Sermons on Unprofitable Servants:

Message 8 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Persecution, Discipline And Tribulation; What’s The Difference? – Part 2 (Verse 9) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2022

What is the difference between God’s wrath and God’s discipline? We look into tribulation, persecution and discipline, and look at 4 reasons Christians can have difficulties. Remember this – godly living produces persecution. Trees standing against the wind have the strongest trunks.

MESSAGE 8 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PERSECUTION, DISCIPLINE AND TRIBULATION; WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? – PART 2 (Verse 9) REVISION FROM PART 1 We have been examining 1Thessalonians 5:9 and looking at the wrath of God. This is our focus verse again for Part 2 of the study on this verse – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 3:36, Hebrews 12:5-11, Psalm 119:67-68, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 25:18, Psalm 22:24, 2 Timothy 2:3-5, Romans 5:2-5, Matthew 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #2- Envy And Jealousy Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 27, 2017

The second of a three-part series on being a thankful person

Three Thieves of Thanksgiving-Envy CCCAG November 26th, 2017 Scripture-Numbers 12 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a hunter with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would shoot down that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Dwelling Place For God

Contributed by Steven Oltz on Jul 6, 2002

God desires a Dwelling place among us. In all that we do, even in His name, do we create a dwelling place for God in our hearts and lives?

A Dwelling Place for God (Exodus 25:8) If you were invited to house-sit you could not make any substantial changes in the house while you were there because the house would not belong to you. Even if you found the color of the paint highly objectionable and didn’t like the floor plan or the way ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Accounting Time

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

End of Year message to help evaluate where the church is at

It’s Accounting Time I. The end of the year is a time of fiscal and financial accountability for many organizations. Over the next few weeks accountants will be poring over the records of the past year’s business. Business owners will examine the business plan for ’96 and compare it to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can We See God?

Contributed by Matt Black on Mar 19, 2001

We need to see God in His majesty, mercy, and mission!

Isaiah 6:1-11 What is it that makes a man who is going one way, on his OWN way, TURN completely around and submit to the authority and Lordship of Christ? What was it that made Abraham leave UR, made Moses leave Egypt, and make Saul of Tarsus preach the Gospel? What was it that made Isaiah say, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great High Priest

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The O.T. sacrifices could only cover sins, whereas Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice cleanses sin.

Great High Priest Hebrews 4:12-5:10 Quickly review 4:1-11: God has always offered rest to His people and still does. Be diligent to enter that rest! Verse 11: is a plea for us to be diligent to enter that rest. Verses 12-13: is a reason or support for the call to diligence. “For the word of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor Appreciation Day 2009

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Oct 11, 2009

what separates a “MAN CALLED” & a “MAN DESIRING” the Ministry. A man "Desireing" can always quit, but a man "CALLED" can never get away from the call or the Ministry & feels fulfilled in life.

“PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY” OCT. 11, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today is “Pastor Appreciation Day!" Let me share with you a few things that affect a Pastor and his heart. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT WILL “BREAK” A PASTOR’S SPIRIT! MURMURING will break a Pastor’s Spirit! DISCORD will break a Pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Will Meet You Where You Are Pt. 2

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 22, 2007

No matter what your condition is, or how terrible your life may seem to be, Jesus is waiting right there to meet you where you are.

Introduction: Today’s society is one of criticism and finger pointing. People are so quick to point the finger and make accusations about others before they take a look at themselves. No matter what you seem to do, nothing seems to be right or good enough. People on our jobs and even in our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Cover-Up In History: The Atonement

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 25, 2002

The Hebrew word Kippur or Kâpar literally means to cover-over or to cover-up. Yom Kippur points to the greatest cover-up in history.

THE GREATEST COVER-UP IN HISTORY: THE ATONEMENT LEVITICUS 16:1-22 God established one day in the year to be set aside for Israel to observe that gave the most solemn representation of two facts – the sinfulness of men and God’s provision for a cover-up for men. That day is what we know today as ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Renewing Of The Mind

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Man is composed of three parts: Body, Soul, and Spirit

THE RENEWING OF THE MIND According to Watchman Nee I. THE RENEWING OF THE MIND A. Mind 1. Two ways of translating a. mind b. understanding 2. In Greek --> it is the word nous Used 24 times in New Test. Romans 1:28; Romans 7:23; Romans 7:25; Romans 11:34; Romans 12:2; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 12:34-35, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rooted In Christ For Fruitfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

To be deeply rooted in Christ is the secret to stability, growth, and fruitfulness in the life of every believer.

ROOTED IN CHRIST FOR FRUITFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Key Verse: “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

While We Wait

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 23, 2022

Jesus is preparing to ascend back into Heaven to sit down at the right hand of God. But before He leaves, He commands and commissions His men to reach the world with the Gospel, the Good News that Jesus saves. He tells them to wait for the Promise of the Father, which is the Holy Ghost!

Acts 1:1-8 While We Wait April 24, 2022 Luke inscribes in his gospel account and also in his historical account of the Acts of the Apostles to the dignitary Theophilus our Lord’s last meeting with His disciples while He was here on earth. He is preparing to ascend back into Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit: Your Ultimate Destiny Helper Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This sermon will help believers understand and embrace the Holy Spirit as their ultimate guide in destiny fulfilment.

THE HOLY SPIRIT—YOUR ULTIMATE DESTINY HELPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:16-17 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, Romans 8:26, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, Isaiah 11:2, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand United And Serve Each Other Or Fall Divided

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 14, 2024

"The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I do not need you" (1 Cor. 12:21).

Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, we patiently wait for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Thank You, Lord, for Your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, help us to pursue Your holy Ways. Thank you, Lord, for blessing those who thirst to hear Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:21, Titus 3:9

Denomination: Other

Are All People Sinners? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022

Paul answers the question that he gives to the Jews, “Are we better than they?” referring to the Gentiles. His answer is in no wise are we better. Paul calls attention to again that each individual is that “they are all under sin,” regardless of whether Jewish or Gentile.

Romans 3:9-23 contains a series of statements from the Old Testament Scriptures. Paul utilizes these to show that the Jews and Greeks are similar under transgression. Subsequent to setting up that “there is none that doeth good” from Psalm 14:1, Paul utilizes statements from Psalms and Isaiah to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible