Sermons on Being Different:

Three Stories From Calvary

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 14, 2024

Each man on Calvary had a different story to tell.

“Three Stories from Calvary!” Luke 23:26-43 26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Water Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 16, 2022

The water of life can emulate several different connotations.

Asma Naqi, a Pakistan born female author once remarked: “Through the passage of my life I have learned, that the power of positive association is so much stronger than any amount of negativity in the world. No matter how dark it is, a tiny beam of light is all it takes to kill the darkest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:1, John 4:14, John 17:3

Sermon On The Importance Of Keys

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 22, 2022

Keys perform many different and important functions in life.

Jiddu Krishnamurti, an Indian philosopher, speaker and writer once remarked: “In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key or the door to open, except yourself.” Isaiah 22:22 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:14

Transformed By Renewal Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to live different in the world.

"Do not conform to the present age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 As followers of Christ, we are called to live counter-culturally, resisting the pressure to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

The Key To Abundant Life

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Dec 23, 2024

This sermon delves into the different kind of abundance rooted in Jesus.

Scripture Reading: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Introduction What does it mean to live an abundant life? Is it about wealth, power, or achieving our dreams? In today’s world, where ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surprising Faith From Unexpected Sources Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

God uses different methods/means to give victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is positive response to God. Why are we surprised? Why were these chosen? 2. None were Levites – God’s priests. 3. Circumstances were black, they illuminated. 4. Oppressors were light haters. B. SURPRISING FAITH – UNEXPECTED SOURCES 1. Rahab the harlot – Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-23, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes Of Life

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 2, 2023

In this very familiar text, there are three different attitudes of life.

Attitudes of Life (Luke 10:31-37 A follow-up to Loving Your Neighbor 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

How Do I Handle My Anger Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 20, 2024

Understand the difference between righteous anger and sinful anger

Understand the difference between righteous anger and sinful anger. Righteous anger: "Zealous" the word used to describe Jesus' anger in turning over the tables of the money changers. -Opposes evil and ungodliness: -Seeks to protect the innocent and vulnerable with the love of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27, James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Coming Names Of Jesus Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

His various names meet our different needs.

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants--things which must shortly take place . . . from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unpacking Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True happiness comes from being humble, accepting sadness, being meek, and longing for God's righteousness.

Have you ever thought about what makes you truly happy? Is it getting the latest iPhone, acing your exams, or hanging out with friends? Well, God has a different idea about happiness, and it's kinda crazy. Let's dive into the Beatitudes and see what Jesus says about being crazy happy. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Topics: Happiness, Unexpected Places, Beatitudes, Spiritual Growth

1 Out Of 10

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Nov 17, 2018

Sermon on being thankful

Introduction A. Thanksgiving Day – First held in 1611 after the winter of 1610 had reduced the number of settlers from 406 to 60. They prayed for help and God answered in the form of a ship filled with food and supplies from England. They thanked Him! In 1621, another band of 46 Puritans and 91 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rise To The Occasion

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2013

The Good Samaritan raised to the occasion by being compassionate, by being willing to take risks, by be willing to set aside schedules, and by being willing to make sacrifices,

Luke 10 25-37 Rise to the occasion Hospital have been named after the Good Samaritan Good Samaritan Laws have been passed as a result of this parable A helping generous person is called a Good Samaritan 1. What I see in this story today is, "the Good Samarian Raised to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Enabled To Serve

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

Being equipped by God.

You Have Been Turned On (Enabled) Introduction There are many Scriptures in the Word of God that demonstrate to us the role we are to play while we are here on earth. The primary role that each of us has is witnessing and winning souls. It is not enough just to come to Church and have a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness – The Fourth Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 12, 2008

This is the fourth of the "Be" attitudes.

Starving For Righteousness – The Fourth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relating To "others" Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 17, 2025

We all have people in our lives who are different from us. In His Sermon Jesus equips to deal in a Godly manner with the “others” who are different to us.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 7:1-12 “Relating To Others” We all have people in our lives who are different from us. They have different approaches. They hold a different perspective. They have different Christian priorities. “Their” approach to life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist