Sermons on Countercultural Living:

And This Is My Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores discerning God's direction, delighting in His righteousness, and displaying His glory as key aspects of our Christian walk, using Philippians 1:9-11 as a guide.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather with you in this sacred place where we come together to worship the One who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound spiritual truth, a truth that will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Joy In Jesus Despite Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find joy and strength in God amidst trials, knowing that personal suffering can advance the Gospel and draw us closer to Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control. We face trials and tribulations, heartaches and hardships, and sometimes, it feels like there’s no end in sight. But, my dear brothers and sisters, I want to remind you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Topics: Choosing Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Sufferings Endured Is Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 9, 2025

Let's explore a few biblical examples that illustrate the purpose and value of suffering.

The Bible teaches that sufferings endured for the sake of faith and righteousness are not in vain. These experiences can shape our character, deepen our faith, and lead to eternal rewards. Let's explore a few biblical examples that illustrate the purpose and value of suffering. Job: Suffering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

3 Reasons God Feels Far

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 5, 2023

For you everything you are pushing for on the other side is in a vibrant relationship with Jesus.

Three Reasons God Feels Far. ? In the Bible, Abraham was called a friend of God. Since God doesn’t play favorites, if it was available for him, it’s also available for YOU!  Everything you are pursuing in your life is on the other side of a vibrant relationship with Jesus. Whether you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2023

Paul tells us to present our bodies as living sacrifices. How are we transformed into a living sacrifice and live that out? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell

Read passage and pray. For the month of January, we’re preaching on the theme of Collide. The idea is that the ways of God often collide with the ways of the world. How do we conduct ourselves to align with God and point the world to Him? Last week, Jeff shared how to stand firm, today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Disturbed Woman Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 29, 2023

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus is absolutely willing to break cultural norms. He is led by scripture. And the meeting brings great results.

We’re in the third talk in our series on ‘Encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel.’ Last week, we looked at a passage in John 3. A man called Nicodemus met Jesus. He was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. In short, he was a very respectable man. Jesus told him that he needed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed - Psalm 1

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Feb 5, 2023

There are clearly two types of people described in Psalm 1, the blessed or Godly, and the cursed, or ungodly

The Blessed Psalm 1 Intro. I’ve been thinking about this Psalm all week I have to admit, when I sat down to organize it into a message, it was a struggle or me. You have two people very obvious people here. The Godly - also called the blessed The ungodly I. The blessed are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God – Righteousness Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 14, 2024

This teaching goes over the two types of righteousness; righteous position in Christ and righteous living. This teaching talks about how they are separate and yet connected.

For an easy to read PDF: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral The Armor of God – Righteousness – Teaching (Recap: If someone wasn’t there, encourage them to ask someone for notes.) Really quickly: Last week we talked about our truth belt and leaning on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2024

Many gifts that we get are clothes for Christmas. Paul encourages us to wear Christain actions in life and put on certain clothes like righteousness.

Colossians 3:12-17 What did you get for Christmas? Many gifts that are given is clothes, so we try them on. Hopefully they fit, look good, etc…People ask what did you get for Christmas and we share what we got. In today text Paul wants us to be wearing certain clothes that fits a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Epiphany - A Bright Idea

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Dec 26, 2024

An examination of epiphany through the visit of the magi to the toddler Jesus. Their gifts stimulate us to living out our Christian lives in this new year by living holy lives that glorify God.

The earliest reference to Epiphany as a Christian feast was in AD 361, by Ammianus Marcellinus. The holiday is listed twice, which suggests a double feast of baptism and birth. The baptism of Jesus was originally assigned to the same date as the birth because Luke 3:23 was read to mean that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of God's Love

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023

Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God

I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:35-39, Matthew 22:37, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Fold Blessing Of, ‘semikhah.’

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 16, 2024

Sacrificing an animal for sin involved many sacred acts before the animal could be offered in Israel.  That was especially true on the day of Yom Kippur, the most holy day for the Hebrews...

The Two Fold Blessing Of, ‘Semikhah.’ Leviticus 16:20-21 Sacrificing an animal for sin involved many sacred acts before the animal could be offered in Israel.  That was especially true on the day of Yom Kippur, the most holy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:20-21, Matthew 18:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Plans A Surprise Party Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2024

Jesus is telling all that He is about to fulfill the prophecy of Ezekiel.

Saturday of the Fourth Week in Lent 2024 So what words were those that convinced a number of Christ’s listeners that He was (and is) the prophet foretold by Moses and so many other of the early prophets? Our lectionary is not very helpful there, so we go right to chapter 7 of St. John’s Gospel and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 7:2-12, John 7:38-53, Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Our Thought Life

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024

God wants to do a deep work on our character and He accomplishes this through changing the way that we think.

Where do we go in order to develop character in our lives? You may have noticed that our world is simply obsessed with the outward appearance. Everywhere you turn you see advertisements for products that will make you look younger, make your skin shine, cream that will take out all your wrinkles, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Go Traveling! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 25, 2017

1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking In Christ through His Holy Spirit

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Theme: Let's Go Traveling! 1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking in Christ through His Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, from Jesus Christ our Savior and from the Holy Spirit who cleanses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene