of God has a glory to manifest because Salvation releases us from the hold of darkness to a marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 - It is the will of God that we manifest His glory as His children. - The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Part 3 of the series.

Our Personal Relationship With God Part 3 Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Of God: Guard Your Tongue Scripture: Ephesians 4:30; James 3:8-10 Introduction This is the final message in my series on developing our personal relationship with Father. Over the last two weeks I have covered the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen Vessels: The Keys To Satan's Destruction

Contributed by Bryant Payne on Jan 5, 2005

People always underestimate the value and importance of our young people. This message will show how valuable they are to the kingdom and one of the many darts (SEX) that Satan uses to cause division among them.

Chosen Vessels: the Keys to Satan’s Destruction Most people today underestimate the importance of the youth. Most people mixed their immaturity w/ their value. Elders get the full blast of the power of God in a well cushioned pew w/ excellent singers while they stuff the youth in little shacky, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will You Obituary Say? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2014

Life, It's Brevity, Eternity, Resurrection

OBITUARIES – What Will Your Obituary Say? Psalm 39:4-5 (p. 390) Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 Introduction: [“Show me Lord my life’s end and the number of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is. You have made my days a mere handbreadth. The span of my years is as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shed The Victim Mentality

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 8, 2019

Shedding victim mentality can bring inner peace. God wants us to live in peace.

Believe it or not, “Victim Mentality” can be an inherited, instilled or self-learned personality trait. People frequently perceive themselves as victims from the negative actions of others in the past, present, or even their fear of the future. This “scapegoat” or “I'm the injured party” ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne, The Scroll, And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

We humans strive to create an extravaganza that blows us away ie. Olympic opening ceremonies. Maybe we’re trying to create our own experience of heaven’s spectacle. But even Hollywood couldn’t recreate what we hear about in these chapters of Revelation, w

Probably the most spectacular sight I have ever seen was in Disney World this past winter, and it was a show called Fantasmic. Fire, music, water, lasers, holograms, lights, dragons, fireworks, battles. You couldn’t take your eyes off it, it was so spectacular. We humans strive to create an ...read more