Sermons on Cynicism:

The Crossword Of Death: Take A Good Look At It

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2023

We take a good look at Jesus' death so we can die with dignity.

4.7.23 Psalm 31:5 5 Into your hands I commit my spirit. You have redeemed me, O LORD, the God of truth. The Crossword of Death: Take a Good Look at It Today we come here to watch Jesus die. We planned our songs and our worship around it, carrying the cross through the church. Looking at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Expectations & Evidence

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

Yeshua was saying, “Don’t be upset because I’m not what you expected. You’ve got my credentials. Now trust me for the rest of it.”

Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Living Perks

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 24, 2023

This sermon focuses on three perks of following Jesus – 1. Being Radically Born Again, Experiencing a Life of Living Hope and Enjoying an Everlasting Inheritance

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Acts 2:42-47; Revelation 21:1-7 Theme: Christian Living Perks This sermon focuses on three perks of following Jesus – 1. Being Radically Born Again, Experiencing a Life of Living Hope and Enjoying an Everlasting Inheritance INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 2:42-47, Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Regret Smashed. 2023!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2023

3 important truths about regret: Smash regret The spirit of offense Live free in Jesus.

Regret Smashed. 2023! Philippians 3:1-3NLT Perpetual New Year's resolution: Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Share a funny story with someone whose ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3, James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fan Or Follower Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023

Using the book Not a Fan, by Kyle Idelman as the basis of this series.

Fan or Follower Luke 9:23, John 3 January 15, 2023 We’re in the second week of our series called Fan or Follower. It’s based on the book called NOT A FAN, by Kyle Idelman. Very simply, I’m asking the question, are you a fan or a follower of Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Are you an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Dreams Fall Into The Pit Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

Like Israel sent Joseph to his brothers because of his love and concern for his rebellious children, God sent His son Jesus out of love for a world that is lost and distant from Him because of their sin. God is concerned for both your daily and eternal welfare.

Today, we are in Genesis 37. If you remember, for 20 years Jacob went from running, to wrestling, to resolving issues with God and his brother Esau. On his journey back home to Hebron, he endured deep sorrow — the rape of his daughter, Dinah, the shame of his sons’ violent revenge, and the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk The Talk

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

God rebukes His priests to restore them—calling every pastor to walk again in the covenant of life, peace, and authentic presence.

INTRODUCTION — WHEN GOD TALKS TO PASTORS Malachi 2 is a pastor’s passage. God isn’t addressing the crowds; He’s addressing us—those who carry His Word, lead His people, and bear His name. If you’ve ever felt the weight of ministry—its loneliness, its expectations, its hidden temptations—then ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:4-7, Malachi 3:7, Deuteronomy 10:8, Exodus 32:26, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Power Of His Touch

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

No one is too troubled or unclean to be touched by Jesus. Jesus still welcomes outcasts today. Whom can you welcome in today? How many people have you touched with the Love of Jesus?

Opening illustration: Commuters on a Canadian Metro train witnessed a heart-moving conclusion to a tense moment. They watched as a 70-year old woman gently reached out and offered her hand to a young man whose loud voice and disturbing words were scaring other passengers. The lady’s kindness calmed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing Mercy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: SHOWING MERCY A. Mercy is a quality that is so needed today. COMMENT: We live in a WORLD where it’s so easy to become CALLUSED and INDIFFERENT. We are bombarded daily with news of TRAGEDIES, VIOLENCE, and SUFFERING PEOPLE. Living SANELY in such a WORLD often necessitates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions Of Doubt?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 19, 2005

We all face times of doubt in our life and the most critical part about doubt is how you manage it in your life.

Questions of Doubt? Thesis: We all face times of doubt in our life and the most critical part about doubt is how you manage it in your life. Opening Illustration: Clip from Backstage Volume 1 by Blue Fish TV. This Interview is with Jars of Clay as he talks about “Seasons of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Just Wait! Be Jesus! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 27, 2016

Jesus is coming again! What do we do while we wait? 1. We stay awake and focused on Jesus 2. We grow deeper in our walk of holiness 3. We pick up our cross and towel. This is a message that asks the Church if it is really ready to meet Jesus

Scripture: Luke 21: 5-19; Psalm 98 and Malachi 4:1-2 Title: Don't Just Wait! Be Jesus! Scripture: Luke 21: 5-19; Psalm 98 and Malachi 4:1-2 Title: Don't Just Wait! Be Jesus! Jesus is coming again! What do we do while we wait? 1. We stay awake and focused on Jesus 2. We grow deeper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Nazarene

His Mighty Word Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 13, 2021

1 Peter 2:1-3. “His Mighty Word” 1) Remember our Life Source (1 Peter 2:1a), 2) Eliminate our Sins (1 Peter 2:1b), 3) Admit our Need (1 Peter 2:2a), 4) Pursue Spiritual Growth (1 Peter 2:2b), and 5) Survey our Blessings (1 Peter 2:3).

1 Peter 2:1-3 1So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, -- that by it you may grow up into salvation 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. (ESV) A recent report from the Christian ministry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Other

Wanted: Third Class Passengers

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country.

Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country. When he went to buy his ticket, he was informed that first class seats were P100. Second class seats were P50. Third class seats were P25. The man looked in the stagecoach and all the seats looked the same to him, so he bought a third ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Codfish And Catfish

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country.

Illus: Once, a man was taking a stagecoach across the country. When he went to buy his ticket, he was informed that first class seats were P100. Second class seats were P50. Third class seats were P25. The man looked in the stagecoach and all the seats looked the same to him, so he bought a third ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

God Uses Us On Purpose Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

on the dreams of the cupbearer, etc., by Pastor Norval Koch as our guest preacher

Joseph Sermon 3 Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-41 July 21, 2002 “I feel used. I’ve been living away from my family for a long time. I’m in a far off land. I’ve been mistreated, worked like a slave, and just when I thought things were going well, I get knocked down again by some false accusations. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-41

Denomination: Lutheran