Sermons on Essence:

Denied, But Not Denial PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of trusting and waiting on God's perfect timing, even amidst uncertainty and delay, emphasizing hope, patience, and faith in His promises.

Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, imbued with the Holy Spirit, to explore the treasures of God's word. It is a great joy and privilege to be standing before you, sharing the divine wisdom that has been bestowed upon us. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Topics: Waiting, God

God Is Gracious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the profound truth of God's grace, its transformative impact on our lives, and our response to this divine, global gift.

Beloved friends and cherished family in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with gratitude and a spirit filled with awe. We are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of God's boundless love and unmerited favor. Today, we are called to reflect, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6

Topics: Grace

Thrive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

Encourage discernment in choosing righteous paths and associations to grow more into the image of Christ.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering, where we come together in unity and love to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in his infinite wisdom and love, has called us together to learn, to ...read more

Topics: Righteous Path

Spiritual Maturity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores spiritual maturity, understanding God's Word, and fostering unity among believers, as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-16. Key

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a joy to gather in the house of the Lord? To be in His presence, to worship Him, and to sit under the teaching of His Word? Indeed, there is no place we would rather be. As we come together today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who once ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Topics: Spiritual Maturity

Faith: The Substance Hoped For PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's grace, His love in our salvation, and our spiritual growth through faith in Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here together, united by our shared faith, standing on the solid rock of our salvation. We're here to unwrap the divine mystery of our faith, to bask in the warmth of God's love, and to grow together in our understanding of His word. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Topics: Grace, Saved

Unspeakable Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

This sermon explores the profound love of God as expressed in John 3:16, emphasizing its promise of salvation and eternal life through belief in Jesus.

Good morning, beloved family of God. You are welcome here, in this sacred space, under the canopy of His unending grace. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by the love of our Father. Opening Scripture Reading – ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Gift, Life

Preparing For Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

Explores the importance of repentance, forgiveness, and anticipation of Jesus' coming.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a joy to be with you all today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to immerse ourselves in the boundless wisdom of His holy word. We are standing on the precipice of a powerful message today, one that resonates with the very core of our faith, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Repentance, Forgiveness

And There Was Morning - Becoming The People Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of baptism as the start of our faith journey, our identity as God's people, and the continual need for spiritual renewal. Key

Good morning, dear beloved! I hope this day finds you well and your hearts brimming with the love of the Lord. As we gather together in His name, let us remember the words of the great Ambrose who said, "The Lord was Baptized, not to be cleansed Himself, but to cleanse the waters, so that those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Acts 19:1-7, Genesis 1:1-5

Topics: Epiphany, New Beginnings

Roadside Assistance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

Encourages Christians to deepen their belief, strengthen their discipleship, and share the good news of Jesus Christ's love and salvation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we are united in our shared faith, bound by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and driven by our desire to live in His image. Today, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of belief and discipleship, ready to bear witness to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-39

Topics: Belief, Christ

Love Is Better Than Miracles Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

You’ll be like the Christmas tree that you remove from your house after the holidays. It is planted in a metal tree holder, the needles will fall off the moment you try to pick it up. The person who hasn’t experienced the love of Christ is nicely decorated but falls apart when handled.

Ron and Patti had been married for twelve years and have two children. Patti had grown up with believing parents as they attended church where she grew up in the area. Ron was born in Ada, Oklahoma to hard working parents. His father had served in the Vietnam War and neither parent felt church was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 27, 2021

This passage is one of the summits of Scripture. In fact, it probably reaches the highest of human thought. What is the thought that reaches the height of human concepts? It is this: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is …

Jesus the Living Word: The First Witness of John the Apostle, 1:1–5 (1:1–5) Introduction: this passage is one of the summits of Scripture. In fact, it probably reaches the highest of human thought. What is the thought that reaches the height of human concepts? It is this: Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is A Life Boat, Not A Showboat

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

The church’s primary reason for existence is to save the lost.

The Church Exists for Evangelism How does the old adage go? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.?Can we say it together? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.? Do you agree with this statement? For us here at the Seattle Central Korean SDA Church, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Adventist

To The Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 30, 2006

The believer must stay faithfully committed to Jesus until the rapture or their funeral.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 4 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Rev. 2:18-29 Oct. 29, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A What if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Series

Contributed by David Trammell on Feb 27, 2005

A look at the Glory of God

The Glory Text: Psalms 8:1-9 1 O’ LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Cares About You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 15, 2003

God’s love for us empowers us to live joyfully no matter what troubles we face.

At the same time that the Hebrew slaves were crying out to God for deliverance in Egypt, God was commissioning a shepherd on the backside of a desert several hundred miles to the southeast to lead them to freedom. The story of Moses is unique. He had been a prince but tried being a hero and wound ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist