Sermons on Wicked Servants:

Forty Days That Changed A Life 5.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 25, 2005

The principle in this is that God is the God of a second chance. God had every right to leave Jonah in the belly of that fish. But isn’t it wonderful God is the God of a second chance?

Forty days that changed a life 5. Jonah 3:1-10 06/26/05 We are continuing our study of forty days that changed a life. This time, we want to look at forty days that changed an entire city. This story comes from the book of Jonah and in the life of Jonah. Again as the rest of the stories we have ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning Of Hope

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

"The future should impact our present more than the past." Tony Campolo

Introductory Considerations - Impacted By The Past 1. As I look at my life, I can think of examples of past hurts and sins that impact my present - how I live, my confidence levels, my defensiveness, my lack of hope in certain situations. 2. I know for some of you how the past impacts your life ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Response To The Beasts

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts.

1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts. And how these represent political powers and false religions throughout the present period between Christ’s two comings. We saw how their power will intensify so greatly near the end time that the saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Look At The Revival Formula

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

A new look into how we pray, humble ourselves, and seek God in revival.

A NEW LOOK AT THE REVIVAL FORMULA BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (II ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

David's Preservation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

David's Preservation

Psalms 7 1. David's Preservation - 7:1,2 O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: 2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Revelation Studies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Church at Pergamum

Revelation 2:12-17 Church at Pergamum Revelation 2:12 Pergamum15 miles from Aegean sea, sixty miles from Smyrna, a modern town of Bergama (Turkish). Pergamum was a center of four pagan cults- Zeus, Athena, Dionysys, and esclepius and they had Blasphemous emperor worship. God calls it as Satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Revival (Section 4) When A Revival Is To Be Expected (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of religion, then a revival is needed.

Revival (Section 4) WHEN A REVIVAL IS TO BE EXPECTED (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Psalms 85:6 Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? I. WHEN A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS NEEDED A. When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:14, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011

In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 12 - Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 11, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 12

12:1-2: Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. In this psalm David complains about the vicious words of his adversaries, and in contrast praises the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fountain Of Tears

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

This was the prayer and life of the prophet looking at Israelites’ wilful disobedience and the approaching God’s judgement.

Oh, that my head were waters, And my eyes a fountain of tears, That I might weep day and night For the slain of the daughter of my people! Jeremiah 9:1 This was the prayer and life of the prophet looking at Israelites’ wilful disobedience and the approaching God’s judgement. Jeremiah found himself ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:1

Explained: Ineffectiveness In Prayer.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Aug 18, 2022

Why then are we hindered in our prayer life? Because we lack the understanding of what we are up against when we pray. Hence, a prayerless Christian is a powerless Christian. And a powerful believer is a prayerful believer. Prayer can be vocalized, or said silent, and with tears.

Many songs have been written over the years that encourages a believer to pray. I remember fondly one of the songs I learned in my early days when I was converted to the faith. The song was titled "Prayer is the key". I memorized the song out of my love and joy for singing church hymnals. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Flood

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 3, 2017

The Great Flood: Why it must be Told

Have you ever noticed that there are sea shells in places where they shouldn’t be? I’ve been in elevations up to and around 10,000 feet where I myself have stumbled across shells that had to have been in salt waters at one time in history. This is proof that waters of the sea were once at those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8, Genesis 7:11-18, Genesis 7:19-20

Denomination: *other

The Lord Is Faithful

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 25, 2022

A preacher once said, "We may sometimes be in as much or more danger from false and pretended friends as from open and avowed enemies." But the Lord is Faithful!

2 Thessalonians 3:1-3 NKJV The Lord is Faithful September 25, 2022 Intro: This second letter, from the pen of Paul, is written to a church that is experiencing great spiritual growth, 1:3. They are a giving, loving church that is active, growing and reaching out, 1:5. However, this church is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Had I Known: The Sinner's Regret

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The sinner’s cry at the end of life is one of regret, desperation, and hopelessness. But it is also a warning to those who are still alive. We have the opportunity to make the right choice now, to embrace Christ and live in light of eternity.

HAD I KNOWN: THE SINNER'S REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:19-31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION: The story of the rich man and Lazarus offers us a powerful glimpse into the final reality of human choices. It serves as a sobering reminder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shaking The Foundations: A Divine Lawsuit Against Injustice Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 19, 2025

This psalm presents a dramatic courtroom scene where God, the supreme Judge, indicts corrupt human leaders for their injustice against the poor, reminding us that our ultimate hope is not in earthly systems, but in God's own perfect, coming judgment.

Introduction: A World Crying for Justice We don't have to look far to hear the cry for justice. We hear it in the news reports from our own cities, stories of corruption where the powerful seem to escape all consequences. We see it in our communities, where the poor and vulnerable are often ...read more

Denomination: Baptist