Sermons on Understanding His Ways:

Lack Of Faith

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Feb 17, 2021

The greatest hindrance to faith is the inward principle of unbelief implanted in the soul by our great enemy the devil.

Note: This sermon Outline is from the notes of Dr. Paul Garrett (1908-1997) an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and former District Superintendent of the Dallas District Church of the Nazarene. He pastored churches in Oklahoma and Texas. Dr. Paul was a second cousin to Raymond ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40

Denomination: Nazarene

A Few Days And Full Of Trouble

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 31, 2022

One of the great truths of the Bible for the Christian today is the fact that we are here, and will be gone one day, but we will be back here again.

Job 14:1 (KJV) 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. TOPIC - A FEW DAYS AND FULL OF TROUBLE One of the great truths of the Bible for the Christian today is the fact that we are here, and will be gone one day, but we will be back here again. We can say that with ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Leftovers And Generosity Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 10, 2021

The corners of every field were not to be harvested so that the foreigners and the poor who had no land could harvest.

Ruth Chapter Two – Leftovers and Generosity November 14, 2021 Ruth 2:8-9 NIV So Boaz said to Ruth, "My daughter, listen to me. Don't go and glean in another field and don't go away from here. Stay here with my servant girls. 9 Watch the field where the men are harvesting and follow ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-9, Leviticus 19:9-10, Luke 21:1-4, Ruth 2:19-20, 1 Timothy 5:8, Galatians 4:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgement? Or Fraternal Correction

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 4, 2022

You know what happens whenever you point out some evil in the culture. The next words somebody will say are, “Jesus taught you not to judge.”

Friday of the 22nd Week in Course Today’s Gospel is so straightforward and goes to the heart of Christ’s teaching that we can be forgiven for ignoring all the other Scriptures we have heard. It’s kind of a slap at the Pharisees, who try to keep all the six-hundred plus rules of Torah involving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 18:15-18, Matthew 7:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, C: The Three Huge Apocalyptic Stones Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 15, 2022

“THE STONE IS COMING! “THE STONE IS COMING!”

Wheeler Winston Dixon is the chair of the Film Studies Program at the University of Nebraska. In his book, “Disaster and Memory”, he writes, “People go to disaster movies to prove to themselves that they can go through the worst possible experience but somehow that they’re immortal.” (The Lure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, Daniel 2:34-35, Luke 20:17-18, Matthew 28:2, 1 Corinthians 15:14, Luke 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Rest, Response, Resources

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 22, 2024

Ministry is simple and yet complex. We need to know the 3 Rs.

Rest Mark 6:30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Relentless Rhythms Of Time.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 10, 2024

A time for everything.

THE RELENTLESS RHYTHMS OF TIME. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13. ‘Turn, turn, turn’ is the refrain of the old pop song based upon these verses. However, time is not circular, but linear: it is more like a river relentlessly, but always, running downstream. It is our subjective experience of time that gives ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

May 2025: My Month Of Extravagant Grace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 30, 2025

This month, extravagant grace shall speak for you. You will not struggle where others fail. God’s favour will go before you, open impossible doors, and silence every voice of condemnation.

MAY 2025: MY MONTH OF EXTRAVAGANT GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.” Supporting Texts: Romans 5:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:16, Titus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conqueror (2 Samuel 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2025

Are we conquerors? Let's look at 2 Samuel 8.

Was David a conqueror? Are we meant to be conquerors, of our own sinful flesh through Christ? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 8. Did David conquer the Philistines and Moabites and as far as the Euphrates River? And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Successful Christians A.t.t.e.n.d Church On A Regular Basis Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Feb 15, 2024

If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one.

SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIANS If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 The most successful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

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

The Role Of Gatekeepers In The Bible SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Exploring the importance of gates and gatekeepers in the Scriptures.

Gates play a significant role in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers. In the Bible, gates and gatekeepers are mentioned frequently. For instance, in 2 Chronicles 23:19, it is mentioned that gatekeepers were appointed at the gates of the house of the Lord to prevent anyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:19

Topics: Biblical Significance, Role Of Gatekeepers

Recognizing The Signs Of Demonic Dominance And The Grip Of Evil Spirits. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

We can confidently affirm that the Holy Spirit is a divine being because He possesses the attributes of personhood, including a mind, emotions, and a will.

As Christians, we are aware of the spiritual realm and its influence on our lives. However, sometimes we may fail to recognize the subtle signs of demonic dominance in ourselves or others. Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit thinks and knows (1 Corinthians 2:10), can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24-26, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Matthew 12:43-45

Walking In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Sep 21, 2025

Often times in life we find ourselves in a position of begging or perhaps another position “Lets make a Deal” But in this Psalm somethiing has taken place, as we take a peek into this Psalm let us examine!

Title: walking in the Midst of Trouble One of the Last messages we shared was on Psalm 85:6 New American Standard Bible Will You not revive us again, So that Your people may rejoice in You? We had shared that this was a Psalm of Prayer and that we need to make this our prayer It is a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7-8

Denomination: Other

Holy Hatred Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 14th sermon in the series.

HOLY HATRED PSALM 119:113-120 INTRODUCTION A. If the title Holy Hatred did not grate against your Christian sensibilities, it probably should have (Matt 5:43-45). B. Was David’s declaration of his hatred for the double-minded a prophetic utterance? Was it a weakness of the flesh at which God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ