Sermons on Value Honesty:

Dying To Give Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 24, 2016

This message looks at why Ananias and Sapphira had to die after giving half of the price of their field to the early church.

It’s one of those bizarre stories in the Bible that make you scratch your head and say: Huhh? And it’s one of those stories that people sometimes ask me about, it really seems more fitting in the Old Testament than as one of the first stories about the early church in the New ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Men Of Honor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2016

Real respect comes not in the palace, but in the place of selfless, sacrificial service.

A man was talking to his friends about their last child leaving home and coping with the empty-nest syndrome. He said, “The worst part about it is, that since the children left, my wife started treating me like a child. He complained, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Long, O Lord

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Mar 3, 2022

A Psalm of Lament to remind us that the LORD never leaves us regardless of how we feel.

One of the loneliest times we can have comes when we face a time of need without having a loving friend to talk to about it. Everyone needs at least one trusted friend in whom to confide. Elisha A. Hoffman, author and composer of more than 2,000 gospel songs, was pastor of a church in Lebanon ...read more

Making Peace In A Warring World

Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 8, 2025

Look for the healers, for the concilators and yes for the peacemakers

It's a real honor to be able to share with you this evening and to be part of bringing you this series alongside so many amazing teachers. I hope my contribution will be a blessing to you. It's called “Making Peace In a Warring World.” First let's do a little review: Matthew 5:1-9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9, Matthew 10:34-36, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Life With A Difference # 1 Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

Like a ‘cruise to nowhere,’ drifting aimlessly, finding diversions in food, fun, and sleep

Series - Maximum Impact, Life with a difference # 1 Ever hear of a ‘Cruise to Nowhere’? On Friday night people board luxury cruise ships for a 2 to 3 day sail on the seas that literally goes nowhere! The ship leaves port on Friday night, out to sea, sails in large circles, and returns to port ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Pulls The Nail Out

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 3, 2023

A sermon to adults about God's coming judgment.

Isaiah 22:25 February 5, 2023 A.M. “When God Yanks the Nail Out” This morning I want to start off by reading just one Verse. The last Verse of Isaiah 22. Verse 25. “In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Extraordinary Powers Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 4, 2024

Prayer gives us access to God's throne, to enforce God's will in this world, to overthrow Satan, to surpass the laws of nature, enlist angels, move mountains, and to bring blessings on people.

THE SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY POWERS OF PRAYER Ex. 17:8-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Children’s Prayers. “Dear God...” 1. "Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn't have any." Angela, 8. 2. "Thank you for the nice day today. You even fooled the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trouble With Lying Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2024

Acts 5:1-11 teaches us about the trouble with lying.

Introduction I asked ChatGPT the following question, “What is the trouble with lying?” Here is the partial answer I received, which is pretty good: The trouble with lying lies in its multiple negative consequences, both for the liar and those around them. Here are some key issues: (1) Erosion of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Whispers Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 2, 2025

Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up. Believers overcome discouragement by facing reality with faith—trusting God’s goodness, and rediscovering hope in Christ.

The Devil’s Favorite Tool There’s an old story told by preachers long before microphones and livestreams. It goes like this: One day the devil decided to have a garage sale. He laid out all his tools on a table—hatred, envy, jealousy, deceit, lust, pride, and lying. Each one was marked with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, 1 Kings 19:1-7, Psalm 42:5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 1 Peter 5:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

New Creation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

The sermon emphasizes that true life with God begins with spiritual rebirth, a gift of grace that transforms us and welcomes us into God’s family.

Welcome, dear friends. If you walked in today weary, welcome. If you came hungry for hope, welcome. If you arrived with questions trailing you like a shadow, welcome. The Lord delights to meet us where we are, not where we wish we were. He comes near with kindness, with clarity, and with a promise ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-5

Topics: New Creation, In Christ

How To Live A Prosperous Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

True prosperity begins with a thriving soul, shaping our health, stewardship, and prayers as we seek God’s presence and live with integrity and generosity.

Friends, there’s a line in one of the smallest letters in the Bible that feels like a cup of cold water on a hot day. It’s just a sentence, but it sounds like the kind of blessing you’d hear from a dear friend across a porch swing or see scribbled at the bottom of a postcard. John calls us ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Topics: Prosperity

Powerful Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

The sermon emphasizes honest confession, community prayer, and faithful living as the pathway to experiencing God’s healing power and transformative presence together.

Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know what kind of week you’ve had—messy or marvelous, hurried or hopeful—but I do know this: God meets us where we are and loves us too much to leave us there. He meets us in living rooms and hospital rooms, in traffic and in tears, in quiet corners and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Topics: Prayer, Effectiveness, Importance

Lesson 6 (Prayer Partners): Praying With Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

Learn to become a partner with Jesus in His intercessory ministry. As a man, He knows your needs. As God, He is mighty in deliverance!

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 6: Praying with Jesus A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Intercession of Jesus: to keep us from sin. “But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I Love You

Contributed by James Dunn on Jan 29, 2002

In an age where love is defined by "the way we feel today," Pastor James Dunn helps us to understand that true love is not spelled..."F-E-E-L-I-N-G-S", but rather... "C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T."

I Think I Love You 1Cor. 13:1-8a Introduction: You can see them alongside the shuffleboard courts in Florida or on the porches of the old folks’ homes up north: an old man with snow-white hair, a little hard of hearing, reading the newspaper through a magnifying glass; an old woman in a shapeless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Question "Why?"

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Why does God allow bad things to happen?

Title: The Question, “WHY?” Text: Various texts in Job Introduction: How many times have you asked “why” in your life? It is a big question. --Death of a loved one. Why did it happen? --Our world’s idea of morality. (Homosexuality, abortion, honesty, etc.) --Why does God allow it to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ