Sermons on Deeper Truths:

Two Flies In The Ointment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2004

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

Two Flies in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:10-15) Note: This is the second part of my sermon titled, "A Fly in the Ointment" also posted on Sermon Central. INTRO 1. Talk about a rude awakening. The Reuters news service told a story about a man in January of 2004 who "woke with a jolt in the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10-15, Proverbs 12:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bitter Water

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

Originally titled "Is the Lord With Us Or Not?," this sermon is looking at our doubt of God’s presence. The invitation is to deeper Christian discipleship to strengthen our assurance.

Originally, I intended to look at this Bible story two weeks ago. At the time, the name of the sermon was “Is The Lord With Us Or Not?” Certainly it is a question many Americans have asked in recent days. One approach to developing timely and appropriate sermons is to hold the Bible in one hand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Methodist

Communication: Listen With The Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006

Sermon series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smally. Communication is more than just hearing words, we have to go deeper to the heart of the matter

COMMUNICATION: LISTEN WITH THE HEART A. We are continuing our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is on Communication: Listen with the Heart. ILLUSTRATION: This story appeared in The News Gazette last May. A minister decided ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of The Believer

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 25, 2012

To help God's people realize in a deeper and greater sense what we have and often are not useing. To encourage all to use what we have at our disposal.

THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER INTRO: A. The word authority is used thirty-seven times beginning in Easter 9:29 – Revelation 13:2. a. It means the power or right to give commands, enforce obedience, take action or make final decisions. b. This authority or power is delegated by someone to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas As A Little Child

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 16, 2011

A Christmas sermon that looks at the meaning of Christmas and the deeper implication of the holiday by seeing how we can learn from the child, learn as a child, and witness about the child.

(Portions of this sermon are based on the sermon by Deffner, Donald L., “Christmas as a Little Child,” Sermons for Church Year Festivals, CPH, St. Louis, 1997, pg. 36- 40.) Introduction In the book Mrs. Miniver, the author, Jan Struther, described her family’s Christmas. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Blueprint Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024

As we look deeper into Joel 2:12-17, we are going to look at the heart of God’s people, the character of God, and the blueprint of repentance that we find.

Minor Prophets Major Message Blueprint of Repentance Joel 2:12-17 | #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#17 Thicker Than Blood Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 17, 2020

"Family is everything” we are told. Not so fast, says Jesus. In Mark 3:31-35 we learn that there is a deeper relationship than our physical families.

#17 Thicker than Blood Series: Mark May 17, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 3 - Paul's Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2025

Paul's powerful prayer for the Colossians calls upon God to supply them with very important spiritual help that will enable them to live a life worthy of the Lord. These are things we can pray for ourselves and others to receive from the Lord.

Introduction: A. One night a father was walking past his 5 year old daughter’s room when he proudly noticed she was on her knees in prayer. 1. When he paused to listen, he heard her repeat this prayer several times: “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.” 2. When she was finished praying, her ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Truth: "every Person Is As Close To God As They Want To Be" James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

From James 4:8 a sermon to challenge the listener to reflect on their relationship with God.

Transformed by Truth: "Every Person is as Close to God as They Want to Be" James 4:8 Introduction Today, we explore a profound truth: "Every person is as close to God as they want to be." This statement challenges us to reflect on our personal relationship with God. Our main ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Psalm 145:18, Isaiah 59:2, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Blindness - Physically And Spiritually

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 28, 2018

Can we see truth within and beyond God's Word?

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:46-52 October 28, 2018 Overcoming Blindness – Physically and Spiritually Today’s gospel reading is Mark’s account of Jesus restoring the sight of blind Bartimaeus. This account provides us with the importance of being persistent in prayer; holding on to our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46, Mark 8:22, Matthew 21:14, Matthew 20:30, John 9:1, Matthew 9:27, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 7:21, Matthew 12:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worship Wars

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2013

A sermon developed around the diviersity of thought concerning what constitutes true worship.

“The Worship Wars” John 4:1-42 John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Some ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Elevate To The Next Level: Living Worshipfully

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 12, 2025

In our series on elevating to the next level, today’s message is about our need to start living worshipfully by being those living sanctuaries, where we worship God in spirit and truth, worship is warfare, and there is power in our worship.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Worshipfully” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PUmxD6j3Po As we look at today’s topic about living worshipfully in our series on elevating discipleship to the next level, I’d like to begin by talking about what is worship and two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6, John 4:23-24, John 17:17, 1 Samuel 16:16, Psalm 22:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

"The Inn Hospitality"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 30, 2014

This is a deeper look at the translation "no room for them in the inn." It is not about there not being enough "space for lodging' but turns to become more about there not being enough "hospitality" for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.

“the inn hospitality” “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (NKJV) Intro: There has been much deliberation and speculation over the whereabouts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The L * I * G * H * T Of Scripture

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 30, 2011

A sermon in response to Family Radio’s (Harold Camping) prediction of the end of the world; it gives five key principles that will help us “correctly handle the word of truth”

The L*I*G*H*T of Scripture* 2 Timothy 2:15 Sermon Objective: A sermon in response to Family Radio’s (Harold Camping) prediction of the end of the world, it gives five key principles that will help us “correctly handle the word of truth” Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Works Won't Work(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2013

A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David

Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15