Sermons on Distant:

Remembering You Baptism Basics Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 7, 2024

Today, as we turn our hearts to Mark 1:4-11, we witness Jesus, our Savior, embracing baptism to fulfill righteousness.

Sermon title: Remembering You Baptism Basics Mark 1: 1:10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 1:11 And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matthew 6:1-15)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 13, 2024

Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus' teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry.

Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this chapter, Jesus stresses the importance of proper motives about giving, prayer, and fasting; three common and legitimate ways to practice righteousness which can become easily compromised due to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34, Luke 6:20-49, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the birth of Jesus, emphasizing God's unending love, His promise to guide and save us, and His divine presence in our lives.

Good morning, dear friends! It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, in the presence of our Heavenly Father, to reflect on His divine Word. We are here to immerse ourselves in the richness of His teachings, to find comfort, guidance, and hope in the divine narrative of His love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: God With Us

Grace That Never Lets Go

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 13, 2018

We can turn out backs on God but God will never turn His back on us.

One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes is entitled: "It's a Good Life." It starts out with the host, Rod Serling, standing on a dark stage with the map of the United States over his shoulder. Mr. Serling starts out: "Tonight's story on the Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Destined To Be King Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2003

It is time to move Christmas into our daily life pattern

It was just a few days before Christmas, when two men decided to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. While the men were sailing a storm came up-a mighty storm that tossed the boat back and forth across the water. Finally the tiny sailboat was forced upon the shore of a small ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 31, 2004

Questions about our life purpose are asked and answered.

I begin this morning with a question, “Are you a why, a what or a how person?” What people ask: What do I need to do next? What do I need to do to get this job done? What do I need to do to get to this person to notice me? What can I do to get more people to church? What can I say to so and so to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:12-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Psalm 42 God Is Always With Us.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 5, 2009

Psalm 42, we are coping with grief, after whats been a horrible week.

Sermon 041009 Psalm 42 I’ve had a few things to celebrate this week…..etc. But it doesn’t always go according to plan; in fact some days do anything but go according to plan. I can remember a day when I was on faults (I was for years a faults-man in the power distribution industry) I was called out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

“be Faithful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 8, 2012

Malachi points out how the people were mistreated each other because they were not right with God.

In the Great Commandment, Jesus says that commitment to our love relationship with God positively impacts our relationship with others. “Jesus replied, ‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Day Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores God's passionate commitment to His people, promising restoration, joy, and blessings, as revealed in the book of Zephaniah. Key

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to find ourselves in the comforting embrace of fellowship and the shared pursuit of understanding God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because there is a message, a divine whisper that is meant ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Topics: Joy, Blessed

The Lord Is My Shepherd…he Goes Before Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find comfort, strength, and fearlessness in God's protection and faithfulness, as depicted in Psalm 91.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. We gather here today under the shelter of His wings, in the sanctuary of His love, and in the fellowship of His grace. Today, we will focus our hearts and minds on Psalm 91, a Psalm that resonates with the promise of God's protection, the assurance of His presence, ...read more

Topics: Lord, Protector

Cheer Up, God Is With You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon encourages us to truly know God, not just about Him, and find peace and courage in His presence amidst life's challenges.

Good morning, beloved. As we gather today under the warm embrace of God's love, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound truth. It's a truth that's as old as the hills, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a truth that has the power to transform our lives, to turn our sorrows into ...read more

Scripture: John 16:30-33

Topics: Cheer Up, God's Presence

God Is Gracious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the profound truth of God's grace, its transformative impact on our lives, and our response to this divine, global gift.

Beloved friends and cherished family in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with gratitude and a spirit filled with awe. We are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of God's boundless love and unmerited favor. Today, we are called to reflect, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6

Topics: Grace

Trouble In The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores the inevitability of anxiety and trouble, emphasizing our choice in response and God's ultimate control and provision of healing.

Hey there, family! So glad you could join us today. We're about to get into something that I reckon a lot of us have been wrestling with lately. It's this idea of trouble in the world, worry in our hearts, and God's control over all. You know, it's funny, I was reading a book by Max Lucado the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:4

Topics: Worry, Peace

Blessed Are They That Mourn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023

This sermon explores the promise of divine comfort in times of mourning, and how we can experience and share this comfort in our own lives.

Welcome, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together once again in this sacred space. Today, we come together to reflect on a passage that speaks to the heart of our shared human experience - mourning and comfort. Our Scripture for today is Matthew 5:4, which says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Topics: Holy Spirit, Comforter

The Word Became Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the profound mystery and love embodied in the Word of God, as revealed in the opening verses of the Gospel of John.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together, to bask in the love of our Heavenly Father, and to feast upon His word? We are truly blessed to be able to come together like this, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, to uplift one another, and to learn from the Word of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Topics: Christmas