Sermons on Understanding Jesus:

We Have To Pea! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 2 - We Have to Pea! I. Introduction We started last week by talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm chapped. I'm hacked off. I'm ticked. I'm flashin'. I'm spittin' chips!" However, we discussed that how we say it isn't ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not Over Until It's Over Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020

There is a spiritual war which started in heaven and was transferred to this earth. In this sermon we learn more about this war.

Chapter 1 - It’s not over until it’s over Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese soldier who fought in World War II which ended in August 1945. He did not surrender until 29 years later as he thought that the war was still going on. It had to take his former commander to travel from Japan to Lubang Island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9, Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekiel 28:14-19, Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Adventist

Dear Pastor

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 10, 2021

A letter to Servants of GOD

So, your church was closed and I see that the activities of your church are not only being regulated but closely monitored.  Don't tell me you're surprised!  You didn't see this coming?  Come on! Anyway, be encouraged, the church will be re-opened but since you did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021

The Bible says that our love for our enemies is proof that we are believers in Christ.

One of the more famous stories in all of literature comes from the earliest parts of our Bible. Cain and Abel, the children of Adam and Eve, are in conflict Cain actually murders Abel. God quickly confronts Cain with these words: “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

These Are The Days Of Elijah – "Days Like These Require A Sustained Effort”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 22, 2021

During Elisha’s ministry, the Jordan River parted instantly, poisoned waters were healed, the borrowed iron ax head flowed to the surface, dead children had been raised to life, but the miracle Israel needed now would be difficult. This miracle will require a sustained effort.

What a great blessing Elisha had been to the nation of Israel. He faithfully used his God given double portion for the benefit of others. Israel was facing another persistent enemy, the Syrians. Prophet Elisha is on his death bed, over 80 years old in a weakened condition, yet God’s people are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, Psalm 119:89-91, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Go Stand On The Mountain

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2021

Today’s text is about a man who had his own battles and in spite of victory, was down, dejected, and ready to give up.

Go Stand on the Mountain 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction When United Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, PA, on Sept. 11, 2001, John Gerula was one of the first on the scene as a volunteer firefighter. The experience inspired John, still in high school, to enlist in the Marines. He shipped out to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unrelenting Favor

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 28, 2021

God’s Favor is everywhere! Gods favor knows no boundaries, has no inhibitions, doesn’t look for qualifications, is not based on getting in return, only for opportunities to show itself!

Psalm 30:4,5 NKJ Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. One definition of the word favor by Webster is: special ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4-5, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Taught Them Many Parables (The Body’s Lamp) # 22

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In this parable, the Lord used the image of eyesight to convey an important spiritual principle.

We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us. Illus: Did you hear about the fellow that went to the store the other day, and he said that he was there for only about 5 minutes. When he came out, he SAW there was a motorcycle policeman writing a parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Further Loss

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 27, 2021

Instead of blaming God for the calamities that comes in our life due to our negligence and disobedience, we need to set right our crooked lives and do our duty for God.

STOP FURTHER LOSS! Eleazar and Ithamar Leviticus 10:12 Then Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his surviving sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, "Take the grain offering that is left over from the LORD's offerings by fire and eat it unleavened beside the altar, for it is most holy. 13 "You shall ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Christians Are Different? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

We are in a series of sermons called, The Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This week we’re focusing on “Why Christians are different” by examining our giving.

Part One (This message is in two parts as the offering separates it.) This morning I want to talk about, “Why Christians Are Different.” We are different in many ways from the rest of the American population but one of the ways we are different is in how we use our money. I want to call your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 6:19-34, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Position Yourself - 2

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 3, 2021

Message from 1 Chronicles 20 about praise and victory.

There are four chapters decided here to Jehoshaphat and his reign. He was a man who knew the heart of God. We are told in 2 Chronicles 17:3-4 Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of his father David; he did not seek the Baals, (4) but sought the God of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving God In The Days Of Your Youth

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 10, 2021

It is possible for any young man or woman who chooses to serve God faithfully and victoriously in our generation to do so, despite the pressures on the youth to live outside the way of God and His righteousness.

Serving God In The Days of Your Youth Study Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1, 13 - 14 Introduction: - God has made provisions for the youth to serve Him faithfully in their youthful years, provided they will be ready to make use of His provisions. - The youthful years is characterized with the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 39

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2022

NASB

1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an Egyptian officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the bodyguard, bought him from the Ishmaelites, who had taken him down there. 2 The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. This should encourage us, since he was in ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Be Accountable And Responsible For One Another.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

To God, if one commits sin, then the whole others in the community are also responsible. If one of our members committed sin, then all the church members are also responsible.

We just read chapter 7, but Chapter 6 describes one of the most amazing battles the Israelites experienced. Jericho was a fortified city with a wall around it. What Israelites did was simple. Obeying God’s command, they marched silently around Jericho once each day for six days, then on the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Direction Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul is praying for divine direction. This clearly implies that not all that happens is God’s providence, for what is the need for praying for specific divine direction if all that life brings us is his pre-determined direction anyway.

A common saying that has become well-known is, “Truth is stranger than fiction.” When one begins to study what has really happened in history he discovers that reality if just as amazing and interesting as anything that could be invented. For example, I read the story of a drifter in Australia ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:10-13