Sermons on Actuality:

A Most Unusual Parable Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2026

Why does this parable sound more like a life hack than a parable?

- Some life hacks, according to people online (I haven’t tried these): - "For chores that I don't like to do (like washing a big pile of dishes), I set a timer for four minutes and tell myself I will do it for four minutes, and after the time goes off, I can stop if I want to. Just giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

The is message was used right before a baptism. I allowed the children in our church to stand near the baptistery and observe. I wanted them to get a picture of what baptism means.

This morning I want to invite all of the children 6th grade and younger to come and stand right up here. Because I want to talk to you today about baptism. Most of you have seen someone get baptized before but you probably haven’t seen it this close up. And I think the best way for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2016

A study of the book of Job 23: 1 – 17

Job 23: 1 – 17 Now You See Me, Now You Don’t 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, that I might come to His seat! 4 I would present my case before Him, and fill my ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Shepherd To Follow Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2021

1) What are the issues in shepherding? (1 PETER 5:1) 2) Who must be shepherded? (1 Peter 5:2) 3) How must shepherding be done? (1 Peter 5:2c-3) 4) Why should shepherds serve? (1 Peter 5:4).

1 Peter 5:1-4 [5:1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Other

The Intersection Of Heaven And Earth

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 20, 2022

The Intersection of Heaven and Earth Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 – Brad Bailey

The Intersection of Heaven and Earth Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 – Brad Bailey Earlier in service… video (Easter Morning: Mary at the Tomb (2015)) followed by reading of narrative text John 20:1, 16-22 (NLT) ? Intro I want to express a wide welcome today. My hope is that we may dare to consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Soul Is Hungry--Feed It - Mark 12:28-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025

What does it mean to love God specifically with your soul? What is the soul, exactly, and how does one love with it?

Mark 12:28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Using Your Work To Draw Near To God - Luke 10:38-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 25, 2025

Can you really choose Mary’s path when the dishes still need to be done? Why does serving God sometimes feel exhausting instead of life-giving?

Luke 10:38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Obedience Isn't Enough: What Love For God Really Looks Like - Psalm 63:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 6, 2026

If your soul craves a sin, you can resist the temptation 99 times out of 100, and still find yourself falling over and over. This message shows how to change that.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction: The Prodigal Son’s Brother Is there anybody here who has been kind of a Prodigal Son – your story is kind of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3

Once And For All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011

We are finishing up this 6-part series.

We are finishing up this 6-part series. If you’re ready for us to move on, we’re moving on after this. We’re pretty excited about this, and as we wrap up, for those of you who have not been with us for any of this series, I want to review really quickly. The title of the series is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-19, Daniel 3:1-30, Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2021

Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021

Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021 [Note: This message is only slightly adapted from what I had taught entitled “Our Story” when engaging this passage in a series in the Gospel of Luke. Both series called for teaching the text in its entirety ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of God

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

NO MATTER WHAT WE FACE, THERE IS NOTHING STRONG ENOUGH TO CUT US OFF FROM THE LOVE OF GOD 1.

NO MATTER WHAT WE FACE, THERE IS NOTHING STRONG ENOUGH TO CUT US OFF FROM THE LOVE OF GOD 1. (:31-32) Nothing Can Defeat Us Since God is On Our Side a. Respond in Confidence b. Trust the Power of God c. Rest in the Unchanging Eternal Love of God 2. (:33-34) Nothing Can Condemn Us Since God is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

In this message I brought all the children up close to the baptistery and allowed them to witness a baptism. Very effective.

This morning I want to invite all of the children 6th grade and younger to come and stand right up here. Because I want to talk to you today about baptism. Most of you have seen someone get baptized before but you probably haven’t seen it this close up. And I think the best way for me to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The True Vine Series

Contributed by Carlos Buyungo on Oct 26, 2019

Jesus used the parable of the vine and vineyard to illustrate the believer's relationship with Christ.

It is important that we understand the meaning of True Vine, because there are false vines existing in the world today. People have made substitutes to God, which in their sight might seem to have life in them, but in the actual sense when there false vines. Jesus illustrates in the scripture that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

The Bible Is God’s Book

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 28, 2016

The Bible is more than just a book about God. It has a purpose for us. There is sufficient reason to study the Bible other than just to know about God.

I. All scripture is breathed by God A. Inspiration- “the superintending of God’s Spirit on the writers of Holy scripture, the account and interpretation of God’s revelation have been recorded as God intended so that the bible is actually the word of God.” B. Canon – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 1:8-15 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 7, 2009

The gospel ought to be "delicious" to the child of God. None of us ever stops needing to hear it, nor share it with others!

Outline for CBF AM May 3, 2009 Romans 1:8-15 Intro. Review & learning of the the gospel ought to be like eating. - The gospel is for everyone! I. Those, already in the family of God need to hear it, know it and review it, for their own good! 8-11 -Besides salvation (16-17) what benefits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible