Sermons on Weary Souls:

Demas, Why Did You Quit

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2013

Demas made a tragic mistake and abandoned Paul on the field. Why? This sermon speculates several reasons he may have quit and how he could have addressed them before they developed to a crisis point in his life.

Demas, Why Did You Quit? Chuck Sligh January 20, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Philemon INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul was a team player. You never read of JUST Paul on his trips to establish churches throughout the Roman Empire. It’s always Paul and somebody ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Can I Have God's Power? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Receiving God’s Power at Christmas

Sermon Series: Christmas Promises for YOU Today’s Message: When Can I Have God’s Power? Text: Isaiah 9:6; Luke 24:49; Psalm 6:34-35; Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Luke 18:27; Isaiah 40:30-31; 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NIV Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. (Squireskd@integrity.com) December 17, 2006 Edited by Dale ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Am I Downcast?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2022

Mental health isn’t taboo any longer. Thank God we’re beginning to understand that we need to be honest with what we’re going through...

Why Am I Downcast? Psalm 42:1-5TLB Mental health isn’t taboo any longer. Thank God we’re beginning to understand that we need to be honest with what we’re going through. That our mental health is important.You should always confide in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5, Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons For Rejoicing

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

Showing from Philipians chapter 4 how a Christian can rejoice in God’s Purpose; Peace; Power and Presence.

REASONS FOR REJOICING IN PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 4 I. REJOICING IN GOD’S PURPOSE v. 3 I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. [NIV] A. CHOSEN OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cast Your Burdens Upon Jesus And Finding Rest And Relief In Him Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 20, 2024

Do you struggle to find rest and relief from the pressures that surround you?

Are you feeling overwhelmed, weighed down by the burdens of life? Do you struggle to find rest and relief from the pressures that surround you? As believers, we have a promise from God that we can cast our burdens upon Jesus, finding rest and relief in Him. The Promise of Rest In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7

When Your First Choice Is God's Second Choice

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon about the providence of God as discovered in the life of Paul.

Acts 16:7-8 KJV After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. [8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. I. INTRODUCTION—THE CHALLENGE OF CONTENTMENT -One of the most challenging spiritual battles that many face in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Release The Dove"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 3, 2017

The early church released doves to represent the spirit of God being released into the world. We have that spirit in each of us let us release the Dove.

“Release The Dove” Acts 2:1-21 The church during “Dark Ages" are known for their stained-glass windows. During the dark ages the forebears had a Bible, but it wasn't a book. It was the cathedral itself. The Bible they read was paintings, murals, sculptures, the icons, the stained-glass ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Has Set My Heart Free

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001

The love of God revealed in Christ frees us from sorrow and empowers us to run in thankful service to him

Sermonette Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Pentecost 12 -- Mission Festival “Hit the dirt! Take cover!” Those are words spoken by someone on the defensive. You’d expect soldiers to shout such things. Bullets are flying. Explosions are going off. People screaming. “Hit the dirt!” And so down ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust, Hope & Confidence

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 22, 2024

Everything that builds any lasting value in our lives is going to have in its foundation those three ingredients… “Trust, Hope & Confidence”.

The world, ourselves & even the enemy of our souls has made it easy to lose “Trust, Hope & Confidence” in anything, including the Lord! Everything that builds any lasting value in our lives is going to have in its foundation those three ingredients… “Trust, Hope & Confidence”. I want ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Wait

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 16, 2024

All that is required for me to have victory is faith in His Person, His Plans, His Purposes and His Power. Whether we know it or not, whether we live it or not, whether we accept it or not, God's people are a victorious people! And, we do not have to live defeated and discouraged lives!

Isaiah 25:9 WHY WE WAIT June 16, 2024 President Eisenhower said, "There are no victories at discount prices!" Our military knows that truth on every field of battle. Victory always demands a very high price! The victory that you and I have in Jesus this morning is ours because God paid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:9

Denomination: Baptist

Exchange Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

I. Introduction There are a lot of things that I love about Christmas. The music. The get togethers. The excitement over giving gifts. Haven't you noticed the older you get how much more exciting it is to give the unexpected gift than it is to receive the unexpected gift? The lights. The jog ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uncommon Power. Living As A Divine Witness Of God's Strength. 1st Peter 2:11-12

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 12, 2024

A message about the hope and growth we get in life due to God's strength and love for us.

Stand with me and raise up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2012

I believe there are four reasons that we need revival as a church and individually – our eyes have been distracted, our hearts have become discouraged, our joy has been diminished, and our work has been disrupted

Why We Need Revival Psalm 85:1-6 Revival is the giving of a new breath of life to that which is either waning or has ceased to breathe. Revival is a visitation of God which brings renewed life to Christians who have been sleeping, restoring them, producing a deep sense of God's near presence and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Itching Ears Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

Faithful, courageous proclamation of God’s Word in every season transforms lives and advances God’s kingdom, even when the world prefers easier, softer messages.

Some words read like a weather report for the soul. You can feel the forecast in them. Sunlight for the weary, a gentle breeze for the anxious, a steady anchor for the tossed-about heart. Paul’s words to Timothy are that kind of forecast. He’s an older pastor whispering courage to a younger one. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Topics: Sound Teaching, Endurance

The Greatest Rest Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Hebrews 4 is the great rest chapter of the Bible, for the word rest is used 9 times in this chapter, and that is more than any other entire book of the Bible.

Heaven is so appealing because it is a place where all negatives are forever eliminated. No more war and struggle on every level, but peace and security with all threats gone. It is a place of rest from all the strife of life. God’s goal is to share with all of His people the blessedness of rest, ...read more