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Interpreting The Times Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 22, 2025

In His continuing discussion on having an eternal perspective, Jesus urges His listeners to recognize the times, seek reconciliation through repentance and respond by bearing fruit.

Humanity’s ability to predict the weather has improved over the centuries. Simple observations of general weather patterns and seasonal shifts have evolved into highly technological advancements that allow us to predict or provide some best guesses regarding pending weather events several days in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:20-23, Hebrews 9:27-28, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Romans 6:23, Romans 12:1-2, Acts 3:19-20, Galatians 5:17-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia: When Faithfulness Is Protected Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 2, 2026

Philadelphia reveals faithfulness without strength: Jesus sees quiet obedience, keeps His people near, opens doors by grace, and promises permanent belonging forever.

By the time we arrive at Philadelphia, we think we’re on familiar ground. The city of brotherly love. We’ve heard the phrase before. We know how it’s supposed to sound. No Quakers. No Liberty Bell. No 76ers or Eagles. No cheesesteaks. This Philadelphia is older than the phrase as we use it—and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Isaiah 22:22, John 17:15, Hebrews 12:28, Matthew 10:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Living As Jesus' Reflectors In A Changing World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

God uses our ordinary lives and small acts of integrity to shine Christ’s light, making a meaningful difference wherever we are placed.

Some of the most meaningful moments of grace happen in the middle of ordinary days. Between alarm clocks and car keys. Between lunches packed and emails sent. Somewhere between the grocery aisle and the front porch, God whispers a reminder: You carry light. You may not feel brilliant. You may feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 3:17

Topics: Reflecting Christ, Everyday Life

The New Year In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

God lovingly makes us new in Christ, freeing us from our past and inviting us to embrace our true identity as His beloved children.

Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a storm. Others carry a quiet ache—memories that sting, habits that hang on, hopes that feel thin. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. The God who made galaxies also tends to bruised hearts. He does careful work with what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Renewal, Hope

What Happens When You Pray PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon emphasizes cultivating a life of continual prayer, gratitude, and joy, trusting God’s presence and power in every ordinary moment and circumstance.

Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in with bright hearts, some with tired eyes, and some with questions that kept us awake last night. God sees every sigh, every secret worry, every small smile of hope. He gathers it all, and He meets us here. I once watched my grandmother hum hymns over a sink ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Prayer, Perseverance

Remembering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

God’s unwavering faithfulness means He never forgets us or His promises; His presence and covenant love sustain us through every season and circumstance.

Some of us keep a shoebox of memories. A faded ticket stub from the big game. A ribbon from a graduation cap. A hospital bracelet that once wrapped a tiny wrist. We keep them because they tell us who we are and whose we are. They steady us. They sing to us on stormy days. They whisper, You’ve been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:15, Psalm 105:42, Isaiah 49:15-16

Topics: Remembrance, Faithfulness

Fruitfulness By Being Rooted In Christ's Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

True stability and lasting fruit come not from striving, but from letting Christ dwell deeply within us, shaping our hearts and lives with His presence.

Welcome, friends. If life this week felt like a tug-of-war—pulled by pressure, pushed by problems—take a breath. You’re in good company, and you’re in a good place. The God who made you also means to steady you. He has a way of slipping peace into a restless heart and strength into weary bones. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7, Ephesians 3:17

Topics: Abiding, In Christ

Antidote For Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

God invites us to exchange anxiety for peace by rejoicing, praying with gratitude, and focusing our minds on what is true and good.

Friends, if your heart has felt heavy this week, you’re in familiar company. News feeds shout, calendars crowd, bills blink, phones buzz, and sleep slips away. We carry invisible backpacks stuffed with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Anxiety can feel like a bully in the hallway, pushing us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Topics: Faith, God, Trust

Faith That Pays When The Paycheck Delays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Trust God to provide for your needs, focus on His Kingdom above all else, and find peace in His faithful care despite financial uncertainty.

Some of us walked in today with a calculator in our pocket and a knot in our stomach. The paycheck was thin, the pantry looks tired, and the math refuses to cooperate. You’ve pinched pennies, stretched spaghetti, checked the account twice, and still you wonder, Will there be enough? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37:25, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Provision, God's Supply, Dependence

A Faith Outcome Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002

This Bible study will encourage the Christ follower to step into a faith partnership with Jesus. The faith step opens three dimensions of life that maximize existence.

WW010902 A faith outcome John 9:6 Beginning: What was your greatest faith step in 2001? Did you play it safe last year or did you take a giant step? If you know the exhilaration of a quantum faith leap you are probably jumping up and down waving your hand in the air saying, “Pastor let me ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Is In His Hand

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001

God is in control, and we have have hope and security in knowing that nothing will take place in our lives, or in this world, that He is not aware of.

This past Wednesday, we began looking into the subject of worship. I shared with the church some-thing that the Lord spoke to me several weeks ago. He said, "I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise." I believe that this is God’s desire for the entire Body of Christ, but it has specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God - #3b - God's Compassion, Mercy, And Forgiveness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Fifth in a series concerning the attributes of God and how to reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD –3b God’s Compassion, Mercy, and Forgiveness, Part 2 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction Last week we began what I had intended to be a one-week look at God’s compassion, mercy, and forgiveness. But as you know, we were not able to cover all of our outline, due to the amount of material we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 1 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-I —Luke 10:1-16 See 9:1-9—The 12’s commission Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The importance of taking time to remember

“Learning From the Past” Deuteronomy 6 - 9 Intro: How do you reflect on the past? Some of the best times you can have are found looking through old photo albums. Here’s a picture of Jacqueline as a baby. She loved to stand up in her crib. We called her “Baby Rhine.” Joy we called “Little ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying In Hard Times Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Learning to pray during the hard dry times of life.

Nov. 17 Praying in Hard Times Is God’s primary goal to make me comfortable or make me strong (comfort = make strong) - To mend my body or my spirit To whisk me out of every trial and danger or to walk by my side so I can discover how strong and good He is. Jeremiah in prison, David in the cave. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-10, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational