Sermons on Emergent:

Martha, Martha

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 12, 2019

The docility of Mary is the opposite of willfulness of her sister Martha (Self-will run riot)

Recently I read about a Sunday school class for three-year old’s. Their lesson for the day was the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Afterwards, the teacher asked, “What would you do if Jesus were coming to your house today?” One little girl quickly replied, “I would tell my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24-28

Denomination: Catholic

Remember To Whom You Belong Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 10, 2019

The strength to fight temptation is found only in Christ. Satan uses every effort to convince us to sin. We must remember to whom we belong.

World-acclaimed illusionist Roy Horn goes to work on Friday evening, October 3, 2003, amid a celebrative atmosphere. It is his 59th birthday, and more than a thousand friends have just thrown him a party. And now an audience of fifteen hundred people waits excitedly inside the Mirage Hotel for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Other

Going Through The Valley

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Silence Of God

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2016

This sermon discusses the answers to the question, "When God is Silent, is He still working?" Some might immediately say yes, but there are examples where people limit God and cause Him to be silent.. We tie His hands through our unbelief.

Valley Grove Assembly of God July 17, 2016 The Silence of God Introduction: When God is silent is He still working? You either have to answer “yes”, or “no,” “maybe,” “don’t know,” “I don’t have the slightest idea,” or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On A Helping Hand

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 15, 2020

Helping those in need

Barack Obama, the former 44th President of the United States once said: “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Covenant Of Exemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

The covenant of exemption is a divine agreement that ensures God’s people are preserved and protected from calamity, danger, and evil, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.

COVENANT OF EXEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 8:22-23 "But on that day I will deal differently with the land of Goshen, where my people live; no swarms of flies will be there, so that you will know that I, the LORD, am in this land. I will make a distinction between my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:22-23, Exodus 12:13, Job 1:10, Malachi 3:17-18, Psalm 91:7, Isaiah 43:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Candyman Or Doctor? Who Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 20, 2024

Jesus travels to Galilee and is greeted enthusiastically. However the Greeting is only with the hope of a great show, as those who he comes to preach to only want to see signs and wonders, and not the Savior from Sin.

The Doctor or the Candyman I was listening to someone talk about elections and democracy, and he dug up a great quote from the past. And by the past, I mean like 2500 years ago. Ancient Athens was the first democracy we know of, and Socrates, the smartest man of his time, hated the idea. This was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:44

Denomination: Anglican

War And Peace

Contributed by Charles Payne on Mar 26, 2025

War is one of the most complex and troubling aspects of human existence, especially from a moral and theological perspective. It brings suffering, destruction, and death—yet at times, it seems to be a necessary response to evil.

WAR AND PEACE SCRITURE: Joel 3:9-10 (KJV) Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. PROLOGUE War is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9-10, Isaiah 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day In The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

A day in the life of Jesus

Introduction Good morning, church family! It is a joy to gather with you today to reflect on the incredible life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Our focus will be on a single day in His life, as recorded in Mark chapter 5. This chapter is rich with powerful encounters that showcase the love, mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-43

Denomination: *other

The Role Of The Father In The Redemption

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

The plan to redeem mankind did not start with man—it began with the Father. It was His idea, His design, and His purpose to bring salvation.

THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN THE REDEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:10, Romans 8:32, 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Released From Chains, Bound To The Word: Acts 16:25-34

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 24, 2025

A sermon on the powerful, life-changing, and community-forging Word of God.

The guard at Philippi’s prison is on his routine patrol. He’s carrying out his duties as usual when two outsiders—Paul and Silas—are brought to him, already beaten and bruised. He’s commanded to confine them in the inner prison—the place designated for the most hardened, perhaps most dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Your Weaknesses

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

In Christ, weakness is an opportunity for the strength and grace of God to be revealed. God does not abandon us because of our weaknesses—He equips us to overcome them.

OVERCOMING YOUR WEAKNESSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (KJV) “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 24, 2025

This is a simple (unfinished) sermon on Romans 12:12.

I thought this morning about being a young child in the store shopping with my mom. I remember walking through the clothes racks and letting the clothes brush against my face playing some game alone with my imagination. I remember going to the mall with them and walking through the old Target store ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Logic Of Surrender: A Living Sacrifice, A Renewed Mind

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 29, 2025

This sermon explains that the only logical response to God's mercy is a life of true worship, expressed through the daily surrender of our bodies and the radical transformation of our minds.

Introduction: The Great "Therefore" Good morning to you, church. In the book of Romans, the first eleven chapters are like a majestic and soaring symphony. Paul lays out the grand story of God's redemption—the depth of our sin, the hopelessness of our condition, and the sheer, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Leadership (Samuel, Saul, And David) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Leadership in the kingdom of God is not merely about charisma or human ability—it is rooted in character, obedience, and spiritual discernment. In studying Samuel, Saul, and David, we see the principles that govern lasting leadership and the pitfalls that can destroy it.

LESSONS ON LEADERSHIP (SAMUEL, SAUL, AND DAVID) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel (selected passages) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 20:26-28, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Acts 13:22, Hebrews 13:7 INTRODUCTION: The Book of 1 Samuel introduces us to three of the most significant leaders in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God