Sermons on Behind:

Between A Rock Ad A Hard Place Series

Contributed by John L Jefferson on Sep 21, 2025

My brothers and sisters, the story of Israel at the Red Sea is not just their story — it is our story. They were a people who had been in bondage for over 400 years, crying out to God for deliverance. And God raised up a leader, Moses, who stood toe to toe with Pharaoh and said, “Let my people go.”

Between a Rock and a Hard Place Text: Exodus 14:1–14 ________________________________________ Introduction Isn’t it funny how we are constantly living in the past...? Isn’t it funny how we concentrate on how things used to be, what we used to have… What we used to do…? Memories are good to have… ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward To A Greater Level PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing God's grace to let go of past mistakes and failures, and move forward towards a brighter, faith-filled future.

Welcome, friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared faith and the hope that springs eternal from it. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the unfolding story of God's redemptive love. We are here to be nurtured by the Word, to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Topics: Forget The Past, Look Forward

Follow Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Explores discerning God's call, managing distractions, and deepening our knowledge of God, encouraging us to leave our comfort zones and follow Jesus.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you today, not in our own strength or wisdom, but in the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to delve into God's Word together, to seek His face and to learn from His teachings. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Discipleship

Don't Look Back PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to heed God's warnings, replace fear with faith, and focus on moving forward, drawing lessons from the story of Lot's wife.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We gather together, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ. We are a tapestry of God's grace, a symphony of his love, each one of us a unique ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:24-26

Topics: Don't Look Back

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Missions Impossible

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

What to do when you face an obstacle that you can’t seem to overcome.

13, January 2002 Dakota Community Church Missions Impossible Introduction: Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it? Exodus 14:10 – 15:10 10 As Pharaoh approached, the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

As It Was In The Days Of Noah Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

A sermon about the Rapture, with a focus on "are you ready?"

September 7, 2003 Title: As It Was in the Days of Noah Text: Matthew 24:36 Introduction A priest and pastor from the local churches are standing by the side of the road pounding a sign into the ground that reads: ’The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it’s too late!’ A car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Mr. & Mrs. Beaver Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 8, 2005

#3 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

So…are you enjoying our journey through Narnia thus far? Last week Sandy, our Narnia tour guide, gave us a brief overview of the land of Narnia. As you may be learning, Narnia is a far & distant land. First imagined in the mind of CS Lewis, it has now been visited by millions of readers since ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Forgive And Forget

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Dec 2, 2004

this sermon takes a biblical view on how christians should learn to forgive & forget.

LEARNING TO FORGIVE AND FORGET Phil 3:12-14 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Buried Treasure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 29, 2006

1 of 4 messages. A series on stewardship and the importance of investing our treasure in that the eternal instead of the temporal.

Treasure Principles Buried Treasure October 29, 2006 Money is a huge deal in life Treasure Principles A man in a bar sees a friend at a table drinking by him self. Approaching the friend he comments, “You look terrible, what’s the problem?” “My mother died in June,” he said, “and left my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do In The Day Of Trouble

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 15, 2006

The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Are you living in the day of trouble? Do you feel discouraged, distressed, depressed? Are you weary? Feel like giving up? I have good news for you!

WHAT TO DO IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE (August 2006) OPENING TEXT: (Psalm 50:15). The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Are you living in the day of trouble? Do you feel discouraged, distressed, depressed? Are you weary? Feel like giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: *other

Are You Willing To Pay The Cost? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 27, 2006

If we want to be Christ’s disciple, we must be willing to count the cost.

Are You Willing to Pay the Cost? Text: Lk. 9:57-62 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 9:57-62 2. Illustration: In his book "The Cost of Discipleship," Dietrich Bonehoffer wrote "When Christ calls a man he bids him come and die." Bonehoffer was a Christian leader and pastor in Nazi Germany during WWII. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

Pictures Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

Illustrations and Metaphors for the Kingdom - so we can get a handle on what it is.

Introduction A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," was the reply. "But," said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin's Atonement

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message comparing the priestly sacrifices of the Old Testament with the Priestly sacrifice of Christ our High Priest.

Sin’s Atonement – Lev. 16:1-17 & Heb. 9:11-26 Lev 16:1-17 16:1 The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Moses: "Tell your brother Aaron not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-17

Question About Heaven #3 Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 23, 2005

An ongoing series of answering questions given by our church members

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven #3” Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to our continuing series on ‘Questioning the Faith’. Each week, you will remember, I am answering a question put to me by one of you who has written it down on a form ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational