Sermons on Common Interests:

Salty Christians Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2012

What influences you and what kind of influence are you on others? In the final portion of Mark Chapter 9, Jesus describes a common substance: salt. It is either salty or flavorless. When it comes to you affect on your environment are you salt or unsalt?

Leading up to this portion of Mark 9, Jesus has taken a young child and put them into his arms. Somehow I picture him placing the child in front of Him and wrapping his arms around their front. The disciples can see both the child and the Messiah standing together. That stance of loving protection ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Watches Over Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 25, 2015

Jesus referred to himself as the good shepherd so that the people would know what he was talking about. Jesus was preaching in Palestine, and sheep were quite common in that area. Sheep are not very smart though. They were easy prey for wild animals.

How many of you have pets? I have three of them at my house right now. I have three cats. One is a sixteen year old male named Rusty because he is rust-coloured. My family also calls him Tubby because he is fat. He loves to eat, and he loves begging for food whenever anyone is in the kitchen. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Love Without Limits

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 19, 2017

Jesus challenges the common wisdom of his day, stating God doesn't want us to "love our neighbor and hate our enemy" but to love everyone, including our enemies. This is impossible without the love of God flowing through us.

Matthew 5:43-48 Love without Limits Did you know your body is not designed to carry anger for very long? Now don’t get me wrong: anger is a helpful emotion. It tells you something is terribly wrong. But God designed your body to resolve anger as quickly as possible and to move on. Resentment and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit, The Spirit Of Correction And His Corrective Ministry. Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Sep 20, 2017

I have always wondered what the prison has in common with the church. But the prison is not a church. But it can teach us how God corrects a believer. The Spirit of God is the Spirit of Correction. He corrects us that we may be fit for the kingdom of God

Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 From my observation and from others who have testified to the manner in which the Bible unravel the truth. It is possible to read a passage of scripture hundreds of time without grasping the hidden meaning. Only the Spirit of God can turn on the light in conveying truth by ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity And Other Religions: Many Roads Or Exclusive Path?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question.

A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question. But the Christian really need not see all religions aside from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Worry! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament lesson shows us a man who learned how not to worry while not denying the realities of life and using common sense. Isn't this what Jesus was teaching in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:24-34?

“Here's a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don't worry, be happy. In every life we have some trouble But when you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy” You might recognize those lyrics from the song released in 1988, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:6-12, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

"12 Convincing Proofs Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ!" Series

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 14, 2022

The proof of the resurrection of Jesus is overwhelming to any logical-thinking person. One only has to use common-sense and Biblical evidence to prove that His resurrection did occur. Carefully and logically examine the evidence in the 12 Bible facts listed in this message.

The proof of the resurrection of Jesus is overwhelming to any logical-thinking person. Ask God to give you Holy Spirit insight into the evidences presented in this message. 1. The eyewitness accounts of the empty tomb. Mark 16:1-6, John 20:1-8, Luke 24:10-12. Peter, John, Mary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6, John 20:1-8

God Approved Sufferings

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 19, 2025

The Bible frequently presents suffering not as a sign of God's rejection, but as a tool He uses for spiritual growth and refinement. The common reaction of men is to reject suffering as a natural human tendency. The Bible acknowledges this, but also provides a different perspective.

God Approved Sufferings The Bible frequently presents suffering not as a sign of God's rejection, but as a tool He uses for spiritual growth and refinement. The common reaction of men is to reject suffering. This part of the statement reflects a natural human tendency. We instinctively avoid ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Types Of Fasts In The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

In the Old and New Testaments, we see different types of fasts that brought about supernatural results. Each fast had a distinct purpose and pattern, but all had one common factor: they were directed toward God and done with sincerity of heart.

TYPES OF FASTS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-9, Esther 4:16, Daniel 10:2-3, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines in the Bible. It is a God-ordained means of humbling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Children Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 7, 2025

During troubling times, man reads things into the events happening and thinks they see apocalyptic inferences. Many speak of the coming End of Time. Often these spoken inferences are accepted as common understandings. Mankind begins to wonder about life after death.

1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. 5 Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; 10 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-40, Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Isaiah Crying Marantha? (Advent 1 December 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2023

Though we are not a post-exilic community, like the one in today’s text we too, want relief from our disasters of this tumultuous year. The one thing that quarantine has in common with being exiled is isolation. ... We too, want God to act and fix things.

IS ISAIAH CRYING MARANTHA? (Advent 1 December 2020) Text: Isaiah 64:1 - 9 O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence— 2 as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil— to make your name known to your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Formula For Success Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. As we will be re

There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. By the world’s standard, success often ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Plans Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 22 verses 1 through 6

Luke 22: 1 – 6 Evil Plans 1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. 4 So he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Book Of Joshua 7 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

When Joshua crossed over Jordan, he brought the people of Israel with him and he also brought a reputation with him.

We all have reputations, some are good and some are bad. When people hear your name, they immediately associate: • A face • But they also associate good or evil with your name Illus: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep. As their punishment, they each were branded on the forehead with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deceptive Gold Works Its Penalty – God Is Not Mocked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022

Sin has consequences. It always returns to hurt the sinner. A farmer set out to deceive with gold and over time, became a mental case. We must stand on the ONE solid foundation and contend earnestly for the faith that is under attack. We have a common salvation we must defend vigorously.

DECEPTIVE GOLD WORKS ITS PENALTY – GOD IS NOT MOCKED In 1960 Arnold Long, a missionary to the people of the Australian outback, wrote “The Bushman’s Guide. It contains stories of the outback and of people and was used in outreach. I did meet Arnold once. He was a remarkable man. This is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 2:27, Exodus 17:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational