Sermons on Being Average:

An Oscar Winning Performance Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 24, 2025

Jesus warns against the hypocrisy which can happen to disciples when they fall into the the spiritual danger of having a righteousness that is being done to be seen by others.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:1-18 “An Oscar Winning Performance” Every year in late-February or early March the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences holds a ceremony where the Academy Awards … commonly known as the Oscars … are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Decision Day--Don't Wait

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2025

We don’t know when our termination date will be. It could be later today or tomorrow. We don’t get to decide.

Friday of the First Week in Lent 2025 Ask anybody of mature age what are the two most important dates of anyone’s life and you will get a potpourri of answers. The statisticians will say the dates of birth and death, because those dates control so many decisions and outcomes. The real answers, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, Matthew 5:20-26, Ezekiel 18:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025

The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

"Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Matthew 27:52, Acts 7:60, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 15, 2025

Big Idea: God does not lie; He said, “Be holy, for I am holy" (1 Pet. 1:16, NKJV).

I Want to Be Like Jesus As we look around at the growing influence of chaos and evil, it could be easy to keep silent, give up, and accept that being holy is impossible, even though Scripture guides us to be like the Lord. In that moment of doubt, we remember the Bereans. Luke admired their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Other

A Heart Like His

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 27, 2025

David is called a man after God's heart. This sermon explores the idea of being a man after God's heart.

A Heart Like His Introduction: In 1973, the world met a horse named Secretariat – a big, red colt with fire in his stride and thunder in his hooves. He didn’t just win races…. He rewrote history. At the Kentucky Derby, he started in last place… but, with every quarter mile, he got faster. He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daring To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

From the story of Samson we see the importance of being born to be set apart, staying set apart and recognizing the Lord's presence.

DARING TO BE HOLY I heard the story of a man who was remembering that when he was a boy, he had a brother that collected baseball cards. The brother had some cheap regular cards that they played with. However, being a serious collector, he also had some that were very valuable. Those did not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 25, 2019

Blessed are those who mourn is not the way of our society. -Sin separates us from God, and is dangerous to our well being in the present and eternity.

Sermon on the Mount The Beatitudes #2 Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn” According to Wikipedia: no less than 1,354,664 died for America in war. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/civil-war-facts Memorial Day is a day of mourning: Ask a soilder and they will tell you Memorial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of New Life In Glory

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 16, 2019

Since that Easter morning, there is a human being sitting beside the Father in heaven. It is the promise of the resurrected Jesus Christ that humanity can join Him in glory!

No one slept well that night in Jerusalem • Caiaphas, the high priest, tossed and turned • Everything was going according to plan, they had received permission from Pilate to kill him, and those arrogant Romans had even done their dirty work for them • Everything seemed to be falling into place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 20, 2024

The world has led us to believe that we can identify ourselves to be anything we want to be, but how does God look at us?

My sermon illustration experts at McDonald’s were asking whether I had been including them in any of my sermons recently, so I decided to ask them this question. If a random person on the street walked up to you and asked, “Who are you? Tell me about yourself,” what are the identifiers you would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 8:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Storm Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 13, 2025

Asaph is a mature and experienced ministry leader is asking, "What is the point of being faithful?" This storm changes when Asaph goes to the sanctuary.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 73:1-28 “The Storm of Doubt” Have you ever had a time in your life when you have thought “What is the point of being a faithful Christian?” Maybe you have not asked the question exactly that way. But … Our family is always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

No Place Like It!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2025

By focusing on the first congregation, we can discover how we can transform our own church into the powerful congregation God intends it to be.

“When [the disciples] had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Presence Of God? - 2 Corinthians 13:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 3, 2026

If God exists everywhere, why does the Bible speak of his presence being in specific places? And how does one seek his presence?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Just Believe

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jan 15, 2026

“just believe” is not mere mental agreement; it means to stop being ruled by fear and keep entrusting yourself completely to Jesus as your only hope.

JUST BELIEVE “Just believe” becomes deeply powerful when connected to Mark 5:36 — “Don’t be afraid; just believe” (NIV). The fitting passage is Mark 5:21–43, the story of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood for 12 years. Greek Text & Key Words Key text: “Don’t be afraid; just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Walking with Jesus can lead to amazing transformation in our lives, helping us overcome failures and grow into the people God intends us to be.

Today, we're going to talk about our journey with Jesus and how it can change our lives. To help us understand this better, I've got a cool object lesson for us. Check out this paper clip. It's just a simple, everyday object, right? But when we stretch it, it can change its shape and size. Just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 1 Timothy 1:13-14

Topics: Spiritual Transformation, Journey With Jesus, Faith Journey, Divine Guidance

When The Spirit Of The Lord Comes Upon You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon emphasizes living a Spirit-filled life, following Jesus' example of service, love, and sacrifice, and being agents of His justice and joy in the world.

Good morning, beloved family of God! It's such a joy to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, united by His grace, and bound by His love. You know, life can sometimes feel like a puzzle, with pieces scattered in every direction. But isn't it wonderful to know that we have a God who not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Topics: Jesus, Example