Sermons on Wordly People:

Deeds; Not Doctrine

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

It is not our doctrine that reaches people or brings them to God. No matter how pure or right your doctrine is. What brings people to Christ is what they see in you.

Deeds, Not Doctrine 1 Timothy 5:23 A famous evangelist was holding a Crusade in a certain town. One afternoon, before the evening services, he decided to take a drive around the town. He wanted to see the town, get a feel for the people and needed to mail a letter at the post office. He borrowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Greatest Miracles In The Bible

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Mar 19, 2015

This is an evangelistic sermon for people from different religious backgrounds. It introduces people to the Christian worldview and clearly explains the Gospel. I often preach this to crowds of thousands in evangelistic crusades.

Introduction: Tonight, I want to talk about four miracles. I have read the entire Bible and I have discovered the four greatest miracles God ever did. Do you want to know what they are? I. Miracle #1: God created YOU! A. God created everything. a. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Does This Describe Me (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2015

Why is Paul telling us all this? Because of two reasons: 1-Don’t be like these people! 2-Don’t be surprised there are people like this in church!!

2 Timothy 3:4-Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; (KJV) 4-traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, (NKJV) 4-They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. (NLT) 4-They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle Part 11 The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 25, 2017

Jesus was the Ark of the Covenant in the center of His people in the flesh. Here we see Jesus the Messiah...all man ..all God dwelling together amonst His people.

THE ARK OF THE COVENANT (Exodus 25:10-22; 37:1-9) The Ark of the Covenant, with its covering, the mercy seat, was the first article that God commanded Moses to make. In the work of salvation, it is always from God to man It was God who said, "Adam, where art thou?" instead of Adam calling to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For Another Year! (New Year)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

We who are gathered here today are blessed people. There were a lot of people that were hoping they would be living to face another year, but their time on earth came to an end.

There were a lot of people that were hoping they would be living to face another year, but their time on earth came to an end. This is a very special time in our life. As we look at another year, some of us may not be here for the next 365 days. Who might these be: • It could be the healthiest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2022

The word heaven can bring to mind different pictures in people’s minds, because it is shrouded in mystery. Yet, the Bible also speaks of eternity or eternal life frequently.

The word heaven can bring to mind different pictures in people’s minds, because it is shrouded in mystery. Yet, the Bible also speaks of eternity or eternal life frequently. “This is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you sent.” (John 17:3 CEB) True ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3, Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

In The Rearview Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 24, 2023

Every story is a mixture of God’s pursuit of people, His ultimate goal of restoration, employing people to accomplish that goal, and humanities resistance nearly every step of the way.

November 25, 2023 This is the final sermon in our Bible Stories series. It is a journey that has taken 18 months. The very first story sets the theme for every other story. God created a perfect environment, free from sickness, death, conflict, war, divorce, murder, hatred ---- need I go ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Genesis 3:6-13, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Seal Judgments - Part #1

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 17, 2023

The breaking of the first 4 seals brings tremendous devastation and death to people who are confused, bewildered, amazed, perplexed looking for people who have suddenly been raptured.

The Seal Judgments Part #1 The Four Horsemen By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - For the past few weeks, I have been teaching from the Book of Revelation and I believe I am to stay here for a while until I go all the way through Revelation or until God says move on. I believe that there ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Kingdom Keys - Ester Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023

Ester’s plan demonstrates God's plan to rescue and protect his people using ordinary people and events while continuing to move the Kingdom forward.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Esther 4:14-17, Matthew 10:29, Genesis 17:1, Exodus 6:3, Job 13:3, Acts 20:24, Romans 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Well... That's A Deep Subject PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

God uses ordinary people’s courage and compassion to lift others from life’s pits, reminding us to act rightly and help those in need now.

Some days feel like pits, don’t they? Not just potholes in the road, but deep, echoing cisterns of disappointment, decisions, and delays. You pray and the sky seems quiet. You plan and the ground gives way. You stand in the middle of a week that you never wanted and wonder, How do I get out of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

Topics: Courage, Compassion

The Right Mind-Set: Tempted To Think Right Thoughts Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 20, 2017

How Christlike are your thoughts? How Christlike are your actions? How Christlike is your daily life? Do you have the mind-set, the attitude of Christ, in every aspect of your life?

The right mind-set: Tempted to think right thoughts We continue in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and for the next few weeks we are going to focus on having the right mind-set. Today our topic is Tempted to think right thoughts. The verse I want us to consider together this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Or Who You Exhibit In Your Life Defines Who You Are

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 29, 2018

You are defined by what people see you do or hear you say. And your definition is always connected to a person, place or thing. This tells what or who you represent to those defining you.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHAT OR WHO YOU EXHIBIT IN YOUR LIFE DEFINES WHO YOU ARE Acts 14:8-12 King James Version (KJV) 8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: 9 The same heard Paul speak: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Trusting God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

We we return to God's ways according to God's wisdom and God's Word, God often begins to bless us immediately, as He did for Ruth and Naomi.

A couple of months ago as Jeanie and I were returning from visiting relatives in Southern California, we arrived in Reno at about noon. So we decided to visit our favorite fast-food restaurant, even though we knew the food wouldn’t be fast. The reason for it being slow food had nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Acts 20:35, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Micah 6:8, Leviticus 19:9-10, Leviticus 23:22, Matthew 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Are You A Separatist?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 6, 2020

This message takes a look at the themes that runs throughout the book of First Peter - separation and suffering.

Are You A Separatist As I was putting together my notes, it brought me back to when I was in grade school. I can remember my teacher, as we were learning how to spell different words, she would say “Sound the word out and then go look it up in the dictionary.” As many times as I sounded the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:1-6, Colossians 1:12-14, Genesis 3:17, Genesis 2:15, 1 Peter 1:1-3, 1 Peter 1:13-25, 1 Peter 2:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of Christ Is Witnessed Where?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 19, 2019

The glory of Christ is witnessed in what many consider to be the pedestrian. The people of God, serving as the hands of Christ, the eyes of Christ, the mouth of Christ, are the glory of Christ.

“As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.” [1] Reading the Word one Sunday morning, I was arrested by something Paul wrote in his Second Letter to the Christians in Corinth. The Apostle has been urging the Corinthian congregation to be generous as they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:23

Denomination: Baptist