Sermons on Feast Of First Fruits:

The Great Depression # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Today I want to preach another sermon that can be preached in any church in America, and it would apply to most of the people in any congregation. I hope that as I preach the Word it will fall on good soil today.

Illus: I heard of a preacher who was preaching a three-point sermon on the Second Coming of Christ, and he would close each of the main points of the sermon by saying, “HE IS COMING, READY OR NOT!” When he got to the third point he got so excited he got on the edge of the pulpit and screamed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness (Believing Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jan 8, 2022

As the new year comes this 2022, is it still a happy new year in the midst of the pandemic? This exhortation tries to see where can we get that desired hope even in the midst of hopelessness.

Introduction: Good morning to all and Happy New Year. We may feel different as the settings now is similar to what we have in 2020, when everyone needs to be safe in their own homes, that’s why we are now in our online Sunday Worship and Healing service starting this Sunday. As we welcome 2022, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Message Is All About God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 10, 2022

If we are not careful, we can get in the way of sharing the good news about Jesus and begin to make the message about us. But our message and our ministry must be all about Him and not about us. We must lift Him up, and He will draw people to Himself.

A. I read about a minister who gave an unusual sermon one Sunday. 1. He used a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. 2. One of the church members greeted him on the way out and said, “Very interesting sermon, Preacher, I never expected to learn so much from a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Philippians 1:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Trouble Comes!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 12, 2022

King David had a lot of problems and so do we. Many times there are things we can do to correct the problems we encounter. For example:

(1) SOME HAVE HEALTH PROBLEMS This is a wonderful age in which we live. We hear of some folks who have vision problems. They go to the doctor for some out-patient surgery, and in a few weeks they have 20-20 vision again. Illus: I heard about an elderly retired gentleman that had severe hearing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A God Of New Beginnings

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

There are many people who wish they had a new beginning; to those experiencing trials and hardship; and those who are suffering from poor choices; to those who are lost and dying in their sin - and God can give new beginnings!

In December of 1934, John and Betty Stam, a young American missionary couple assigned in China, were captured by Communists and eventually martyred for their faith. Captured with them was their baby daughter. One of the other prisoners, as he was being released from Jingde Prison, overheard the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Abraham Do?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” Abraham is a personal name meaning “father of a multitude.”

What Would Abraham Do? “This is the history of Terah’s family.” Genesis 11:27-32 (NLT) Intro: Muslims, Jews, and Christians all map their traditions back to Abraham. He was the son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son Shem. Genesis 11:10. (Strong’s Concordance) The Hebrew word “uhbrahaym” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Serve SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023

Pastors have been called to serve.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because God has a message for us, a message that is as ...read more

Topics: Called To Serve

Jesus Transcends The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

Jesus offers true rest and mercy, reminding us that God’s compassion outweighs rigid rules and that Sabbath is a gift meant to restore weary souls.

Good morning, dear friends. Some weeks feel like a blur of alarms, appointments, and a to-do list that never seems to take a breath. Yet here you are—hungry for more than hurry, ready for more than noise. Your soul is smart; it knows when it’s thirsty. It senses a Sabbath-shaped space that work ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Topics: Sonship, Sabbath, Lordship

And Enoch Walked With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

The sermon urges believers to pursue a daily, intimate walk with God like Enoch, prioritizing faithfulness and devotion over worldly achievement or recognition.

If you’ve ever taken a slow walk with someone you love, you know the wonder of it. The world rushes, but your pace becomes conversation, companionship, and comfort. You notice what you’d miss at a sprint—the birdsong, the breeze, the steady presence at your side. Scripture tells us of a man who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5, Jude 1:14

Topics: Enoch's Example, Spiritual Growth

My Joy Isn’t Gone — It Just Needs Restoring PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures; true repentance brings cleansing, renewal, and restored joy for those who honestly turn to Him.

Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a stone in the soul. We know the sound of shame. It whispers in the quiet moments, it shouts in the sleepless hours. Guilt that gnaws. Regret that repeats. Failure that fogs the heart. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling and wondered, Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Confession, Repentance

That's What He Does PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

Trusting God’s presence and power enables us to face life’s giants with courage, knowing victory comes not by our strength but by His.

Friends, some days feel like valley mornings. The ground is dewy, the air is cool, and yet a shout echoes across the field—a taunt that rattles your resolve. Bills that won’t budge. A diagnosis that won’t back down. A regret that won’t release its grip. We know the scene. We’ve heard the voice. And ...read more

Topics: God's Provision, Divine Help, Faith

Don't Let Your Past Dictate Your Future PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

God’s presence empowers us to release the past, trust Him with our present and future, and pursue Jesus as our ultimate prize.

Some of us walked in today with a calendar full of plans and a heart full of questions. Others came with a smile for the room and a sigh for the ride home. Life has a way of handing us seasons we didn’t pencil in—detours we didn’t expect, delays we didn’t schedule, and disappointments we didn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Victory, Jesus

Well... That's A Deep Subject PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God uses ordinary people’s courage and compassion to lift others from life’s pits, reminding us to act rightly and help those in need now.

Some days feel like pits, don’t they? Not just potholes in the road, but deep, echoing cisterns of disappointment, decisions, and delays. You pray and the sky seems quiet. You plan and the ground gives way. You stand in the middle of a week that you never wanted and wonder, How do I get out of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

Topics: Courage, Compassion

We Are Living In Perilous Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

Trusting God’s presence and help gives us courage and steadiness, even when life feels overwhelming and uncertain, because faith refuses to panic.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel waterlogged. Headlines pound like hail on a tin roof. Bills stack up like sandbags at the door. A diagnosis, a disappointment, a detour you didn’t see coming—each one another inch on the flood gauge of the soul. You wonder, “How high will this go? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Topics: Hurricane, Disaster

He Is A Keeper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God is our ever-present, unfailing Helper and Keeper, offering constant care and strength amid life’s uncertainties, inviting us to trust Him completely.

Some of us walked in today with quiet questions in our hearts. How long will this last? Where will the help come from? The world can feel like a wall of hills, looming larger than our strength. When the bills stack up, when the diagnosis surprises, when the nights stretch on, the soul starts ...read more

Topics: God's Care, Hard Times