Sermons on Balancing:

Gifts Of The Spirit In The Church: And Diagnostics Of The Lost

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

I can't help but notice certain patterns in the people and groups around me. Of course people are more complex than stereotypes, but there are certain observable patterns that do emerge, and tend to be at least somewhat accurate in describing people groups.

I can't help but notice certain patterns in the people and groups around me. Of course people are more complex than stereotypes, but there are certain observable patterns that do emerge, and tend to be at least somewhat accurate in describing people groups. What do people think about Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Developing Godly Habits: How To Order Your Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

Today we’re looking at the topic of developing great habits. So we’re going to look at a theological concept, exam some scripture, and then consider our applications.

I try to exercise regularly. I have to exercise a great deal and be very, very careful about how I eat, because my body is very good at gaining weight and not very quick to lose it. Can anyone relate? I always have eggs for breakfast, and coffee. I try not to eat again all morning until lunch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Galatians 5:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

07. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2023

How can we be the salt in a world full of decay?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that is very fitting for our service today. As we come into this sanctuary for the first time to worship together, I can almost hear the words of Jesus’ message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Christian Distinction In The Family Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 20, 2022

Taking a look at Paul's invitation in Ephesians to love and lead our children the way that God intended.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/142734 Ephesians chapters 5 and 6 and the importance of walking a Spirit-filled life. This is all a result of what God has already done for you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Total Surrender Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023

Surrender is what the Lord desires as we serve Him.

Series: Faith without works is dead” Total surrender Selected Scripture Introduction- Hey it is good to have you join us this morning. We begin a new series this morning titled “Faith without works is dead” it is from James chapter 2 where James says “show me your faith without deeds and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

God Knows How To Deliver The Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2025

Many ministers do not like to prepare sermons that deal with only one verse of scripture.

Why? There are several reasons. (1) Often when preachers select one verse it is easy to take it out of context. Did you know you can twist the scriptures to make it sound like anything you want it to sound? Let me give you an example… You can quote from scripture the Bible says, THERE IS NO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

...and Bring Me Back My Change

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

Our world is going through changes at light speed, and it is easy to get overwhelmed with it all.

Open your bibles to John 20:22. Before we get started, I want to give everyone the chance to get there, because you don’t want to miss this. And when He had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them “Receive the Holy Spirit, and bring me back my change”. -Look out into the audience and say ...read more

Scripture: John 20:22, John 2:3

Marks Of A Renewed Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

How can revival take place when the church is dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Such is the state of affairs of the churches today.

Opening illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. “Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!” it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign directly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

We are to wait neither so eagerly that we lose our patience, not so patiently that we lose our expectation, but eagerly and patiently together.

Some of you know that Steve and Susan Forrester are expecting a baby. On the other hand, some of you might not even know who Steve and Susan Forrester are. Steve’s the pastor of the Methodist church up the street, and Susan is one of the counselors at their counseling center. Anyway they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel: Someone Of Substance? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 16, 2025

A fly over of the book of Daniel with a challenge to be a person of substance in living near to God

The Book of Daniel was written around 530BC, however the writer thought to be Daniel himself records a lot but not all the history behind the book. It’s a book that is deep, dynamic and divinely prophetic. It is recorded by historical sources that the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and his army ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Daniel 4:33-34, Daniel 6:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Daniel 12:13, Mark 12:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Meaninglessness And Mundanity Of Life - Week 4 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores the emptiness of earthly pursuits and the importance of finding joy and meaning in God, as illustrated in Ecclesiastes 9:1-18.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a beautiful day to gather together in the name of our Lord, to share in His Word and to find comfort, guidance, and edification in His eternal truth. Today, we find ourselves turning to the pages of Ecclesiastes, a book often misunderstood, yet rich with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Topics: Life And Death, Meaningless, God

How To Be Totally Secure

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 21, 2002

This message attempts to provide an answer for those, who like many, live their lives in a state of fear and insecurity. Those whose lives are governed by circumstances.

(Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition John 14:27 (God’s Word Translation) 27 "I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly. Intro – What is it about humanity? We have the innate need to feel secure. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, John 15:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Our Joy: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jun 18, 2002

A very doctrinally based sermon on Paul’s view of Sanctification and Justification.

Introduction: Martin Luther’s thunderstorm promise, constantly going to his bishop to confess his sins, if ever there could have been monk being saved by monkery it would have been Luther Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul’s concern that we will fall back into the sin of self-righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Eye

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

There is tremendous pressure today to make a covenant with the flesh, and live according to the flesh while calling it a spiritual life.

Nahash= (Serpent from it’s hiss) Ammonite= (To dim to darken) Came up = To excel, to go up and over (used of boundry) We can become used to the devil in certain areas, and learn to co-exist agreeably, Reminds me of King Ahab. IKing 20:2-4 Thus saith Ben-ha’dad, Thy silver and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Signifigance Of Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The Neglection of prayer is a sin.

THE SIGNIFIGANCE OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1 INTRODUCTION: OF ALL THE THINGS THAT ARE OF SIGNIFICATE VALUE IN OUR LIVES, PRAYER SHOULD BE CHERISHED THE MOST. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT FOR MANY OF US PRAYER IS OFTEN RELEGATED TO THE BOTTOM OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist