Sermons on Wicked Servants:

God’s Charge Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

God’s Charge

Psalm 82 God’s Charge 1. The Judge His Position - 1 God standeth His Place - in the congregation of the mighty; His Purpose - he judgeth among the gods. 2. The Judged - He Judges the Judges His Contention - at their Dithering Their Decisions - 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, Their ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Two Perplexing Questions

Contributed by Larry Soblotne on Nov 28, 2001

When adversity strikes in our lives we usually have two questions: "why is this happening to me" and "why don’t the unsaved seem to have any problems"?

TWO PERPLEXING QUESTIONS TEXT: Job 1:6-22, 2:1-10 & Psalm 73:1-28 PROPOSITION: We need to trust the Lord in all of life’s circumstances. INTRODUCTION: This week I heard of a man from Jordan, a Christian who came to the United States, went through seminary, even got his doctor’s degree in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Sin, Thats The Way It Goes! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004

Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives.

Sin, That’s The Way It Goes!- Jude part 1 Thesis: Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives. Introduction: Opening thought of were this sermon idea ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-19, Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2021

If you want to finish well, celebrate God’s provision in the past, surrender to His plans in the present, and serve faithfully in the future.

Goodbyes are no fun, are they? We just returned from a few days with our two daughters and their families in Virginia. I cry like a baby every time we leave. In our family, some of our most painful goodbyes were when we left our parents and siblings to serve as missionaries in Mexico City for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, We Need Your Help! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2022

1. Help us to see Your signs (vs. 1-4). 2. Help us go against the flow of evil in our day (vs. 4). 3. Help us trust You more than ever before (vs. 5-10). 4. Help us learn to live by Your Word (vs. 6-12).

Lord, We Need Your Help! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 23, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter begins with Jesus in the region of Magdala, and there the Pharisees and Sadducees showed up to harass our Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Compassion Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 16, 2018

The: 1) Personal (Psalm. 103:1-5), 2) National (Psalm. 103:6-18) and 3) Universal (Psalm. 103:19-22) praise for the compassion of God the Father.

Of all the qualities that fathers are generally known for, love and compassion is often not high on the list. There are social norms, popular depictions and personal history on how we have been fathered that makes those qualities rare. As much as we might strive to achieve them, we can find it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Other

7 Ways To Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 12, 2001

So how do we rightly relate to one another in our small groups? I have found there is no reason to "reinvent the wheel" in responding to this question. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his classic work, Life Together, explains 7 ways to serve your small group.

Last week, I used an illustration to show that Jesus should be the center of our small group meetings. He is the real leader of the small group. He is alive. He comes to us in the person of the Holy Spirit. And he is Lord. But lying underneath this goal of our gathering is the reality that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:19-21, 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Lamb: Advent 2001 Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 27, 2001

Shows the Jesus is the Lamb sent to take away the sins of the world (Part of an Advent Series)

"Jesus the Lamb: Advent 4 2001" John 1:29-35 and Isaiah 53 Robert Warren December 22nd, 2001 John 1:29-35, The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greater Inheritance (Part 2)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

Greater Inheritance (Part 2) Obtaining Our Reward It is often hard for us to grasp, but the Christian life is not a self-centered life. God calls us to lay down our life - not fulfill our life. Our satisfaction, gratification and fulfillment are God’s responsibility. The one who lays down their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, Proverbs 11:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Ivan Robinson on Dec 21, 2000

Sermon to address the fact that the rich man and Lazarus is a parable

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS LUKE 16:19 I) Introduction A man was walking on the beach one afternoon kicking up the sand, discussed with certain things. There on the beach was a bottle and as he walked he kicked the bottle into the surf. POP>>>> Out of the bottle came a mysterious being... a Jeannie. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Adventist

Repent That Your Sins Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

How can I be saved? The Early Church provides us with a lesson.

I. Forgiveness of Sin is Promised by God. Repent therefore and return that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; and that He may send Jesus, the Christ appointed for you. Vs. 19, 20 Last week we began to take a look at Peter’s ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do God & Country Meet?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002

Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Philippians 3:17-21, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Side Of Easter

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

It is a wonderful blessing to be on this side of Easter. You see, if we have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior through the prayer of faith, we live in grace. Our sins have been forgiven and even when we stumble and commit additional sins, we do

Hallelujah! Christ is risen! This is the Christian anthem at Easter. Why? Because the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to our faith. How many of you came here today expecting to hear a sermon about Easter? Well, you won’t be disappointed! As you do your Bible reading next week, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:49-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carpe Diem

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004

Carpe diem, seizing the opportunities of this day, is a great piece of advice. We human beings only have a precious little time which God grants to us here on planet earth. We should be putting that time to good use.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 3, 2004 ----------------- While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the so-called portico of Solomon, full of amazement. 12But when Peter saw this, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Be A Survivor

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

It is our most natural instinct, our strongest desire, the basic fabric of human existence, - the will to survive! As Christians we are supposed to have been crucified with Christ and now living our lives in and for Him. This is a conflict for most of us

18, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Don’t Be A Survivor It is the theme and title of the most popular television series at this time. It is our most natural instinct, our strongest desire, the basic fabric of human existence, - the will to survive! As Christians we are supposed to have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Mennonite