Sermons on Verses:

An Outline Of Acts 19:8-12

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2023

Paul arrived at Ephesus and tried to share the Gospel with the Jews in the synagogue. After they rejected him, Paul found another place to teach. He also found a ministry of healing in Ephesus, too.

Introduction: Paul had just arrived in Ephesus and had finished ministering to a group of men who claimed to be disciples of John the Baptist (verses 1-7). Now he’s moving on into his pattern, “to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (or Gentile, Romans 1:16)”. There’s another pattern, so to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-12, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Motive For Involvement

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

Why do we serve the Lord? Motive is more important than any thing else.

1. It is the 11th hour 2. There are Christians standing idle. Many asleep in the harvest. 1 Corinthians 15:34 3. This is a personal invitation. a. Go work. Matthew 21:28-31 b. Many parables of God’s work being the vineyard, the field, the harvest. 4. It is a fact each of us has a job to do in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Affliction Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

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 witness for God and it touch others.

In verses 1-3: The story of Ruth happens at some point during the time of the judges. These were dull days for Israel, when "every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25). Regardless, during those dim and fiendish occasions, there were still some who followed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Says We Are All Like Sheep Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 2, 2024

God here is liking each of us to sheep. We are all like sheep, there are no exceptions. Even the most intelligent person is likened to a sheep.

In verses one to five, the focus was on the suffering servant, but here in verse six, the focus shifts ever so temporarily to all mankind. In verses 1 to 5 we see the prophet uses the word “He” referring to the Suffering Servant, but in the first half of verse 6 the word changes to “We all” and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and find comfort in the understanding of God as our Shepherd, Provider, and Protector.

Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the comforting and profound words of A. C. Dixon when he wrote, "In Jesus Christ on the Cross there is refuge; there is safety; there is shelter; and all the power of sin upon our track cannot reach us when we have taken shelter ...read more

Topics: Protector

Unspeakable Joy: Loving The Unseen Savior Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 10, 2025

This sermon teaches that our faith allows us to genuinely love the unseen Christ, resulting in an inexpressible and glorified joy that transcends our circumstances and serves as a foretaste of heaven.

Introduction: The World's Motto The world lives by a simple motto: "Seeing is believing." We are creatures of the senses. We trust what we can see, what we can touch, what we can measure. We demand evidence, proof, and personal experience. To love someone, you must know them, see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Doing A New Thing

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on Mar 21, 2025

Have you ever felt stuck in the past? Maybe in a pain, a failure, or even a past victory? Sometimes, we look for God to move exactly as He did before. But God says in Isaiah 43:19, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?”

Sermon Title: “God Is Doing a New Thing” Text: Isaiah 43:1–19 Preacher: Dr. Ralph W. Jenkins Introduction: Have you ever felt stuck in the past? Maybe in a pain, a failure, or even a past victory? Sometimes, we look for God to move exactly as He did before. But God says in Isaiah 43:19, “Behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Will”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 19, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will” Jeremiah Denounces His Persecutors 7 O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 15, 2002

In the parable of the Good Samaritan we find some basic lessons on compassion.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 26 The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Dr. John R. Hamby “The Murder of Kitty Genovese" “At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

5 Things We Need To Know Concerning Our Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 17:7-17.

Luke Series #75 August 11, 2002 Title: 5 Things We Need to Know Concerning Our Relationship with God Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supremacy Of Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 4th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ (Reconciliation) Colossians 1:19-23 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Know The Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 24, 2002

You say you know the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you really know the Lord?

Do You Really Know The Lord? Philippians 3:7-11 Now we’ve studied from Paul’s epistle to the Philippian believers on numerous occasions before and found by doing so that this particular epistle has come to be known over the years as the epistle of Christian joy. I believe the reason will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Tony Colson on May 17, 2002

This message deals with the power of grace that is present in a believer’s life NOW.

THE GIFT OF GRACE TEXT: 2 COR. 6:1,2 “We, then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Not Everything In "Secular,” Culture Needs To Be Rejected.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13, 2002

The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13,2002 Psalm 29 The Voice of God in a Great Storm A Psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Surprising Appearance Series

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

Isaiah predicts the arrival of the Servant of Yahweh as a surprise. What does that mean to us?

A friend told me about being in a boat hunting Canadian Geese in the dead of winter on a freezing lake. Bone cold the three of them in a 16-foot aluminum boat hold out for a few more minutes of light and the last chance at a goose. Sure enough their patience is rewarded. Overhead they hear a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed