Sermons on Eight:

Sunday Before Advent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 85:8-13, Jeremiah 23:5-8, Colossians 1:13-20, John 6:5-14. A). THE FLOURISHING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 85:8-13. The Psalmist - the believer, standing for the church - stops in his tracks and listens to what God has to say (Psalm 85:8-9). It is as we systematically and habitually study ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13, Jeremiah 23:5-8, Colossians 1:13-20, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Faith (1 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2025

What kind of faith does it take for a young man to do what hardened soldiers were afraid to do? Let's look at 1 Samuel 17.

How did a young man come to so much faith? How did he conquer a giant problem that had all of Israel cowering? Do we have that kind of faith? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 17. Was the Philistine threat a seemingly insurmountable problem? The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Top Five Answers On The Board

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Our ministry of reconciliation and sharing our faith has barriers. Going to deal with the most common.

Background to passage: after the idea of immense suffering in our lives, Paul talks about heaven. Please make sure you define heaven in biblical ways. Same with Jesus. Since he was talking about heaven, he noted that we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, therefore we persuade ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Confidently Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2024

What the opening phrase from the Model Prayer does not mean (From Red Letter Prayer Life by Bob Hostetler, chapter 6 of same title). Preached for Father's Day

HoHum: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he then calls it a poem, they give him $50.00.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing, My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Exodus 3:7-8, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 54:10, Psalm 103:8-13, Psalm 139:7-10, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 2 Corinthians 9:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Three

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jul 13, 2024

God is triune and the Bible often has references to groups of three persons that God used to accomplish His purposes. Examples would be Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and Peter, James and John. Let us explore some trios of men found in the Bible.

THESE THREE (by brother Tarran Dookie) ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB Matt 22:31-32 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 3, 2024

The news about Jesus Christ is the only good news. It brings joy on the earth. It gives life on the earth to its fullness and the eternal life. Every time the gospel is read, preached always it has power to redeem, restore and revive human soul. Preach the gospel.

Text: Romans 1:16-17 Theme: Not Ashamed of the Gospel   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   GENERAL INTRODUCTION:  The theme verse of the Epistle to Romans is “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Joy In The Journey - A Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Dec 31, 2024

As long as we live in this world, our lives are part of a greater journey—a journey of faith, hope, and purpose. When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys.

Christmas: A Time of Journey When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys. Every major figure in the story of Christ's birth undertook some form of a journey. The Bible itself is filled with stories of journeys, from beginning to end. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-49

Denomination: Other

Choices Have Consequences

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 1, 2024

The importance of understanding that choices have consequences.

Choices have Consequences Joshua 24:14-15 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Works The Night Shift

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2024

In the middle of the night, when we can’t figure out what to do, we need to remember that God works the night shift. He’s up all night anyway, why not cast our cares on Him?

GOD WORKS THE NIGHT SHIFT Ps. 121:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISSING THE POINT 1. A honeymooning couple was passing through Louisiana. 2. As they approached Lafayette, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town’s name. They argued back and forth until they reached town, where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Famous Last Words Period. Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2024

Outside are the dogs (Revelation 22:15); 3 points 1). Inside. 2). Outside. 3). The way inside (Material adapted from Kevin J Bidwell at: https://beta.sermonaudio.com/sermons/6517172919)

HoHum: I love dogs. Several things in this last chapter could have talked about (such as vs. 11) but this one just got under my craw. Grew up on a farm and we had outside dogs. Insisted that our dogs be outside. Had Rex and Roxie, lab mixes, who were accomplished escape artists. They found a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:14-15, Psalm 23:6, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unlearning Romans Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 6, 2024

Today we begin a twelve-lesson journey through the book of Romans under the theme RECOVERED BY GRACE.

- RECOVERED BY GRACE - Unlearning Romans Introduction Today we begin a twelve-lesson journey through the book of Romans under the theme RECOVERED BY GRACE. September is Recovery Month and we will end the month with a Recovery Sunday on the 29th. We hope anyone in recovery of any kind will feel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Calling

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today we pray and remember with gratitude those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

The High Calling “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 14, 2025

Sermon based on John 15:1-11. This was a first sermon at a new church but could be used to encourage any time.

May I ask you something? What are you connected to right now? What gives your life meaning, direction, and strength when the days are long or the future feels uncertain? That’s not just a rhetorical question—it’s the very question Jesus answers in our passage today. Good morning. I greet you in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Find Your Field! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Isolated. Convinced but confined. What if we busted our bubble and shared hope, faith and the source of it all . . . Jesus? It is time to be Bubble Busters!

Bubble Busters Pt. 2 - Find Your Field I. Introduction In 1991, eight people started a two-year adventure which would see them quarantined inside a replica of earth’s ecosystem. A collection of sealed domes and greenhouses were constructed in Arizona, US to recreate earth on a smaller scale. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Iron, That Floats—even Swims.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2021

Again ax-heads don't float. Or do they? Maybe it’s time to pray a ridiculous prayer! The Bible say’s, “The iron did swim!” This ranks as one of my favorite miracles in the scripture for a couple reasons. First, this isn't a life or death situation. It's just a borrowed ax head.

Iron, That Floats—Even Swims. 2 Kings 6:1-7NLT Whenever I counsel people who are wrestling with the will of God. I remind them of a simple truth: “God wants you to get where God wants you to go, more than you want to get where God wants you to go.” I’ll read it once more—it should relieve you from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal