Sermons on Commonness:

He Watches Me

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 27, 2018

As God sees and knows each sparrow, so He watches us.

“He Watches Me” Matthew 10:29-31 Daviod P. Nolte Sometimes we have birds in our yard that are not as common as the little black starlings. The other day I saw a red headed woodpecker on our tree; sometimes we see a yellow canary or some variety of finch. Numerous hummingbirds vie for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

88. Benefits Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

Imagine what it would be like to have no evil or dark thoughts, ever! Yet, this is God’s existence, and it will be our existence in heaven

IN GOD'S IMAGE 88 - BENEFITS OF HEAVEN This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 5:43-45, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Romans 6:17-18, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 4:32, Jeremiah 17:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2017

This message discusses the medical phenomenon call the Placebo Effect which in reality is proof positive of the power of faith.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing! Part 1 Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 18:21; 23:7a Introduction In Matthew 18:3 Jesus says, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.” Hebrews 11:1,6 says, “Now faith ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If - (A Fresh Start)

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 31, 2017

A sermon on the potter and the clay that I preached for New year 2018 - (Some unknown sources)

…Romans chapter 9 20But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? 22What if God, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Church At Its Best Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2018

God want us to be the best church we can possibly be. How can we get there? 1. Be saved by the Lord (vs. 1). 2. Be seeking the Lord (vs. 2). 3. Be separated for the Lord (vs. 2-4). 4. Be serving the Lord (vs. 5).

Our Church at Its Best Acts 13:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 11, 2014 *I've often recalled something I heard Louis Bartet say 30 years ago: "If I searched and searched until I finally found the perfect church, then after I joined it, it wouldn't be perfect anymore." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Evil

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

Paul is a very powerful writer and at times we may be intimidated by him. He shares with us here the incredible power we have through Christ to overcome the evil we face in our Christian Walk.

OVERCOMING EVIL ROMANS 12:9-21 I THINK WE ARE SOMETIMES OVERWEALMED BY THE WRITINGS OF PAUL IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. I BELIEVE THAT OVER ONE QUARTER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT IS ATTRIBUTED TO HIM. WE SEE THE BOOKS HE IS CREDITED WITH WRITING AND FAIL TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE FIRST AND FOREMOST LETTERS. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon: Waiting For A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 3, 2020

Simeon is an amazing Jew who comes in and out of the scene of the Christmas narrative, but with power and significance to attest of the birth of Christ. What can we learn from him as we await the return of Christ

Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this Message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction This coming Friday, most of us will be waking up to another Christmas morning. Certainly, as with everything else this year, it will be much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Brethren

Weeds Among The Wheat

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 24, 2020

We may see a lot of destruction and evil around us, but God uses it all to bless His people in ways we might not recognize.

Opening and Introduction There’s a lot of terrible things going. It seems like every time I turn on the news, I see another act of violence, another senseless act of destruction, and the continuing sickness of the COVID-19 virus. In just this past week, I’ve read about • a man shot and killed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Be Perfect?

Contributed by Austin Lamos on Oct 31, 2019

Message on Matthew 5:43-48. What does it mean to love our enemies? What does it mean to be "perfect" as our heavenly Father is perfect?

Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

A Believer’s Walk-1 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

When a person comes to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the new creation has come and the old has gone. Then, there is a certain level of progress and quality of life that God expects from us.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: When a person comes to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Colossians 2:6, Romans 6:11, 1 Peter 2:2, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Comeback From Covid 19 #1

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 28, 2020

As we reopen churches from Covid 19 we will see that life has changed and that opinions wildly differ on the issues. Romans 14 deals with similar food fights that have erupted in the church and how to solve them

The difference between us this is a serious message today about something that could become a serious problem. Have you ever been involved in a food fight? These are the kind of things that spontaneously break out in cafeterias or at summer camp and it’s usually for fun. But in the Bible a food ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4, John 17:21, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Comeback From Covid 19 #2

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 28, 2020

As we reopen churches from Covid 19 we will see that life has changed and that opinions wildly differ on the issues. Romans 14 deals with similar food fights that have erupted in the church and how to solve them

The difference between us #2 this is a serious message today about something that could become a serious problem. The comeback 2020. Last week we read about it. We’re going to read about it again. A food fight that erupted in the Bible that threaten the split apart a church. Romans (ESV) 14:1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4, 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Comeback - Covid 19 #3

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 28, 2020

Love. It is what sets the church apart period. Covid 19 threatens to divide the church - opinions about it and what we should do about it. As we comeback together we need to remember love.

The difference between us #3 this is a serious message today about something that could become a serious problem. The comeback 2020. Here is the New Testament in a nutshell… Jesus lived… And what an amazing life he lived. Jesus died… What a brutal death it was. Jesus was resurrected… What a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2020

How does God reveal himself in the Bible? What are inerrancy and infallibility? How do we understand the Bible? How does the Holy Spirit help us understand the Bible?

How does God reveal himself in the Bible? What are inerrancy and infallibility? How do we understand the Bible? How does the Holy Spirit help us understand the Bible? All this is a special part of studying God by studying how important his revelation in the Bible is called bibliology. How God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist