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Plain Brown Wrapper

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

The death of our egos showcases the life of Christ.

Under the central dome of the great basilica of St. Marks in Venice is a treasure called the Pala d’Oro, a masterpiece of medieval goldsmithing, ten feet long and almost five feet tall. It has eighty enamel plaques on it, many looted from Constantinople after the 4th Crusade. They illustrate scenes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Trust?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2025

God is in control, even when the world seems out of control. Kings, Presidents, and Prime Ministers can’t fix everything. Legislation can’t make people ethical. Psalm 146 makes that clear: “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.”

We live in a broken world. What can we do about it? We could anxiously obsess over all the turmoil and moral decay, or rest in God. Worry is fretting over things we can’t control. Prayer is taking our concerns to the One who can change things. God is in control, even when the world seems out ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

As The World Turns

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When God stops the spin of our deception, He exposes our sin not to shame us, but to restore us through grace and truth.

Introduction — David’s World Tilts God used a prophet to expose David. Thankfully, that’ll never happen to me… right? God created beauty—and I love beauty. I did it in love. Love covers a multitude of mistakes, doesn’t it? God brought us together. She was lonely. That’s how it begins. Inch by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, Romans 2:4, 1 John 2:9, Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Go! And Live By The Spirit Who Raised Jesus From The Dead Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 8, 2025

The same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus Christ from the grave now lives in every believer.

Go! And Live by the Spirit Who Raised Jesus from the Dead Introduction: The Power That Raised Jesus Lives in You “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, He will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Romans 8:11, John 14:16-17, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Matthew 28:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shepherds After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025

A message addressing pastors and leaders during a pastoral/leadership conference.

INTRODUCTION: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, fellow laborers in the vineyard of the Lord—what a joy it is to gather in this sacred assembly. This leadership banquet is not merely a meeting of minds, but a convergence of hearts called by God to shepherd His people. Today, I want to speak to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen And Transformed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasizes that God intentionally created and chose us to be transformed into the image of His Son, carrying a divine calling and sharing in His glory.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a passage from the book of Romans, and I'm excited about the journey we're about to embark on together. This passage speaks of God's plan for our transformation, the power of being chosen, and our role as God's image-bearers. Let me start by sharing a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Topics: Identify

Unlock Your Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To encourage individuals to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents for His glory.

Good morning, beloved community! Today, we're going to dive right into a powerful message about discovering, developing, and deploying the talents God has placed within us. We're gonna talk about how to unlock your power through discovery, developing your inbuilt talent, and locating your gifting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Topics: Giftings

The Benefits Of Saying Yes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

The sermon's main point is to emphasize the transformative power and blessings that come from saying "Yes" to God, obeying His commands, and aligning our will with His.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to dive into a discussion about the transformative power of saying "Yes" to God, the rewards that come from obeying Him, and the profound blessings that flow when we trust in Him. A great Christian author, A.W. Tozer once said, "Outside the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6-8

Topics: Drawback

The Word Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the liberating power of God's truth, encouraging believers to embrace Christ's teachings as the key to spiritual freedom and transformation. Key

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we unite in spirit and in truth to seek the face of our Father. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come with hearts open and ready to receive the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Topics: Truth, Freedom

Opportunity For Thanks

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 24, 2023

His sacrifice of thanksgiving meant that he wanted everything about his new life to be an expression of thanks for all the Lord had done for him.

In our Thanksgiving series this month, we have been studying from the book of Psalms, chapter 116. We heard about the foundation of thanks which is the grace of God and about the overflow of thankfulness, which comes from receiving all that God has for you. Last week Rob spoke about the enemies of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hope Offered By The Man In The Middle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 26, 2024

Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” Either Jesus actually rose from the grave or he did not. (quotes from He Chose Nails).

In Jesus Holy Name March 31, 2024 Text: Matthew 28:1,5,6b Easter -Redeemer “Hope Offered by The Man in the Middle” Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, John 19:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran

God Chooses Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

God, as the ultimate authority, has chosen us as His special possession, and we should allow Him to shape us and choose Him back, despite not always understanding His decisions.

Welcome church! We are excited you decided to worship with us. Today, I’m not sure what you are carrying with you, but I’m believing in faith that God desires to shed light into the darkness, and free you from having to carry baggage or burdens alone. The pursuit of righteousness; the life of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-25

Topics: God's Authority, Divine Selection, Spiritual Restoration

Sermon Series: Romans

Favor Over Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God's plans even when they disrupt ours, using Mary's faith-filled response to divine interruption as an example.

Good morning, beloved of God. It's always a joy to gather together as a family, united in Christ, to draw closer to our Father through His Word. We gather not because we are perfect, but because we serve a perfect God who is ever ready to mold us into His image. We are clay in the hands of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Christmas

The Power Of The Holy Ghost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to guide daily lives and become impactful witnesses of God's love.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a message that is as vital to our spiritual lives as the air we breathe is to our physical bodies. A message that will illuminate the pathway to a more profound, more intimate relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Holy Ghost Wave

Our Hopelessness Vs. God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 27, 2012

Because of God's mercy and loyal steadfast love, we have hope, no matter how hopeless our situation.

OUR ENDING FAITHFULNESS VS. GOD’S UNENDING FAITHFULNESS Lamentations 3:1-40 It is great to be back at AIT. I remember attending our 42nd anniversary. To think we would flooded out soon never crossed my mind. I know many of you have lost much and I have been praying for you continually. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free