Sermons on Understanding His Ways:

Where Is He?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 30, 2021

Have you found Him? Do you know Him? What place does Christ Jesus have in your life, in your world? Where is He?

Where Is He? – Matthew 2: 1 - 12 Intro: It was Christmas time and two children decided they were going to do their own version of a Christmas pageant using their cat as the baby Jesus. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. Anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Healing And Freedom

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 20, 2022

What did Jesus bring for the poor, the brokenhearted, the blind, and the oppressed? Is there a year of release for those who suffer? Let’s examine Jesus' words in Luke 4:14-21.

Prelude What did Jesus bring? What about the poor, the brokenhearted, the blind, and the oppressed? Is there a year of release for those who suffer? Let’s examine Jesus' words in Luke 4:14-21. Power of the Spirit “Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

In Spite Of Hardships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 10, 2014

In this world we will have troubles and so how do we respond?

We start a new Message Series today. I hope you enjoyed our study of Ruth and you made a deeper commitment to God like Ruth did. We had noted that the time of Ruth was a time when God judged Israel because of their sins. And as we will note in the Book of Samuel, the people did not want judges they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Searching Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

“How much of the world must I give up?” Answer, “Follow God completely and it will give you up.”

A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 18:1-21 1. Today’s lesson: a. Ahab and Obadiah searching for food. b. Obadiah searching for Elijah (v. 7). c. Ahab searching for Elijah. “Is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel” (v. 17). d. Elijah wants to be found. “Go … tell ... Elijah is here” (v. 8). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A--Church And State

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 3, 2023

Otherwise, politics is about "bread and circuses."

Have you ever noticed that when you combine the two words, “THE” and “IRS,” it spells “THEIRS”? At one and the same time Jesus affirmed the rights of the state and freedom of conscience to worship and serve God. By allowing Caesar to collect taxes, Jesus opposes the Pharisees by acknowledging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

Negative 'buts'

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 11, 2025

But is a three letter word with great implications. A negative 'but' turns a sweet tale to a bitter one.

TEXT: 2 Kings 2:19-21 (NLT) "One day the leaders of the town of Jericho visited Elisha. 'We have a problem, my lord,' they told him. 'This town is located in pleasant surroundings, as you can see. But the water is bad, and the land is unproductive.' Elisha said, 'Bring me a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-21, Matthew 1:1-6, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guarding Against Spiritual Adversaries: Transformed By Truth 1 Peter 5:8-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2024

In 1 Peter 5:8-9, the apostle Peter provides invaluable insights into guarding against spiritual adversaries. In a world filled with challenges and temptations, these verses illuminate the importance of spiritual vigilance and the transformative power of God's truth.

Guarding Against Spiritual Adversaries: Transformed by Truth 1 Peter 5:8-9 Introduction: Today we delve into the profound words of 1 Peter 5:8-9, where the apostle Peter provides invaluable insights into guarding against spiritual adversaries. In a world filled with challenges and temptations, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Psalm 28:7, 2 Corinthians 1:7, Romans 8:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Millennium 1,000 Years Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Reigning with Christ for a Thousand Years.

“Then I saw an angel . . . seized the dragon—that old serpent, who is the devil, satan—and bound him in chains for a thousand years. The angel threw him into the bottomless pit, which he then shut and locked so satan could not deceive the nations anymore until the thousand years were finished. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose - Anchor Of Determination Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

The four anchors for purpose and direction in life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Guaranteed. “God wants to show you His plan for your life … giving you an unchangeable hope which is like an anchor for your soul … Jesus has gone before you behind the veil into heaven and He is that anchor” (Hebrews 6:17-20, ELT). 2. Easy to get anchored to wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Acts 27:29

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Brief

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 6, 2022

"Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble" (Job 14:1). Life is a short examination and the choices we make will determine our eternal destinies.

TEXT: Job 14:5 (NLT); Psalms.90:12 (KJV) "You have decided the length of our lives. You know how many months we will live, and we are not given a minute longer...So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom" THE BREVITY OF LIFE "Seventy years are given ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:5, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Slaying Our Giants Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 20th sermon in the series.

SLAYING OUR GIANTS PSALM 119:161-168 INTRODUCTION A. Jesus may have had this passage in mind when He said that if He had not done the works among them that no one else had done, they would not be guilty of sin (John 15:24-25). B. When true Christianity falls from the grace of secular rulers, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Stir Up Hunger For God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Remembering gets you hungry.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for (God) righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBERING GETS YOU HUNGRY 1. How do you feel when hungry? a. Gnawing desire. b. Empty. c. Desire for food. d. Weak. e. Maybe headache. f. Mind focuses on hunger or on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 77:10-12, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Jew & Gentile, Equal Before God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2023

How can we recognize sin yet not be judgmental of others? Is it because we should also recognize that we are all guilty of sin?

How can we recognize sin yet not be judgmental of others? Is it because we should also recognize that we are all guilty of sin? You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Transformed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

Jesus rescues us and initiates a transformation process within us, moving us from our past lives to a secure life centered on Him, requiring our time, dedication, and commitment.

We are continuing our series we started last week called, “Collide.” We kicked things off by looking into the biblical principle of standing firm in our faith. The world attempts to offer us a different set of values, one that includes things that are initially seductive, but ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Transformation, Dedication, Spiritual Growth

Sermon Series: Collide

If There Were No Fire In Hell

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 8, 2003

Gehenna comes from a term meaning "Valley of Hinnom," which lies just outside the City of Jerusalem. During the time of Christ, Gehenna was used as a trash dump and It was here that the bodies of criminals were thrown and burned. It was a place of terribl

IF THERE WERE NO FIRE IN HELL SCRIPTURE: Revelation 20:15 INTRODUCTION Four Bible words are translated hell: the Old Testament Hebrew word sheol, also meaning "grave" and three New Testament Greek words-hades, meaning "grave" (Revelation 1:18); tartarus, meaning "place of punishment" (2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Pentecostal