Sermons on Util:

How Can We Escape Temptation?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 17, 2024

In a culture that is filled with so much moral depravity, how do escape or how can we escape from what the world puts around us?

The Scripture today depicts how the Israelites, who had gotten away from Egypt, were honored by God. But then they fell over and over again into the worshiping of idols. God seriously rebuffed a considerable lot of them, including those destined to meandering the desert until many of them died in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons From The Parable Of The Talents" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 5, 2024

Just as the faithful servants invested their talents, invest your gifts wisely in Kingdom endeavors. Whether it's serving in ministry, using your skills to bless others, or stewarding your resources for God's purposes, be intentional in maximizing your potential for God's glory.

Title: "Maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons from the Parable of the Talents" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want us to explore a timeless parable that teaches us valuable lessons about stewardship and the wise use of the gifts and talents that God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023

This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regards to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Showing Emotion During The Presenting Of God’s Word Acceptable?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 16, 2023

Just because we may have heard the word can we appropriately begin to speak? What has Christ brought you out of?

In the verse before this one, Paul wrote that he would rather die than lose his reason to preach. Now that he has made the decision to preach the Gospel, he makes it clear that he is not boasting. He believes that he has no control over whether or not he will continue to preach about how faith in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025

Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Involvement & Commitment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 5, 2023

Commitment is defined as the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, arrangement etc.

Martina Navratilova, a Czech-American former professional tennis player once remarked: “The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.” Romans 12:1-2 reminds us: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5, 1 Kings 8:61, Revelation 1:1, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

The Problem That Did Not Prosper

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 24, 2022

We do not need to let our fears control us. By doing so we make our fears come in front of God. We need to recognize that God is stronger than our fears and when He has called us to do something, He will help us in doing that task.

Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of Persia, Artaxerxes. He was a man of God and was a trusted advisor to the king. Many decades prior, Zerubbabel was able to get the Jerusalem Temple rebuilt. Some years later, Ezra had returned to Jerusalem to help with the spiritual needs of the people. Now ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering For The Sake Of Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022

The purpose of Job is to give a demonstration of the sovereignty of God and the value of true faith.

Undoubtedly, everybody has heard about Job at some point in time. The book was written to discuss the age-old question, “Why do the righteous always seem to suffer?” Introduction to the book of Job: • It is one of the five books of poetry: 1. Job 2. Psalms 3. Proverbs 4. Ecclesiastes 5. Song of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:7-8, Job 2:2-3, Job 38:1, Job 39:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do I Bear The Marks?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022

The world is loaded with temptations. We are faced every day with both inconspicuous social tensions and open propaganda. We are continually bombarded with worldly enticements. How much do the interests of this world truly have influence on us?

Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Galatia. Its purpose was to discredit the Judaizers, the individuals who instructed that the Gentile adherents should comply with the Jewish law to be saved, and to call all Christians to believe and have faith in Christ and the freedom that he brings. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025

Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare.

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare. As Paul was writing this letter he was under house arrest in Rome - a P.O.W. of the spiritual warfare raging in the world. Paul probably had a guard close at hand to use as a model for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many of us love the Lord but we are not fully appropriating the riches we have in our fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "Those who worship God must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) Worshiping in the Spirit requires the empowerin

Symbols Describing the Power of the Spirit - Adapted from Dr. C.I. Schofield’s notes Many of us love the Lord but we are not fully appropriating the riches we have in our fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "Those who worship God must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Question Part 3: Am I Networking?

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

A church that is socially, culturally and racially diverse.

A church that is socially, culturally and racially diverse. A church that has a profound influence upon the city. A church of 1000 active ministers of reconciliation. A church that touches heaven and impacts earth. A church where Jesus gets the credit, because Jesus provides the power. A church of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Adapted His Message To His Audience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 15, 2002

How Paul Adapted His Message to His Audience - Acts 22

How Paul Adapted His Message to His Audience - Acts 22 Paul’s amazing ability to adapt His message to every audience is a demonstration of the Spirit’s power and wisdom in a humble man. The great apostle shows tact, presence of mind and an earnest desire to see people come to saving faith in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tempting God Through Disobedience

Contributed by Russ Houser on Apr 6, 2002

a look at the risk of not giving of ourselves to help others in need.

Tempting the Lord through disobedience 4-7-02 AM 2 Kings 12: 3 But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places. Pray Story of Boy with fishes and loaves - family - sent boy on errand - packed a lunch - would be gone most of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:3, John 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God