Sermons on Enduring Hardship:

Happy New Year - A Year For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Some people think God’s grace should cause you to relax your morals. Instead, the Bible says we should increase our effort … we should turn up our intensity because of God’s grace.

In just a few weeks the calendar will turn to 2020 – can you believe that? Can you believe we are about to see 2020? Our nation will elect or reelect a president next year. 2019 has been a big year for the stock market and for technology. Already the news channels are telling us about famous people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2021

James moves from how to handle trials to how to handle temptations. Even though temptation is inevitable and giving into temptation is inexcusable, we can learn that temptation is predictable and conquerable.

Introduction: A. Once there was a little boy who always went next door to play alone in the neighbor’s yard even though his mom had warned him against doing so. 1. This frustrated and worried his mom so she asked him why he was so disobedient. 2. He replied that Satan tempted him so much and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 1:3, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counter-Cultural Worship

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 1, 2023

Mary anoints Jesus for burial

Counter-Cultural Worship Mark 14:1-9 Good morning. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." NKJV Worship and praise are what we use to express our amazement and thankfulness to the Lord for His mighty acts. King David in the Psalms tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The World Hates...

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Nov 12, 2023

How did we get to a point where there are those that sit in a church who don’t believe what is necessary to be saved, let alone what it is to be a true Christian? Well, this is a problem of leadership.

I always try to make the distinction between what the Bible calls a church, and what we think a church is…the Bible speaks of the church as the collected body of true believers in Christ Jesus, while we think the church is a building like this and all the people contained within it. This I say so ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 17:14, John 8:37-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia The Raptured Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 13, 2023

The church of Philadelphia is the only church that was given the promise of being Raptured and it was because of what they did, and it is those characteristics they possessed that we must possess today in order to be caught up in the Rapture.

Philadelphia The Raptured Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In my studies this week I was looking at the 7 churches of Revelation and I have taught on them many times before, but that is what is so awesome about the Word of God you can read it over and over again and every time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Apostolic

The Most Important Event In History: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

We have a hard time seeing it’s significance. We have a hard time understanding why Jesus dying this day matters to us. I get that. I understand that we struggle to see why it matters to us.

Every human being on planet Earth longs for a truly great leader, someone who is upright, incorruptible, someone who speaks the truth boldly, who is authentic, who is kind but firm, deep down we all long for that perfect leader. Sometimes we get glimpses of greatness like this in certain leaders, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rejoice Always

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 15, 2023

Thanksgiving and Rejoicing

Rejoice Always 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Good morning, While the Apostle Paul was in prison, awaiting his execution for being a Christ-follower, he said in Philippians 4:4, Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice! NKJV In the current environment of the world in which we live, being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Whom We Seek Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 20, 2024

Jesus is the clear image of God Almighty who refines our souls and cleans our sin.

MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: THE LORD WHOM WE SEEK MALACHI 2:17-3:5 INTRODUCTION… Mr Incredible and Tricycle Kid The man is hunched over in his powder blue aging car that is way too small for his incredibly large frame. He barely fits. He is dejected and unhappy and unfulfilled and all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Grave Injustice

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 3, 2024

Jesus gets arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane

A Grave Injustice Mark 14:43-52 Good morning. Here in America, we have certain rights and laws pertaining to false arrests. An article about false arrests on a legal encyclopedia website asked the question, “Is False Arrest a Crime?” “In many states, false arrest or false imprisonment are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Buy Thee Back Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024

Our Heavenly Father has done EXACTLY what Hosea did for Gomer! He has done the same for you and for me through His Son Jesus Christ.

MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: “I WILL BUY THEE BACK” HOSEA 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground or do a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Who You Are? Your Identity In God Part #4

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 19, 2025

I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until you understand that the concept of salvation is twisted and manipulated and used to control slaves.

Understanding Who You Are Your Identity in God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Part #4 This week I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Lord, Please Move Me Out Of This Waiting Line John 5:1–9 (Esp. Vv. 6 & 8); Hebrews 6:10–12

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Jul 26, 2025

When you consider our topic, it is a prayer and not an instruction or a commandment. it reveals the critical need element in all of us and the desperate state of human depravity without the Savior and without divine help because we all need help.

I first preached this message in 2006, five unique variations in five different services. And with each one, I was profoundly blessed by the inexhaustible dimensions through which the same Scripture revealed Christ. One text. One Christ. Multiple perspectives. This particular message is the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Hebrews 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Above The Bar”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2025

In today’s message, we’ll learn how to live an over-the-top life, and to stop living below God’s desire and His calling upon our lives. We need to be living our lives above the bar; and not below it, or we could say we need to start living an abundant life.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Above the Bar” John 10:10 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ULgm8klXI At the end of last week’s message about knowing that our days are numbered, I ended with a story about a high jumper who one his last jump cleared 6’8” and then ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Revelation 3:15-16, Proverbs 1:32, Proverbs 29:1, Romans 2:5, Psalm 119:32, Hebrews 12:1, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Set Apart: How God Launches Movements PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

God moves powerfully when His people worship, fast, and pray together, listening for the Spirit’s direction and responding with obedient, unified action.

Some of the greatest moves of God begin in the most ordinary rooms. A small circle of friends. A whispered hymn. A hunger that words can’t quite describe. Picture it: believers, shoulder to shoulder, hearts steady and still, waiting in worship. No spotlight, no stagecraft—just saints who want the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Topics: Spirit-Led Mission, Local Church

Sanctifying Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

In Christ, we are completely transformed—our past no longer defines us, and God’s grace empowers us to live as new creations.

Friends, do you ever wish you could press “reset”? To erase the smudges of yesterday’s choices, to soften the sting of words you wish you could take back, to trade the ache of regret for the music of hope? You’re not alone. Our hearts hunger for a fresh beginning, for a clean slate, for the kind of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Grace, New Creation