Sermons on Your Soul Is Required Of You:

Overly Harsh Words?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

It seems that God has had just about enough of their blasphemies and announces coming judgment.

A. Opening illustration: The great Puritan preacher Richard Baxter wrote a pamphlet in which he lumped the Quakers with “drunkards, swearers, whoremongers, and sensual wretches” and other “miserable creatures.” And then—just in case he had not yet insulted them enough—he insisted that Quakers are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

preached just after November 2024 elections - what do we do now?

Galatians 3:26-29 The election is over, and some people are ecstatic, and some fear for the future of our democracy. As with any election, there are winners and losers. This day brings many of us conflicting emotions. As we celebrate our right to vote and the opportunity to have a democracy in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, Matthew 7:12, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 3:11, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 17:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Coronavirus, Our National Affliction Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 18, 2020

The Bible gives us clear teachings on how it is God who brings pestilence upon a disobedient people or a nation who is His enemy.

Coronavirus, Our National Affliction God’s Chastisement on an Unrepentant Nation According to news releases, COVID-19 is on the rise with the government and medical field warning people to take caution, by wearing mask, avoid large crowds, stay home, do not have family Thanksgiving gatherings, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer -- Going Beyond Rub A Dub Dub Thanks For The Grub Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

Surely prayer has to be more then the trite prayers that we pray before a meal doesnt it?

Act 4:23-31 Prayer – Going Beyond “Rub a dub dub, thanks for the Grub” Introduction A. God is great God is good let us thank him for our food Amen B. Lord bless this bunch as they munch there lunch C. Rub a dub dub, thanks for the Grub D. (Find some more “cute” prayers) E. Is that all prayer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:22-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Church 101

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003

Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Is It Okay To Question God? Series

Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009

God wants us to question Him and to ask why He does what He does.

1. Introduction a. This week we start an adventure b. 8 Weeks on the really big questions people are asking today - i. Questions about God and life and how the two are related ii. Can I trust the Bible? iii. Is there an afterlife? Do all roads lead to heaven? iv. Does God exist? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 "Mary’s Extravagant Love" 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"My Sheep, Hear My Voice"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2007

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter

4th Sunday after Easter John 10: 22-30 "My Sheep, Hear My Voice" "It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Shepherd's View Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

A first person sermon to start the series on Psalm 23 from a Shepherd’s view.

First Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Yoseph ben Benyamin. I am from the land of Palestine and I’m a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life As A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 20, 2012

A first person message from the viewpoint of a shepherd, speaking from Psalm 23.

July 8, 2012 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Michael ben Samuel. I am from the land of Palestine and I'm a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with favor. For most of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is Our Church "Apostolic"? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2001

Five characteristics of an apostolic congregation.

For the last one thousand, seven hundred years, Christians across the world have recited the Nicene Creed in their worship. Part of the Nicene Creed says, "We believe in one holy, catholic, apostolic church." What does that really mean? We know what "one" means, that it refers to the oneness of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Speaks In The Thunder Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025

God’s voice is powerful, majestic, and awe-inspiring; it speaks through thunder to reveal His greatness, authority, and divine purpose.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS IN THE THUNDER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 37:1-5 Key Verse: “God thundereth marvellously with His voice; great things doeth He, which we cannot comprehend.” — Job 37:5 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 29:3-4, Exodus 19:16-19, John 12:28-29, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 1

Contributed by Bryan Richardson on Dec 2, 2000

John 1

THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT JOHN 1 10-31-99 INTRO: He came from the bosom of the Father to the bosom of a woman; He put on humanity that He might put on Divinity; He became the Son of Man that we might become the Sons of God;’ He was born contrary to the laws ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Thing

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2005

The one thing to remember is this: whatever history may throw at us; today, tomorrow, next week, or next year, we don’t have to be afraid. We are precious in the Lord’s sight and he loves us.

The One Thing II Thessalonians 2:1-5-13-17 September 25, 2005 This is the season of meetings. Our Annual Charge Conference is just around the corner and that means that we have to get all the reports finished: Trustees, Finance, Staff/Parish, Missions, and all the rest. I had a meeting every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Day At The Lord's Table

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Aug 1, 2009

proper order of Holy Communion

1st Corinthians 11:17-34 ILL Notebook: Communion (The Church of the Holy Radiator) There was a small-town Episcopal church in upstate New York that had rector for over thirty-five years. He was loved by the church and the community, but the time came for him to retire. This was the first church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: United Methodist