Sermons on Upon Us:

Faith Tested By Persecution Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 4, 2000

Message shows how God uses trials to allow our faith to be tested.

Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

With The Wild Beasts: An Exposition Of Mark 1:9-15

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2021

What can we learn from the very brief account of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness left us by the Gospel of Mark?

With the Wild Beasts: An Exposition of Mark 1:9-15 We have now come to the First Sunday of Lent which is a forty-day season of reflection and repentance. During this time, we remember that Jesus was tempted for forty days by Satan in the Judaean wilderness. In turn, the time that Jesus spent in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Love Of God I

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 20, 2000

Sermon on God’s Love toward us.

THE LOVE OF GOD I TITUS 3:4 I must admit that I have preached on the subject we will be looking at today on several occasions. But it is a subject that we do well at looking at over and over again. It is obvious from the Bible that we do learn by the three “R’s” Repetition, repetition, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Affected Effected

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001

What affects us trnds to effect us.

2 Corinthians 6:11-18 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open. 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From Fear

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

Fear, especially the fear of death, can turn us into slaves living in bondage. The devil uses fear to rob us of our freedom and abundant life. He uses fear to seize us, take hold of us, and suck the life right out of us! But the Son sets us free!

In John 8:36 we read, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” We all desire abundant life, but if we are held in bondage then we are not experiencing true life; and one major thing that holds us captive is “fear.” Frank Herbert, in his Dune Chronicles, says that the “fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe...about The Church

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 2, 2003

I used this sermon in my series of studying the doctrine of the Nazarene Church, however, I don’t focus much on the doctrine part. I decided to focus more on the encouragement of the Christians to be the Church that God desires us to be.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net April 6, 2003, Sunday Evening Title: What we believe...about the Church Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction We have been talking about the various doctrines of the Nazarene Church. Tonight, we come to Article 11, the Doctrine of the Church But instead of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Happy, Happy, Happy & Humble Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

The Beatitudes give us the keys to living a "happy, happy, happy" life. The first beatitude deals with humility.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Humble Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, “I just want to be happy.¨ Ask that same 100 people what it means to be happy, and ninety will say something about people, places or things. The answers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Living Under God's Open Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

God’s generous presence and blessing are available to us through prayer, inviting us to trust, receive, and live confidently under His open heaven.

Some mornings feel like the sky sits low and gray, as if our prayers push against a ceiling of clouds. Bills stack, hearts ache, and strength thins out around the edges. And then we read a line of Scripture and it’s as if God opens a window and lets a fresh breeze run through the room. That’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16, Deuteronomy 28:12

Topics: Ownership, Inheritance

Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004

the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

"Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 29, 2004

There’s nothing like prayer to empower us against temptation. Look at the prime example!

Our memory verse this week is Colossians 4:2. You’ll find it each week on the back of your bulletin entitled: Words to Live By. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Can you say that with me? “Continue earnestly in prayer… being vigilant in it with thanksgiving… ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:29-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Protection Through Prayer Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 16, 2011

The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NAU), but how is that possible? We have been learning how to do that here in this model prayer that Jesus gave us. The six requests that Jesus lists here should keep us busy praying.

Purpose: To alert us to our vulnerability to Satan's attacks. Aim: I want the listener to see the importance of avoiding sin by relying on God's strength. INTRODUCTION: The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NAU), but how is that possible? We have been learning how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Exhales Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

3rd night of Revival Series using Philippians 1:19 as main theme.

When Jesus Exhales John 20:21:22 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Most of us have seen or heard of the movie Waiting to Exhale ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22, Philippians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Why America Needs The Church To Pray

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

A call to prayer for the US - useful for a 4th of July type message, but not limited to that. Prayer for our nation is biblical, necessary, and a regular practice of the citizen of the Kingdom of God

It’s the time of year still that you have to keep an eye on the weather. I’m a fan of Doppler radar, and of smart phone technology. I have an app now that tells me how many minutes it will be before it starts to rain where I’m at, and then it tells me how long the rain will last. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love For The Ages

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2021

Today's message is given on Valentine's Day, and it looks at God's valentine's card for us revealing His incredible, unbelievable, frightening, limitless, and uncommon love for us.

Valentine’s Day Service “A Love for the Ages” ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNtpPrkt4kA Introduction For centuries, if not millenniums, people have been looking for love. And if I could borrow the lyrics and title from an old country western song, they’ve been looking for love in all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:38-39, 1 John 3:1, John 3:16, Ephesians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Changed By Hope!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love can change us from people without hope to the most hopeful people on the planet.

Changed By Hope! 1 John 2:28-3:3 Hope and hopelessness are more than opposites. Their characteristics are more defined than night and day. Anyone who has ever experienced the depths of hopelessness can easily attest to how oppressive and soul-shattering hopelessness can be. On the other hand, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ