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Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

Faith learns to wait when heaven is silent, trusting that divine delay is never denial but God’s perfect timing for greater glory.

I. When Heaven Seems Silent The Cry for Connection Dr. Edmund Stanley, in From Death to Birth, shares a haunting verse from a poem called “Victor: A Ballad.” Victor’s world has collapsed—his wife has betrayed him, his heart is in ashes. The verse tells how he walked through the village streets, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, John 11:1-6, Psalm 31:15, John 11:14, Habakkuk 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon 11 - Relations That Work Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2025

As Colossians chapter 3 ends and chapter 4 begins, Paul addresses the relationships that disciples need to navigate. Paul teaches that when the Lordship of Jesus is lived out in our relationships, then they work best.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a Peanuts cartoon about relationships. 1. Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” 2. Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am…huggable and buggable.” B. And how ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Human From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 3, 2026

This is the intro to our series, "What it Mean's to be Human". We go back to the beginning to see why we were created.

If you are going to start a sermon series on being human, then it would be best to start at the beginning. And the first words of the Bible are found in Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God . . . And that’s where I want to begin this morning. In the beginning. With God. Now, I know that not everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Transcends The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Jesus offers true rest and mercy, reminding us that God’s compassion outweighs rigid rules and that Sabbath is a gift meant to restore weary souls.

Good morning, dear friends. Some weeks feel like a blur of alarms, appointments, and a to-do list that never seems to take a breath. Yet here you are—hungry for more than hurry, ready for more than noise. Your soul is smart; it knows when it’s thirsty. It senses a Sabbath-shaped space that work ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Topics: Sonship, Sabbath, Lordship

Hold On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

The sermon encourages perseverance in doing good, assuring that faithful, unseen efforts matter and will ultimately yield a harvest in God’s perfect timing.

Some of us walked in today a little weary, a little worn, and a little wondering. You’ve been faithful in the small things—praying for prodigals, blessing neighbors, showing up for work with integrity, holding your tongue when it would be easier to snap, trusting God when the calendar feels crowded ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Topics: Perseverance, Endurance

The Gift

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Apr 2, 2002

An evangelistic overview of God’s most incredible gift- Jesus Christ.

THE GIFT A Sermon by Drew Stephens Copyright 2001 I would like all of the children to come forward. And make a line in front of each of the boxes on along the altar. We have a small gift of candy we would like to give you. I would like each of you to one at a time, open the box and look ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Experiencing The Joy Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2009

Forgiveness brings freedom and joy!

Experiencing the Joy of Forgiveness In his book, The Preaching Event, John Claypool tells a poignant story about identical twin brothers who never married because they enjoyed each other’s company so much. When their father died, they took over his store and ran it together in a joyful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021

An extensive look at Psalm 2

Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2022

1) The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of What a Family is For.

Genesis 2:18-24. [18] Then the LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him." [19] Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other

The Joy Of Experiencing Forgiveness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2022

The Joy in knowing (1) God can forgive sin (2) God will forgive sin (3) God will completely restore us. He will receive our honest repentance and confession; remove our guilt; and restore our joy. (4) Finally, God will guide us every step of the way.

Sermon: The Joy of Experiencing Forgiveness In his book, The Preaching Event, John Claypool tells a poignant story about identical twin brothers who never married because they enjoyed each other’s company so much. When their father died, they took over his store and ran it together in a joyful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8, Psalm 32:1-9, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Hannah: One Of History's Great Moms

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004

We sometimes overlook one of the greatest mothers of all time: Hannah.

Introduction: If recognition were given to the greatest mothers of all time, surely Hannah would be among them. This in spite of the fact that she did something that seems very shocking on the surface: she left her toddler to be raised by others. How can this be the sign of a great mother? Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With The Boss Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon deals with workplace relationships.

Workplace satisfaction is a big topic today. Surveys, articles, and studies are abundant on the topic of workplace satisfaction. Companies calculate the cost of employee dissatisfaction. Foundations for Excellence put out a paper a few years ago entitled “Employee Satisfaction: Why it is so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Celebrate Volunteers

Contributed by John Harvey on May 13, 2004

By volunteering in the church you fulfill a purpose in your life, your ministry

Celebrate Volunteers! Intro: Ministry could never happen without the faithful service of so many people. From those who teach, to those in the nursery, to those who set up coffee and those who lead worship, all of the ministry you do is important. Recognize volunteers by having them stand One ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing Out Roadblocks

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 2, 2004

Satan wants to rain on your parade

Clearing out roadblock, to see more of God Don’t be fooled into thinking God isn’t good- He’ll give you hearts desire The Spirit of Bondage Do you act like yourself- Do you fake it Are you afraid to cut loose- It can happen at church- Happen in Personal life too Taking a leap, forgetting the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mouthpieces

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 3, 2003

We are all called to be God’s mouthpiece in this world. This puts us in a very unique and key position in the Kingdom of God. It also places some challenging responsibilities upon us.

Mouthpieces Isaiah 6:8 This evening I would like to take a few moments to share some thoughts the Lord laid on my heart a couple of months ago. It dove tails so well with what I shared on this morning, that I would like to continue it tonight. The title of my message is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal