Sermons on Assumptions:

Expectancy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16

Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Expectancy Matthew 19: 30, “30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sinful Sympathy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Chapter 4 shows us three approaches that Eliphaz took to Job, which he apparently thought would be helpful, but which are contrary to the true spirit of sympathy, and thus, must be classified as sinful sympathy, for they do more harm than good.

Tragedy so often leads to bitterness against God. Mark Twain had a daughter who died at the age of 21 because of diphtheria. His wife also died young. He became so angry and bitter that he lashed out at God with the very gift that made him famous, his pen. He wrote and imaginative tale about ...read more

When You're The Problem: The Fallout Of A Self-Centered Existence Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Our aim this morning is to sniff out the barnacles of pride inside of each us. Today’s Big Idea: Pride causes division; humility draws the gaze of God.

Paul writes to the church at Corinth to help genuine believers solve their divisions. When you read today’s words from Paul to the church at Corinth, you need to prepare for the knife. Paul writes as one who is taking a scalpel in hand to perform surgery on the church he founded by the grace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Passion For Others Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

What makes feet beautiful is when they become leathery, dusty, gnarled in taking the Gospel across the street… across the fence post… we must go across our community… across the country… and across the continents.

Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (July 1, 1818 – August 13, 1865) was a Hungarian physician now known as an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures. He is known as the savior of the mothers. His story was portrayed in a 1938 movie, That Mothers Might Live, that won an Academy Award. Philip was born into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Filled Prisoner

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 2, 2024

Introduction to the Book of Philippians

Joy Filled Prisoner Philippians 1:1-2 Good morning. Everyone sees life through their unique perspective, because of the assumptions or expectations that give them their own opinion about a specific situation. However, having an unhealthy, ungodly, or unproductive mindset can adversely affect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know The God Of The Bible (God Is Omnipresent) 2 Of 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 24, 2024

A lot of times if you are like me, you may assume things that we should not assume until we get all the facts.

That is, we do not know all the facts about a certain situation and so we assume something that later proves to be an inaccurate assumption. Let me illustrate… Illus: This was an actual news story from a San Diego newspaper! (The actual AP headline was WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER) The story goes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing But Not Believing

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 1, 2025

Even having seen the rising of Lazarus to life again the Religious leader reject Jesus and determine to kill him.

Seeing Without Believing John 11:46-57 There are some things in life that you can be neutral about, but Jesus is not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Whole-life worship means daily surrendering ourselves to God, allowing His grace to transform our minds, relationships, and service into a living offering.

Family, can we pause for a holy breath? The kind you take when the noise quiets, the to-do list loosens its grip, and you remember that God really is as kind as Jesus says He is. Sometimes the holiest moments don’t happen on mountaintops but in kitchens and cubicles, minivans and meetings. Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Topics: Unity, Service

Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Empowers You With His Faithfulness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2004

The apostle Paul trained himself to view the perils of his life as opportunities to express his faithfulness to Christ. He came to the place where he could "take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’

Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Empowers You With His Faithfulness (I Thes 5:24) Illustration: Several years ago The New York Times reported that coyotes were repopulating much of the American East. But they were getting mixed reviews. Some people saw them as a threat to domestic animals and regarded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 5:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Face The Challenge

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004

Fresh start but old message, share about Jesus Christ and His love.

1-4-04 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Matthew 5: 16 ; 2 Cor 5: 17 We are so thankful that the Lord Jesus really bless us in so many things such as our life, thank the Lord that we are alive & kicking. Some can’t make it this year so its really a wonderful thing to be thankful for. We thank the Lord that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Cause Mentality

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 24, 2005

A call to consider the cost of following Christ.

Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: (Senator John McCain was held as a prisoner of war in a North Vietnamese camp for several years. He relays this story about his interment.) In the final years of our imprisonment, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is It ,if I Die?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 21, 2004

Death of the Body, the Biblical response. A lesson on what happens to the body after death.

What is it if I Die? What is it like to be dead? The Biblical Response. All scripture is good for instruction, the Bible says so. So lets talk about the thing that people fear most, death and the grave. Many people are so afraid of death, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Jesus Really Want Us To Do?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2004

Thirty-one things Jesus wants us to do even though they do not come naturally.

I John 2:6 - "The one who says he abides in Him ought to walk in a manner in which He Himself once walked." Quote: "If you really want to know the will of God for your life follow the footsteps of Jesus." (Bingham Hunter, Trinity International University) Illustration: As you therefore have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah Methuselah's Grandson

Contributed by R. B. Hughes on Jul 16, 2004

A fresh look at Noah and his vital message for today’s society.

Methuselah’s Grandson" Gen. 6-9 Rev. R. B. Hughes Introduction Phrase: No way, can’t happen, ridiculous, absurd ...what? I’ll bet Noah heard them all.... *Noah was like the guy with the sandwich board sign ... "The End is Near" Noah could be heard saying: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus On God's Promises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003

The Holy Spirit helps us consciously and subconsciously to turn our focus away from pain and on to God’s promises for deliverance. Many people tend to surrender to feelings of rejection, suffering and negative thoughts when they experience problems. The H

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-98

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational