Sermons on Unless:

Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2010

Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.

I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had happened, remembering ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 25, 2023

Only the gospel can make sense of the human heart, only Jesus can meet humanity’s deepest needs, only life in Jesus can provide unrivaled hope and joy.

Last week, we spoke about how Jesus appeared to His disciples after the resurrection, when they were gathered behind locked doors. In the midst of their fear and anxiety, Jesus told the disciples not to be afraid, revealing himself to them and assuring them that He is alive and well. However, not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Judgement Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Facing Judgement" Luke 13:1-9 A sermon for 9/25/22 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 1 There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Genesis 3:1-6, Romans 3:22-26, Micah 7:1-2, Acts 19:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

We want to look again at the importance of following good examples.

We understand the importance, as Christians, of not following the many bad examples that many lost people display in their lives, but NEW CONVERTS do not hear much, or see much, about following the good examples the Bible tells about and the stories of great Christians through the years have set ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Your Religion

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 12, 2021

As a Pharisee, Nicodemus believed that God’s law had to be strictly observed and that strict observance was necessary in order to obtain God’s blessing.

TITLE: LOSING YOUR RELIGION SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 3:1-10 The first appearance of Nicodemus we see are found in the scriptures as read in our text. Nicodemus went to seek out Jesus at night. He was afraid to be seen with Him in the day. When Nicodemus met Jesus, he said he believed Jesus came from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nick At Night Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 22, 2021

If you want to see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up, and you must believe.

Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Psalms: House Vs Home Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 22, 2025

So, the question I want to look at and what I want to ask of everyone is this? What does it mean to build a home that honurs God.

Well good morning newlife, and welcome to the back-to-school week as I like to call it. Man, I saw so many photos on Facebook on the first day, first day at school, first day at work, a lot of firsts has happened already in just the first couple of days, some of you are wishing for the first salary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5, Ephesians 2:20, Proverbs 3:5-6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Home In Heaven & Hope Beyond Death, Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Father’s house, where Jesus said he would go and prepare a place for us, is real. Heaven is our home base

The English poet and playwright William Shakespeare is hailed as the most excellent writer of the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet. His influence over the last six centuries is immense and continues to influence new authors. He is ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christmas/New Year/Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2025

2 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas with the mind of Christ...

CHRISTMAS: With The MIND Of CHRIST-II— —Philippians 2:1-18[part-2--2:1b-2a of 2:1-4] Attention: Attitude Problem: A husband & wife had been married a few short years, & the husband was felt he was being bossed around by his wife. So he went to see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist told the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2, Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Is Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2020

What the kingdom of God is and is not.

Title: The Kingdom of God is Near – What is the kingdom of God? Theme: Understanding what the true Kingdom of God is. Text: Matthew 3:1 – 2, Mark 1:14 - 15 Note: Some of this message is from the note of: The Kingdom of God is Near by Sermon Central Introduction: John preached the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Children Who Won't Wander (Psalm 126-128 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 27, 2019

In this sermon, we will see how Psalms 126-128 fit into the larger book of Psalms. We'll also look at what they say about the blessings of God.

I know what you are thinking. You see the screen that says Psalm 126-128 and you’re thinking, “Come on. It took us two weeks to cover Psalm 19, and now we’re going to cover three Psalms in one week? Right!” Oh ye of little faith! Yes, we really are. And not only are we going to cover three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Message From A Dead Church

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 19, 2002

A message atfer preaching at a church in St Louis during the SBC. This was once a thriving, soul winning church.

A MESSAGE FROM A DEAD CHURCH Date: June 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction Over a month ago I was asked to preach in a church in the St. Louis area while we were there for the Southern Baptist Convention. I spoke with a man from the church several ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Easter

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus Arose!

Easter John 15:13 Back in the 1880Easter John 15:13 Back in the 1880's Nietzsche declared that "God is dead," and before the turn of the Twentieth Century, Shaw and Wells chimed in saying the 20th Century would mark the end of the world's "religious phase." Yet, today a church now meets in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Model For Prayer

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

Intro to the disciples prayer

Pattern For Prayer Matt.6:5-15 And now the Lord begins to show us how to pray! This has been commonly referred to as the Lord’s prayer.. Frankly , this is the disciple’s prayer.... Matt.6:9- he didn’t say, Say these word’s! " he said , In this manner therefore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Atmosphere Of Faith

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

Creating an atmosphere of faith can change how we view a Sunday service.

An Atmosphere of Faith Open: Have you ever walked into the middle of a conversation and all of a sudden it gets real quiet, and you get the sense that these two people have been arguing. And you say to yourself or someone else later, “Boy the air was so thick, you could cut it with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational