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Perfect Peace: Transformed By Trust Isaiah 26:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

Isaiah 26:3 reveals the transformative power of trusting in God completely, leading us into a life marked by unwavering peace amidst life's challenges and uncertainties.

Perfect Peace: Transformed by Trust Isaiah 26:3 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound promise of perfect peace found in Isaiah 26:3. This verse reveals the transformative power of trusting in God completely, leading us into a life marked by unwavering peace amidst life's challenges and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:8, John 14:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"why Sit Here Until We Die?" By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 23, 2025

The lepers recognize their hopeless state, stating, "Why sit here until we die?" This acknowledgment reflects the human condition when faced with insurmountable challenges

"Why Sit Here Until We Die?" Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8 Introduction: In 2 Kings 7:3-8, we encounter four leprous men at the entrance of Samaria during a severe famine caused by the Syrian siege. Isolated due to their condition and facing imminent death from starvation, they ponder their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Disagreement Between Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2025

Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.

Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come & See! Go & Tell!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 21, 2025

Easter sermon based on Matthew 28:1-7 - Challenges hearers to come & see the cross, the tomb, & the stone. Then go & tell that Jesus is alive!

“COME & SEE! GO & TELL!” Matthew 28:1-7 FBCF – 4/20/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – 2 things we’ve been praying about for today: That those who are here today who have never truly trusted in Christ alone for their salvation will be blown away by the love, GRACE, & mercy of God & be saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed Vision

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This New Year’s Eve sermon challenges believers to reflect on perseverance through hardship and to anchor their goals not just in ambition, but in the eternal path, presence, and pleasures found in Christ.

Not Giving Up As I was preparing for today, I just want to share with you where my heart was yesterday as I was preparing for this morning: we had a hundred opportunities this year to quit. We had a hundred opportunities to quit on Jesus. Maybe you were disappointed and you clung to him. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 119:103-105, John 14:6, John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Firm In Righteous Living Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Despite the challenges and temptations we face, we must stay committed to living righteously by listening to wise instruction, living holy lives, loving others, and working diligently.

Today we're diving into 1st Thessalonians. The church in Thessalonica was getting a lot of flak for believing in Jesus. Sounds familiar, right? It's like trying to pick the right path in a maze full of wrong turns. But we've got to keep our eyes on Jesus. Imagine you're in a maze, and you've got a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Topics: Moral Choices, Ethical Dilemmas, Spiritual Discipline, Worldly Temptations

Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 4, 2023

When we face challenges and don't know what to do, we can turn to God, seek His guidance, and trust in His power to deliver us.

Hey guys, I want to share a story with you today. It's about a king named Jehoshaphat. Now, Jehoshaphat was a pretty cool dude. He was the 6th king in the line of David and he was all about God. He didn't mess around with other gods, he was all in for the God of his father and walked in His ...read more

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Prayer, Hope

Finding Strength In God's Steadfast Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

David imparts three key teachings to deepen our trust in the Lord. He emphasizes the importance of holding onto God's unchanging hand, especially during challenging times.

David gives us three important lessons in Psalm 27 to help us trust in the Lord more. One thing we can see in this psalm is David's complete trust in the Lord. He had confidence in the strength of the Lord, not in his own abilities. He knew from past deliverances that the Lord would rescue him, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Topics: Psalm 27, Trust In God

Keep The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the challenging journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a Christ-like heart and persevering in righteousness, as Jesus reinterprets primary teachings from the Rabbis of His time.

How important are the true motives of the heart? And how important is it that your actions align with your motives, values, etc…? To some, the discrepancy between the two may be seen as hypocrisy. The idea of saying one thing and doing another. Have you ever done anything like that? The truth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Topics: Heart Posture, Holiness, Perseverance

Living Called And Anointed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the lessons from the Bible on how to live out God's call in our daily lives, by overcoming challenges with faith and embracing our spiritual gifts.

“Heavenly Father, we come before You today, humbled and grateful for the opportunity to gather in Your presence. We seek an outpouring of Your Holy Spirit upon this place, as we strive to understand Your Word and apply it to our lives. We ask for an invasion of Your wisdom and revelation, as we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: Spiritual Gifts, God's Call, Facing Giants

Sermon Series: Called & Anointed

Uncomfortable Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

True discipleship means trusting and following Jesus even when his words challenge us, because only he offers the life our hearts truly need.

Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us arrive with hearts humming like a highway—noise and nagging worries at every mile marker. Others walk in weary, wanting a word that steadies the soul and stills the storm inside. Jesus meets us here. He speaks not to impress but to impart life. He ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Topics: Hard Truths, Difficult Teachings

Hope Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

God’s faithfulness upon us year after year. Maybe some of you are having a great time this season. Maybe you are going through tough times –Times of uncertainties, challenges, and facing and setbacks in life.

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Scripture: Luke 2:1, 1 Corinthians 1:26, Luke 2:14, Romans 5:1, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Presence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

An exposition of the events of Pentecost. This sermon challenges believers to awaken to the high calling of Jesus to be used as an instrument of God for the salvation of the world while encouraging them that the Spirit of Christ is present to work in and through us to this purpose.

The Real Presence of Christ -or- A Humble Challenge to Save the World Part #2 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trusting God In Every Season Psalm 9:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024

Psalm 9:10, is a verse that encapsulates the essence of trust and reliance on God in all circumstances. As we explore this passage, we will uncover the transformative power of placing our trust in the Almighty, regardless of the challenges we face.

Trusting God in Every Season Psalm 9:10 Introduction: Today, we delve into Psalm 9:10, a verse that encapsulates the essence of trust and reliance on God in all circumstances. As we explore this passage, we will uncover the transformative power of placing our trust in the Almighty, regardless of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 26:3-4, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

“scandalous Love” Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

3rd in series challenging people to make Christmas more about what Jesus wants and less about what we want. Some thoughts are drawn from Mike Slaughter's book

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 15, 2013 A Different Kind of Christmas sermon series “Scandalous Love” A couple of nights back Lori and I went to watch Lanee in her school’s Christmas program. Lori commented on the way how the last time we had gone ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ