Sermons on Virtuous Women:

Redeeming Grace

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2015

Of redemption of grace, which saved a suffering world and its people from death.

by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 10, 2015) “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich” (II Corinthians 8:9, King James Version [Liberality and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Friends

The Existence And Presence Of Almighty God", Part 3

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 27, 2023

One of the major arguments (proofs) for the existence of God is based upon moral standards, defined as the concept of right and wrong, good and evil, ethics and emotions that are in our consciences and have guided civilizations throughout history.

The job of a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ is not only share the Gospel, but also to make all non-believers uncomfortable in their assumptions. As mentioned in a previous sermon, uncomfortable atheists and skeptics use what they consider to be a sure-fire weapon guaranteed to confound and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-22, Romans 2:1-16, Numbers 32:23, 1 John 1:8, Hebrews 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Synergy Of God’s Design For Marriage

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 1, 2025

Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners.Their duties are different, yet perfectly balanced—like melody and harmony in a song.

The Synergy of God’s Design: Husband and Wife Molded Together I. God’s Perfect Design for Marriage From the beginning, God declared: “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18). Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners—two complementary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 7:3, Titus 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of The Lord And Contemplation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 9, 2026

It is meant to improve yourself in everything through the practice of Christian perfection, guiding your souls to more holiness by cooperating with God's grace given first to you in baptism.

Instead of typical New Year’s resolutions to exercise, eat better and lose weight—the Church says just become God-like and you can do all that and much more. It is not that “you yourself are God,” but we are “gods by grace” (Aquinas) beginning with baptism as we have the indwelling of God in our ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37

Denomination: Catholic

God's Good Gift Of Sex (The Seventh Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Our sexuality is a good gift from God, to be treasured, protected and enjoyed in the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman.

Most people in our culture today don’t often associate the word "God" with the word "sex". In fact, for most people, the only thing they think they know about God and sex is that God is against it. Often Christians are thought to be hung up about sex, accused of viewing the human body as dirty and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:18, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seasons Of A Mother's Life

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 10, 2024

A message for Mother's Day

Galatians 6:9 Mother’s Day 2024 5/12/24 I want to wish all of you Mother’s and those who have Mothered someone else’s child, a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! I know you moms TEACH your children SO MUCH but here’s a few things one mother learned from her children about CEILING FANS. 1. If you hook ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Climb To The Top Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Aug 2, 2022

God doesn't want our successes. He wants us. Your significance, your value has already been proven and paid for, free of charge.

Today wraps up this series on idolatry. Over the last 4 weeks we've talked about exposing the golden calf in our lives, looking at surface idols and root idols. Then we talked about a couple of specific areas of idolatry that commonly affect us, family and money. As this series comes to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:40-42, Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful For Your Friendship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2011

Witnessing the firmness of those who share the Faith brings great gratitude to the people of God.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 29, 2013

Resurrection! (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Proved by the message of the Gospel (vs 1) Proved by his testimony (vs 5-9) Proved by scripture (vs 3b-5) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola have always battled to be the world’s best-selling drink: • But in two countries were they have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Flawed People And A Flawless God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

A flawless God often uses flawed people to accomplish His will

ENGAGE This last week I listened to a podcast that featured an interview with Carlos Whittaker, a well-known contemporary Christian recording artist and worship leader who was caught up in a battle with pornography that led to an inappropriate relationship that removed him from that ministry and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Rude Awakening Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2013

Boaz had a "rude awakening" when he found Ruth at his feet on the winnowing floor. She had a need and Boaz was the answer to her need. In the same way, God meets our need for a redeemer.

A Rude Awakening Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 25, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION Life is sometimes filled with “rude awakenings.” Illus. – I remember a newspaper story of a man whose bedroom faced a curve in a road that went by his house. He had a rude awakening one night when a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Your Attitude

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 27, 2013

Everyone acknowledges that a bad attitude stinks. We don’t even need to discuss about how and why to have a sick attitude … it comes so natural because naturally we are born with it … though we are born in sin but we have a choice to choose our attitude.

Opening illustration: During 1997 as the world focused on the deaths of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa, another significant passing went almost unnoticed. Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl died on September 2 at the age of 93. During World War II, Dr. Frankl was imprisoned at Auschwitz, where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13, Philippians 4:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Character

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2021

A person’s character is the sum of their disposition, thoughts, intentions, desires, and actions. Character is gauged by general tendencies, not based on a few isolated actions. Reputation is what people say about you, character is what God says about you.

Kingdom Character By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Character: - According to Webster’s Dictionary Character is one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. This is a side of her character that few people have seen. A feature used to separate distinguishable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 9:35

Denomination: Apostolic

What If Jesus Had Not Come

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 12, 2020

Today, we want to imagine for a moment what would life be like if Jesus hadn’t been born. Jesus Himself raised that question the night before He was crucified...

This time of the year we are bombarded with the programming of the season. Many of these television specials have the word “Christmas” in their title or somewhere in their script but most fail in pointing out the true meaning of Christmas— that God became man and dwelt among us that God the Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wells Of Issac

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Jan 25, 2001

This sermon encourages the believer to grow in their faith.

“The Wells of Isaac” or Prosperity in The Famine Gen. 26 1) There is a Problem v. 1 2) There is a Precept v. 2 (Rule or Principle) 3) There is a Promise v. 3-4 Every Christian should Prosper in a Famine by examining the truths found in “The Wells of Isaac”. 1) In The Wells of Isaac you will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Baptist