Sermons on Unspeakable Joy:

America Needs The Truth!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 13, 2022

We are a nation in need of truth. But what is truth and what do we do with truth? Often times, whenever we know the truth, we pretend that we're ignorant of it, because we do not want the responsibility of living under it.

We are a nation in need of truth. But what is truth and what do we do with truth? Jesus said very clearly in John 8:32, "You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free". These are two different statements that are put together in the context of this conversation. First is the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Samuel Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 4, 2024

NASB, notes from Michael Defazio, Ozark Christian College (c/o Right Now Media)

This chapter "follows David’s ascent to full kingship. Ever since we met David, he was singled out to rule, but so far he has been on the way to that destiny. Now he reaches it, and we can’t help but wonder what sort of ruler he will turn out to be. This text will begin to answer that ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Jacob's Surrender - Wrestling For The Blessing. Genesis 32

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 26, 2024

Jacob’s Surrender. A strong man’s journey of deceit and lies, that must be wrestled and broken to receive the promised blessing complete with a new name.

2024.08.25.Sermon Notes. Genesis 32. Jacob’s Surrender. Wrestling for the Blessing. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob’s Surrender. A strong man’s journey of deceit and lies, that must be wrestled and broken to receive the promised blessing complete with a new name. Scriptures: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32, Genesis 21:3, Hebrews 13:2, 2 Kings 2:1-3, 2 Kings 6:16-17, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 103:12, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 4:16, James 4:10, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 2:16-17, Revelation 3:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Servant, The Solution To Stubbornness And Rebellion (Isaiah 49:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 11, 2024

God's prophet feels he's served for nothing; it's all been a waste, and meaningless. God responds by giving him a global ministry. An encouragement to pastors, and teachers, and volunteers, in particular.

If you're seeking to understand Isaiah 40-55, and make sure you get it right, today's passage is absolutely the most important in this entire part of the book. Everything builds up to Isaiah 49, and everything that follows, builds off of it. There are many approaches to these chapters as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025

Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

PART 2 The Foolishness of God “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) Humans are not sinners because they sin; they sin because they are sinners. Just doing something wrong doesn't make them a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:29, Matthew 7:3-5, Luke 11:11-13, John 3:16, Romans 2:5-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fragrance Of Love Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 4, 2025

Is our worship "bland blah-de-blah" or "love untamed, worship unashamed"

If you enter St Barnabas Church in Jehricho North Oxford you may be struck by the beautiful cut-glass mural on the left (north) side of the nave. It depicts many important saints, martyrs and angels of the Christian tradition, with the words of the Te Deum Laudamus underneath. It is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Isaiah 43:16-21, Genesis 28:17

Denomination: Anglican

From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 6, 2025

Moses tells Pharaoh to let his people go and then his day goes from bad to worse

The Story of Moses: From Bad to Worse Exodus 5-6 (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-06-2025 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Have you ever had a bad day? Probably not as bad as Alexander! In the course of one day, he wakes up with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Folly Is Fatal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2024

It’s better to go the way of wisdom than to fall into foolishness.

Folly is Fatal Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2024 In a 2019 survey, 32% of Protestant churchgoers said they read the Bible every day, and 27% read it a few times a week. However, a 2022 survey found that only 10% of Americans read the Bible daily. According to the American ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome Authority - Mark 1:14-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 11, 2023

Jesus is the promised Son/King from Psalm 2, and has awesome authority over people’s lives, what people become, roles in the kingdom, over the Word of God, over evil, and over disease.

Authority We live in a culture that hates authority. Part of that comes from the natural, prideful, rebellious human heart. And part of it comes from the fact that so many of us have been under terrible authorities who abused their authority. But the truth is, life is most wonderful when you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

Beatitudes Of Psalm 84

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 12, 2023

This exposition of Psalm 84 examines the psalmist's passion for the presence of God, the strength that God supplies to those who rely on him, and the abundant provision for those who serve him with consecration and sincerity.

Intro This message will illustrate the harmony of Jesus’s Beatitudes with other beatitudes in Scripture. While expounding Psalm 84, we will identify consistencies in the beatitudes declared by the psalmist with some of the beatitudes pronounced by Jesus in Matthew 5. Three beatitudes are announced ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 5:1-12, Numbers 16:1-33, Psalm 133:1-3, Luke 11:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:1-13, Philippians 1:1-30, Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Isaiah 57:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Stirred Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2023

If you want all that Jesus has for you, recognize that He is God and trust Him with your life.

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian talks about losing his car keys at least twice a year. He’s late for a meeting or an appointment and can’t find his car keys. Does that ever happen to you? I know it happens to me far more times than I care to admit. He’s certain that either his wife or one of his ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47, Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 6, 2022

In this message we will unpack 3 statements in regards to this beatitude: The Promise, The Call and The Path.

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Matthew 5:8 MGCC – on December 19th, we as a church began a journey in the Gospel of Matthew… NOW CURRENTLY – we are in Matthew chapter 5. WHERE JESUS – after spending about a year… teaching the multitudes, healing the sick, cleansing the leper and telling everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 4:23, James 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Israel Trilogy, Part 1: How Odd Ofgod (Romans 9) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 12, 2022

Are the Jews still God's chosen people? What is God's plan for Israel? In the first of a three part series, we will look at Israel's past as it relates to God's redemptive plan for the world.

I am again grateful for the teaching ministry of Skip Heitzig at Calvary Church in Albuquerque, NM. His teaching on Romans 9 gave structure and organization to this message. Good morning! Please turn to Romans 9. In the early 20th century, there was a British journalist named William Norman ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ecclesiastes Part 1 (Chapter 1-6)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 17, 2022

NASB

Notes by Marilyn Hickey: Searching for the meaning in life. Chapters 1-7 are about seeking vanities. Solomon had Sophia wisdom insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence (biblehub.com) https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/sunesis.html: a running together, a flowing together ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning.

1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary INTRODUCTION to Chapter 5 Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist