Sermons on Beckoning:

Why The Wise Men? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Why would the wise men take the risk, go to great expense, take a long and dangerous journey to find a special Child?

The why’s of Christmas. That has been our sermon series this Christmas season. "Why Christmas" in the first place Why did Jesus come? We looked at why 2,000 years ago. We considered last week, why Mary. Today we will examine why the wise men. Why did these astrologers from a far ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

After This . . .

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 21, 2020

A message about what happens when things go from "bad to worse to unbearable"

Title: After this . . . Theme: To show that God can work in a moment. A turnaround moment. Text: 2 Kings 6 & 7 Note: I used Tim Hill’s book Speed of Favor as a reference and notes for this message. Have you ever had one of those days when things go from “bad to worse”. Maybe one of those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1, 2 Kings 7:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Change In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Explores God's unchanging nature, His trustworthy word, and His inclusive love, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in our darkest moments.

Good morning, dear church family. I trust that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is abundant in your lives today. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a day filled with the promise of God's goodness and the certainty of His love. As we gather here, let us not forget the purpose of our meeting - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Change, God

The Good News PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to seek divine guidance, embrace transformation, and answer God's call to discipleship for a life of faith, fruitfulness, and fulfillment.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we stand on the precipice of a new week, brimming with God's promises and possibilities. We find ourselves, once again, in the comforting embrace of fellowship, ready to open our hearts to the enduring wisdom of God's word. In the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Eternal Life

Servant Leader PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's humility and servitude, actively living out their faith as missionaries in their everyday lives.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts aflame with the love of Christ. As we stand together, united in faith, let us turn our hearts and minds to the words of our Lord found in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10, verses 35-45: "Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Topics: Living In Christ

Cut It Off And Let It Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of commitment to God, the cost of complacency in faith, and the significance of circumcision as a covenant in Joshua 5:2-8.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere spectators but as participants in a grand narrative that is continuously unfolding in our lives. We are here to immerse ourselves in the depth of God's word, to allow it to seep into the very marrow of our being, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-8

Topics: Cost, Nothing

The Family That Prays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores God's promises of protection, His presence in our prayers, and the peace we find through petition, as depicted in Psalm 91:15.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a privilege to be standing here before you today, in this sacred space, where we gather in unity and love, to share in the Word of God. It is in this Word, in the divine wisdom it imparts, that we find our refuge and our strength. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Topics: Prayer, God's Encouragement

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

Here I Am PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon encourages us to recognize God's call, surrender our desires, obey His commands, and showcase humility, following the example of the prophet Samuel.

Good morning, beloved congregation. We gather here today, united not by blood, nor by nationality, but by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We are all familiar with the hushed whispers of our hearts, the gentle nudges that guide us towards our divine purpose. These whispers, these nudges, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Topics: Heart, Here I Am

We Always Win PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores Romans 8:31-39, emphasizing God's unyielding love, the victory in Christ, and our identity as more than conquerors through Him.

Beloved, we gather here today by God's grace and the fellowship of His love. We are drawn by the magnetic pull of His Word, beckoning us into a deeper understanding of His divine wisdom. We are about to embark on an exploration of Romans 8:31-39. This passage of scripture is a beacon of hope, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Topics: Winning, Victory

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

We Would Like To See Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores finding true joy in seeking Jesus, understanding His sacredness, and recognizing His sacrifice for our salvation.

Hello, beloved family of faith. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, not because I hold any wisdom of my own, but because we are here to seek the wisdom of the One who holds the universe in His hands. We are here to seek the Savior, to behold the sight of the Sacred, and to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Topics: Seeing, Jesus

Is It Magic? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of God's love in John 3:16, challenging us to not only understand it but to let it transform our lives.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in the pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and the unfathomable depth of God's love for us. It's a joy to be among you today, as we stand on the precipice of revelation, eager to glean from the Word of God. Our focus today is a verse ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Promise

Who Is The Masked Man? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing God's transformative word, confronting our weaknesses, renouncing hypocrisy, and living authentically in the truth for spiritual growth and freedom.

Gathered together, not by chance, but by divine appointment, we find ourselves once more in the comforting embrace of God's house. We are here because we are called, beckoned by the gentle whisper of the Spirit, drawn by an irresistible force that resonates within the depths of our souls. We are ...read more

Topics: Seductive Lure, Lie

I Am The Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' roles as our Justified Journey, Joyful Joining, and Judicious Judge, as revealed in John 10:1-10, emphasizing the importance of engaging with God's Word.

Welcome, beloved family. How wonderful it is to be gathered here today in the presence of our Lord, in the fellowship of His people, to reflect upon His word and His extraordinary love for us. Our focus today is on a passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 10, verses 1-10. These verses present ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Topics: Jesus, Salvation, Door