Sermons on Abide Without Offense:

How To Get The Most From Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

So many Christians today are not experiencing victory, Because they have never gotten past the awkward stage with God. The only way to get beyond that stage,is to make the effort.When we come before God we need to share more than our requests but also our thoughts.

How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • In this chapter he starts by talking about Family and having healthy relationships. • Then he goes on to teach us what we need to do in order to have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian Church

You Are Never Alone

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 8, 2015

Job's experience reminds us that God will never abandon us.

When was the last time you felt alone because nothing seemed to be going your way? Maybe it was when your playing time on the team was cut and the coach never really gave a good explanation of why. Or perhaps it was the time you were stuck in a job that was neither fulfilling nor particularly well ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Tune In - Pt. 5 - Fine Tuning Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

Tune In Pt. 5 - Fine Tuning I. Introduction ?We have talked about tuning in to hear God this year. We have dealt with the feeling of facing dead air or silence, the static or interference we sometimes experience, the fact that God broadcasts, and the need for an amplifier to push the signal. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dusty Bibles Grow Dirty Lives.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2020

Let us study the miracle of the Bible . 66 books, 39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament books. Written over a time period of 1,500 to 1,600 years by 35 to 40 authors. The Bible is worthless if we don't read and study it.

DUSTY BIBLES LEAD TO DIRTY LIVES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. REGRETS, I HAVE A FEW? As I survey my life, we consider what are some of the biggest regrets we will have when we stand before our Creator, the MIGHTY, ETERNAL GOD. I can only imagine one of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Matthew 22:29, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ten Commandments, 3 Of 6: Third And Fourth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Sep 18, 2022

The Third Commandment reinforces the first two while commanding another aspect of God's reality, approaching and responding to the LORD. The Fourth Commandment covers Sabbath worship.

The Ten Commandments, 3 of 6: Third and Fourth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11 Summary: The Third Commandment reinforces the first two while commanding another aspect of God's reality, approaching and responding to the LORD. The Fourth Commandment covers Sabbath worship. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11

Paradise Found Series

Contributed by John Sears on Mar 20, 2012

This is a 1st person drama message depicting the thief on Jesus’ right hand. The setting is paradise.

Character: Theif on Right Hand of Jesus The Setting: Paradise (Come onto stage dressed in white robes) I never expected the robes. I never expected a second chance. My name? It’s not important. But the story I share is. My life had been a pathetic mess. As long as I can remember, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Christian Church

"A Light That Shatters The Darkness”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 17, 2023

I don’t think I have ever seen a stained glass window of Jesus laughing. Did He laugh when Jonah landed on the beach smelling like whale breath? When the wedding party tasted the best wine ever, did He smile? In his discussion with a Canaanite woman is He smiling through the words?

In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2023 Text: Matthew 15:28/Isaiah 9:1b-2 Pentecost XV - Redeemer “A Light That Shatters the Darkness” I have seen many beautiful stained glass windows displaying various aspects of the life of Jesus. But I don’t think I have ever seen a stained glass ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 9:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Chastisement

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

Christians are not punished for sins. God's people can never by any possibility be punished for their sins, for God has already punished them at the cross.

DIVINE CHASTISEMENT "Despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him" Heb 12:5 I. Divine Punishments vs. Divine Chastisement A. Importance to draw a distinction for 1. The honor and glory of God 2. The peace of mind of the Christian B. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Indeed!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 22, 2025

I wrote this message to share at the local Assisted Living home. Chose to give a message on freedom because I will be preaching shortly before the 4th of July

Free Indeed! Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who delivered a speech that conveyed a powerful message to the nation at a time when it was needed. On August 28,1963, he gave his I Have a Dream! speech. That speech concluded with the topic we are going to discuss. Let me read for you the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out Christianity

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 17, 2024

So often, we Christians--like everyone else get caught up on the outward appearance of our physical bodies, our homes, our cars and our families. Even more dangerous than focusing on the "appearance" of these things, we quite often focus on the appearance of our Christianity.

Have you ever met someone for the first time, and you were immediately struck by how nice-looking that person was? But after spending some time with them, all of a sudden, they didn’t look that good anymore? Not that their makeup got smeared or their toupee blew off; but once you talked to them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 15:8-20, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Garden Of Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 19, 2024

This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2.

*This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2. The messages are aimed at a mixed audience, some with no faith, some with Christian faith, some with other faiths. The mission serves all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Habits Of Highly Infectious Sinners

Contributed by Steve Klein on Feb 24, 2026

Sin is a contagion. Many who are sick with it carelessly infect others. They are unconcerned about the seriousness of their disease, and so they casually spread it around while refusing to seek treatment for themselves. Jesus came to heal us all.

Seven Habits of Highly Infectious Sinners Intro: We are well into flu and cold season, with some schools even having to close for a day or two recently. Health providers are asking if we’ve had flu shots, and been vaccinated for pneumonia and Covid. Some are stocking up on hand sanitizer and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:17, Jeremiah 8:22, Jeremiah 17:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Despite our universal sinfulness, God's unconditional love and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ are available to all who believe.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a message from the book of Romans. As C.S. Lewis once said, "God does not love us because we are lovable, but because He is love, not because He needs to receive but because He delights to give." And that is precisely what we will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Topics: Jesus, Gift

I Understand My Armor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Understand and utilize the Armor of God as described in Ephesians 6:1-15, in order to stand firm against the enemy's attacks and live in the power of God.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to be here with you today as we dive into God's Word and discuss a topic that is not only powerful, but also incredibly relevant for every believer. Today, we will be exploring "The Power of the Armor of God" as we seek to understand and utilize the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-15

Topics: Use It, Loose It

Raising Up Warriors For The Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To encourage believers to be strong in their faith by putting on the full Armor of God and utilizing the power of prayer to stand firm against spiritual battles.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the Bible that talks about the Armor of God, the Power of Prayer, and how we are to be raised up as warriors for the Kingdom. This is a message that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. It's about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Children Of God, Kingdom