Sermons on Use Time Wisely:

No More Stones!

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 18, 2022

It seems like sometimes all we can see are the obstacles in our path. But the resurrection proves that God has either removed or redeemed all those stones in our way!

Doomscrolling An old human habit that has a new name. In the 21st c., it’s endlessly scrolling social media, news sites for information. Not a new habit. Think of 24 hour news/weather stations. Before that, scanning the whole newspaper or magazine for information. It’s not new, but technology has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4, Matthew 28:1-5, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

26 - It's Love That Really Matters Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 6, 2021

This is the 26th of 30 Studies in the Book of Romans and talks about the love that we need to share with one another as believers in Jesus.

Romans 14:14-17 14 I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. 15 Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cheating , Drinking Bishop

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 3, 2021

Get your act together

THE CHEATING, DRINKING BISHOP 1 Timothy 3 A certain bishop in my country has been in the limelight after it emerged that he fathered a child with a woman who is not his wife. The reactions from him and all who have thrown in their two cents have been both expected and unexpected. I will sample a ...read more

Mary's Song

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 16, 2021

What does mercy, helping the poor and feeding the hungry have to do with celebrating the birth of Jesus? Let’s discuss Mary’s Song in Luke 1:39-55.

What does mercy, helping the poor and feeding the hungry have to do with celebrating the birth of Jesus? Let’s discuss Mary’s Song in Luke 1:39-55. Luke includes three songs written like Psalms, Mary’s Song, Zechariah’s Song, and Simeon’s Song. Spirit-Filled “Now Mary arose in those days and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Water

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 22, 2022

There is a man that is bigger and better than the whole men. He does not disappoint and will not fail. He is Jesus Christ - the Living Water

THE LIVING WATER – JOHN 4:4"KJV:And he must needs go through Samaria". 13 – 14"Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:37-38, Isaiah 44:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is So Great As Our God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 1, 2022

1-2. Importunate prayer. 11-15. Meditating upon the works and wonders God. 16-20. Remembering our salvation history.

WHO IS SO GREAT AS OUR GOD? Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20. PSALM 77:1. “I cried unto God with my voice.” This sounds like one persistent prolonged or repeated cry. There is an intensity about it that cannot prevent it becoming vocalised, ‘out loud’ (as we say). The mouth utters what the heart is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2022

One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) Do we give extravagantly to God or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8.

One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) Do we give extravagantly to God or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8. “Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Hell Be Like? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

“Hell is a real place, where real people will suffer a real punishment for a real eternity.” – Jerry Falwell Sr.

“Hell is a real place, where real people will suffer a real punishment for a real eternity.” – Jerry Falwell Sr. A. THINGS ABOUT HELL YOU KNOW 1. Old Testament – Sheol, means grave, i.e., the inevitability of death. “The wicked shall be turned into Hell” (Ps. 9:17). 2. New Testament – Hades. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7, Matthew 10:28, Revelation 20:10

Denomination: Baptist

And He Is The Head Of The Body, The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2018

The New Testament idea of the Church is easily comprehended. It is the whole body of the faithful in Christ Jesus, who are redeemed and regenerated by His grace—the aggregate multitudes of those in heaven and on earth who love, adore, and serve the Son

5/24/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIB1: THE HEAD OF THE BODY, THE CHURCH (Colossians 1:18a) • Letters inside brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18a (NIV) (Text) 1:18a "And he is the head of the body, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 17, 2018

And our baptism: The dove and the voice

Let’s look at the dove and the voice at Jesus’ baptism and our own – 1. “And as he was praying, heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove.” A dove is a symbol of peace and innocence; symbolizing the divine presence. The descent of a bird, in particular, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Catholic

A Living Faith At Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2018

Having the audacity to implore God in the imperative.

A LIVING FAITH AT PRAYER. Psalm 4. It is because we have had experience of answered prayer in the past that we can expect answered prayer for the future. It is because we are ‘the righteousness of God’ in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21) that we can ‘boldly approach the throne of grace’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Emancipator

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

FREEDOM

THE GREATEST EMANCIPATOR JOHN 8:36 1. INTRODUCTION. DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS, HISTORY HAS INTRODUCED US TO SEVERAL GREAT EMANCIPATORS. MOSES, WHO, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF GOD, FREED THE ISRAELISTES FROM THE BRUTAL BONDAGE OF SLAVERY UNDER THE HANDS OF THEIR EVIL AND WICKED EGYPTIAN TASK MASTERS ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Be Transformed

Contributed by Afolagboye Ralph Abiodun on Oct 26, 2019

Because the nature of man is earthly and can’t live to God standard transformation is needed to please God

BE TRANSFORMED Text: Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:2 Don’t copy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 7:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing In Victory Versus Daily Walking Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023

Living in two worlds.

A. LIVING IN TWO WORLDS 1. “You in me, and I in you” John 14:20 2. “Abide in me, and I in you” (John 15:4). a. Our walk in this world includes: (1) Destination – Jesus. (2) Actions – eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2). b. Our standing perfect in Christ, Philippians 4:19; Ephesians 1:7-8 Walking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Songs (Exodus 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 20, 2024

Is singing to the Lord a good thing? Do we quickly lose faith and complain like ancient Israelites? Let's look at Exodus 15.

Is singing a good way to rejoice over victory? What is a good theme for singing to the Lord? Do we also quickly forget God’s mighty hand and backslide into complaining? What songs did the Israelites sing during the Exodus? Did the whole experience help their faith? Then Moses and the Israelites ...read more

Denomination: Baptist