Sermons on Count The Cost:

Go. Love. Serve. Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 29, 2015

Going and making disciples. Serving others. Love everyone.

Go. Love. Serve. 1 Peter 2:17 says, “Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and respect the king.” Romans 12:10 says, “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” When we give honor, we are giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Squabbles Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013

Even though saved, long held prejudices and human selfishness threatens division among the early Christians.

Acts 6:1-14, 7:47-60 “Squabbles” INTRODUCTION One of the things we crave most in life is power. We want power to make our own decisions, and power to determine our own goals and our path through life. The struggle for power can be seen in the arguments parents have with children ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Joy And Sorrow Meet

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2021

Joy and sorrow meet at the feet of Jesus. Let us bow before Him today.

Where Joy and Sorrow Meet Introduction Longfellow: Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend. We rejoice in the faces of old friends we see today, and we are grateful to meet new friends as well. We are sorrowful at the faces who are no longer here, many now with the Lord. Our experience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11, Psalm 51:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the World Has Never Been The Same"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2018

A meditation for Christmas Eve.

“The World has Never Been the Same” Luke 2:1-20 The story of Christmas is not a fairy-tale from long, long ago that takes place in a land far, far away. Included in the story are identifiable names and places. The birth of God into our world doesn’t happen outside of human history but through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 23, 2018

Praise gives access to God

Psalm 22:3 The Power of Praise Praise gives us access to God. Sometimes people will say, “I feel that God is a million miles away and my prayers bounce right off of the ceiling.” Scriptures tell us to “Draw near to God and he will draw nigh to you” (James 4:8 KJV). How can we draw nigh to God? ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Methodist

No One Cares For A Tabloid God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 22, 2014

Some would accuse God of being controversial in the way He went about asking Hosea to marry a prostitute. Does God advocate sin? Absolutely not! The real controversy in Scripture is that a holy God would want a relationship with sinful man.

Ill: Italian restorers are using modern technology to refurbish two magnificent bronze Greek sculptures found more than twenty years ago off Italy’s shore. The two classical masterpieces were cleaned when they were first discovered. But inside, ocean salt had infiltrated the clay casting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Do you take things for granted, or take things with gratitude?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. My high school world Lit. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues and is the acid test of character.” Character is defined “Habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right purpose.” 2. Do you take things for granted, or take things with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Psalm 116:17, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Baptist

No Shortcut To Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

The shortcut many seek often ends in destruction. Therefore, every believer must understand that eternal life is accessed through the prescribed path of holiness, truth, and unwavering faith in Christ.

NO SHORTCUT TO HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Supporting Texts: John 14:6, Hebrews 12:14, 2 Timothy 2:19, Revelation 21:27, Romans 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: In a world driven by shortcuts, rapid results, and instant gratification, many are tempted to carry this same mindset ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Past Is A Reference, Not A Residence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

Many people allow past mistakes, failures, or even successes to define their identity and limit their potential. Living in the past robs us of present opportunities and blinds us to the new things God wants to do.

YOUR PAST IS A REFERENCE, NOT A RESIDENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Solomon's Reputation (1 Kings 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 23, 2025

How does Solomon's wealth and wisdom compare with letting our light shine? Let's begin in 1 Kings 10.

How impressive was Solomon’s reputation? What makes a Christian’s reputation shine, wealth, wisdom or good works? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 10. What did the queen of Sheba, on the southern Arabian Peninsula, do when she heard of the wisdom of Solomon? And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To The Finish: Moses’ Journey With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

Trust God’s promises and choose obedience over comfort, even when fulfillment seems distant, knowing faithfulness is never wasted and Christ is our ultimate hope.

Some stories are best told at the edge of a vista. You climb a hill, the wind lifts your hair, and the horizon stretches like a promise you can almost touch. That’s where we meet Moses today—high on Nebo, heart full, eyes clear. He can see the land he longed for. He just can’t step into it. Have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Hebrews 3:1-6, Hebrews 11:24

Topics: Faithfulness, Obedience, Godliness

The Lord's Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon calls us to sincere generosity, prayer, and forgiveness, rooted in God’s love, seeking His approval over others, and living as beloved children.

Some of us arrived today with hearts that feel hurried, hands that feel heavy, and hopes that feel thin. The week may have been loud, and your soul may feel a little quieted by weariness. If that’s you, you’re in good company. Jesus meets people like us—people with a pair of tired eyes and a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Topics: Forgiveness, Prayer

The Salvation Of Zacchaeus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Jesus personally seeks and transforms the overlooked, offering immediate grace and acceptance that leads to genuine change and restored identity through His love.

Some of us walked in today feeling unseen, unheard, and maybe even unwanted. We’ve smiled for others, but inside there’s a quiet ache that keeps asking, “Does God notice me?” Picture dusty Jericho streets and a short man with a tall stack of regrets. A tree-climbing tax collector—pockets full, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Zacchaeus, Jesus

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

The "sanctity of life" often describes our stance on the beginning and the end of life--but what about the time in between?

For the last few weeks we’ve been following the accounts of the period of time between the Judges and the early Kings of Israel. These accounts are found in the books of First and Second Samuel—and primarily detail the life of Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the choice of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Getting The Right Idea About Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 3, 2008

Message about Jesus’ challenge to the Pharisees regarding the identity of the Messiah.

Getting the Right Idea about Jesus Matthew 22:41-46 October 12, 2008 Me: One of the things I’ve noticed over the years, especially since giving my life to Christ in the fall of 1982, is that there are a lot of ideas about Jesus. Who He was, what He did, what He said, whether He should have died, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Wesleyan