Sermons on Choices By Children:

Pillows Into Pillars

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 29, 2025

Filled with awe and wonder when he awoke, Jacob took the rock pillow and turned it into a pillar, a monument to the Lord God who met with him in this place.

Pillows Into Pillars Genesis 28 Our SS lesson today is found in Genesis chapter 28, which tells us of a transformative moment in Jacob’s life where he is on a journey back to his distant family in Padanaram, and when he stopped for the night along the way he dreamed of a stairway to heaven. But ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God Has Abandoned You Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 7, 2025

Even when God feels silent or distant, He has not abandoned us. His presence is constant—even in the pain, even in the silence. The lie says God has walked away; the truth is, He is still with us. Always.

### **Introduction: The Lie That God Has Abandoned Us** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 5 There is a belief that has quietly worked its way into hearts and minds for generations — and it still lingers today. It is the belief that God created the universe, yes — but then He stepped back. He set the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 43:2-3, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Doubting To Faith

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 19, 2025

The best thing we can do during difficulties and trials is to bring all our griefs, troubles, and discouragements to Jesus. This is what John the Baptist did when he was in prison, and it helped him move from doubting to faith.

All me to begin with an illustration: “Joe Scriven was a missionary from Ireland to Canada, working among the Iroquois Indians. He was joined by his fiancé, who was also from Ireland. Just before the wedding, she was killed in an accident. Joe buried her with his own hands and a broken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The What, The Where And The Why Of Worship

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 20, 2025

What is worship?

THE WHAT, THE WHERE and THE WHY of WORSHIP 7 20 25 Ask ourselves today Why do we worship? Is it because that is what “good people” do? Is worship coming into a building every Lord’s Day, singing a few songs,,Throwing a few bucks in the plate and fulfilling a duty to worship , maybe going out for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, John 4:1-21, Genesis 22:5, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Extent Of Love Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 21, 2025

We are call to love God with all that we are and to love others as ourselves, but how? This sermon looks at the extent of loving God and loving others and reflects on the vast extent of Jesus' love for us.

Luke 10:25–37 ESV And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Thorns

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025

The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Micah 7:2-4, Matthew 13:1-9, John 19:1-6, Numbers 33:50-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Corinthians Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 6, 2025

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

Appeal to Unity 1 Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ [a]by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, ACTS 18 SHOWS HIS OTHER BIBLICAL APPEARANCE. HE WAS A SYNAGOGUE LEADER WHO WAS BEATEN. 2 To the church of God which is in Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Vineyard

2 Corinthians Series: Smooches, The End Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 22, 2025

Let’s focus our time on the last four verses of 2 Corinthians 13.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES SMOOCHES, THE END 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-14 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-14 (ESV) This is the third time I am coming to you. Every charge must be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 2 I warned those who sinned before and all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Towel And The Throne: Greatness Redefined Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 25, 2025

True greatness in God’s Kingdom isn’t found in titles or positions, but in the humility of serving others. Jesus redefined leadership by trading the throne for the towel, showing us that to lead is to love through service.

Introduction: “The CEO with the Mop” Good morning, everyone. It’s great to see you here today. We’re continuing in our “Live” series, where we’ve been looking at what it really means to be different — to live in this world, but not be shaped by it. Each week we’ve seen that following Jesus isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seekers And Lost Things Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 27, 2025

In the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, Jesus helps us to understand how God views lost people.

70s a new kind of church started - seeker sensitive or attractional Model that changed things in order to entertain or entice people into a relationship with God Has produced some good fruit and brought many people to faith But I one of the things that we see in our text is that it’s not the lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nice Place You Got

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

The church becomes lovely when grace lives within her people—imperfect, forgiven hearts revealing God’s presence and beauty to a longing world.

>>The Big Hunger If you’ve ever watched the old film The Gods Must Be Crazy, you’ll remember the little Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert. Anthropologists call them the San people, but their neighbors simply say, “the Sun People.” Out there—where the sand burns your feet and the stars blanket ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, John 1:14, Ephesians 3:10, 1 Peter 2:5, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Mephibosheth And Me (2025)

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 10, 2025

The Old Testament story of Mephibosheth is a wonderful story of grace and provision. It is a powerful illustration of what God has done for us through Christ.

Introduction: A. Welcome to Family and Friend Day, we are really thrilled to have so many “friends” visiting with us today. 1. We sincerely hope that you are having an uplifting and inspiring time. B. Let’s talk about funny names for a minute. 1. Many years ago, when we were looking at names for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Held By Grace

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025

Grace doesn’t just forgive; it holds. We stop reaching for a God who might forgive and rest in a God who already has.

>> The Reach The human heart was made for connection—with God, with one another, with meaning that outlives the dust. And yet everywhere you go, from the narrow alleys of Karachi to the busy malls of Kuwait City, you can feel the same invisible tension pulling at people’s souls. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:47, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 10:28, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lessons Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2025

If you want God’s saving grace to work in your life, believe in Christ and learn from Christ: learn to live for Him; learn to wait for Him; and learn to love Him, because He first loved you.

Lillie Baltrip is a good bus driver. In fact, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram of June 17, 1988, the Houston school district nominated her for a safe-driving award. Her colleagues even trusted her to drive a busload of them to an awards ceremony for safe drivers. Unfortunately, on the way ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, John 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 10:27, Hebrews 10:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bound To God Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 20, 2025

As we know, the era of the Judges was a difficult time in Israel due to the never-ending spin cycle of disobedience – defeat – crying – deliverance. The book of Ruth is a glimmer of hope in such a dreary landscape.

November 22, 2025 A short history of Moab: • Moab was the son of Lot and his oldest daughter (see Genesis 19:36-38). • The Moabites were not among the nations God told Israel to destroy (see Deuteronomy 2:9). • The king of Moab tried to have Israel cursed (see Numbers 22-24). • The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist