Sermons on 21st Century:

Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025

For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Habits #3: Self-Control Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 5, 2025

Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control.

HOLY HABIT #3: SELF-CONTROL Introduction Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control. In this series we have added to our faith goodness —a life of moral excellence—and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Habits #4 - Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2025

Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient endurance.

HOLY HABIT #4 PERSEVERANCE Introduction We’ve been exploring the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:5–7—what we’re calling Holy Habits—virtues we’re called to develop intentionally as followers of Jesus. Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"living Well"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2022

A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

“Living Well” Matthew 6:19-34 Jesus had a unique way of teaching and using His surroundings to illustrate His points. He could enable those listening to be able to relate more and better understand His teachings. In this passage that we read today, we can see that it is springtime in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Encouragement In The Desert Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2022

In spiritual deserts, we wonder if God is with us or if He is simply a mirage. Yet Scripture shows us that no matter where God’s people find themselves—in battle or prison, in valley or wilderness—one thing is true: God is faithful.

Sermon: Encouragement In the Desert Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 (21st Century King James Version) ”The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose.2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. The glory of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Sympathizes.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2021

Paul mentioned Christ as our High Priest before in (Hebrews 2:17,3:1), but did not attempt to prove it until now, which he does at great length in Hebrews 4:13 through Hebrews 10:39) in over 5 and a half chapters.

Jesus Sympathizes. Hebrews 4:14-16NKJV Mark Twain once said: “Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture which they cannot understand; but as for me, I have always noticed that the passages in Scripture which trouble me most are those which I do understand.” Paul mentioned Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Isaiah 53:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"investing Ourselves In God's Own Passion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2019

A sermon for Lent.

“Investing Ourselves in God’s Own Passion” Isaiah 58:1-12 What are you like when you are hungry? Do you get feeling a bit grumpy? There used to be a Snickers commercial where the main character would be in a really foul mood until they were offered a Snickers bar, after which the tagline ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

"two Lost Sons"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2019

A sermon focusing on the elder son in the prodigal son parable.

“Two Lost Sons” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 This is probably one of the best known parables of Jesus in the Bible. I’d say it is right up there with “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” It is usually referred to as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

"who Is Your Master?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2019

A sermon about loving and serving God and neighbor.

“Who Is Your Master?” Amos 8:1-12 A basket of ripe fruit…it’s delicious, but it doesn’t last long. This week, the strawberries we just bought grew layers of fuzz before we could finish them. Our bananas spotted up, becoming overripe much sooner than we expected. Peaches deteriorate fast, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

How Can I Pay God Back (Take The Cup)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 9, 2019

WHEN WE ALL LOOK AT THE TRASH CAN OF OUR OWN MEMORY AND REALIZE THAT THE LORD HAS DONE A FINISH WORK THAT WE ALL SHOULD BE SHOUTING ABOUT A WORK THAT JUSTFIES OUR SINS AND SANTICFY OUR PRESENT

Psalm 116:12-14 (KJV) 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A CHURCH OF LIVING GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Breathes When We Can't Series

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 2, 2020

“I Can’t Breathe” has become a rallying cry following the murders of Eric Garner and George Floyd. Many people are feeling strangled by fear and hatred right now. We need Jesus to breathe on us and that we may breathe.

Text: John 20:19-22 (KJV) 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking & Boasting Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the power of words, focusing on teachings from the book of James, and will encourage believers to use their words as tools of hope and reconciliation.

Welcome back church! I’m so excited about today’s message and I’ve got lots to share with you as this is our largest section of James in this series. Conveniently for me, it’s all about words. As you probably know already, the book of James spends a lot of time, probably close to a third of the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18, James 4:1-17

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Words, Hope & Reconciliation

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

The Essenes Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2022

The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E.

The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E. The Jewish historian Josephus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

This is the first message in a series about becoming the church Jesus intended and we will begin by looking at several the church is statements. In this message we will unpack the truths that the church is - Christ's; The Called Out Ones; Maple Grove; The Body Of Christ

The Church Is… Video – This Is Church (sermon spice) Good Morning Maple Grove! NOW THIS MORNING - we are kicking off a brand new series called, “Becoming The Church He Intended.” AND – that makes sense, right? THAT - seems like a logical and worthy pursuit for us, wouldn’t you agree? I MEAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Smelling Like Jesus

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

"Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed