Sermons on Divine Preference:

Plain To See Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2019

We cannot be excused from responding to the light we all have. This includes the obvious realization that there is a might Creator.

Plain to See (Romans 1:19-22) 1. One cold, snowy Minnesota night, I got lost on the way home. The snow was blowing so fast and piling up so high, I couldn't see any street signs. With no map in my car and a dead cell phone, I thought I might be stranded so I pulled over to the side of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renew Violence Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

While Jesus forbids the use of the sword as a means to advance the kingdom of God, the New Testament does not teach an absolute or principled pacifism.

Violence – we are a culture awash in it. Violence is on our TVs and devices, whether in the form of entertainment or the nightly news. We can’t go a day without hearing about some new statistic about the death rates in “CHIRAQ” or Chicago or about another ISIS moment in the Middle East. For many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-40, Romans 12:17-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Nov 27, 2019

For me to live is ______________. What are some of the words you have used to fill in that blank?

Good Morning Everyone! What a joy to worship God and to study His word together here at MGC Global. This morning we will be looking at Philippians 1:18b-26 and I would like to begin with a question, what are you living for? We need to realize that everyone is living for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Secret No Longer Sermon Ii: Jesus Makes Your Life Story Fascinating Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

With God as Father, Jesus as Savior and Lord, the Holy Spirit as constant companion - you are a very important person and your life is as fascinating as anyone else's if not more so.

JESUS MAKES YOUR LIFE STORY JUST AS FASCINATING AS . . . LIFE Magazine came into existence because everyone has a story to tell; and some of those stories are worth sharing. Stories found in LIFE are mostly about unusual, remarkable, miraculous life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Treacherous Living Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this passage God is going to reveal what He calls treacherous living. Problem: People deal treacherously against their brother.

Introduction: According to Dr. Lana Staneli, author of a book on marital triangles, “Of those who break up their marriage to marry someone else, eighty percent are sorry later. Of those who do marry their lover, which is only about ten percent, about seventy percent of them get a divorce. Of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Prisoner Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2021

When God gets a hold on us and we are serious about growing in the Lord, we have the potential to make a good impression for the Kingdom of God. We can bloom where we are planted.

The Amazing Prisoner (Acts 27:1-28:31) [Note: When I preached this sermon, after reading Ben Witherington's commentary on Acts, I filled in a number of details, particularly why ships were sailing at a somewhat dangerous time of year. Adding these details, I only got through the first point ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blue Christmas: A Reflection From The 137th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 12, 2020

Sometimes it is hard for people to be merry in the Christmas season.

Blue Christmas: A Reflection from the 137th Psalm Christmas is supposed to be a season of joy. It is a time we reflect upon the heavenly army singing “Peace on Earth and goodwill to men. Even the world joins in with Christmas lights and parties and singing songs like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Jesus Discipleship Basics (Mlk Day Sermon) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 13, 2024

John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Choose The Path Of Faithfulness - Psalm 119:30 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 21, 2025

I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. This is not accidental. This is a deliberate act. This is a commitment. This is a declaration of allegiance to the God of truth.

Go! And Choose the Path of Faithfulness - Psalm 119:30 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We gather in Your presence with thankful hearts. Thank You for Your Word that is alive, active, and transformative. Lord, speak to us through Your truth. Stir within us a greater hunger for righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:30, Deuteronomy 8:3, Joshua 24:15, John 17:17, John 1:14, John 6:35, Hebrews 3:6, Romans 5:8, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And… Believe The Word: The Bible Is The Infallible Word Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 12, 2025

The Bible, the infallible Word of God, is not merely a record of what God said once, but the living Word of God still speaking today - God’s revelation to humanity. It is God’s heart and God’s truth, given so we can know Him and live for Him.

Go! And… Believe the Word: The Bible is the Infallible Word of God Introduction — The Voice of God in Your Hands Church, let me begin with a picture. Imagine you receive a personal letter from the King of Kings. Not typed up by a secretary, not relayed through a messenger, but written by His own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Psalm 19:7-8, Titus 1:2, John 5:39, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Flysheets Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 24, 2025

One of the definitions of a flysheet pertains to an additional outer covering of a tent that provides extra protection against bad weather.

Marilyn Monroe, a former American actress and model once remarked: “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Deuteronomy 31:6

Sermon On The Pothole Experience

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 28, 2025

The metaphorical "pothole experience” is considered as the unforeseen obstacles, setbacks, and difficult challenges that may jolt or derail a person's journey in life, similar to how actual potholes disrupt a smooth road.

Drew Barrymore, an American actress once remarked: “Oh, I would love to be a motivational speaker. I have pulled myself out of a million potholes, and I can see the potholes ahead of me. That doesn't mean that I could always do that so perfectly for my own life. I totally fall in potholes.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6, 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

United We Stand Divided We Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance, beauty, and blessings of unity among believers, as depicted in Psalm 133:1-3, and to encourage the congregation to recognize and live out this unity in their daily lives.

Good morning, family of God! Isn't it a joy to be together in the house of the Lord this morning? When we gather together in unity, we reflect the very heart of God and experience a taste of His kingdom here on earth. As we dive into the Word today, we're going to be looking at a portion of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Topics: Unity, Body Of Christ

What Child Is This

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 20, 2012

A Christmas Sunday message answering the question who is the baby and why does it matter

WHAT CHILD IS THIS? John 1:1-14 Christ’s birth means that God intervened in the history of human affairs to redeem a creation that had rebelled against him. INTRODUCTION I thought it would be a good idea for us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaping It On Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 16-19

Text: Jude 16-19, Title: Heaping It On, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: When I worked in NC as an EE, I taught classes at BJP County Park. One of my favorite classes there was bird song identification. Get around to the Red-eyed Vireo—“the preacher bird” B. Background to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist