Sermons on Universal Truth:

Consecrated For Divine Purpose Romans 12:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

The call to consecration is not merely a religious act but a transformational process where we yield ourselves completely to God. Let us explore this theme through Scripture, exegesis, and the insights of renowned Christian authors and preachers.

Consecrated for Divine Purpose Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of understanding and renewal as we delve into the concept of consecration—a season of setting ourselves apart for God's divine purpose. The call to consecration is not merely a religious act but a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Timothy 2:21, Mark 8:34-35, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting In The Unchanging God Isaiah 26:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

Isaiah 26:4 encapsulates a powerful message about trust and security in God, even amidst life's uncertainties. Let us explore this scripture together and discover how it can transform our lives.

Trusting in the Unchanging God Isaiah 26:4 Introduction: Today we delve into a profound truth found in the book of Isaiah, focusing on Isaiah 26:4. This verse encapsulates a powerful message about trust and security in God, even amidst life's uncertainties. Let us explore this scripture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4, Psalm 62:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 18:2, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

James 1:3 speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we face.

Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound passage of Scripture found in James 1:3. This verse speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, 1 Peter 1:7, Romans 5:3-4, Psalm 66:10, Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Utmost Concern Sermon I: The Salvation Of Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

If Christians want to be like Jesus and not be deterred by enemies of Christianity, mature believers tell it like it is as did Jesus who confronted His critics with the truth about His identity as the Christ, Son of God. So must we.

OF UTMOST CONCERN TO MATURE BELIEVERS: THE SALVATION OF UNBELIEVERS Former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Charles Carter, told about being confronted by an unbeliever who engaged him in conversation about his preaching “Salvation is found only in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Trying To Escape God’s Judgment Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2020

We don't like to think about the Day of Judgment. And when we do, we like to impose our own thoughts on how it will go. What does this passage tell us about our ability to get away from God's judgment?

- There are additional things going on in this passage, but I want to focus on the overarching idea: trying to escape the judgment of God. UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: 1. GOD IS THE JUDGE. - Genesis 18:25. - God plays many roles – Creator, Sustainer, Father. He also plays the role of Judge. 2. HE ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Guided By God: Embracing The Path Of Proverbs 3:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024

In Proverbs 3:6, we are reminded of the importance of trusting in the Lord and acknowledging Him in all our ways. Let us delve into this passage together and discover how we can walk in the transformative truth it offers.

Guided by God: Embracing the Path of Proverbs 3:6 Introduction: In Proverbs 3:6, we are reminded of the importance of trusting in the Lord and acknowledging Him in all our ways. Let us delve into this passage together and discover how we can walk in the transformative truth it offers. Point 1: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guided By The Good Shepherd: A Journey Through Psalm 23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024

In Psalm 23, we find comfort, assurance, and guidance as we walk alongside the Good Shepherd. Let us delve into this psalm together and discover the transformative truths it holds for our lives.

Guided by the Good Shepherd: A Journey Through Psalm 23 Introduction: Today we embark on a journey through one of the most beloved passages of Scripture, Psalm 23. In these timeless verses, we find comfort, assurance, and guidance as we walk alongside the Good Shepherd. Let us delve into this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hebrews- Part 15 " Mirrors Of Our Faith" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2016

Part 15 of our Hebrews series

Hebrews- Encouragement for a life of Faith Part 15 “The mirrors of our faith” Hebrews 13:1-7 This week Patti and I took the grandkids to the state fair of Texas It has been years since we went I am pretty sure it was Lilly’s and Xanders first time there The smells and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

12 Certainties Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 1, 2019

The Bible is a window in this prison-world, through which we may look into eternity. There are more but here is a few to rejoice over.

12 Certainties of the Word of God The Bible is a window in this prison-world, through which we may look into eternity. There are more but here is a few to rejoice over. I. Eternal. Matthew 24:35 (KJV) Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35, Psalm 119:89, John 14:6, Hebrews 11:3, Proverbs 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

How To Avoid False Teachers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 4, 2019

This sermon examines three key truths in avoiding false teachers.

THE FIGHT: The purity of the message and the church matter. - 2 Corinthians 11:1-2. a. The purity of the message matters. - This passage as a whole brings out the importance of believing the truth. It matters that the message is true. - Many today say that it doesn’t matter when you believe as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Judas Missed-11

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 11, 2019

11 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-XI—John 14:1-11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Ray was a 5-year-old. At Ray’s request, each morning his mother pinned a bath towel to the back shoulders of his T-shirt. Immediately in his young imaginative mind, the towel became a brilliant magic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

Bear False Witness

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 18, 2013

What does bearing a false witness mean?

There’s a story of two brothers. Both brothers lived wild - sinful - lives. Yet, these two brothers attended the same church every Sunday. They made large donations to various church ministries. In a sense - using their attendance and donations to cover-up the dark side of their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fake News Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 23, 2018

We must train our subconscious mind, the part of us that makes most of our decisions, with truth and good and beauty. Then we will be able to discern God’s good and perfect and holy will, and flee when the Beast rears a head that looks good, but is truly corrupt.

Revelation 13 Translation: v. 11 and I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and it had two horns like a lamb, and speaking like the dragon, v. 12 and it had all the authority of the first beast it does in its presence, and causes all the inhabitants of the earth to worship the first beast, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-5

Denomination: *other

Keep Your New Shirt On (Ephesians 4:25-5:2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 23, 2022

Become a people, who are useful to God, who can build up the body.

What we've seen over the past week weeks, is that God has a plan. God is making one family, who will live in peace with him and with each other. And to that end, Jesus gave each of us a ministry in the church, to build the church up, help it grow in love and unity. The problem is, some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Lost And Found

Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2022

We may lose some things that may be desirable in this life by surrendering our lives to Jesus, but the life we gain is far greater than anything we have now. And the life in Christ is always learned through the preaching of the Word, in whatever form it comes to us.

How many of you have found yourself looking for something that was lost, but no matter how hard you searched, you couldn’t find it? I think we can all say that this has happened to us at some point. There is a commercial running on the TV right now where a man is searching the house over trying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible