Sermons on Abound:

What Does It Mean That Jesus Is The True Vine?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 4, 2025

The Content, the Condition, and the Consequences of a fruitful vineyard.

What Does it Mean That Jesus Is the True Vine? John 15:1-17 In the book of John, Jesus says “I AM” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. They are: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE – (John 6:35) I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – (John 8:12) I AM THE DOOR – (John 10:7, 9) I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Intricate Facets Of Hope

Contributed by William Meakin on May 27, 2025

Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

Emily Dickinson, an American poet once remarked: “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tune without the words - and never stops at all." Isaiah 40:31 reminds us: “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 12:12, 1 Peter 1:3

Carrying The Presence Of God Like The Ark Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

To carry the presence of God like the Ark means to live a life set apart for God’s glory.

CARRYING THE PRESENCE OF GOD LIKE THE ARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:11-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:22, Numbers 4:5-15, Psalm 16:11, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The Ark of the Covenant was the physical representation of God's presence among His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Finished

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 28, 2025

God does not start anything He does not finished. This in an adaption of a sermon I preached years ago entitled "Finished" (It's can also be located in Sermon Central".

It’s Finished Romans 9:25-28 Intro. Romans 9:28 “For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” - God finishes what he starts - He never starts anything that He does not finish. - I do, I start projects ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:28, Genesis 2:1, Psalm 119:89, John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 10, 2025

In Colossians Paul is dealing with the rejection of philosophies and man's wisdom. He tells the church they are cheated if they listen to human wisdom while rejecting God's ways. They are missing having their sins Nailed to the Cross. It is the cross that makes the difference.

Title: Nailed to the Cross Theme: To show how Jesus took our sins to the cross. Our trespasses are forgiven at the cross. Text: Colossians 2:6 – 15. Introduction In chapter 2 of Colossians, Paul begins with a warning to the Colossi church. He says he longs to be there in the flesh but is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On The Distinction Of Joy & Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 20, 2025

Joy is defined in the dictionary as a feeling of great pleasure and exultation, whereas happiness is regarded as a state of elation or cheerfulness.

Adela Rogers St. Johns, a female American journalist and novelist once remarked: “Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness - happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you're lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love." John 15:11 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 14:16, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 16:17

No Mediocrity Allowed Here

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 19, 2025

Did the Son of God, Jesus Christ, Lord and God and Creator of the Universe, put aside His transcendent glory and empty Himself, coming down all the way to assume our weak human nature so that we could “get by”?

Seventh Sunday in Course 2025 Unless you have a pretty strong grounding in what we used to call “Bible History,” today’s first reading could leave you a little blindsided, that is until you heard the Gospel. King Saul, first king of the Israelite kingdom, had taken three thousand of his best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, 1 Samuel 26:2, 1 Samuel 26:7-9, 1 Samuel 26:12-13, 1 Samuel 26:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Quest For True Contentment

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 5, 2024

Contentment is defined as being in a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author once remarked: “Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” Philippians 4:11-13 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 12:10

The Values Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 22, 2024

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#1] THE VALUES OF A NATION Amos 1:1 Introduction: I have been praying and wrestling with God over our next study. The topics from the Book of Amos are not popular. Amos is a very relevant and practical Book of the Bible. Amos wrote this during a time like ours- A time ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Finish What You Started

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 26, 2024

God’s BIG IDEA is for us to become disciples of the Lord, love Him wholeheartedly, and make our bodies a living sacrifice to Him.

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. In times like these, Lord, help us follow Your way and truth. We understand that we cannot fight evil with evil, so we humble ourselves before Your mighty throne and ask for strength to rise to Your level of integrity and discipline as we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, John 14:15, Hebrews 13:21, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Other

Sermon On Grief

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 21, 2023

Grief is defined as intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death.

Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, once remarked: “Grief is the price we pay for love.” These meaningful words were adapted from a passage written by Dr. Colin Murray Parkes, a psychiatrist based at St. Christopher’s Hospice in Orpington, London. Psalm 31:9-10 reminds us: “Be gracious to me, O ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, John 14:2-6, John 16:16

Sermon On Reaching Out

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 10, 2024

Reaching out is defined as to try and communicate with a person or group of people, usually in order to help or involve them.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “When you reach for the stars, you are reaching for the farthest thing out there. When you reach deep into yourself, it is the same thing, but in the opposite direction. If you reach in both directions, you will have spanned the universe.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, John 15:12, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 2:4

By Faith We Have Nothing To Fear... "fear Not"

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2024

WATCH THE NEWS? FAITH OVERCOMES BY HEARING THE WORD... FEAR ANXIETY AND TROUBLE ARE TOOLS OF THE ENEMY... FEAR NOT NY FRIENDS.

BY FAITH WE KNOW WE HAVE NO REASON TO FEAR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (You Tube: Wade Hughes) WE ARE NOT HERE TODAY TO ARGUE OR PROVE SOMEONE RIGHT AND OTHERS WRONG… OUR POINT IS VERY SIMPLE Evil seems to abound in this modern world. We also know FEAR IS GREAT TOOL IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:38, Matthew 10:30, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Unity In Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 24, 2025

Unity in prayer creates an atmosphere for divine visitation, empowers believers, and releases the supernatural presence of the Holy Spirit.

THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY IN PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:14 Key Verse: “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brethren.” — Acts 1:14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 133:1-3; Matthew 18:19-20; Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Shall Supply All Your Needs

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 6, 2025

God is the unfailing provider who meets every genuine need of His children through His abundant riches in Christ Jesus.

THE LORD SHALL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:19 Key Verse: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1; Matthew 6:31-33; 2 Corinthians 9:8 INTRODUCTION: One of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God