Sermons on Double Edged Sword:

Graveside Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The promise of Jesus Christ in John 11:25 offers us hope beyond despair, comfort in knowing we are never alone, and the power to change our lives through faith in His resurrection.

Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive into the deep end of faith, exploring the hope, comfort, and power found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our guide will be John 11:25, "Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Topics: Graveside

God Is In The Details PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the themes of the power of God's Word, His precise guidance, and His attention to detail, as demonstrated in Matthew 4:1-11 where Jesus overcomes temptation in the wilderness.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving deep into the Word, exploring Matthew 4:1-11, and unpacking some really powerful themes: the power of the Word, the Father's guidance, and the importance of detail. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Jesus' Relationship, Father

The Strike Of The Sword Of The Lord Turns Sinful Sheep Into Silver Saints

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 5, 2001

how God uses the sword for good purposes

July 8, 2001 Zechariah 13:7-9 7 “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. 8 In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Revelation To Pergamos - Words To The Compromising Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Johns letter to the church at Pergamon - a church who were compromising.

The Revelation to Pergamos - Words to the Compromising. Frank Sosienski was a postman in Louisville, Kentucky, who didn’t want to deliver some of his mail. Perhaps it was the hot summertime, like we’re experiencing now. Maybe the mail was heavy; maybe he wanted to quit his route just a little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Like Teacher, Like Student

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 22, 2020

The full impact and wonder of God's loving grace is the most liberating force on earth. That good news is not always well received.

June 21, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 10:24-39; Romans 6:1-11 Like Teacher, Like Student Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “It’s enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Manner Of Person Ought You To Be?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 26, 2023

Knowing that God is planning judgment should bring us all into a sobering reality of what we should be doing as Christians.

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14, Luke 11:28, James 1:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Praise keeps us power oriented, but lack of praise leads us to be problem oriented. When we do nothing but focus on problems we tend to be led downward to pessimism and discouragement.

Sometimes we take the wisest man in history too seriously. Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun, and those who take this as the last word can become pessimistic. What is the point of being an explorer if there are no new continents to be discovered. The poles have both been reached, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

The Righteousness Of God Preserves A Sinful People

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 7, 2025

A Nation on the Edge

Introduction: A Nation on the Edge My brothers and sisters, We stand at a crossroads, much like Judah in the days of the prophet Jeremiah. A nation filled with promise yet drowning in rebellion, a people chosen yet blind to their calling, a land meant for righteousness, now polluted by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Banished But Blessed

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Why had God allowed such hardship to come into John’s life? Sermon explores John’s experience on Patmos and his revelation of Christ.

Banished But Blessed Revelation 1:1-20[1] 11-21-04 Intro To set the stage for our message this morning I want you to imagine with me for a moment how you would feel if you had just received an unjust sentence—You will be transported to the Alcatraz of Asia Minor—a desolate island about six miles ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Word Of God Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 7, 2011

The Word of God is prevailing, persuasive, projecting, and penetrating- based on Hebrews 4:12 (Conclusion and invitation taken from Rolland Bouchard's "It's Alive" on Sermon Central)

Introduction: The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me. I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E! WBTU: Last week we talked about how the Israelites didn’t enter into God’s rest. Hebrews 4:2, 6, 11 What can we do to make sure that we enter that rest, heaven? By looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Iron Man Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on the armor of God based on the movie Iron Man.

INTRO ƒ{ This summer was filled with movies of many of our favorite super heroes -- reinvented. ƒ{ Maybe they were such hits because in Today's uncertain world ƒ{ There is a certain make believe certainty and hop in these Super Heroes Super = Superior Maybe we are looking for something or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Takes The Sacred Bread & The Sword Of Goliath Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 23, 2023

David now has food. But he is still unarmed. He ran away in such a hurry, he doesn’t have much of anything aside from the clothes on his back, and now a stack of sacred bread.

David is on the run! He is in a panic. Saul had tried to kill, pin him to a wall with a spear while he was playing music for him. Then Jonathan David’s friend goes and tries to calm Saul down and make things right. And Saul tries to kill Jonathan too. So David makes a run for it. His first stop is ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Four Horses Of The Apocalypse

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

A look at the four horsemen of Revelation.

The Four Horses of the Apocalypse Rev. 6 Oct. 12, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The rider of the white horse A Some say this rider/cavalier is Jesus by comparing 6:1-2 to 19:11-16. Then I saw when the Lamb broke ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Week 4 "From Snacking To Feasting” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

Week 4 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 4 “From Snacking to Feasting” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: +Short Seismic Shift intro clip +Star Trek Intro Clip: Congregational Reading: + James 1:22-25 (NIV) Let’s now go where no man has gone before on a regular enough basis, the Word of God. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Bible Church

God’s Word, Our Compass: Following Jesus With Unshakable Authority Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

Cultural pressures, shifting values, and opinions masquerading as truth can lead us far from God’s path. But God has given us a compass that never fails: His Word.

God’s Word, Our Compass: Following Jesus with Unshakable Authority Key Statement: “We believe the Bible, as originally given, to be without error, the fully inspired and infallible Word of God and the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.” Introduction: The Compass for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 24:27, Ephesians 6:17, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 1 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal