Sermons on Unless:

The Brothers Return (Genesis 43)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2024

Can youthful egos be turned to humility? Can God finally bless us when they do? Let's look at Genesis 43.

Does the reality of life often turn youthful bragging and lack of wisdom into humility? Does God sometimes bring wonderful surprise blessings after many years of trial and testing? Let’s look at Genesis 43. Why did Joseph’s brothers eventually need to return to Egypt? Now the famine was severe in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Right Foundation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2025

The key having a solid family begins with the foundation. In this message we observe the importance of building the right foundation.

Building the Right Foundation Matthew 7:24-27 "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (25) and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 11, 2024

And she bound the scarlet cord in the window as soon as the spies left. The scarlet cord which she used to save the spies was a remainder for God to save Rahab. The sacrifices that we make in God's will, will be the scarlet cord’s that reminds God to save us when we are in trouble.

So the men said to her: “We will be blameless[d] of this oath of yours which you have made us swear, 18 unless, when we come into the land, you bind this line of scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you bring your father, your mother, your brothers, and all your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:17-18

Sermon On Doubt

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 10, 2023

Doubt is defined as a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Francis Bacon, a former Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain once remarked: If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties. Proverbs 3:5-8 confirms: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Matthew 14:31, Mark 11:23, Luke 24:38

Go! And Live In The Overflow Of Hope - Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2025

We live in a world desperate for hope. Every day, the news bombards us with stories of war, suffering, division, and despair. People search for hope in wealth, relationships, careers, and entertainment—only to find that these things ultimately fail to satisfy.

Go! And Live in the Overflow of Hope - Romans 15:13 Introduction: Hope in a Hopeless World We live in a world desperate for hope. Every day, the news bombards us with stories of war, suffering, division, and despair. People search for hope in wealth, relationships, careers, and entertainment—only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 62:5, Lamentations 3:24, Nehemiah 8:10, John 14:27, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Regeneration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Regeneration is a divine transformation, not a human improvement. It is the work of the Holy Spirit that makes us new creations in Christ.

REGENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Titus 3:5 (NIV) "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." Supporting Texts: John 3:3-5, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5, John 3:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Series - Confession Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 24, 2002

How well do you confess?

Prayer Series - Confession The second letter in the ACTS acronym stands for confession. We are thrilled to have 1 John 1:9 in the Scripture. We rest in the fact that we can have our sins forgiven if we confess. However, many do not understand what confession really means. It is not just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Begin A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

It tells how to begin a relationship with God.

How do I begin a Relationship With God BAPTIZING A DRUNK A man was stumbling through the woods, totally drunk, when he came upon a preacher baptizing people in the river. He proceeded to walk into the water and bumped into the preacher. The preacher turned around and, though almost overcome by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is Tongues The Initial Evidence Of The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Aug 1, 2006

Some churches claim that tongues is the initial evidence of the Holy Spirit, what do the Scriptures teach?

Is Tongues the Initial Evidence of The Holy Spirit? As I have been to a number of Pentecostal churches, I noticed many of them teach that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of the Holy Spirit. For those unfamiliar with what speaking in tongues is, it is where someone speaks in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not About Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2006

Seventh in a series on the life of David. David learns it’s not about him, it’s about God.

When Roy DeLamotte was chaplain at Paine College in Georgia, he preached the shortest sermon in the college’s history. However, he had a rather long topic: "What does Christ Answer When We Ask, "Lord, What’s in Religion for Me?" The complete content of his sermon was in one word: "Nothing." He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Take A Deep Breath And Share It Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

The chief cause of most of our failure and misfires when it comes to being a soldier of the cross is using someone else’s weapons or tools…and not the ministry to which we have been personally called and gifted by God.

When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

A Messiah's View Of Divorce Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 11, 2011

Jesus can bless marriages and heal divorces.

A Messiah's Look At Divorce Text: Matthew 19:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Saying you believe something or merely belonging to a church, unsurprisingly, does little for marriage; but the more you are involved in the actual practice of your faith in real ways -- through submitting yourself to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Two Zombies And A Dead Girl

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 1, 2015

Proposition: In this wonderful chapter, our Gospel writer reveals to us three amazing truths 1. No One is out of the Reach of Jesus 2. The transformative power of Jesus' holiness and 3. The power of faith, belief and obedience

Scripture: Mark 5 (entire chapter) Title: Two Zombies and a Dead Girl Proposition: In this wonderful chapter, our Gospel writer reveals to us three amazing truths 1. No One is out of the Reach of Jesus 2. The transformative power of Jesus' holiness and 3. The power of faith, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-43

Denomination: Nazarene

Rahab's Scarlet Robe Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 6, 2015

This study is about the life of Rahab, the harlot who is an example of the grace of God at work. In spite of her past, she was rewarded beyond measure because she had faith to believe. In the same manner, God can save us regardless of our sins.

RAHAB'S SCARLET CORD OF REDEMPTION SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 2:15-21 15 So she let them down by a rope through the window, for the house she lived in was part of the city wall. 16 She said to them, “Go to the hills so the pursuers will not find you. Hide yourselves there three days until ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 18, 2014

The resurrection... the message of the Cross... was vital to the faith of ALL believers and Paul desired to have the fellowship in Corinth understand this...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 18, 2014 Date Preached: April 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: The Importance of the Resurrection Sermon Text: 1 Cor 15:1-23 [NLT] Introduction: What we have learned so far is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist