Sermons on Being Thankful:

Watch And Be Sober

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025

History has shown us the danger of being caught unprepared.

Watch and Be Sober “Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.” —I Thessalonians 5:6 (KJV) Introduction History has shown us the danger of being caught unprepared. On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor struck suddenly. On September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Comfort For The Brokenhearted

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Nov 15, 2025

The world hears that and thinks, “How can being sad be blessed?”

INTRODUCTION A pastor once asked children in Sunday School, “What do you think God does when you cry?” Some said, “He listens.” Some said, “He holds us.” One little boy said, “I think God cries too… but His tears heal people.” Church… there is more truth in that child’s words than many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Diversity Of Perceptions In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 6, 2024

Uniqueness is defined as the quality of being particularly remarkable, special or unusual.

Isaac Bashevis Singer, an American novelist once remarked: “The greatness of art is not to find what is common but what is unique.” Psalm 19:1-5 reminds us: ”The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day-to-day pours out speech, and night-to-night reveals ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:14, 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 6:22-23

Don't Do It Without Me 2024

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024

This message is about being involved in what Christ is doing in this season.

Don’t Do It Without Me Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; First Peter 4:10-11; Isaiah 6:8 Good morning Strangers Rest. If you recall from my message last week, I talked about how you, as a Church, have come this far by faith. Next week we will celebrate the Church’s 99th anniversary and as I concluded ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 6:8, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With Jesus: Making Him First In Our Lives. Matthew 6:33

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024

A message about walking through life with the Lord being first.

Walking with Jesus; Making Him First in our lives. Stand with me and hold your Bible up and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Negative Influences Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Negative people can be detrimental to our spiritual well-being

As followers of Christ, we are called to be lights in a dark world, spreading hope and joy to those around us. However, we often encounter individuals who seem to drain our energy and hinder our progress. These negative people can be detrimental to our spiritual well-being, and it's essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 22:24-25

A Tale Of Ten Lepers (A Sermon On Luke 17:11-19)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

We want to get on with life, and we should move forward with joy, but we must remember too to look back in thankfulness! Moving forward in faith while looking back in gratit...

I remember hearing of a rural vicar in England whose bicycle went missing. The man relied exclusively on his bicycle to get around his little parish, and he knew things like bicycles didn’t just disappear into thin air, so he put two and two together and figured out that someone in the parish - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Transcending The World's Limits

Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002

God has a plan for each person’s life, He desires that we be molded into His image, not by the world’s standards. Here are three steps to being what God desires for you to be.

Let me start this morning by asking a question. How many times have you heard someone say, “I going to do my own thing.” I don’t want any part of church, I don’t want any part of Christianity, and I don’t want any part of Christ, because I want to live my life the way that I want to. So many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:6-7 Message 12 – The Greatness And Wonder Of Being Made Adopted Sons And Heirs In Christ - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

What a glorious message it is that we who are destitute and poverty-stricken in God’s sight, can be chosen to become SONS OF GOD and HEIRS and JOINT HEIRS with Christ. We have been adopted into the Father’s family. All this is thorough Calvary. What wonderful blessings!

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:6-7 MESSAGE 12 – THE GREATNESS AND WONDER OF BEING MADE ADOPTED SONS AND HEIRS IN CHRIST - PART 1 [A]. SOME REVISION In the last message we looked at Galatians 4:5 in order that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5-7, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 2:11-13, Romans 8:14-17, Romans 8:23, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 4:13, Ephesians 3:4-6, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 1:2, Revelation 11:15, James 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025

Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Love My Wife Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Oct 14, 2019

A sermon about how being married is parallel to being part of the Church (God's body) Full sermons notes below. Audio and Video recording of preached sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/wife

• TITLE- I Love My Wife. Eph 5:28 Today is pastor appreciation! Thank you for appreciating us. • Acts 20:26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent[e] of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 15:4, Matthew 25:34, Mark 10:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Free Through Christ

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 12, 2009

The Gospel of Christ sets us free from being condemned, controlled and confused by others.

9.8.09 SET FREE THROUGH CHRIST - Colossians 2:6-23 INTRO This week judges made the controversial decision to free the notorious train robber Ronnie Biggs. This became the subject of much debate amongst those who had a particular interest in this, especially relatives of victims and members of his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Victorious Church!

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 17, 2006

Being a Christian is no guarantee for victory, we must follow God’s recipe for success.

"But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ..." 2Cor2:12 You ever feel like your Christian life is full of defeat and setback? When things are going wrong it’s easy to point things out. But to have victory in your marriage, your church, at work or school takes two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, Acts 2:43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020

Sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving, thank God for all the things that He has done for you and given you ... and for all the things that He hasn’t done or given you.

The holiday season has once again rolled around and people are wondering where did the year go. It seems like Thanksgiving is over in most people’s minds. The stores are already filled with Christmas decorations, children and grandchildren are already making their lists and wondering what’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Seed-Size Your Faith

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 5, 2007

Being super-sized cab be over-rated and seed-sized under estimated in the life of faith.

Title: Seed-size Your Faith Text: Luke 17:5-10 Thesis: Being super-sized can be over-rated and seed-sized under estimated in the life of faith. Introduction It has been in the news of late. Fifty years ago, on October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 into orbit. Sputnik 1 was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational