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Responsibility PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Emphasize the importance of using the gifts God has given us wisely, honoring the trust He has placed in us, and understanding our responsibility as stewards to bring glory to His name.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the book of Matthew. It's a story Jesus told His disciples about trust - the responsibility of it, the consequences of misusing it, and the rewards of fulfilling it. Now, I'm sure many of you have heard this parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: Trust

I Can See Clearly Now PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of faith, the importance of spiritual insight, and the blessing of aligning ourselves with God's vision, as demonstrated in the healing of the blind man in Mark 8:22-26.

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Mark that demonstrates the transformative power of faith, the importance of spiritual insight, and the blessing of aligning ourselves with God's vision for our lives. Before we dive in, let's take a moment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Topics: Vision, Follow

Moving On Without Jesus

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 6, 2002

We are meant to have Jesus in our lives.

MOVING ON WITHOUT JESUS John 6:14-21 S: The Presence of Jesus Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE ARE MEANT TO HAVE JESUS IN OUR LIVES. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: In our text today, we will reveal five stages during the event of Jesus walking on the water. The _____ stage ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing Good Habits Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Series Week 3. In order to continue moving in a forward direction, we must get rid of the bad habits that are holding us back and replace them with good habits.

Learn To Drive Series - Week 3 Habits Does Everyone remember our GPS board? It’s our Guidance Positioning System. For those of you who missed out last week, this is the tool we’re using this year to keep ourselves on track. We all want to "Learn to Drive" by taking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving The Setbacks And Storms Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Life is that life is filled with setbacks and storms. Life is hard sometimes. We’re all going to suffer and it hurts, it’s no fun but it’s something we will all have to go through. But the other truth for you this morning is that we can overcome. We can s

Surviving the Setbacks and Storms Philippians 4:6-7 Any of you who have ever played a board game know that one of the most important things to remember is the rules. In fact, most family arguments occurring during a board game are over disputes about the rules. If you don’t know the rules, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Sure Or Superstitious?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2001

Many people are controlled by various superstitions, but Christians should be controlled by Christ.

ARE YOU SURE OR SUPERSTITIOUS? Ps. 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?” INTRO.- ILL.- In front of a delicatessen, an art connoisseur noticed a mangy little kitten, lapping up milk from a saucer. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision 2007

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 21, 2007

This is a vision sermon i gave as we prepared for our first ministry fair. We push heavily for small groups and ministry involvement and this message was written to get people excited about both.

Ministry Fair-The Vision Pastor Ryan Akers “Vision is the ability to understand the history, the present condition, and the potential of the church, and to conceive a plan for action that will maximize the ministry potential. More often than not, vision is a result of having spent much time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Three things that make you WHO YOU ARE. SKILL, REPUTATION, and IDENTITY - Joseph in the beginning of his journey based those 3 things on SELF. But when he FLIPPED them around IDENTITY, REPUTATION, and SKILL. God did great things through his life.

VIDEO BUMPER TODAY I WANT TO TALK ABOUT 3 things that make YOU WHO YOU ARE (WRITE ON BOARD) SKILL - REPUTATION - IDENTITY What are your SKILLS? What type of REPUTATION do you have? What’s your IDENTITY? (How do people see you?) A. Can you recall the first time: tearing apart your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Ain't No Ghost, Buster! Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

We find our Savior/Disciples once again in a storm on the Sea of Galilee. We’re going to learn today three assurances that this story gives us concerning storms.

10 Amazing Miracles From Scripture Series (3 of 10) “That Ain’t No Ghost, Buster!” John 6.15-21 10/18/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A John 6:15-21 (NASB) 15 So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Enter Through The Narrow Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 26, 2025

In this Gospel Lesson we hear our Savior speak words of warning and encouragement. Jesus said that there is only one way to enter heaven. He said that we should make every effort to: “ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR”

“How do you get into heaven?” A Sunday school teacher asked that question of her 2nd grade class. It seemed like a simple question for a group of little Lutherans. But no hands went up. Silence. Crickets. The teacher was confident that the students knew the answer, so she waited patiently. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith In Action Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True faith in Jesus requires action, believing that Jesus can do anything, and joining God in serving the world.

Today, we're gonna talk about how our faith in Jesus should lead us to take action. So, let's dive in! Check out this flashlight. It's pretty standard, right? But what good is it if I don't turn it on and use it? (Turn on the flashlight) See, now it's doing what it's meant to do - shine light! Our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Charitable Works, Faithful Service, Moral Actions

We Have Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Because Jesus is alive, we can place our hope in His plans and purposes for our life, even in difficult times.

Today, we're gonna talk about hope. You know, that feeling you get when you're looking forward to something awesome? Well, we're gonna see how Jesus gives us the ultimate hope. So, let's dive in! Object Lesson: Bring in a small plant or seedling. Talk about how it starts as a tiny seed, but with ...read more

Topics: Hope In Jesus, Divine Embrace, Spiritual Discovery, Christian Hope

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God values mercy and compassion over religious rituals and rules. As followers of Jesus, we are called to extend mercy to everyone we encounter, regardless of their circumstances.

Hey guys! Ever wondered what gets God really pumped? What makes Him say, 'Yeah, that's what I'm talking about!'? Well, today we're going to dive into that. Spoiler alert: It's mercy. So, what's mercy? Think about when you're playing a video game, and you're totally crushing your friend. You could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Topics: Mercy, Sacrifice, God's Desire, Daily Living

Scripture Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Bible is not just a book; it is the living Word of God. It is alive, active, and profitable, guiding us in our spiritual journey and satisfying our spiritual hunger.

Today, we're diving into the Bible. I know, I know, it might seem like just an old book, but trust me, it's way more than that. It's like a superhero comic, but the hero is real, and the superpower is God's Word. Imagine if you had a superpower, like being able to see through walls or read minds. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Topics: Divine Inspiration, Biblical Teachings, Sacred Scriptures, Spiritual Guidance

Listen In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God often speaks to us in a still small voice, especially in our most vulnerable moments. We need to learn to quiet our minds and hearts to hear Him.

Today, we're diving into the story of Elijah, a dude who knew a thing or two about tough times. So, picture this: Elijah, fresh off a major win against the prophets of Baal, is now hiding in a cave. He's scared, feeling alone, and probably wondering what's next. God shows up and asks him, 'What are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Emotional Healing, Faith And Trust