Sermons on Connecting With The People:

A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017

We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Pilgrimage Road Of Faith: What Does It Mean To Walk By Faith? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2024

This road can only be walked by faith. It can only be walked in deep connection to God through Jesus Christ. We’re going to press toward the goal on this road.

How do we walk the road of faith? It's completely different than walking as a man of the world. So, we become like toddlers who are unable to walk, and we must learn to walk. How does that work? God walks before us, in front of us, holding our hands, and teaches us to walk by faith. He does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, Philippians 3:8-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cross Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007

Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith To Experience God’s Glory Everyday Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith is the divine bridge that connects man to the supernatural realm of God’s glory. Without faith, it is impossible to access or experience the reality of God’s presence, power, and splendour.

FAITH TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S GLORY EVERYDAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:40 Supporting Texts: Habakkuk 2:14, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Isaiah 60:1 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the divine bridge that connects man to the supernatural realm of God’s glory. Without faith, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40, Habakkuk 2:14, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Known By God Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being fully known and loved by God, emphasizing our need for deep connections and the courage to follow God's path, despite the distractions of the modern world.

Welcome to week 2 of our 4-week sermon series, Known. To know and be known are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. And in this fast paced, disconnected digital world, it’s easy to have all the followers, all the connections, and all the fans but still feel completely alone. The good news ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9, Proverbs 19:21

Topics: God's Knowledge, False Idols, Divine Guidance

Sermon Series: Known

Fitting In The Counterfeit Of Belonging PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of claiming our belongingness to God, which shapes our connections within the church and helps us understand the difference between merely fitting in and truly belonging.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that many of us can relate to, especially in this digital age where it's easy to feel isolated and disconnected from others. I'm talking about the importance of claiming our belongingness to God and how that impacts our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Belongingness To God

Ahavah - A Hebrew Thought Of Love

Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Feb 14, 2020

Love or “Ahava” in the Hebraic mind is very different in today’s culture. In Hebrew, love is connected directly with action and obedience. It brings to mind the idea of longing for or breathing for another.

Most Hebrew words can be broken down into a three-consonant root word that contains the essence of the word’s meaning. The root word of ahava is “ahav.” The term ahav in Hebrew means, “to give.” True ahava, true love, is more concerned about giving than receiving. Being the center of someone’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 3:16, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 37:28, Proverbs 8:17, 1 John 4:9-11, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:19-20, 1 John 3:10, Joshua 23:11, Matthew 22:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 4, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about the fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious however who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgive Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2021

Truly forgiven people will become forgiving people.

We are in the middle of a series on Relational Living and what it takes to make a relationship work. We started with LOVE. Then last week we added ENCOURAGEMENT. Today, we add something that might be the hardest for us to do—FORGIVE. Forgiveness many times is not easy, especially when we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-33, Romans 8:11-14, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 18 - Great Praise From A Place Of Great Victory Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 18 consists of a series of triumphant thanksgivings to God, with which the writer connects a highly figurative account of his deliverance from danger, an assertion of his own uprightness, and a description of the victories he has won by God's assistance . . .

April 14, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 18 (KJV) PART #1: VERSES 1-12 Title: Great Praise from a Place of Great Victory To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Similarities Of God And His Word

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010

God is so much similar to His word – the Bible. The two are so closely connected that it is impossible to separate the attributes of God’s word (Bible) from God Himself.

Intro: The Gospel of John begins by calling “the Word of God” as God (Read John 1:1). This opens up an interesting study between “the Word” (Jesus) and “the word” (Bible). In our study we are going to see that God is so much similar to His word – the Bible. The two are so closely connected that it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:2

Denomination: *other

This Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010

The first message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's message from Matthew 5:17-20 explores Jesus' connection with the Old Testament.

This Changes Everything • Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction: As Jesus identifies in the Beatitudes, a Kingdom person should HUNGER and THIRST for righteousness. He is not simply interested in our AGREEMENT but rather our SURRENDER. About this passage: Serve as an intro to the five blocks of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Secret Agents

Contributed by Mike Holland on May 10, 2011

Fear keeps us from reaching out and connecting with the Angels God has sent to minister to us. In this sermon outline we look at "how to get That hook Up."

psalm 46:1-7 Psa 46:1 God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present (reliable = really able) help in trouble. Psa 46:2 Therefore we will not fear,(more oppertunity to fear in american than ever before) though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, Psa 46:3 though its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Spirit-Filled Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2025

A Spirit-filled marriage is a profound representation of Christ's love, requiring mutual submission that leads to deep connection and growth, transforming struggles into opportunities for grace and unity.

A Spirit-filled Marriage Ephesians 5: 22-33 Through our study in recent weeks, we have discovered much about our walk with the Lord and among the world. We have been challenged to walk in love, righteousness, light, and awareness. In our text, Paul continues to deal with the walk of believers, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist