Sermons on Absence:

God's Adoption Plan

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 8, 2025

We can call the LORD, Abba Father

God’s Adoption Plan Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7 Good morning, Please open your Bibles to two places, turn to Galatians 4, place a bookmark there, and turn to Romans 8. I want to share the top five things you’ll never hear Dad say… 5. You know, Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Admiration

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 19, 2025

True discipleship demands more than admiration of Jesus—it requires repentance, obedience, and a heart surrendered to His Word.

More than Admiration Luke 11:27-32 Have you ever longed to see Jesus perform a miracle—to witness the blind receive sight, the mute speak, or demons cast out? Many in Jesus' day saw exactly that… and still walked away unconvinced. Why? Because what God seeks is not spectators—but surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting God's Light

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 9, 2025

A sermon to Adults on Matthew 5:14-16

August 10, 2025 A.M. Matthew 5:14-16 I quote Matthew 5:16 a lot but I honestly believe that it is one of the most important Verses in the entire Bible. A. You see, John 3:16 is a powerful Verse because it tells us WHY God sent Jesus into the world, “For God so LOVED the world” and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Approved Sufferings

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 19, 2025

The Bible frequently presents suffering not as a sign of God's rejection, but as a tool He uses for spiritual growth and refinement. The common reaction of men is to reject suffering as a natural human tendency. The Bible acknowledges this, but also provides a different perspective.

God Approved Sufferings The Bible frequently presents suffering not as a sign of God's rejection, but as a tool He uses for spiritual growth and refinement. The common reaction of men is to reject suffering. This part of the statement reflects a natural human tendency. We instinctively avoid ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Audacious Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2025

Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fear Not (Sermon 3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 17, 2024

God’s love proved effective by Jesus Christ and confirmed by the presence of the Holy Spirit casts out all fear that on Judgment Day we will face the consequences of our sins all by ourselves. Perfect love casts out all fear.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-11, 1 JOHN 4:7-19 # fearnot” INTRODUCTION… Distractions of Christmas (p) Christmas songs are favorites for a lot of people when it comes to holiday-type music. “Christmas music” is so important it is its own genre. Christmas songs get us in the mood for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursue Change In 2025

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 30, 2024

Discern Gods will so that we can walk in Gods ways and experience Gods wonder in 2025.

Sermon - Pursue Change Change ushers in new things. Change is synonymous to something new. Whether it be a new pursuit, a new venture, a new strategy, a new aspiration, a new goal, a new target, a new relationship, NOT a new spouse ha.. a new promotion, a new development. Newness doesn’t spring up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1. Receive New Life Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 28, 2025

This is the first talk in a series on the book of Ephesians. The theme running through this amazing work: NEWNESS. For Christians, everything is new. Our insides are new. Our power is new. Our community is new. Our ethical standards are new. Our relationships are new.

MS110523 BE NEW 1. RECEIVE NEW LIFE INTRO (TITLE SLIDE) Today we start a new series on Ephesians. The theme running through this amazing work: NEWNESS. - For Christians, everything is new. o Our insides are new o Our power is new o Our community is new o Our ethical standards are new o Our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enter Through The Narrow Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 26, 2025

In this Gospel Lesson we hear our Savior speak words of warning and encouragement. Jesus said that there is only one way to enter heaven. He said that we should make every effort to: “ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR”

“How do you get into heaven?” A Sunday school teacher asked that question of her 2nd grade class. It seemed like a simple question for a group of little Lutherans. But no hands went up. Silence. Crickets. The teacher was confident that the students knew the answer, so she waited patiently. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Idol Minds

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

Idols seduce the mind and steal the heart, but Christ alone dethrones every false god and restores true worship, freedom, and identity.

INTRODUCTION — THE ALTAR IN THE MIND If there is one truth humanity proves in every century, in every culture, in every language, it is this: We never stop worshiping. You can strip away temples, rituals, church buildings, religious vocabulary— you can call yourself modern, enlightened, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 Kings 18:21, Matthew 6:24, Colossians 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Home For Good Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 7, 2025

#7 in "God Wins: The Message of Revelation"

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Revelation 21. I read an interesting stat this week. According to the American Automobile Association, 119 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between Christmas and New Year’s. Nearly a third of our entire population will be on the move — ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Altar

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 20, 2025

God gives peace before the battle, speaks identity before performance, and empowers fearful people through His presence, not their strength.

Most of us assume peace comes after things change. After the diagnosis is clear. After the conflict is resolved. After the money situation stabilizes. After the fear finally loosens its grip. We tell ourselves, “I’ll have peace when the battle is over.” But the story of Gideon opens with a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14, Ephesians 2:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

All I Want For Christmas Is Peace 2025 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

Christmas can bring you peace with God, the peace of God, and peace with others.

All I Want for Christmas is PEACE Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-30-2025 No Peace I met her as I had met many addicts before - at the doors of the psychiatric hospital I worked at after seminary. Her drug of choice - crack cocaine. Her husband had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Waits Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 10, 2026

When God’s ways are confusing and His answers delayed, true faith anchors itself in God’s unchanging character, wrestles honestly without accusation, and chooses watchful waiting rather than walking away.

In the first message of this series, we met the prophet Habakkuk crying out to God in prayer. The fading memory of King Josiah’s reforms only intensified his anguish, highlighting just how far Judah had fallen. No longer were the people allowing the law of the Lord to guide their lives. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Transcends The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

Jesus offers true rest and mercy, reminding us that God’s compassion outweighs rigid rules and that Sabbath is a gift meant to restore weary souls.

Good morning, dear friends. Some weeks feel like a blur of alarms, appointments, and a to-do list that never seems to take a breath. Yet here you are—hungry for more than hurry, ready for more than noise. Your soul is smart; it knows when it’s thirsty. It senses a Sabbath-shaped space that work ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Topics: Sonship, Sabbath, Lordship