Sermons on Curiosity:

Jesus As The Wow Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 3, 2017

This is Chapter 5 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

Introduction I can remember when I was a member at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tony Evans was my pastor. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship had several ministries for young people. It was one of many reasons I became a member. There was a College and Career ministry for ...read more

Scripture: John 9:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

What About John?

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 18, 2016

Too often we are concerned about the ministry of others, Jesus reminds us that we need to be concerned about the ministry He had called us into.

What About John? John 21:17-21 In 1991 Bill Murray starred in a movie about a manipulative, obsessive-compulsive patient who tracks down his psychotherapist, who is on vacation. The patient ends up completely taking over the doctor’s vacation. The movie was called, “What About ...read more

Scripture: John 21:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

M.o.m. On Mission

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2019

Mothers are foundational to the well-being of their families.

1. Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation (her mother’s favorite flower) to each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forsaken For Our Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025

The cross shows the depth of sin and the height of God’s love. There, Jesus took our place so that guilt could be lifted and grace could be personal.

Introduction – A Little Girl’s Directions A little girl got lost on her way home. A policeman stopped and asked, “Can I help you?” She answered, “Just point me to the cross, and I’ll be able to find my way home.” Her house was near a church with a tall cross on its roof. That’s what the cross ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Walking In The Shadow Of Darkness

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 19, 2020

When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness.

When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness. People walking this leg of the journey are witnesses to the fact that “People's desires make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19, Ecclesiastes 7:17

Denomination: Other

You're Too Kind! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Paul ends this epistle with making sure the Philippians know that, regardless of how both contented and empowered he is in Christ, he is still very thankful to them for their remarkable kindness to him, and that it didn't go unnoticed.

I. Intro A. According to the WASHINGTON POST, a church ordered a pizza from Domino’s during a church service. What happened next drew national attention:? “The driver brought the $5.99 pizza to Sycamore Creek Church in Pickerington in suburban Columbus on Oct. 4. The Rev. Steve Markle brought ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Navigating The Human Seas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 16, 2021

Just as there are storms, shoals, and sea creatures that trouble sailors asea, so others trouble us or our community upon the sea of life.

Navigating the Human Seas (Proverbs 29:8-11) 1. You can’t always trust your GPS. Three young women escaped the sinking Mercedes-Benz SUV after the vehicle's GPS directed them down a boat launch and into the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington. The driver thought she was on a road while ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision Of Divine Encounter In A Transformative Century Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 23, 2025

In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual enrichment.

Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision of Divine Encounter in a Transformative Century Intro: In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual enrichment. Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter At The Burning Bush

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

The burning bush represents a divine intersection between the natural and the supernatural.

ENCOUNTER AT THE BURNING BUSH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:1-5 Supporting Texts: Acts 7:30-34, Isaiah 6:1-8, Genesis 28:16-17, Revelation 1:12-17 INTRODUCTION: The burning bush represents a divine intersection between the natural and the supernatural. Moses was tending sheep—an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Seems Slow

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

When God seems slow, fear builds idols. Trust Jesus, who breaks our false gods and restores us to the only Savior worth waiting for.

Introduction — The Silence That Feels Dangerous They waited. Moses went up the mountain to talk with God. Israel watched him go until he was only a speck on the slope…and then he disappeared into the cloud of glory. The first day, there was awe. The third day, curiosity. By day ten…whispers. By ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1, Exodus 32:6, Romans 12:2, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026

What is a choice?

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The act of choosing, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The power of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

No Repentance, No Revival Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Without repentance, revival becomes theater—faith without surrender. True awakening begins when hearts trade control for the cross of Christ.

The Rubberneck Revival We’ve all done it—slowed down to stare at someone else’s wreck. Traffic crawls, brake lights flare, and curiosity pulls at us. We glance, we speculate, we shake our heads—and then we move on. That’s the spirit of this cultural moment. The world is rubbernecking religion. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 16:24, Psalm 51:17, Hosea 6:1-3, James 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The God Who Makes You A Wonder To Many Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025

God specialises in transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies that provoke amazement, questions, and glory to His name.

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOU A WONDER TO MANY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 71:7 Key Verse: “I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.” — Psalm 71:7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 8:18; Zechariah 3:8; Deuteronomy 28:1-13; Psalm 126:1-3; Acts 4:13. INTRODUCTION Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Hearing To Holy Living: When The Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2026

There is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God week after week, nodding politely, agreeing inwardly… and then walking out unchanged.

From Hearing to Holy Living: When the Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Introduction: The Most Dangerous Place in Church Church, there is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 119:105, John 14:15, James 2:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal