Sermons on Examining Ourselves:

Sexual Immoraity In America

Contributed by Steve Greene on Feb 4, 2020

One of the clearest indicators of rebellion against God is the blatant rejection of God's guidelines for sex. When we sin sexually, we hurt ourselves, we hurt others, and we break the heart of God.

We are ALL broken people born into a broken world. The evidence of that brokenness often shows up most obviously in the area of our sexuality. So many people—professing Christians included—are willing to give their heart to God, but it seems like they want Him to stay out of their bedroom and out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 14:12, Acts 15:20, Romans 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Galatians 5:19, Ephesians 5:3, Colossians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Jude 1:7, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 10:8, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Following Jesus Into Abundance Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 27, 2021

Unexpected things happen at weddings. Some are fun and humorous, some are embarrassing and hurtful. As we continue to following Jesus as His disciples, we find ourselves at a wedding where a potentially embarrassing situation turns into an abundant blessing!

Following Jesus Into the Unexpected Intro: • [IMAGE] BIL’s wedding - outside by a lake. Fisherman in boat disrupts the wedding with his outboard motor. • Strange and unexpected things happen at weddings! • As we continue to follow Jesus, we join him at a wedding. o Beginning of his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 20:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 131 - Living Within Your Spiritual Wheelhouse Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 6, 2021

The focus of this sermon is the importance of living within our spiritual "wheelhouse", and how to get us back on track in our walk with God when we are feeling too high or too low about ourselves. .

Good morning. We are finishing off this series on The Psalms of Ascents. If you have been here since the beginning, you know we have been talking about how The Psalms of Ascents were believed to be psalms that were sung on the road trips that the pilgrim would make as they ascended up the road ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Yoke That Gives Us Rest

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 15, 2020

When we understand what Jesus meant when He said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” then we will be able to access the peace and quietness that comes with knowing that we are not battling the things in life by ourselves.

We’re going to begin with a poem that I’m sure you have either heard or heard of it. It’s Footprints In the Sand by Mary Stevenson “After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand…. I noticed that at many times along the path of life, especially at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Kings 19:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Because Of Me...but Because Of You

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 12, 2019

We must quit cheating ourselves and realize asking in faith removes all our self imposed limits and releases Gods limitless capabilities to work all things together for good, for those who Love Him!

Not because me, but because of You Lord! Illus. From Guideposts, “Miracles of Healing” There was a woman and her son Mark that went shopping in a large department store one day. On their way down to the main floor her son hopped on the escalator. She then followed. Suddenly her son Mark screamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dressing In Layers

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 30, 2019

Being prepared to face the elements! This sermon gets the congregation involved by (comically) demonstrating the need to "dress in layers", clothing ourselves in true virtue, bearing one another up in love, and worshiping together as a community.

OPENING STORY My freshman year of college, I was blessed with the opportunity to take a quarter class in Denver learning about urban development and strategies for alleviating poverty. Now, I could claim that my motivations were noble, and they somewhat were. I mean, I really did want to help ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Does Anybody Care Anymore?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 3, 2022

Everyone needs to seek the Lord, those in government, parliament, government officials of both city, state, and nation. People of our communities, our businesses, our churches, and even ourselves; we all need to seek the Lord.

During the declining reign of Jeroboam II of Israel, Hosea was called by God to prophesy to His people. Hosea was given instructions to marry a woman of whoredoms, and God told Hosea that the woman would be unfaithful. Hosea went on to marry Gomer. Children were born, then as God had said, Gomer ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12, Hosea 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Weaker Vessel

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When we find ourselves in a position where we disagree with other Christians, it’s good to remember that God has given us room to disagree but not condemn and help for how to handle our differing opinions.

Opening illustration: When students from Southeast Asia met a teacher from North America, the visiting instructor learned a lesson. After giving his class their first multiple-choice test, he was surprised to find many questions left unanswered. While handing back the corrected papers, he suggested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Astounded By Who God Is Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2021

Right Theology – if embraced and allowed to permeate our minds and hearts – produces right worship and a right attitude toward God. The Spirit can then use this right theology and attitude to coax us along to surrender ourselves to Him.

Astounded by Who God Is (Romans 11:33-36) 1. The Dunning Kruger effect is so important for us understand. It is, in a way, defined in detail in the book of Proverbs. Even Shakespeare caught on to it when he wrote, “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Crucifixion; More Than An Easter Message”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

Today church I want to talk to you about the importance of the cross, and how the Crucifixion is more than an Easter Message. We as the church have found ourselves forgetting about the importance of the cross and the blood that was shed on Calvary.

Intro: Today church I want to talk to you about the importance of the cross, and how the Crucifixion is more than an Easter Message. We as the church have found ourselves forgetting about the importance of the cross and the blood that was shed on Calvary. We have limited the message of the cross to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-26

Apodidomi

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 19, 2023

Jesus teaches a lesson of "rendering" or "giving back" to both our Country (as good citizens) and the Kingdom of God (as good stewards). May we give ourselves fully to God.

WE AGREE WITH PSALM 47:7, THAT “THE LORD IS KING OVER ALL THE EARTH.” WE MAY SHOW RESPECT TO EARTHLY TITLES SUCH AS PRESIDENT, KING, SULTAN, EMIR, SHAH, OR CHANCELLOR, BUT OUR TRUE ALLEGIANCE IS TO GOD AND HIS HEAVENLY KINGDOM. JESUS PROCLAIMED IN JOHN 18:36, “MY KINGDOM IS NOT AN EARTHLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Psalm 47:7, John 18:36, Romans 13:1, Philippians 3:20, Exodus 20:3-4, 1 Peter 2:17, Matthew 16:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Waiting To See

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

It is not reasonable for us, like Thomas, to insist on seeing Jesus' wounds for ourselves before we believe; We have clouds of witnesses whose lives proclaim the truth of their words. What more do we need?

Not too long ago I had some serious computer problems. I took my printer in to be repaired only to be told that it was a software problem. So I downloaded new installation software off of the Internet only to find that in doing so I had messed up my operating system. I tried to reinstall the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 24, 2022

When a believer dies, others are not to grieve like those who have no hope in Christ. But for believers we are grieving for ourselves and our loss, not for the person that died. This assurance believers have is because of the hope we have in Christ.

Do we know the exact time of the return of the Lord? Yes, we do! But didn’t Jesus say, “that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven” (Mathew 24:36). Yes, He did say that. Then how do we know the day and hour of the return of Christ? It is when the trumpet sounds. It is just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Christians: Embracing God's Provision And Eternal Promises Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 18, 2023

Many of us face concerns about finances, family responsibilities, and the pressures of daily routines. In the midst of these worries, we must remind ourselves of the unchanging truth of God's Word and the assurance we have in Jesus.

Title: "Living in Faith: Embracing our Role as Christians in Everyday Life" Introduction: Greet the congregation and introduce the sermon topic. Acknowledge the everyday struggles and worries faced by Christians. Emphasize the relevance of Scripture in addressing these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6, Romans 8:16-17, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022

Now is the time to look back over the past two years of the pandemic and see where God was clearly present and at work. It is also an important time for us to look at ourselves and how we reacted to this time of crisis and testing

Series: If God is For You … Sermon: Waiting on the Lord Scripture: James 5:7-11 [Hold up cell phone.] I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all of you, have one of these and I can also probably say that if you have one of these it has some kind of GPS on it. In fact, it’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, James 5:17-20, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist