Sermons on Abide Without Offense:

Understanding The Importance Of The Sacrament

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 11, 2021

As we go into week three of Christ as the bread of life, this sermon looks to explore how the sacrament helps us understand Christs words.

In the name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. We are continuing to think about Christ as the Bread of Life, and while the previous two weeks focussed upon aspect of things that happen because of our understanding, this week, we come into a place where we consider the actual ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Anglican

Simeon’s Answer To "hope So" Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 23, 2021

Simeon says, "My eyes have seen your salvation." Could that be true today too?

A COMMON ANSWER ABOUT BEING SAVED: “I hope so.” - Often when you ask someone if they are going to heaven, they will answer, “I hope so.” - Or you might ask someone if they’re saved and they’ll reply, “I think so.” - [Maybe share those two as more developed stories.] - Maybe you’re in that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

This Hope Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 21, 2024

We can’t waste our time worrying about what people say about us who don’t know us, because scripture teaches it is because they don’t know Him! When we know that the Hope of Glory is Christ is us we behave differently.

1 John 3:1-3 (NKJV) “This Hope” January 21, 2024 John begins passage with a question that we all must consider. What manner of love is this? Because Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends...” John tells us that We have heard this same message ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Happy Place

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 25, 2023

One of the many definitions of a happy place is considered to be a zone or situation that somebody only has to think about in order to feel happy and relaxed.

Elizabeth Wurtzel, a prolific American writer and journalist, sadly afflicted with cancer and depression once remarked: “It doesn’t matter how many years go by, how much therapy I embark on, how much I try to achieve that elusive thing known as perspective, which is supposed to put all past wrongs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13, Revelation 21:27, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 17:22

Beauty From Ashes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage faith and trust in God's goodness and control, even in the midst of tragedy, with the assurance that He can bring good out of our most painful circumstances.

Good morning, family. Today, we gather here not just as a congregation, but as a community, seeking comfort, hope, and joy in the midst of life's storms. It's in such moments we need a word of assurance, a whisper of hope, something to hold onto. When it feels like the world is falling apart around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3

Topics: Beauty, Tragedy

Overcoming End-Of-Year Battles Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 26, 2025

This sermon reveals how believers can confront and defeat spiritual battles that arise at the close of the year through divine power, vigilance, and faith.

OVERCOMING END-OF-YEAR BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 Key Verse: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 11, 2025

Jesus Christ is the true Bread from Heaven who alone satisfies the deepest hunger of the human soul and sustains spiritual life eternally.

JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 6:35 Key Verse: “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” – John 6:35 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:1-3; Matthew 4:4; John 4:13-14; ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Paul continues the theme of God’s work in our salvation.

We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter to the Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:8-10. Paul continues the theme of God’s work in our salvation. So far in chapter two he has described the human ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest Of The Broken Seed: The Paradox Of A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

This sermon unpacks the powerful paradox of John 12:24-25, teaching that like a seed that must die to bear fruit, we must surrender our lives to find true fruitfulness and life eternal.

Introduction: The Unexpected King Let us transport ourselves to a moment thick with expectation. The city of Jerusalem is trembling with energy. Dust fills the air, mingling with the shouts of a jubilant crowd. The scent of crushed palm leaves is underfoot. It is the week of the Passover, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Brings Water Out Of A Rock Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 19, 2025

God has unlimited power to provide, even from the most impossible and unexpected sources, when His people trust Him completely.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS WATER OUT OF A ROCK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Key Verse: “He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.” – Psalm 105:41 Supporting Texts: Numbers 20:7-11; Isaiah 43:19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Interruptions Come

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

Don’t let interruptions make you side step God’s purpose in your life.

A. THINK ABOUT INTERRUPTIONS Interrupt (v); (1) to break in, (2) to break off or cause to cease, (3) to stop in the middle of doing or saying something, (4) suspend temporarily or permanently, (5) to stop, hinder, obstruct, breaking in, etc. 1. Definition: An intrusion in your thinking or ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Peace Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

Those who believe can expect peace. Expect peace because of what Jesus has provided. Expect peace in spite of circumstances. Expect His peace instead of the false, tenuous version offered by the world.

Expect Peace Faith Expectations Part 3 05/11/08 PM Reading/Text: John 14:22-27 [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

Why do Christians need to be holy? I. BECAUSE OUR GOD COMMANDS IT (V. 14) II. BECAUSE OUR GOD IS HOLY (V.15-16) III. BECAUSE OUR WORLD IS WATCHING US(2:12)

H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S 1 Peter 1:14-16,2:12 Introduction: I understand, this is the 4th Sunday that holiness is being discussed to you. So I guess, you know very well now the meaning of Holiness but please allow me to refresh you by citing some meanings as define by other Christian writers. The most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking As Jesus Walked Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

Our walk can develop to be a walk more and more like Jesus. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is textual in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

Walking As Jesus Walked # 1 1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. NKJV 1 John 1:6-7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: *other

The Righteous Redeemed Recognized Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2008

God is in control of history & He will accomplish His plan & fulfill His promises. For those who follow God He also weaves the events of life together into something that will one day truly be amazing.

ISAIAH 60: 10-18 THE RIGHTEOUS REDEEMED RECOGNIZED [Matthew 25:31-46] God is in control of history and He will accomplish His plan and fulfill His promises. For those who follow God He also weaves the events of life together into something that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:10-18

Denomination: Baptist