Sermons on Fast Pace:

First Response Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 10, 2009

How do you respond when you’re hit with distressing news? Do you respond in anger? Do you respond in fear? Do you respond by immediately jumping up and trying to fix the problem? None of those responses were Nehemiah’s first response.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com A few years ago, I remember sitting in my office in Asheville, NC, one quiet Tuesday morning. Of course I was in uniform. As an Air Force recruiter, I spent most of my time in uniform. But as my office partner and I sat there that morning taking care of some ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Major In Perseverance Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2012

So Jesus is superior. What difference does it make?

“The Road to a Better Life: Major in Perseverance” Hebrews 10:11-25 They were having a hard time deciding. Should they follow the old, familiar, comfortable religion or the new, unfamiliar religion? Should they follow the Jewish faith or the Christian faith? It was a tough, emotional ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fan Or Follower - The Specifics Of Following - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 23, 2011

What does it look like to follow? What do we do?

The Specifics of Following - Part 2 Mark 2:13-3:6; Matthew 7:21-23 Pharisees say following is about following the rules Following the rules leads to pride Following the rules leads to death Jesus says following is about following in Relationship Following in Relationship leads to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is . . . Greater Than Moses! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 24, 2017

Part 4 of a sermon series looking at who Jesus is, through the book of Hebrews. This passage compares Jesus to Moses.

Jesus Is . . . ! Hebrews 3:1-19 June 25, 2017 Last week we were looking at Hebrews 2, which started out by reminding us if we don’t hold onto the truth, which is Christ, we very easily will drift away from that truth. We will slowly move from active faith to a passive faith. It’s very possible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Kneel Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

This message looks at some tactics the enemy will use to discredit God's people. We can fight back through prayer. Daniel actually stood for his faith while on his knees in prayer.

In our second message from this series, I mentioned how when we live according to biblical principles, working “as to the Lord and not to men” (Colossians 3:23), that we will receive God’s favor and be promoted to a place of prominence. I also cautioned that those who are favored by God are hated ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

We we return to God's ways according to God's wisdom and God's Word, God often begins to bless us immediately, as He did for Ruth and Naomi.

A couple of months ago as Jeanie and I were returning from visiting relatives in Southern California, we arrived in Reno at about noon. So we decided to visit our favorite fast-food restaurant, even though we knew the food wouldn’t be fast. The reason for it being slow food had nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Acts 20:35, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Micah 6:8, Leviticus 19:9-10, Leviticus 23:22, Matthew 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Sermon On The Mount - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 29, 2019

This is Part 12 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by in what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part, we examine Jesus teaching about laying up treasures, the eye as the lamp of the body, and the impossibility of serving two masters.

Part 12 - Laying up treasures, eye is the lamp of the body, serving two masters Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 12 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Colossians 3:1-3, Matthew 6:22-24, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:8, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion, Consecration, And Commission

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 10, 2014

Church leaders were not settled with what the Lord had done there at Antioch, because they believed the Lord had greater things for them and the Antioch church to do.

TITLE: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, AND COMMISSION SCRIPTURE: ACTS 13:1-4 It is a distinct honor and privilege to be here this afternoon to celebrate the Marriage of Church and its new Under Shepard, my brother and friend, Pastor Bernie Kidd and the St. Paul Baptist Church of Binger, OK. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Four Types Of Mourning

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

We all have our share of problems in life and sometimes we feel like David felt when he faced the many problems he had.

For example, he said in Psalm 55:6-8, "And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness…I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest." The questions we ask ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 55:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Traits Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024

Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Endurance In Christ Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Amidst a troubled world, Jesus calls us to courageous endurance, promising his presence and transforming our hardships into opportunities to bear witness to him.

Some weeks the headlines feel heavy, don’t they? Nations rattling sabers, markets jumping, storms brewing, friendships fraying. You read another alert on your phone and feel that tug of worry in your chest. Will my kids be okay? Will my job hold? Will the world ever quiet down? You’re not alone. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:10-19

Topics: Endurance, Persecution, Christ

From The Presence Of The Lord

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

The importance of the will of God in our lives.

Introduction: There are many people who has been called of God to do something and have obeyed. There are many people who have been called of God to do something, and ran from Him, instead of doing His will. Jonah was one who ran. Notice 1. REQUIREMENT OF GOD (Vss. 1-2) (Jonah 1:1-2) "Now ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Is Enough!

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Nov 6, 2004

Have you ever been tired of the devil missing with you, your family, your finances and your faith. Jesus is saying; Enough Is Enough! Have you ever been tired of using Drugs, Alcohol, going from man to man, woman to woman, or even job to job. Well, Jes

1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread." 4But He answered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Escaping The Buffet Mentality: Feast On The Word Not The World

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

We as a church are bellying up to the buffet of the world much more often than we feed ourselves on the healthy and holy food of God’s word.

Escaping the Buffet Mentality “Americans are getting fatter” - - “and the south is leading the way.’ So says World News Digest by the Canadian press. What is the problem why are we as Americans getting fatter or having an excess of body fat. Some say it is genetics, choice, targeted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Trust You?

Contributed by Joseph Comage on Nov 8, 2002

Can God trust you when you are under attack and all hell is breaking loose?

CAN GOD TRUST YOU 2 Corinthians 1:8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren of our trouble which came to us in Asia; that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even life. CAN GOD TRUST YOU? To be able to trust the ones we love is important to almost all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational