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Sermon 1: The Perishable And The Permanent Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 1, 2025

This sermon challenges us to stop laboring for temporary, perishable satisfactions and instead seek Jesus for the eternal life that He alone is sealed by God to give.

Introduction: The Morning After the Miracle Good morning. Have you ever experienced the "fade"? The "fade" is that feeling you get a few days, weeks, or months after you get the one thing you were sure would make you happy. * It's the "new car smell" that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Gilded Cage

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 25, 2025

A gilded cage is defined as an enclosure, often with gold leaf or other exterior glamorous material intimating luxury.

Lynette Noni, a female Australian author once remarked: “Sometimes the people who act like they don’t care are really the ones who care the most. They feel so much that it overwhelms them, and to keep from falling apart, they hide behind easy smiles and quick laughter, acting like nothing matters. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-3, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 16:26

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2025

Who killed Jesus? Was it Judas, Caiaphas, or the Jews in general? The Apostles Creed says “He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,” no one else. If we’re looking for someone to blame, the buck stops at Rome.

One cold December morning in Sunday School, a child was busy drawing a picture of the Nativity. He drew 4 people next to a truck getting ready to board an airplane. His teacher was curious and asked him about it. The child explained that he was drawing the flight to Egypt, when the holy family ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Cracked Cisterns And Living Water

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 2, 2025

This sermon explores Jeremiah 2’s image of cracked cisterns and the fountain of living water, reminding us that faith was never meant to be contained or controlled but to flow with the living, moving grace of God.

Let me start with a confession. I’m not much of a handyman. I try. I really do. I have a toolbox, I watch the YouTube videos, and I stand in the aisle at Lowe’s like I know what I’m doing, but often, I end up calling someone more competent to fix whatever I broke in the process of trying to fix ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Threefold Cord

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

When God is the thread that binds our relationships in the church, the cord will not break/

People love to make comparisons. - “This one is better than that one” - “The original movie was better than the sequel” - “These are more expensive than others, but they’re worth it because they’re better made, and they’ll last you.” We make comparisons every day, don’t we? It helps us discern ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life, satisfies our deepest hunger and quenches our thirst, providing all that we need through faith in Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage of Scripture that will nourish our souls and remind us of the amazing provision of God's grace in our lives. Do you ever feel like you're hungry for something more, something that will truly satisfy the deepest longings of your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

What Is The Bread PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life, satisfying our deepest spiritual hunger and inviting us to find true satisfaction in Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Gospel of John, where Jesus describes Himself as the Bread of Life, the Bread of the World, and the Bread of Communion. As Max Lucado once said, Bread of Life? Jesus lived up to the title. But an unopened loaf does a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-39

Topics: Contrasting Ideas, Bread For Communion

Balak And Balaam Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 11, 2025

Balaam's apostasy

NUMBERS Balak and Balaam Numbers 22:2-3 July 12, 2025 Israel was now on the very boundary of the Promised Land. It was just across the river – they could see it from camp. Recently Israel had had several military victories and now the people of Moab – including their king, Balak – were ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Freedom In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction for the 4th of July holiday focuses on reflecting on the freedom we have in Christ as set forth in Galatians 5:1-15.

Welcome! Today, we recognize the 4th of July holiday, or Independence Day, whichever you prefer. How many of you here today know what we celebrate on this national holiday? And if your immediate thought was, “hot dogs, parades, and pool parties,” you might really want to pay attention for the next ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Topics: Independence Day, Spiritual Freedom, Galatians 5

Remain Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon concludes the four-week anchor series, focusing on remaining steadfast in Jesus, who is depicted as a firm and secure anchor for our souls, based on the teachings of John 15:5-8 and Psalm 23:1-3.

Welcome church! This is the last week of our anchor series, which has been an amazing 4-week series all built around a single verse of the Bible; Hebrews 6:19 which says: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…” An anchor is an amazing invention, used by fishermen and sailors ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Psalm 23:1-3

Topics: Hope As Anchor, Steadfast Faith, Strength In Jesus

Sermon Series: Anchor

Go! And… Prepare The Way Of The Lord - Isaiah 40:3

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 10, 2025

In a world filled with moral deserts and spiritual wastelands, the call remains the same: “Prepare the way for the Lord.”

Go! And… Prepare the Way of the Lord - Isaiah 40:3 By Dean Courtier Isaiah 40:3 (NLT): “Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, ‘Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God!’” Introduction: The Voice That Still Calls Today In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3, Malachi 3:1, Matthew 3:2-3, Luke 3:4-6, Acts 3:19, John 1:29, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence Before God

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 3, 2011

The author of Hebrews drives home the reality that you & I can approach God with absolute confidence. God can be approached with absolute confidence. Who can approach God with confidence? 3 measures ensuring your confidence before God are...

CONFIDENCE BEFORE GOD—Hebrews 10:1-18 Attention: Jimmy was sent to prison for his crimes but he told the warden he wasn't worried at all about serving his full term. The warden asked him why, since most prisoners immediately start planning how they can get out early. Jimmy replied, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement In A Dark Hour

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

David was encouraged by a friend in one of his darkest hours.

Encouragement in a Dark Hour II Samuel 15-17 In his fine little book Fully Human, Fully Alive, author John Powell relates a true story. It didn’t happen to him but to a friend of his while he was vacationing in the Bahamas. What attracted the friend’s attention was a large and restless crowd ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Healer Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Part 3 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

Christ Our Healer (4FG-3) I. Why Do I Need a Healer? A. A universal need B. A result of the Fall C. The existence of the medical profession II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. OT record B. NT record C. A prior question III. How Do I Receive Christ as My Healer? A. Through the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Relevant Church

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Sep 2, 2003

What does it really mean when we hear that today’s church must be relevant?

A Relevant Church The other day I came home from work at the church a little earlier than usual. I went directly into the bedroom, sat down on the side of the bed, kicked off my shoes and out of habit, grabbed the remote control for the television. Automatically I punched in 2 numbers that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal