Sermons on Utility:

Exposed To The Truth

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019

Sound doctrine is essential for strong churches and believers. While false teachers abound, the best defense is a thorough understanding of truth. The Word is our final authority for faith and practice.

Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Purposive Will Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2023

There is a purpose for every act of God in the lives of the redeemed children of God. God does with a purpose. Those who live in Christ are guided by his spirit. Most of the times, may be boring, not creative and may not to the expectations of the times. But God leads to the best of our lives.

Theme: Purposive Will   Text:  Isaiah 46:1-13 Greetings: The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Joke: A young man asked his pastor to pray for the will of God. . The Pastor, laid his hands on his head and said, “By the will of God, you will walk today!” The boy smiled at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Construction Zone Or War Zone?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 7, 2023

Many Christians don’t think it matters much if they allow a few sinful activities in their lives. The truth is, the failure to surrender ALL changes the entire fabric of what your life looks like in the spiritual realm.

CONSTRUCTION ZONE OR WAR ZONE? Lk. 14:33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR You need 3 things to succeed in life: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. Tonight we’re going to be talking about having a backbone! B. TEXT “So then, any of you who does not forsake (renounce, surrender claim to, give up, say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trying To Bottle The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2023

The Holy Spirit cannot be bottled, but he will go where he is welcomed.

TRYING TO BOTTLE THE HOLY SPIRIT Text: Acts 8:9-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. John Maxwell said, “Manipulation is moving together for my advantage. Motivation is moving together for mutual advantage.” 2. The Holy Spirit was given to the Church for the benefit of the Church, not the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Methodist

How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023

The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Awake Oh Watchmen

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 10, 2023

The Church has the best intelligence in the world, through the Word of God. We know everything and it is perfect! Yet as Jesus says only those who have an ear, can hear what the Spirit is saying.

AWAKE OH WATCHMEN.... Luke 21:36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” The attack by Hamas on Israel was a prophetic picture of the state of the Church right now. Israel is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36, Ezekiel 3:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Careful With What God Gives You

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 2, 2022

We are responsible for using things God gives us to His glory. It is possible to lose them.

“Be Careful With What God Gives You” By Joe Mack Cherry I. Intro A. God doesn’t always call the qualified; He qualifies the called. 1. Have you ever thought you were qualified for a job and found out you weren’t? a. Me: the first time I got on a minibike. Up the side of our house, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Many Faithful Partners Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 6, 2022

Philemon- The letter is to this dear brother that Paul considered a partner in the ministry. He said, I hear about your love for all believers in Christ. (Philemon 1:4) Partnership in faith with Paul. Paul always remembered this Colossae leader in his prayers

Preaching Boldly without Hindrance. When Paul writes this personal letter to his dear friend Philemon, we find him in jail in Rome. Paul was doing a four-and-a-half-year imprisonment “mission journey”. The first two years came in the Caesarea prison after he was arrested in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Immature Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

How does grace help you grow?

One of the gifts of God is this progression of life…We all know that there is this progression of life…there is an expectation that when young you are going to grow up… Baby in the womb…infant wanting to walk…child wanting to be a teenager, a teenager wanting to be an adult… Do you remember…Did ...read more

Contentment- Three Keys To Unlocking Contentment In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2022

Joy and contentment are found in knowing God.

INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think of words such as joy, contentment, and inner peace? • Do you think of a walk on the beach? • Maybe you think about cuddling up next to the fireplace with a good book? • Maybe for you, it is having a fat bank account, or if we could obtain a certain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 16:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2nd Peter Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 14, 2022

In Jesus we have been given everything we need to live godly lives and his call to keep growing in Grace and the Knowledge of Jesus.

February 12, 2022 Throughout his 2nd letter, Peter warned his readers about the influence of those he called “false prophets and scoffers”: • 2 Peter 1:21 - 2:3 - For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. But there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Peter 2:12-15, 2 Peter 3:2-4, 2 Peter 1:3-8, Hebrews 5:8-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Courage To Be

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 1, 2021

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year B

May 30, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Is. 6:1-8; Rom. 8:12-17; Jn. 3:1-17 The Courage to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul Tillich was a gifted theologian in the last century. During Hitler’s rise to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Prerequisites For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

The Christian, of course, is committed to a life of growing quality. Jesus came that we might have life abundant, and both Old and New Testaments make it clear that the believer is to advance in wisdom and in favor with God and man.

A woman in a contemporary play is complaining about her hollow living, and she says to another, "Don't you get the feeling that this is a broken world, something like a watch? The parts are all there, and it looks all right, but the main spring is broken and it no longer has meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-3

"let My People Go" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 26, 2021

Sermon based on Exodus 5 - Encourages hearers to consider that God has a plan for our deliverance.

“LET MY PEOPLE GO” Exodus 5:1ff FBCF – 4/25/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – The delivery business is big business these days, especially during the months of the pandemic: - UPS – 2020 revenue up 14.2% to $84.6 billion - FedEx – 2020 revenue was $69.2 billion - Grub Hub, Door Dash, Uber Eats - I was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Finish Strong Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 1, 2022

Happy New Year! The grace to complete this year successfully is fully vested upon you.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 014 2 Corinthians 13:14, NASB: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all." GRACE TO FINISH STRONG Happy New Year! The grace to complete this year successfully is fully vested upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 75:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic