Sermons on Work And Relaxation:

Prove It Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

What does it mean to be a doer of the Word?

Prove It James 2:14-26 The preacher George Whitfield traveled America and started a revival in America called the Great Awakening. He once asked a coal miner what he believed. “Oh,” the miner answered, “that’s easy, I believe what my church believes.” George ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be Good Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 15, 2015

A sermon to illustrate the importance of the fruit of goodness.

"Relaunch 2015" pt. 6 - I Will Be Good Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 5 of a new ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 12, 2014

Psalm 78 is a hymn for the home. It teaches that the responsibility of each parent or grandparent is that our kids & grandchildren know God & His Word, that they understand that the key to success is to know the Lord, to love Him, & to be obedient to Him.

PSALM 78: 1-8 PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE [Deuteronomy 6:1-9] Today is that wonderful Sunday we call Mother’s Day, a day when we celebrate our moms and the priceless role they play in family and society. Moms, it’s not my intention today to add to your struggles as a mom, because many of you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Whispering Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

God has plans. God is at work. And sometimes we’re called upon to help others see and to hear from God.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: God Is Whispering Scripture Text: Genesis 41.1-32 INTRODUCTION In today’s Bible-story, Pharaoh is confused. Although he has not-been sleep-walking, …he has been dreaming! Problem-was, …he didn’t know what the dreams ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Spirit And Jesus: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

How is the Holy Spirit similar to Jesus?

A. INTRODUCTION What was Jesus’ favorite name of the Holy Spirit? The Helper. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26, NKJV). Jesus used the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

When It All Seems Dark

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

There are times when everything looks dark, but the One who wants us to return to Him gives us perfect light.

Text: Zechariah 4:1-14 Title: When It All Seems Dark Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer with the truth that God is light and victory. Main Idea: God will get it done. Opening: And Pound Us To Dust. In 1992, a big budget version of The Last of the Mohicans arrived in the movie ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Ayin Adonai (Eye Of The Lord)

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jan 27, 2017

God is omniscient; He knows everything actual and possible.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs-15:3 Agreeing to this verse, nothing ever gets out the observation of God, and then nothing ever surprises him. He always delivers the right plans in place to achieve exactly what he wants. The eye of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

A Lot Can Happen When The Spirit Moves Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024

Opposition confronted Paul everywhere, but when they left, they left a Spirit-filled, Christ-filled congregation.

Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 2024 Our readings this Paschal season from the Acts of the Apostles seem continuous, but there are many verses edited out for length. This week we have read about Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey into the area known as Asia Minor, and you may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52, John 14:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

Christian Living (Colossians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 24, 2024

How should we live as Christians in our families and in our working lives? Let's find out in Colossians 3.

How should Christians live? Do we still live in anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene language? Does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? Are we becoming more and more like our Creator in our families and work life? Let’s discuss this in Colossians 3. Christian Living Were we buried with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: Our Divine Teacher, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 30, 2021

John 3 introduces us to Nicodemus, a religious man who seemed sincere in wanting to know more about Jesus. He received the greatest lesson in that a real relationship with God is made possible only by the finished work of Christ on the cross and His resurrection.

The third chapter of John's Gospel gives us a portrait of the Lord Jesus as the Divine Teacher. He has already been presented as the Light, The Word of God, the Lamb of God, and the Messiah. Now He gives His attention to teach us how to flee the darkness of this world and come to the Light, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 7:51, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Numbers 21:4-10, Acts 16:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Defends His Divinity

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 27, 2022

Shortly after Jesus healed the crippled man at the pool of Bethsaida (John 5:1-15), He was confronted by the religious officials who wanted Him dead for saying that God was His Father, making Himself equal withe God. Jesus responded with facts to back up His claim.

If there was an apt description of the attitude of the Pharisees towards the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 5:18), it is this, "There are none so blind as those who will not see". All throughout this account of the Lord's life and work and in the other Gospels as ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-23, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, John 20:28, Romans 9:5, Hebrews 1:8, Matthew 28:18, Colossians 2:3, Luke 4:16-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Creating An Irresistible Culture Of Compassion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2020

To create an irresistible culture of compassion in the church, love one another and work with your own hands.

Early on a Sunday morning several years ago, a 7-year-old boy in Plain City, Utah, hopped in his parents’ car, pulled out of the driveway, and took off down the road. Not long after, local police began receiving complaints about an erratic driver in a white Dodge Intrepid. When deputies located ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, Romans 5:7-8, 2 Thessalonians 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Habits Of The Financially Fit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Today, I want to build on last week by causing us to see three habits of the financially fit. And I want to equip you with the tools you’ll need to achieve financial peace.

Leon and Angie were friends of my wife and me from our time in Borger, TX. Angie writes, “In 2000, we had 3 children graduate from college: one from undergraduate, one from law school, and one from graduate school. Free from nine years of triple tuition at private universities, I thought we were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Jesus

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 17, 2021

When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of salvation, they should RUN to Jesus and not delay. There are several examples of men in the New Testament who actually ran to Jesus.

Running to Jesus Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of Acts 4:12 Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10, Acts 4:12, Mark 5:2, Mark 10:17, Mark 10:21-22, James 2:26, Matthew 13:23, Luke 19:1-5, Luke 19:8, Mark 15:33-37, John 20:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Sweat For Pay Not Pay To Sweat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2018

Has our quest to overcome the curse cursed us worse?

Gen 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Coming home from my granddaughter's soccer game (they won), I passed by one of the gyms in town and saw a lad on his way in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist