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Embracing Gratitude In Everyday Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of being thankful to God and provide nine practical ways to express this gratitude.

Today, we will discuss the importance of being thankful to God and explore nine practical ways to express our gratitude. As we approach Thanksgiving, let us remember that it is not just about food and festivities, but also about giving thanks to the Lord. Psalm 18 serves as our text for today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-17

Topics: Thanksgiving Holiday

No Stealing Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 22, 2025

If the Israelites were to form a civilized society, they would have make the choice between being givers or takers.

Ten Words to Live By: Do not steal Exodus 20: 15 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-21-2025 Where’s the Car?! I was ten and my brother was eight years old. We were eating breakfast when my dad left for work. He came back in a few minutes later looking completely bewildered. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Respond Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Being ready to respond to injustices and wrongdoing in the world by standing out, standing firm in faith, and standing for love.

Today, we're gonna talk about how to respond to the tough stuff in life. You know, those moments when you see something wrong happening or when someone hurts you. We're gonna learn how to be ready to react with faith and love, just like Jesus would. So, let's dive in! I've got a sponge here, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Proverbs 4:23

Topics: Faith Healing, Spiritual Strength, Divine Justice, Unconditional Love

Nicodemus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To explore the concept of being 'born again' in Christianity, its necessity, mystery, and implications for our daily lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving deep into the heart of the Gospel message, exploring the truth, the mystery, and the implications of being born again. This profound concept isn't some lofty theological idea that only scholars can grasp. It’s a life-changing reality meant for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Topics: Rebirth, Old Age

Blessed Broken Given - Blessed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the metaphor of bread in relation to our lives, focusing on the concept of being 'blessed' by Jesus.

Last week, we began a series about bread. Well, not bread exactly, but on what Jesus did when He had bread in His hands. He blessed it, broke it, and gave it. Bread is, in many ways, the perfect metaphor for our lives because it’s common and ordinary, and sometimes cracked and broken. But in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4, Genesis 1:10-12, Genesis 1:16-18, Genesis 1:21-22, Genesis 1:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Blessings, Sacred Miracles, Life Metaphors

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

Clay In The Potter's Hands. Jeremiah 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 29, 2025

A message about moving on in life by letting the Potter shape us now as He wants us to be.

Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, Indestructible ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rapture PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Rapture, emphasizing the importance of being spiritually prepared and living in expectation of Jesus' return.

Hello, family! We're here together again, and I'm so glad you've decided to join us today. You know, I've been thinking a lot about what we're going to talk about today, and I think it's something that's really going to hit home for a lot of us. It's about being ready, about living in expectation, ...read more

Topics: Waiting, Christ's Coming

Offended By Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2019

Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11.

Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11. Are You the One? Matthew 11:2-3 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing With Jezebel

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 1, 2013

All across America today, pastors and church leaders are being silenced. And when the church is silent, that’s when society as a whole suffers, and compromise begins to set in.

Introduction: I recently read a great article entitled, “America’s Moral Decay” the writer of this article stated that, “America is incrementally and systematically Rejecting God. As a result, our nation is experiencing unparalleled moral decay. National immorality ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Your Choice: Suffer, Or ... - 1 Peter 4:17-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 7, 2025

The reason we must glorify God as Christians rather than being ashamed is because it is time for judgment to begin with God's house.

1 Peter 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice to the degree that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Confession Is Good For The Soul

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2024

Verse nine tells us to stop pretending there is no elephant in the room and simply admit it, confessing our sins to the Lord. To admit our sins to Him is just being honest. Confession helps us to come face to face with our sins.

Alba 6-2-2024 CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL I John 1:8-10 As you know, the Roman Catholic Church uses the confessional where people go to confess their sins to a priest. There was a story in the Reader's Digest sometime ago from a priest, Douglas Fortner, who said: “Because the younger ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Land Of The Giants Series

Contributed by Tim George on Oct 14, 2001

The truth is that we do live in a land of giants. There are things that are bigger than us which seem to stand between us and being where God wants us to be. In the Old Testament, God sent His people, Israel, to a place called The Promised Land. It was a

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grace We Struggle To Accept: The Embrace Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 27, 2005

Grace is not only hard to understand, it is difficult to accept. While every human being has a deep need for acceptance, security, and significance, we tend to seek the meeting of those needs in other human beings, who can never really meet those needs.

Grace We Struggle to Accept: The Embrace of Grace Grace, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers 3/20/05 I want to start today’s message on an uncharacteristically heavy note. I have a few questions for you, and they’re the kind of questions that may not be easy for you to answer. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Extra Mile.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 4, 2004

A man who is wrapped up in himself makes a pretty small package. Let me tell you the Christian life is not found in being selfish but in being selfless. Jesus calls us to go the extra mile in serving others. And it is that extra mile that will change your

The extra mile. Matthew 5:38 -- 42. 02/08/04 There was a book written by a famous feminist that talked about the importance of a revolution from within. Throughout the entire book she speaks of nothing but a selfish life. She talked of the inner self, selfless stain, true self, future self, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Entering Exalted-Exiting Enraged Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 15, 2007

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus was finally accomplished. There were just days left on His earthly clock and soon He would be Home with His Father forever. While He was being hailed as the Son of David and being blest because He came in the name of the Lord,

MARK 11:1-11 ENTERING EXALTED-EXITING ENRAGED I. THE ENTRANCE: * A. Extemporaneous. B. Entitled. C. Evaluated. II. THE EXAMINATION: ** A. Encompassing. B. Eternal. C. Exacting. III. THE EXIT: *** A. Eventide. B. Exasperated. C. Extended. The Triumphal Entry was now over. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist