Sermons on Contrasting Ideas:

Identifying Your Gifts And Talents

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Most people have no idea the talents and gifts they have and even fewer are willing to use them for the kingdom of God.

Identifying your gifts and talents Romans chapter 12:4-8 Introduction- Most people do not even realize the gifts that God has given them. Most people do not accomplish much more than surviving. They never take chances so they never allow God to stretch them Romans chapter 12:4-8 He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do We Have The Bible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 27, 2019

This sermon deals with false ideas that are thought to be biblical and how it is is we are to actually use the Bible in our daily lives.

Why Do We Have The Bible? Deuteronomy 6:4-19 2 Timothy 3:10-17 September 15, 2019 Pastor Rick If someone were to ask you, why do have the Bible, what would you be your first response? The Bible has been called the Word of God. It has been called the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pouting Prophet And A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Remember the big idea of Jonah: God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to those who least deserve it!

A Pouting Prophet and a Gracious God - Jonah 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-29-19 Jonah 4 Redo If you will turn with me to Jonah four and will begin reading in verse one. When Jonah saw that all the people were fasting and crying out to God, he fell to his knees and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kairos – Hearing God’s Voice Through Scripture Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 11, 2023

Central Idea: Are you paying attention to those moments (Kairos) when God is trying to get your attention?

When we lived in Michigan I woke up early in the morning and found myself in that place between wakefulness and dreams. I heard these babies crying and realized that I don't have babies anymore. They were grown up. What I heard was 2 cats fighting on the fence… Sounded like babies crying. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: You can gain a life of rest when you give God the rest of your life.

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed Matthew 11:28-30 Do you sometimes feel that life happens too fast and that you are always in a hurry? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands and pressures of life? Do you feel exhausted? Have you lost your sense of excitement about living every day? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

American Revolution Sermons

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2016

Was the American Revolutionary war an act of un-Christian rebellion or does the Bible support the idea of freedom from tyrants?

Intro Was the American Revolutionary war an act of un-Christian rebellion or does the Bible support the idea of freedom from tyrants? Jonathan Mayhew July 4th reminds Americans why people fought for freedom. Jonathan Mayhew preached January 1749 on Romans 13:1-8 revealing that we submit only to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Uphold The Truth

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 22, 2025

Truth is not an expression of heart or feeling alone from within us. Truth can neither be expressed as an idea alone.

UPHOLD THE TRUTH Truth is not an expression of heart or feeling alone from within us. Truth can neither be expressed as an idea alone. Truth can be found in the Bible, but there are people who object such truth. The wrong understanding and interpretation of the Bible will lead people far away from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

31. Hebron Before Jerusalem (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 5, 2025

David understood the road to the palace was long. He mastered the idea that setbacks are sometimes God's setups

Hebron Before Jerusalem November 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 2 God advances His kingdom through Spirit-dependent obedience, patient waiting, and merciful leadership—not through pride, ambition, or personal vendetta. Go will often take us to “Hebron before ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Faith That Guides, Protects, And Sustains Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 6, 2025

Big Idea: Faith is not a passive hope but an active trust in God that guides, protects, and sustains us through trials.

Introduction: Good morning. I want to start with a simple question: How do you navigate life’s storms? How do you stay on course when the path is unclear, when the heat is intense, and when the pressures of life threaten to overwhelm you? Psalm 5 gives us a window into that kind of navigation. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Thanks Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Giving thanks in every circumstance isn’t just a good idea, it puts you directly in the very will of God.

Today, we're gonna talk about gratitude. You know, being thankful for what we have. It's not just a nice thing to do, it actually puts us right in the center of God's will for our lives. So, let's dive in! Before we get into the Bible stuff, let's do a quick object lesson. I want you all to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Positive Attitude, Appreciation, Resilience, Mindfulness

A Heart Like His

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 27, 2025

David is called a man after God's heart. This sermon explores the idea of being a man after God's heart.

A Heart Like His Introduction: In 1973, the world met a horse named Secretariat – a big, red colt with fire in his stride and thunder in his hooves. He didn’t just win races…. He rewrote history. At the Kentucky Derby, he started in last place… but, with every quarter mile, he got faster. He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Boating Season Has Begun

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 23, 2008

I had no idea that my neighbor Matt was out of work. There was nothing to let me know that he could use a friend and a day out in a boat. I had no idea they just recently became parents again to another little girl. Is a neighbor the person living next to

Boating Season has begun Luke 10:25-37 Well I know that some of you heard some of this sermon before but you may not have heard me make the same conclusions. As the title suggests you are going to hear another fascinating adventure about me and my boat. This time it involves a lesson about who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So Long, Farewell (I'll Tell You This...) Series

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Mar 28, 2025

Several years ago I was leaving a church and looked for ideas for winding down or farewell sermons. I found few ideas. I was able to piece a few options from reference to Paul’s final meeting with the Ephesian elders and Paul’s final thoughts to Timothy.

This lesson is one of the “farewell sermons” I put together. I have a bibliography for those who would like it.This sermon became the last one I preached in my previous church. The title was inspired by the tagline of a comedian who was popular when I was a kid and I have a series (unrelated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Lost & Found Department

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

Luke 15 could aptly be called the Lost & Found chapter of the Gospels. Looking at the similarities & contrasts of these 3 stories – the Lost Sheep, the lost Coin and the lost Son.

GOD’S LOST & FOUND DEPARTMENT Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAUGHT IN THE ACT 1. There are times when we start to look down on someone else, and we find that we ourselves are guilty of the same things. 2. A third-grade teacher had three boys named William in her class. Because she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shady Deal Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2005

The story of the shrewd manager presents contrasts in persons, amount, stewardship, and ownership to show the responisiility we have to use God’s gifts in His service.

THE PARABLE OF THE SHADY DEAL LUKE 16:1-12 INTRO.: Where did the expression "shady deal" come from? Maybe because it is a business deal consummated in the shadows. Maybe because wrong is black and right is white and a shady deal is something between. For whatever reason, we call a questionable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ