Sermons on Common:

Stewardship, Solidarity And Wages Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2015

A just social system must come from the conversion of many minds and hearts.

Thursday of 32nd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel What is the kingdom of God? Is it imposed from outside ourselves? Jesus is very clear on this point. The various sects and political parties in Palestine during the first century thought that the reign of God would be imposed, especially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Malachi Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 1, 2015

God addresses the men of Judah in regards to their marriages

Malachi Chapter 2 Before we jump into this chapter and all that it has to say to the priests of that day, we would do well to remember that under the new covenant, all true believers in Jesus Christ are also priests of God. A priest is someone who is qualified and commissioned to minister to God ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Well-Stocked Garden And A Terrible Fall.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022

In Adam's fall, We sinned all.

A WELL-STOCKED GARDEN AND A TERRIBLE FALL. Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-7. Genesis 2:15-17. The LORD God took the man, and put him in a garden. Having already introduced the ordinance of the Sabbath, He now introduces the ordinance of work. Created in the image of God, one part of that image ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Warrior Seed & The Way We Live

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Do you ever feel like life is a battlefield? Scripture tells us something about the inevitability of struggles in this present world and how to face them with strength and hope.

The Warrior Seed and the Way We Live Scripture: Genesis 3:8–15, especially verse 15 I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel (NLT). Introduction: Do you ever feel like life is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fleeing Persecution (1 Samuel 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2025

Should we walk away from those who don't want to hear the Gospel, or flee those who persecute us for it? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 21.

Are there situations to walk away from or even flee? What if people refuse to listen to the Gospel or worse, persecute us? Is mercy more important than sacrifice? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 21. Did David understand that eating the shewbread, putting hunger ahead of the letter of the law, was innocent ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 - "You Will Want To Get In On This” -Or- "Come Out, I Want You!” Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Nov 5, 2024

Why be separate? We cannot invite people into the temple of God and into his holiness and wholeness if we are not separate and are identified as different. If we do not represent God, how can we invite people to come to him?

3 - “You will want to get in on this” -OR- “Come Out, I Want You!” “I WILL RECEIVE YOU IF…” 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Isaiah 52:11

Denomination: Methodist

Wicked Prospers And Righteous Suffer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of the wicked.

It is a common observation that wicked people often seem to prosper in life, while the righteous suffer. This phenomenon can be perplexing and even disillusioning for believers. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

The Hour To Wake From Sleep

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025

St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:13, Matthew 24:27-44, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 122:1-9, Isaiah 2:1-5, Genesis 7:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

We Are Family PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the role of salvation, Christ's resurrection, and the Holy Spirit in shaping, strengthening, and sustaining the Christian community.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Each of us, through the grace of God, has been drawn into this fellowship, this family, this faith community. We are here, not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Christian Community, Salvation

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on May 11, 2003

This sermon is the second in a series about true Christian fellowship and community - this one focusing on the call to "love one another."

Love One Another Series: One Another Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION Good Morning Series Introduction We began a new series last week on “one anothering,” the different commands we have in our interaction with one another. The commands we have from our Lord in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Did - What? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 18, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 11: 1 – 30

Acts 11: 1 – 30 You did - what? 11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!” 4 But ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Deadly Desires And The Glory Of God - 1 Peter 2:11-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 13, 2024

We were chosen and exalted for the purpose of showing God’s excellencies, which requires holiness

1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the gentiles that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Nov 4, 2002

This sermon shows us one of the many God-encounters where a man’s life was radically changed for ever.

November 3, 2002 – Covington, IN The Fire of God Exodus 3:1-5 This is one of those passages that stir and provoke us in our pursuit of God. It’s one of the many God encounters we find in the Word, where God visits in a unique way – in a brief moment in time – that changes and transforms the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

Service with a Smile: Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 [Show Fantasia video, segment one] A vast orchestra, composed of stringed instruments, brass instruments, percussion instruments, and woodwinds . . . All joining together, the harp and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Is A Somebody

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 23, 2002

Christian Service

I. One of the greatest atrocities that has ever occurred against God’s church occurred in the middle ages. A. When I say that some of you might think that I am talking about the persecutions against the church, but that is not what I am talking about. B. One of the greatest tactics of satan to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15, Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist