Sermons on Archaeologists:

Jesus' Mercy For The Hopeless

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 7, 2021

Do you want to get well? Do you want to be made whole? Then are you desiring Christ? Are you seeking the Lord, and putting your hope in him alone?

In the book of Proverbs we read this wisdom, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life” (13:12). Like so much of Proverbs, these words capture well the experience of our lives. “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” Someone who prays and prays for the healing ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-23, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter 2019

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 23, 2019

The empty tomb reminds us of God's Power, Priority and Presence in our lives.

EASTER Back in 1922 a British archaeologist named Howard Carter became famous when he discovered the intact tomb of King Tutankhamun, a young Egyptian pharaoh who lived and ruled in about 1332 BC. Other tombs in Egypt had been found before this, but what made this tomb so unique was the fact that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Overview Of Luke Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 27, 2019

Luke's Gospel is 1) Reliable, 2) Universal, 3) Spiritual, 4) Radical

• On 2 or 3 occasions, Liz and I have taken our boys to an art museum. And we always hit the same problem. I am trying to take my time looking at the exhibits, and reading the background details of every painting. But the kids are running ahead looking for something to entertain them. During ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Luke 9:51, Luke 19:10, 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanking God For Eucharist/Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2018

3rd in a series of sermons on Thankfulness - Thanksgiving. This sermon centers on being thankful for God's Gift of Eucharist and what it means to share this gift with God and with one another.

Scripture: Mark 14:22 - 26; 1 Corinthians 11:23 - 26 Theme: Thanksgiving - For Eucharist Proposition: 3rd in a series of sermons on Thankfulness - Thanksgiving. This sermon centers on being thankful for God's Gift of Eucharist and what it means to share this gift with God and with one another. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Breaking The Silence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2018

Build your faith on facts, not feelings.

Breaking the Silence Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill December 8-9, 2018 [Transition from “Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night”] How many of you feel like the Christmas season is crazy busy? It sure seems more hectic than holy, doesn’t it? My guess is the nativity has been knocked over in some of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Has Changed - Week 4 Series

Contributed by John Sanders on Feb 22, 2020

The final sermon in a teaching series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah.

Good morning, and welcome to The Church @ Clayton Crossings. When you walked in this morning, you probably noticed some of our Scouts greeting you and handing out bulletins. If you’re someone who follows the news, you likely heard a story about the financial state of Boy Scouts of America this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16, Nehemiah 7:1-2, Nehemiah 8:1-3, Nehemiah 8:8-12, Hosea 4:6, Nehemiah 12:47, Nehemiah 13:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What's My Mission? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 7, 2020

Heavily Adapted from Sermon Central's Series, this sermon deals with God's calling us to live a life of mission

What’s my Mission? Made for Mission: Week 2 January 12th, 2020 Luke 9 We are going to start a little differently this morning. For a few moments this morning we're going to pretend that archaeologists have found an excerpt from Peter, Jesus’ disciple. We will read from his diary describing ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson, The Flawed Savior

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 10, 2021

When we stop trusting in human strength or looking to our own ability, God will act. When we are weakest and most defenseless, God will show grace. It’s when we’re at our lowest that God gets ready to shine his glory, to show that He is our Savior.

There is something called the underdog. It’s the boxer not expected to win the fight. It’s the team up against the undefeated champions from last year. The underdog is an unlikely candidate for success, because he’s too small, or they’re too weak, or inexperienced. Yet we know it’s the underdog ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning Trials Into Triumphs. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2017

Turning Trials into Triumphs - James chapter 1 verses 2 -12 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Rejoice (vs 2). • Recognize (vs 3). • Remain (vs 4). • Request (vs 5-8). SERMON BODY • You probably know the saying; • "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" • The idea behind that proverb is simple; • Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life, while lemonade is a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Working Together Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 4, 2024

Continuing series on Nehemiah

Nehemiah 3 Please turn in your Bibles to Nehemiah 3. Nehemiah chapter 3 and verse 1. Nehemiah 3 and beginning in verse 1. This week Drew forwarded me a video whose headline said, “This is how I pronounce Bible names” and then it was a video of a baby going (make baby noises). If any of you feel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Virgin Birth Matter?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2023

(I borrowed a lot of this sermon from a sermon written by Tommy South) Skeptics make fun of the virgin birth and some believers are embarrassed by it and think it should be dropped. I believe that the virgin birth matters a great deal and we must believe it and proclaim it.

Introduction: A. Once there was a Sunday school teacher who asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. 1. All the children went to work immediately on their pictures. 2. As the teacher moved from student to student looking at their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:14, John 1:1-4, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The What, The Where And The Why Of Worship

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 20, 2025

What is worship?

THE WHAT, THE WHERE and THE WHY of WORSHIP 7 20 25 Ask ourselves today Why do we worship? Is it because that is what “good people” do? Is worship coming into a building every Lord’s Day, singing a few songs,,Throwing a few bucks in the plate and fulfilling a duty to worship , maybe going out for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, John 4:1-21, Genesis 22:5, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lukewarm Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus lovingly exposes our self-sufficiency, invites us to deeper dependence on Him, and offers restoration, hope, and true riches for our lukewarm hearts.

Some of us walked in today with a smile for the foyer and a sigh for the soul. Bills on the counter, deadlines on the calendar, questions on the heart. And yet, here we are, gathering around a Letter from Jesus to an ancient church in a city called Laodicea—a church with polished doors and tepid ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Topics: Lukewarmness, Laodicea, Disgust

Build On The Rock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

True faith is shown through obedient action to Jesus’ words, building a life that stands firm through life’s storms by relying on Him as our foundation.

Welcome, friends. Some of us walked in today with the week still clinging to us like rain-soaked coats—news that unsettled, bills that piled up, a diagnosis that won’t leave the mind alone, a loneliness that lingers even in a crowded room. Life has a way of sending squalls without notice. The phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Wise Builder, House On Rock

Christ And His Body PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

True freedom is found in honoring God with our bodies, embracing His loving authority, and living as temples of the Holy Spirit.

Friends, take a deep breath of grace today. You are seen. You are loved. You are wanted by the God who fashioned you—mind, heart, and body. He cares about all of you, and He cares right now. For some of us, the word body brings a flurry of feelings—shame from the past, confusion from the present, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-19

Topics: Christ, Body