Sermons on Being Chosen:

Running Your Race

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 25, 2025

“Running Your Race” calls believers to reject comparison and discouragement, embrace their God-given lane with faithfulness and joy, and keep their eyes fixed on Jesus—the One who empowers, sustains, and rewards every step of the journey.

Running Your Race I remember the first time I attended a large Christian conference. Though we all shared a love for the Lord and His Word, this “unknown” attendee quietly wondered if anyone could see past the mask of confidence—past the polished smiles and ministry talk—to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46, 1 Samuel 18:7, Mark 12:43-44, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Responsible For Your Own Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2025

When we get saved, each of us is given our own piece of Holy Spirit fire.What we do with that fire after that is up to each individual. Either we keep it burning brightly or let our fire go out.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN FIRE Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SONG LEADER SABOTAGE 1. I heard about this pastor who was finishing up a fiery sermon on self-control. He said with great passion, a). "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd throw it in the river." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out-Of-The-Box-Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Worship doesn’t involve behaving as if nothing is wrong; it’s making sure everything is right—right with God and with one another. When our greatest fear is letting down our hair, perhaps our greatest sin is keeping it up.

Opening illustration: Some of us may feel pressured to be perfect when we go to church so that people will think well of us. Metaphorically speaking, we work hard to make sure we have every hair in place. But a healthy church is a place where we can let down our hair and not hide our flaws behind a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mysteries Of God: Revealing The Hidden Secrets Of Eternity

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on May 13, 2024

The Mysteries of God reveal the hidden secrets of eternity. They are an important means of strengthening Christians in their faith and establishing the Church throughout the World. God calls all of us to be faithful stewards of these Mysteries (I Cor. 4:1-2)

THE MYSTERIES OF GOD: REVEALING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF ETERNITY How to Strengthen Christians & Establish the Church (I Cor. 2:7-14; 4:1-2; Rom. 16:25-26) What are the mysteries of God? The Greek word translated mystery has the idea of a hidden or secret purpose or counsel of God. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Romans 16:25-26, Ephesians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 16 - Heart Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 13, 2024

God granted King Solomon a hear of wisdom as he desired but in his later years Solomon let his heart wander away from God and had to face the consequences for the same. Here are some precious lessons we can learn on how we can guard our hearts and keep it focused on God.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause. (GNB) As we complete this series we will look at one more important principle that we need to follow in order to retain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 Kings 1:46, 1 Kings 2:46, 1 Kings 4:24, 1 Kings 4:29, 1 Kings 10:21, 1 Kings 11:4, 1 Kings 11:9-10, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Kings 1:17, 1 Kings 3:5, 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sharing And Accepting The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION SHARING & ACCEPTING GOD’S WORD A. Mark 4:1-9 (READ) 1. In Mark 3, we see the CROWDS that are FOLLOWING Jesus growing by LEAPS and BOUNDS. a. “Jesus now has His 12 apostles in place to help Him minister to the people”- Mark 3:13-19. b. Among ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumphal Entry Of The King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRIUMPHAL ENTRY OF THE KING OF KINGS A. Mark 11:1-11 (READ) 1. We have now come to the FINAL WEEK of Jesus’ LIFE on earth—often referred to as “HOLY WEEK.” a. Since we have only 5 Sundays until Easter, counting today, for our remaining STUDY of Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joshua 3: "Canaan’s That-A-Way—let’s Go!” Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 8, 2024

Israel had moved even and ever closer to Canaan, their Promised Land. They were still on the eastern side of the Jordan River, but now it was time to cross over. Imagine Joshua saying, "Canaan's that-a-way! Let's go!"

Introduction: Israel had endured 40 years of wandering here and there in the desert wilderness but now was just a few miles from the Promised Land. They had camped near the Jordan River at a place called Shittim, and while there the two spies had gone to Jericho and returned. One can almost feel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is On My Heart

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 16, 2024

Sports stars wear corporate logos and represent them. We also put our name on things that belong to us. If Jesus is on our heart, the we become his representative and we become his children.

One of the funnier on-line rants was a friend of our son’s, over a seat in a classroom. They were all about month into the semester at A&M and when he came to the class, someone was in his seat. His reasoning was if your two weeks into the semester, that is your seat. So yah, I could see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:3, Proverbs 3:3, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Jeremiah 31:33, Matthew 23:5-7, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Most Dangerous Word In The Bible

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2024

When asked, people thought the most dangerous word might be ‘hate,’ ‘hell,’ 'fear,' 'revenge,' or 'death.' But the answer is a word much more innocent looking; it's the word "TOMORROW!"

THE MOST DANGEROUS WORD IN THE BIBLE James 4:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONE-LINE QUIPS 1. What do you call a cow with a twitch? Beef Jerky. 2. Did you hear the rumor going around about butter? Never mind, I shouldn’t spread it. 3. I stayed up the whole night trying to figure out where ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing But Leaves

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Mar 20, 2024

Intro: The miracle that we are going to look at today is the second to last miracle Jesus performed before His crucifixion. What's unique about this miracle is instead of Jesus healing something or making something whole, in this miracle Jesus curses something.

As you heard in our scripture reading Jesus cursed the fig tree *1st SLIDE and then the next day when they went by it again it was dead and withered away. It’s important to understand that this was a sign to the Jews that if they rejected Jesus as their King they would be cursed, of course they did ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-14, Mark 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024

Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Life From The Grave Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2024

Jesus said "on the third day I will rise." But did He? And how can we be confident of Christ's resurrection?

The 53rd chapter of the Old Testament book of Isaiah is a powerful passage. For centuries Jewish Rabbis believed it talked about the coming Messiah. But they struggled with the message Isaiah 53 spoke of the Messiah as A SUFFERING SAVIOR: “He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joshua 6, Odd Strategy, Amazing Results! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 9, 2024

Joshua had just received his literal marching orders from the LORD. But the strategy and instructions were not like anything any army had ever done before. Israel obeyed, and the LORD gave victory!

Introduction: Israel, by now, had crossed the Jordan River and were staying at Gilgal for the moment. The men of Israel had undergone circumcision, following the Law, and had celebrated their first Passover in the Promised Land. But Israel was never intended to remain packed in one small area, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Of The Jordan Crossing

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 10, 2024

To see the Jordan water pile up behind an invisible dam for 20 miles with 808 million gallons & the river bed dry-up for 4 miles while 2.5 million crossed over - what a miracle!

MIRACLE OF THE JORDAN CROSSING Joshua 3:3-17; 4:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 10 Bible Questions 1. Which Bible character was super-fit? Absalom. 2. What did Adam say when he was asked his favorite holiday? "It's Christmas, Eve." 3. What do you call a Bible character who just ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God