Sermons on Astonishment:

The Breath Of God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 27, 2025

Humanity is the crowning achievement of God’s creative work — created in God’s image and animated by God’s breath

TITLE: THE BREATH OF GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 2:7 Today, I invite you to pause with me and consider something so ordinary, so constant, that we rarely notice it — our breath. Each of us takes about 20,000 breaths every single day, most without a thought. Our bodies are designed -- • To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 11, 2025

When Mary visited Elizabeth and greeted her, Elizabeth was six months pregnant. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then she returned home (v. 56). Perhaps she returned to Nazareth in Galilee before Elizabeth gave birth to her baby.

I. Birth and naming of John (vv. 57~65) Finally, when Elizabeth’s days to give birth were fulfilled, she gave birth to a son (v. 57). At that time, many neighbors and relatives heard it and rejoiced together (v. 58). Jews circumcise their sons eight days after birth, and at that time, relatives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 5) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Wayyy back on January 12th, we embarked on a 13 week series, on the Miracles of Jesus.

So here we are, on part 5 of the Miracles of Jesus. Before we get there, allow me to conduct a brief recap, just to remind myself where we are, and how we got here, in this series! The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Jesus Christ Began His Ministry Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 13, 2026

The Holy Spirit led Jesus to Galilee where he began teaching in the synagogues of various towns and villages.

Introduction When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in bodily form like a dove. From then on, Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and fasted and prayed in the desert for forty days as the Holy Spirit led him. And although ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Free To Follow Jesus 1/28/24 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Encourages discernment in recognizing and following Jesus' authority, distinguishing God's word from lesser spirits, and making decisions that reflect Christ's love.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and our shared desire to understand His divine word more deeply. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us is here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Topics: God's Power, Works

A Broken Net Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to actively evangelize and grow the church, trusting in God's promise of a bountiful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, beloved ones. It’s always a joy to gather together in the name of our Lord, isn’t it? To come together as one body, one spirit, under one God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand adventure in faith, beckoned by the words of our Savior in the Gospel of Luke. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Topics: Church Growth, Spirit-Filled Evangelism

There Is A Balm In Gilead PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores the healing and restorative power of God's love and grace, symbolized by the balm of Gilead, in our lives today.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to look into the mirror of God's word, to see ourselves as He sees us, and to understand His heart towards us. What a privilege, what a joy it is to be in His presence, to be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:21-22

Topics: Spiritual Healing, God

It's Not What You Know...it's Who You Know PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores truly knowing Jesus as our King, understanding our kinship with Him, and embracing the keys to His kingdom through faith and understanding.

Good morning, cherished brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today as we open God's Word together. The very book that serves as our compass, our comfort, and our constant reminder of God's unwavering love for us. Today, we find ourselves in the Gospel of Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54-58

Topics: Know Him

Is History Repeating Itself? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores the prophecies of Scripture, warns against superficial faith, and emphasizes the importance of genuine worship in deepening our relationship with God.

Good morning, cherished family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you all today, to share in the fellowship of faith, to bask in the warmth of our shared belief, and to stand together on the solid rock of our Savior's love. I am thrilled to be here with you, as we gather under the sheltering wings of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11, Daniel 7:13, Revelation 19:11-16

Topics: Palm Sunday

Christ The Friend PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon explores God's love, our unity in Christ, and the call to extend this love to others, as guided by the Holy Spirit.

Dear brothers and sisters, welcome. I am delighted that you've chosen to join us today, as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to consider the profound truths that He has revealed to us in His Word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the depths of God's love, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, 1 John 5:1-6, John 15:9-17

Topics: Friendship, Love, Obedience

This Man...

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 28, 2025

To discuss the theme, “This man.” Who preached and taught with authority, whom neither the rulers nor the people could find fault with, it was this man who offered one sacrifice for sin, for all, forever, and sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on High.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. This Man: “Spake with authority” 2. This Man: “Done nothing amiss” 3. This Man: “Offered one sacrifice” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today’s lesson will be on “This Man.” Who spake and taught with authority and not as the scribes and Pharisees. This man lived a life perfect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:27-28, Luke 23:39-41, Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel's 70-7's

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

The Book of Daniel is like no other Book of the Bible. Chapter 9:3-27 is a revelation of end-time events. The fulfillment of these events proves the accuracy of the Bible.

Daniel’s 70-7’s At one time during His ministry, the disciples asked Jesus what signs to watch for in His Second Coming. The Holy Spirit considered the answer so important that it’s recorded in three different Books, Mark, chapters 13-14 ; Luke, chapters 21-22. And in Matt. 24. Let’s turn to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-27

Denomination: Charismatic

There Is No Other Gospel

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

Paul's discourse in the opening 10 verses of his letter to Galatia seeks to convey Who we are in Christ, the essence of the Gospel of Christ and the characteristical underpennings of a lifestyle saturated in and by the grace of Jesus Christ.

No Other Gospel by Kraig Pullam Galatians 1:1-1:10 Introduction Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Four score and seven years, means 87 years. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Simon And The Sinful Woman

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 22, 2018

The uninvited guest at the dinner. Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman.

Jesus, Simon and the sinful woman. Writing between a.d. 64 to 68, Luke, “the beloved Physician” (Col. 4:14), traveling companion of Paul on his second and third missionary journeys (see ‘we’ passages: Acts 16:10-17; 20:5-15; 21:1-18; 27:1-16) and “fellow worker” with Paul (Phlm 24), spent time in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confronting Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 12, 2019

Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019

Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019 Series #34 Text – Luke 11:37-48, 52-54 Note: The following notes area bit more extensive that what was shared. I use notes more as a guide…neither read nor memorized. In this case, some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-48, Luke 11:52-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational