Sermons on Vast Army:

The Book We Skip And The God We Need

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2025

How would you like to pray to this god to answer your desperate prayers each day? Prayer would be a gamble each and every time. If you were single and you were praying for love and marriage, this kind of mercurial god might give you Hannibal Lecter or Jeffrey Epstein for a boyfriend!

Find the book of Nahum with me, a small book with a massive view of God. You won’t wake up one day to find Nahum trending on social media. If the Bible were a playlist, Nahum would be the song you’d skip every time. It’s the book we totally ignore. But we shouldn’t ignore it. Here’s why you ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Apr 28, 2025

Simply put the day of the LORD is his certain judgement on sin. This is not speculation, its not a theory. It’s a certainty. It will happen. It will come to pass. Now, properly understood, this absolute certainty should transform the way we think and the way we live.

I brought my dad to an ophthalmologist to have his failing eyesight checked one day. The Doctor said that the retina in his right eye was damaged and that there was no cure to this and that it will eventually lead to total blindness. My dad was seriously concerned and asked the Doctor what caused ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:13, Joel 1:1, Joel 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Listening PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

When facing impossible situations, trust that God is present, fighting for you, making a way, and calling you to move forward in faith and prayer.

If you’ve ever felt hemmed in—pressure in front of you, problems behind you, and panic rising inside you—you’re in familiar company. The people of God have been there. Red Sea ahead, Pharaoh behind, fear within. And right in the middle of that tight place, God whispered hope. He always does. He has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-28

Topics: Empowerment, Responsibility

A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 12, 2006

This message was given at memorial service for a long-time member of the Willow Vale Community Church.

Virgil Lorenz – A Fully Devoted Disciple Memorial Service December 9, 2006 When I reflected on the life and family of Virgil Lorenz there were several scriptures that came to my mind. For the past nine years I have served as Virgil’s pastor and believe that Virgil modeled what a fully devoted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lessons In Apologetics #8: Atheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 18, 2011

Lessons In Apologetics #8: Atheism

If the Christian has no assurance that God will triumph from the way the world appears to be going, one would be better off hedging one’s bets by siding with the Devil or sitting the whole thing out all together. There are those that attempt to do just that. Atheism is the worldview that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Big Is God?

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 29, 2007

A great reminder of the power of God.

How Big Is God? by Pastor Donny Granberry 2 Chronicles 2:1-6 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 2 And Solomon told out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand to hew in the mountain, and three thousand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Immeasurable Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

With a fresh look at a very familiar text Pastor Terry begins the series "Welcome Home" with a look at God’s immeasurable love for mankind.

“For God loved so much…” “that He gave…” Romans 8:32 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Is this your concept of God? A gracious Creator who - - - gives? What about all of the evil in the world? What ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You His? To The End?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 8, 2019

God created us by design!

Weekend Message/Devotion September 8, 2019 Are You HIS? To The End? Psalm 139:18 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:18, Jeremiah 18:1-11, Deuteronomy 30:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Vii: Focus On The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

When feeling discouraged about schemes of the wicked in a world of disappointments and discombobulation, focus on God's Grand Scheme for His people --- and the wonder of it all will be therapeutic and elicit praise.

The Wonder of It All Is Worthy of Praise by All! Widely known as the leading theologian of the 20th Century, Karl Barth was asked to summarize years of research and volumes of writings, and he responded: “Jesus loves me, this I know, ...read more

The Last Supper And The Passover

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 6, 2016

What are the similarities and differences between the Passover and the Last Supper, Circumcision and Baptism? What are the differences and similarities between the rituals of the Old Testament and the sacraments of the New Testament?

Luke 22:14-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (These will be read later in the sermon) This morning we will be remembering the Lord’s Supper also known as Communion. Augustine, in the 5th century described a sacrament as “an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace.” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8b - Methods Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Continuation of Class #8a

C. Interpretation Phases The Bible is not merely a collection of various literary genres but that it represents God's revelation of Himself (and of His actions in history) to humanity. 1. Biography/History The primary distinction of the Biblical material is presented in the context of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8c - Methods Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Continuation of Class #8b

C. Interpretation Phases The Bible is not merely a collection of various literary genres but that it represents God's revelation of Himself (and of His actions in history) to humanity. 1. Biography/History The primary distinction of the Biblical material is presented in the context of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024

Isaiah 55:8-9 reveals God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of God's truth, which challenges our perspectives and leads us into alignment with His divine wisdom.

Transformed by Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's ways are revealed to be higher than our ways, and His thoughts beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7-9, Romans 11:33-34, James 1:5, Psalm 25:9, Proverbs 22:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Theory Behind Creation

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 27, 2025

Cosmology is a branch of physics and metaphysics that addresses the scientific principles of the origin, evolution, and overall structure of the universe.

Christopher Eric Hitchens, a British-American author once remarked: “Religion is part of the human make-up. It's also part of our cultural and intellectual history. Religion was our first attempt at literature, the texts, our first attempt at cosmology, making sense of where we are in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3, 1 Corinthians 8:6, John 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26

Tentmaking In Corinth

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Oct 30, 2005

Paul working in Corinth

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Aquila finished stitching the last seam on the large market canopy as his wife, Priscilla, rose to answer the loud knock on the door of their shop. Daylight was fading quickly, and the sputtering oil lamp was struggling to dispel the darkness. b. The door swung open on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational