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Repentance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance as a profound realization of sin and a determined turning away from it, as a path to God's grace.

Good morning, beloved. It's a blessing to gather together once more in the house of our Lord, to find comfort in His presence and to be nourished by His word. Today, we find ourselves in the 13th chapter of the Gospel according to Luke, verses 1 through 9. In this passage, we are invited to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Topics: Repentance

Open Doors And Closed Doors: Listen To The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Explores trusting God's plan, persisting through challenges, and promoting His ministry, as exemplified by Paul and Timothy.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you again, gathered in the name of our Lord. We are here to break bread, to share fellowship, and to delve into the Word of God. We are here to be encouraged, to be challenged, and to be transformed by the power of the Gospel. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Topics: Listening, Spirit

Embracing The Call To World Evangelism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to actively live out the Great Commission, supporting missionary work and understanding the global impact of sharing the Gospel.

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of worship and fellowship. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We come together as a family, united under the banner of Christ's love, bound by the cords of His grace, and driven by the mission He has entrusted to us. We stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: World Evangelism

Perfect Love Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of maintaining focus on Jesus and trusting in His perfect love, despite the challenges and distractions of life.

Welcome back to church, everyone! Hope you’ve had a fantastic week. Today we are going to be in week 3 of our Passion series. In the first couple weeks we learned that it wasn’t the nails that held Jesus on the cross. It was his love and passion for humanity. And last week we learned Jesus was and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26, Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Perfect Love, Enduring Faith, Life Challenges

Sermon Series: Passion

The Stewardship Of Giving To God Series

Contributed by John Wright on Jun 28, 2007

An outline emphasizing the responsibility of giving as worship and service to God.

THE STEWARDSHIP OF GIVING TO GOD - The Responsibility of being faithful in material things 2 Corinthians 8 … 8 Lessons: 2-3 - GIVING IS NOT A FINANCIAL DECISION 4 - GIVING IS A SPIRITUAL DECISION 5 - GIVING IS THE VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF AN INVISIBLE COMMITMENT 7 - GIVING IS A NECESSARY PART ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Give God Your Dream Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 27, 2016

Give it Up

Give God Your Dream Genesis 37:5 1. The plan of God is exciting until.... A. God's direction is unimaginable - 37:28 B. God seems cruelly unfair - 39:19-20 C. God utterly kills your dream - 40:23 2. The purpose of God is hidden until... A. You learn faithfulness in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On Christmas

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 22, 2014

Christmas

Waiting on Christmas Luke 2:25-32 I. Coming to grips with the reality of waiting - v. 25 A. Waiting on salvation - Psalm 62:1; Galatians 5:5 B. Waiting on return - I Thessalonians 1:10 C. Waiting in prayer - Luke 18:7 D. Waiting for justice - Psalm 74:10 2. Special ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Pilgrim's Progress By John Bunyan

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Introduction - Christian in Trouble

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Moody Bible Institute, Chicago: With the exception of the Bible, Pilgrim’s Progress has been read by more people than any other book in the English Language. It was written in 1675 while John Bunyan was in Jail for his faith in Christ. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 27, 2025

Seeking meaning in earthly pursuits leads to emptiness; they were never designed to be the source of our purpose. "Why am I here?" is fundamentally a theological question, not a worldly one. The answer can only be found by going to the source of life who created us – God.

The purpose of life The Bible repeatedly points out that humanity's natural inclination is to turn away from God's will and follow their own path. This is a central part of the biblical concept of sin. This rejection is a recurring theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 14:12

Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

You can share your faith without changing who you are.

[Much of the material in this sermon was taken from the book Becoming a Contagious Christian.] When I say the word “evangelism” what pops into your mind? Many people immediately conjure up memories of infamous televangelists, known primarily for extracting large amounts of money from their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Weep For Me......."

Contributed by Steve Klink on Nov 25, 2005

Preached on the Sunday before my heart surgery.

Title: “Don’t Weep For Me.........” Text: Luke 23:26-31 “As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For War

Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 18, 2003

There is a time for everything under the sun, even war. When is the right time for war? What does God think about war? How should we fight a war? And how should a Christian respond?

Since September 11, 2001, America has been at war. We didn’t choose to be in this war, but we were violently awakened to the reality that we are under attack, and there are those in our world today who would destroy us if they have the opportunity. Today, we are facing a war with Iraq, and many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8, Deuteronomy 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003

We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect The Unexpected Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - JONAH

Introduction: Veggie-tales Jonah, “Our God is a God of Second Chances” Our God is a God of second chances–and third, and fourth, and so on! The mercy and grace of God is greater than all of our sin. Regardless of who you are or what you have done, God is ready to let you start over again. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Into The Land Of Great Miracles

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Feb 2, 2003

As Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, we see the three landmarks that we pass on the way ot the Land of Big Dreams and Great Miracles.

Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2At the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp; 3and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance