Sermons on Character Quotes:

"love Is Not A Concept"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 19, 2023

A sermon about finding love by experiencing the love of God.

“Love is Not a Concept” 1 John 4:7-21 Last week I finished reading a best-selling novel written by Barbara Kingsolver called “Demon Copperhead.” It’s set in the mountains of Southern Appalachia and starts when the protagonist, a boy named Damon who comes to be called Demon is born. Born to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"all Is Vanity"

Contributed by William Erhart on Jul 27, 2025

The crux of my message is that everything lived under the sun is indeed vain and meaningless, even wisdom, but that done in Christ is eternally valuable.

Now, I want to start today by asking you all some questions. I won't go on for too long, but I just want to make sure everyone is awake because I know what it is like to sit down for chapel in the morning. I will, however, ask that you please spare me your attention for these next few moments ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17, Ecclesiastes 12:13, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 1:21, Colossians 3:23-24, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

"share The Vision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

This is a series I preached through the OT book of Nehemiah. Although the series covers various topics, it is intended to follow the vision God gave to Nehemiah and apply those principles to churches and Christian business leaders as well.

“Share the Vision!” Nehemiah 1 So, every pastor has numerous responsibilities, usually more than one person can tend to. At times, just too many hats you must wear. You have likely felt the same way at times about the responsibilities you carry as well. For me it comes down to figuring out which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"going Public" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

This is the setting for our message today. There are three major points we have seen in this study of Nehemiah. (1) The walls are in ruins. (2) Nehemiah has a vision. (3) There is a new king.

“Going Public” Nehemiah 2:11-20 This is the setting for our message today. There are three major points we have seen in this study of Nehemiah. (1) The walls and the city of Jerusalem are in ruins and the people are no longer safe. (2) Nehemiah has a vision to rebuild the walls. (3) There is a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

"roadblocks To Vision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism.

“Roadblocks to Vision” Nehemiah 4 So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism. People will ask you questions because they want to hear more – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"raising The Standard."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 27, 2026

This message focuses on understanding God's nature and humanity's role before Him, as well as the dedication required for divine service, even in the face of difficulties. It urges people to align their views with God's, so His holiness can reveal and purify their impurities.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 6:1-4) (1) “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.” (2) “Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4, Isaiah 6:5-8, Isaiah 59:19, Psalm 29:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"stations Of The Cross" Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

Walking with Christ in Lent

STATIONS OF THE CROSS ________________________________________ I. Introduction: Walking with Christ in Lent Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During this holy Lenten season, the Church invites us to walk more closely with Jesus. One of the most powerful devotions given to us by the Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-26

"well Pleased"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 5, 2026

If we can really believe that God loves us anything is possible.

Matthew 3:13-17 “Well Pleased” In a story in the Upper Room Devotional a number of years ago a woman from Ohio named Lois Wilson wrote: “On the first day of each community college art class I taught, I would ask the students to write a brief answer to the question: “Who are you?” Later, I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"who Is In The Water?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 8, 2026

The baptism of Jesus. Mark Twain said: there are two important days in your life. 1. The day you were born 2. The day you discovered your purpose. Jesus discovered his purpose on the day of his baptism.

In Jesus Holy Name January 12, 2025 Luke 3:21-22 “Who is in the Water” Who is in the water? Is just a carpenter from Nazareth who has joined the local farmers and merchants who have come to the Jordan? Or is He the Messiah who in baptism identifies with all of humanity taking on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 3:2-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"only Human"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2023

A sermon about spreading the good news of the gospel through the cracks in our lives.

“Only Human” 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 How many of you watched the Bengals and the Bills game on Monday Night Football this past week? Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field in the first quarter after a violent hit. The game was stopped, as it should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Reverence For The "irrelevant" Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023

If there was a "least likely to be the Messiah" award, Jesus would have been a contender for it.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 1. Well, this is the beginning of the last week of 2022, which means, of course, that every time you turn the TV on you’re going to get a “Best of 2022” list. I was scrolling through ESPN.com this week, looking at their top ten of 2022 list. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 43:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"slavery To Sin"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2023

An opportunity to turn back to the God who awaits you.

“Sold as Slaves to Sin” John 1:29 It doesn’t seem like we hear people talk much about sin anymore. I know it can be a downer of a subject, and we don’t want to over-dwell on it, but we certainly don’t want to pretend it doesn’t exist. I know it exists in my heart, in my life. I know I have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: United Methodist

"forgive And Forget" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

When Paul said that we are to "forgive others as God in Christ forgives us" (Ephesians 4:32), does God actually forget our sins that He forgave? God forgets nothing, but He will not hold our sins against us.

A. Ephesians 4:32- “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ILLUSTRATION: Charles Swindoll tells the story of a Jewish rabbi named Saul Rosenberg, who one day did something really STUPID that terribly UPSET his wife, Ethel. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"do Not Judge" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Although Jesus said the words, "Do not judge..." (Matthew 7:1), we have to read on to see what Jesus is really teaching about judging and not judging others.

A. According to Lifeway Christian Resources, the most misused VERSE found in the Bible is: “DO NOT JUDGE.” 1. The Bible talks a lot about JUDGING, but the verse they had in mind was what Jesus taught at the close of His Sermon on the Mount: “Do not judge, or you too will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"dress For Success"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 19, 2023

This is a sermon on Spiritual Warfare.

Title: “Dressing for Success” Type: Expos/ Spiritual Warfare Script: Eph. 6:10-17; Rom. 13:12-14 Location: GNBC 4-7-02/ RW 1-22-23 Intro: While in college I took exactly one business course as an elective for some general hours. To tell you the truth I don’t remember a lot about the class. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 13:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible