Sermons on Evening Devotions:

Christmas: The Fullness Of Time Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 13, 2022

The prophets, the priests and even the kings longed for the day of the coming messiah would come. However, in the fullness of time God brought forth his son.

Timing is everything. If you are planning to fly to Mars, you want to be keenly aware of the timing. It would take you about nine months to reach Mars, but you will need to have the right timing. All the planets move around, which means that there is only one open window when you can launch your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Work Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s peace is not the same as the world’s peace - even though people filled with God’s peace DO bring peace to the world.

We human beings are not naturally peacemakers. On the contrary: we’re naturally trouble-makers. A few years ago a group of people tried walking across America on a mission of peace. They couldn't get along and divided into two groups by the time they were half way across. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Outline For The People Of Christmas: Zacharias

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 11, 2021

This incident in the life of Zacharias is, strictly speaking, not a part of the first Christmas story. Even so, his son, to be named John, was the forerunner of the Messiah!

Text: Luke 1, selected verses Introduction: Zacharias was a priest, married to a woman named Elisabeth, but they had no children. Humanly speaking, there was no way for them to have a child, but God intervened, and gave them the child they so desperately wanted. Although these events took place ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dying On A Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2025

Today we must give thanks for the gift of Jesus. His self-giving knew no limits and doesn’t stop giving even now.

Good Friday 2025 I’ve frequently thought that the best approach to a homily for Good Friday would be to stand and look at the biggest cross or crucifix and focus on the pain and torment Jesus underwent two thousand years ago. I’ll encourage you to do that sometime in the next couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 19:1-42, John 18:1-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Three Parables, One Heart: The Father's Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2025

This exposition of Luke chapter 15 begins with a very personal story, highlighting how God even uses human frailty as a means to His grace.

Once upon a time, in the summertime, there was a 16-year-old young man struggling to find his way. His father held a particular secular and materialistic philosophy about life and making meaning in the world—something the young man had tried to embrace, but it ultimately left him feeling empty. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6, Micah 6:6-8, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shame, Slander, And The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This chapter reminds us that even in moments of shame and slander, God remains in control. People may plot, accuse, and betray, but the purposes of God will not be thwarted.

SHAME, SLANDER, AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 16:1-23 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 3:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: As David fled Jerusalem during Absalom’s rebellion, he encountered betrayal, false ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

Even the most noble and selfless kind of human love is inadequate to define God’s love. Because human love and divine love are different.

When I was a little girl going to Sunday School, and used to come home with questions, my mother was in kind of a dilemma. You see, she didn’t believe in God. She thought there was a lot of good stuff in the Bible, as long as you left God out of it. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sanctuary Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025

Even when you can’t see it, God’s grace is working in your life, and His grace is all you need!

SANCTUARY OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:15-23 Introduction 1. Have you ever looked at what is happening in your life and asked the Lord, “Where are you? Are you going to do anything? How long do I have to wait?” 2. It’s at those times we need to take a step back and look at what God is already ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

God's Grace In Our Grief Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025

2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s grace always supplies us with hope even in the darkest night.

GOD’S GRACE IN OUR GRIEF Text: Ruth 1:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world just beyond the horizon.” 2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

The New PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage us to trust in God's continual work in our lives, embrace new beginnings, and have faith in His guidance even in the face of the unknown.

Good morning, family! I just love the feeling of a fresh start, don't you? There's nothing quite like shaking off the old and stepping into the new. It's like the feeling we get at the start of a new year - full of hope, expectation, and a little bit of trepidation about the unknown. Today, we're ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Embracing, New

Come Before Winter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to teach that even in times of abandonment, betrayal, and loneliness, God is always with us and these trials often prepare us for greater things ahead.

Good Morning Church! Today, we're going to talk about a topic we all have encountered at some point in our lives - abandonment, betrayal, and loneliness. A.W. Tozer said, "God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply." This is a reminder that our darkest moments often prepare us for our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Topics: Community, Support

How To Find Faith And Patience To Wait? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of patience, trust in God's plan, and faith in our spiritual journey, even when we may not understand our current circumstances.

Good morning, church family. Ain't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the presence of God? We've got a powerful message for you today taken straight from the Word of God, James 5:7-8. Our brother in Christ, Philip Yancey once said, "Faith is trusting in advance what will only make sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Topics: Trust, God

God Of The Cave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore Psalm 57 and understand the depth of God's love, protection, and provision, even in the midst of trials, as exemplified by David's faith while hiding in a cave.

Good morning, Church! We're diving deep into the Word of God today, taking a journey back in time to a cave in Adullam, where a young David was hiding from King Saul. It was in this cave that David penned the profound words of Psalm 57, a psalm that rings with faith, hope, and an unshakeable trust ...read more

Topics: Surviving, Against

I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Highlight the power of unwavering faith and trust in God's protection, even in the face of life-threatening trials, as demonstrated by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel.

Good morning, Church! We're diving into a powerful part of Scripture today that's about God's protection, the power of standing on His word, and the victory of faith over fear. Our main text comes from the book of Daniel. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is an incredible testament to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Topics: Standing, God's Word

Living In Divine Favour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Explore the benefits of living in divine favour and how young people can continually experience God's favour throughout their lives, even in difficult circumstances.

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic that I believe will be a great blessing to each one of us. We’ll be exploring the benefits that come with living in divine favour and how our young people can walk in the incredible favour of God. I want to begin with a quote ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Topics: Divine Favour