Sermons on Age Of Reason:

The Pastoral Challenge

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022

Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now Concerning Virgins

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 17, 2024

The last teaching by Apostle Paul concerning marriage for the unmarried--virgins and widows. "It is good for them if they abide even as I," [unmarried]. says Apostle Paul.

The last teaching by Apostle Paul concerning marriage for the unmarried began in 1 Cor. 7:6-9. He explains his reasoning now in verses 25-35. Let us read verses 6-9 first. 6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-35, 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 1 Corinthians 7:39-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Will You Weigh On God's Scale?

Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001

Looking at the handwriting on the wall found in Daniel 5.

HOW WILL YOU WEIGH ON GOD’S SCALES? SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 5:1-31... INTORDUCTION: * Going to the doctor and getting the news about my age and weight. * Belshazzar is the leader of Babylon - his father, Nabonidas is holed up in Ninevah - while the Persians are beseiging the city. I. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Still Very Large Areas Of Land To Be Taken Over

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

No matter how we feel... how old we feel... or whether we feel we can ’rest on our laurels’- God still has a job for us! Land for us to take! And- He can renew our youth to make it possible!

"There are still very large areas of land to be taken over" Joshua 11:16-12:1, 13:1 WBC 17 July 05am The Secret of longevity: (show picture in Pictures folder) A passer-by noticed an old lady sitting on her front step: "I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look! What is the secret for such a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 3, 2009

To this day people still have difficulty defining who God is, and if Jesus was God incarnate, then who is Jesus?

Patrick Morley wrote, “The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.” (quote from SermonCentral.com) In the person of Jesus Christ, God came to earth to live among us in the person of His only begotten Son. Yet, even to this day people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will Christ Come Again? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 29, 2015

There are over 1500 prophecies of Jesus’ Second Coming recorded in the Bible. For every prophecy of His first coming mentioned in the Old Testament, there are eight predicting His Second Coming. Christ’s return is also mentioned once in every five verses in the New Testament.

Will Christ come again? Much of the Bible is dedicated to the theme of the Second Coming. There are over 1500 prophecies of Jesus’ Second Coming recorded in the Bible. For every prophecy of His first coming mentioned in the Old Testament, there are eight predicting His Second Coming. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Athanasian Creed Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 16, 2014

In this lesson, we examine the life of Athanasius and also the creed which bears his name.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 5: The Athanasian Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four W's Of Motherhood

Contributed by Gerald Manning on May 13, 2023

Women Waiting Working Wondering

SERMON: WAITING, WORKING, WONDERFUL WOMEN Mother's Day sermons are among the most difficult of all for me to prepare and deliver. The reasons are several .... like, what can I say that hasn't been said, before? Or ... what can I say, when somewhere in the congregation there is almost ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 27, 2019

• When we face the darkness that accompanies life, we place our trust in God’s miraculous power in times of trouble and doubt. God gives us hope for the future (Eternal life through His Son Jesus, He also gives us hope for today, Emmanuel, God with us!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There have always been reasons to be fearful and to lose hope in the world. • Life can get chaotic and stressful at times. Sometimes those stresses are magnified during the Christmas season. • There is so much stuff swirling around us that, at times, we can lose hope and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Completely Different

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 17, 2023

When God intervenes to bring life out of death, we have to let him do it his way.

How many of you remember Monty Python? The British comedy group in - I think - the 70's which used to transition between their skits with “And now for something completely different....” And it always was pretty strange. Part of their appeal was that their humor was so totally off the wall, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon: Living Out God’s Great Commission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 15, 2024

As we step out of our comfort zones, experience God's presence, and witness lives transformed by the Gospel, our faith in Jesus Christ blossoms, drawing us closer to Him. Let's live our the Great Commission.

Sermon: Living Out God’s Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 “Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 15:6

Denomination: Methodist

Embracing God’s Great Commission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 8, 2025

The moment we realize who Jesus really is, worship is in order. Hab 2:20 “But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him.” When we come to him and recognize him, we worship him.

Sermon: Embracing God’s Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 “Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 15:6, 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Culture In The Middle Series

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Mar 17, 2026

Week 1 of "Cultures That Don't Break" — the C3PT series. From Hebrews 5:12-14 and 6:1-3: the culture in the middle of your church is either growing or dying. Milk Christians in meat positions break cultures. The call is to go on unto perfection — daily, in Christ.

LITURGICAL OPENING — PSALM 34:1-8 • I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. • My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. • O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. • I sought the Lord, and he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Engine That Could

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2005

Sermon preached the morning before we sent another team of missionaries to foreign soil. Discusses what is needed to have missions trips.

Have you ever wished that you could do something to make changes in the world around you? Have you ever said, "If I had my way… if only I could, if only I could?" Most of us would like to have some kind of positive impact on our surroundings in some way or other, wouldn’t we? But think for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Only One Truth Saves

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 20, 2006

Pentecost 2(C) - Only one truth saves. This one truth is not man’s message but this one truth is God’s gospel alone.

ONLY ONE TRUTH SAVES June 18, 2006 - PENTECOST 2 - Galatians 1:1-10 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Who is planning a trip this summer, who has recently gone a trip? I see today that some have already traveled from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran