Sermons on Commonness:

What Does Faith Say?

Contributed by Nieta Lambert on Feb 9, 2013

Often when faced with obstacles and tests as Christians, we tend to respond by what we feel or think but Scripture teaches us a better way - a way to always be victorious.

Introduction: By simply being human beings we are going to face struggles throughout our lives. Some will be small and we’ll barely notice them but others will seem like tsunamis that threaten to drown us. As Christians these struggles take on a different air. Yes, even those who are not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Like These Things

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 9, 2013

We need to check our needs.

If YOU LIKE THESE THINGS We find in these verses a list of eight growing graces for the believers. Faith, virtue,knowledge,temperance,Godlinesws,kindness and charity. 2nd Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Rush Of Communion

Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 4, 2014

Holy Communion is more than a ritual. Communion is a time of Remembrance; A time of Unity; a time of Self-Examination & a time of Hope.

The RUSH of Communion 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 & 11:23-32 Do we rush through Holy Communion or do get a "RUSH" when we celebrate Holy Communion? Let's take a look at what Holy Communion is all about. We know the different names: Holy Communion – Lord’s Supper – Eucharist. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning Your Failure To Success Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 9, 2017

Failure doesn't mean you will not succeed, it only means you have to work harder. Many that gave up didn't know how close they were to success. If they realise how close they were to success they won't giving up.

Luke 5:1-11KJV “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Foreigner Preached Repentance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2018

What business does a foreigner have telling any nation to repent? Jonah was such a foreigner, but he ran away because he despised Assyria. Are we running away from God? Are we bigoted against other nations?

Prelude What business does a foreigner have telling any nation to repent? If his name is Jonah, it’s God’s business. But, Jonah ran away because he despised Assyria. Are we running away from God? Are we bigoted against other nations? Purpose: Let’s learn that God cares even for our enemies. Plan: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Grace In Disappointments

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 28, 2023

When all you think and see is the thick clouds of challenges and abandonment around you? When trials massed up so high that we feel like we will collapse, what do we do?

FINDING GRACE IN DISAPPOINTMENT John 11:17-46 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 What do you do when your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 11:17-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- The Blind Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2023

This is the 29th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#29] JERUSALEM- THE BLIND Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 While Jesus was still in Jerusalem, He once again taught the people things that were very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Of The Seas

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2023

Jesus gets in the ship and masters the sea and he will our life as well.

The Master of the Seas Matthew 14:22-33 1. Today’s Reading • Right after the feeding of the 5000 the text says immediately “he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.” • Jesus goes to a mountain to Pray • The disciples are on a boat in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Surrender Sounds Like Victory To Me

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 3, 2025

How to let go and hold on at the same time.

The Need of Surrender When Surrender sounds like Victory" *the word surrender is not in the Bible, but "yield" is. It is the KJV word equivalent. Ephesians 2:8,9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covered In Blood (Sermon)

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 12, 2022

The connection of the Blood of the Old Testament and the Cross in the New Testament.

I would like to preach by the help of the Holy Spirit from our Scripture with this thought," COVERED IN BLOOD”. In the Scripture that was in your hearing, Moses called his elders of Israel and instructed them to “Go and take a lamb for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-24, Luke 22:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Harlot Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

The question answered in this chapter is: What “church” will actually assemble at this time on earth?

What is the church? Is it a building, a professing people, a group of genuine Christians? Is it a place with a steeple, a social club, or a people related to Christ? Some may call the church building the church, The early church met in homes. Feelings may come and go, but the church continues. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forcing People To Be Good, Can It Happen? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2021

It’s alien to Christ’s life and law of love to force compliance. One cannot and may not try to force sanctity or even basic justice on another.

Sophomore year in high school. We were assigned to study world history at that time, and we were using a Christian textbook, which rightly saw Jesus Christ as the center of all history. We even date years before and after the birth of Christ, even though the time line is about 3 years off what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 19:20-22, 1 Timothy 6:8, Genesis 1:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 17, 2022

God is always there to assist, offering safety, peace, and refuge. God's power is unending, and He will triumph in the end. Those who love Him will always be saved by Him.

In verses 1-3: The dread of mountains and urban communities out of nowhere disintegrating into the ocean because of an atomic impact frequents numerous individuals today. Yet, the psalmist says that regardless of whether the world ceases, we need not dread. Notwithstanding utter annihilation, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 6, 2024

The text tells us that Grace was upon them all and lets is look at what Grace has done.

Grace was upon them all Acts 4:32-35 1. Despite our bad deeds, bad ways, bad living God gives good I call this grace. • First of all we never get what we deserve at the hand of God • What we do get is God Grace • The United Church of Christ came out with slogan, “God is still ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

A Generous Life Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 22, 2022

Is the amount we contribute the measure of a generous life? Jesus says, "no."

A Generous Life lanny smith 2022 Lent / Generosity; Gift / Luke 21:1–4   • Spring cleaning here in my office & at home. • Maybe you would find as many pennies as we did! • Bag o’ pennies from my desk. • Common theme during the season of Lent is generosity. • Generosity is based on an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ