Sermons on Circle:

The Most Overlooked Key To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2018

Acts 6 tells us that after the church met the needs of its widows, the "disciples multiplied greatly". What caused this dramatic explosion of growth and what can we learn from that?

Back in the 17th Century, there was a German preacher named August Francke. He had seen the homeless children in his city and was so moved by their living conditions that he decided to found an orphanage for them. But as is often the case with such ministries, money was always tight, and he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul Proclaims Jesus As The Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2017

The newly converted Saul persuasively preached Christ in the Damascus synagogue, to the amazement of all who had known him as an enemy of Christ (vv. 20-22).

March 12, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson III.B.3: Saul Proclaims Jesus as the Christ (9:19b-30) Scripture 19b Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus. 20 Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Remarkable Power Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

When Jesus launched His ministry, He could have been a one-man show, but rather than going solo, Jesus chose a team and trained them to help Him.

INTRODUCTION Happy Father’s Day! I thank God for every father who has accepted the role to be the spiritual leader of your family. A father who was walking down the hall outside his young son’s bedroom heard hin pray, “Dear God, make me the kind of man my Daddy is.” That night, the Father prayed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The "Twelve Days Of Christmas"

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Dec 12, 2015

The "Twelve Days of Christmas"

The "Twelve Days of Christmas" Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (KJV) 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Staying Clam In A Storm Of Heresy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 29, 2021

A major concern for John is heresy within the church and the manner it is causing problems and robbing believers of their joy. John uses antichrist in reference to those who perhaps start with seemingly sincere faith; yet, their teaching becomes contrary to Christ and abiding in him.

There is a universal theme that runs through the book of 1 John, abiding in Christ. This is the key to “living in the world but not of the world. When we refuse to live in the world, we fail to serve Christ. Joe McKeever wrote the following. In the 1987 meeting of the Southern Baptist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complaining As A Second Lanuage

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

I want to give you a few reasons to stop complaining. Now, there are plenty of reasons not to complain, and you may be thinking, I know the first reason,

Complaining as a second language With Pastor Timothy Porter Philippians 2:14-15 Introduction: Today, I want to give you a few reasons to stop complaining. Now, there are plenty of reasons not to complain, and you may be thinking, I know the first reason, “Because God said so.” Well, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Cross - Number 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2024

The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

The Power of the Cross - Number 2 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 23, 2024) Note: The previous sermon in this series was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. This is a very similar sermon for any time of the year. MESSAGE: *Think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is God's Word Strange To You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

The sermon urges us to embrace God’s Word even when it challenges us, reminding us true faith means letting God, not ourselves, define truth.

Some words woo us with comfort; others confront us with change. When the Lord speaks, His words carry weight that wakes us up. We sense His sentences brushing the dust off our Bibles and the haze off our hearts. Sometimes the pages feel prickly, passages puzzle us, and precepts press against our ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:12

Topics: God's Word, Importance

Christ At The Center Of Our Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God has uniquely created and called each person to serve others, turning ordinary moments into purposeful opportunities to reflect His love and grace.

Some mornings the mirror asks more questions than it answers. You brush your teeth, pour the coffee, scroll the headlines, and somewhere between the toast and the traffic you whisper, “Lord, why am I here? What do You want with a Tuesday like this?” If that’s you, you’re in good company today. God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:28

Topics: Christ-Centered, Purpose, Discipleship

When God Calls Your Name Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2001

WE are going to look at Jesus’ first disciples. What happened to these men when God called their name?

INTRODUCTION  A Country farmer and his boy ventured to the big city for the first time. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and back together again. The boy asked his father, "What is this father?" The father ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Noticable Difference In Our Work Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 12, 2001

As we conclude this series in Colossians we see that having Jesus in our life should make a noticeable difference in our work. (Jesus is enough part 9)

Jesus Is Enough - Part 8 "There Should Be A ND At Work" What you do 40+ hours every week, whetehr in the home the school room or the workforce - matters to God...... Question; Do you feel, that what you during the week matters to God? Listen - it is important that you do, because when you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You See?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Solomon dealt with the right questions, but he came up with the wrong answers at first.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. With the end of the Christmas season I’m sure most of you have seen the headlines reporting that most retail stores did not do as well as they had hoped. We Americans didn’t charge nearly as much as we have in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Holy Spirit Help Lead In Formal And Informal Settings

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

General John Galvin, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe was asked what was it like to be in charge of a variety of forces. His reply: “I often feel like the director of a cemetery. I have a lot of people under me but nobody listens

Learning to Lead in Formal and Informal Settings (I Cor 9:19-27) Some leaders are comfortable in formal settings but are awkward informally relating to people. Jonathan Edwards, the former President of Princeton Seminary was dismissed as the Pastor of his local church for that very reason. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Need To Fear

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Heartsick

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2001

Dramatic monologue: pilgrim to Jerusalem observes behavior of priests, soldiers and disappointed follower at the crucifixion of Jesus.

Heartsick And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed