Sermons on Elephant In The Room:

Josh's Journey Through The Silence: Spirituality In The Making

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 8, 2023

This is an example of story preaching based upon 1 Samuel 1-7, incorporating a combination of several stories, both biblical and non-biblical.

Following the pastoral prayer, the minister of music prepared to lead the people in a hymn of praise. As the pastor reflected upon the worship service and the sermon he was to preach, his mind drifted to the text for his sermon. It was the first passage of scripture he had heard read from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 7:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Trivia Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We are to live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, but sometimes they seem so trivial we tend to ignore them. Christmas trivia is a good example. Dr. Luke was a man of detail, and he records for us a number of things that can be called Christmas trivia.

One of the great paradoxes of Christmas is that almost everything the Bible tells us about this most sacred event, is secular in nature. It is filled with what is temporal rather than eternal; physical rather than spiritual; and world oriented rather than heaven oriented. Christmas is really a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

The Story Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022

This story teaches us about the heart of God. He loves people who have lost their way and people who are broken. This story is about redemption. It’s about restoration, but it is also about responsibility.

Everybody’s Welcome. Nobody’s Perfect. Anything’s Possible. The Story of the Great Banquet Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 14:16-23 / February 6, 2022 Welcome to the Stevens Creek Church. We are glad to have you here and I especially want to welcome our South Campus, our Dream Center Experience and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2024

Acts 1:12-26 shows us how the apostles prepared for the growth of the church.

Introduction Imagine for a moment that Jesus suddenly appeared in person at the next Session meeting. Stunned by his sudden appearance, one of the elders finally manages to blurt out, “Lord, why are you here? What’s going on?” Jesus replies, “As you know, I am building my church. And I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Esau's Egregious Errors

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2022

When we want instant gratification, we commit the same kind of errors as did Esau.

Jacob and Esau were twins but they were as different as day and night. 1. Jacob was more the domestic Homeboy who enjoyed the quieter things while Esau was the hunter out in the woods bringing game for the table. 2. Jacob was smooth of skin, Esau had a hairy body. 3. Jacob was suave, Esau ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of True Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 23, 2022

Thematic Series on Doctrine

Title: “The Nature of True Repentance” Scripture: Lk. 15:1-7 Type: Doctrine Series Where: GNBC 4-25-22 Intro: Back in college I had a friend that lived on my floor. His name was Tim. Tim was a very quiet and private young man. One Saturday morning, Tim was in our room talking with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Know Jesus? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

True life is found not in achievements or busyness, but in personally knowing God through Jesus, who invites us into a deep, transforming relationship with Him.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel hurried and hands that feel full. Calendars cram our days, and yet our souls can still feel thin. In the middle of all that noise, Jesus gives us a sentence that settles the storm and steadies the soul. He prays for us. He speaks about life—real ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Topics: Knowing Jesus, Benefits

It's Going To Be Big PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

God’s abundant goodness invites us to pray boldly and expectantly, trusting His faithfulness to do more than we can imagine or ask.

If you’ve ever stood on the shore at dawn, watching waves roll in one after another, you know something about the heart of God. His goodness doesn’t trickle; it tumbles. His grace doesn’t drip; it drenches. He is the God who fills empty nets, feeds hungry crowds, and whispers to weary hearts, “I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Malachi 3:10, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Hebrews 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Unwavering Faith, Big Blessings, Divine Promise

The Church's Vision Statement In Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025

Jesus calls ordinary, willing people to surrender and follow Him, promising His presence as we share His love and grace in our everyday lives.

Friends, pull up a chair and breathe for a moment. The coffee might be cooling and the calendar might be crowded, but the King of heaven has a word for hearts like ours. He speaks to people who are still a little wobbly from the whirlwind of life, people who worship and sometimes wobble, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Kingdom, Growth

Better Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

The sermon emphasizes the grace and necessity of Christian community, highlighting how God designed us to support, encourage, and walk alongside one another in life.

There’s a quiet kind of courage in the person who shows up for another. A text that says, “I’m here.” A hand that steadies the ladder. A shoulder that catches tears. If you think back across the years, who taught you that you don’t have to carry the couch alone? Who sat in the waiting room when ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Topics: Relationships

His Goodness And Mercy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

God’s goodness and mercy actively pursue us every day, assuring us of His constant presence, care, and unfailing love in every circumstance.

If you’ve ever felt shadowed by worry, stalked by regret, or tailed by the long to-do list that never seems to shrink, you’re in good company. David knew what it meant to have enemies at his heels and storms at his door. And yet, out of that life he sings a line so surprising it feels like a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Topics: Shepherd, Guidance

God’s Response To Every Situation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon emphasizes turning to God in every circumstance through prayer, praise, confession, and community, trusting that sincere prayer brings real change and healing.

Friends, welcome. If your week has been full of sighs, or full of songs, you’re in the right place. If you carry aches that have no easy answers, or blessings that make you grin in the car at a red light, you’re in the right place. James talks to folks like us—tired teachers and young parents, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Topics: Prayer, Praise

How To Walk In Spiritual Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon emphasizes embracing authentic community, valuing each person’s presence and story, and allowing God to unite our differences into a harmonious expression of grace.

Some of you walked in today with a full heart and a tired week. You’ve carried grocery bags, deadlines, diaper pails, and the weight of headlines. Others have carried a quiet ache no one can see. Welcome. You are seen, you are loved, and you are needed. In a world that often feels frayed at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Unity, Walking

Preparing The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001

This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 13, 2002

In our reading today, Jesus said there were only two rules in life. 1. To love God 2. To love our neighbour

Field Dalling Family Service 03-02-02 Good Samaritan - Luke 10: 25-37 Introduction: We all live with RULES don’t we? Question: How many of you drove to church by car today? Question: On what side of the road did your Mum or Dad drive? The reason they drive on the left hand side is because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican