Sermons on Final Prayer:

Work And Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2024

If you want to enjoy God-honoring, fulfilling work, then work in His power, and rest with His blessing.

John Ortberg tells an old story about a mother who walks in on her six-year-old son and finds him sobbing. “What's the matter?” she asks. ”I've just figured out how to tie my shoes.” “Well, honey, that's wonderful. You're growing up, but why are you crying?” “Because,” he says, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Death Of A Saint Is Precious! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024

We usually don't put death and precious together, but the Lord does for his saints!

Sermon Precious! Thesis: God looks at the death of a saint as precious and as beautiful as a Masterpiece of Art – Yes, God looks at the death of a saint as precious something foreign to most people’s eyes! Scripture text: Psalm 116:1-19: 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Saul Goes Trick Or Treating

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 22, 2024

This passage is a warning not to step outside God’s guidance when stressed.

KING SAUL GOES TRICK OR TREATING 1 SAMUEL 28:1-20 #halloweeniscoming INTRODUCTION “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. If you don’t, I don’t care, I’ll pull down your underwear.” "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat, not too big, not too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Breakthrough Is In Your Response Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon explores how responding to God’s voice brings breakthrough and blessing. It emphasizes that our willingness to act on what God speaks is often the key to unlocking His promises and stepping into new seasons of favor and growth.

There comes a moment in every believer’s life when hearing God’s voice isn’t enough—we must respond. God speaks, He guides, He reveals His will, but it is our response that determines whether or not we step into the fullness of what He has for us. We can hear God’s direction clearly, but if we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Other

Live What You Believe!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 3, 2024

We're called to live our faith genuinely and not hiddenly. To do that we need to know what our identity is as redeemed children of God.

Sermon for September 15, 2024: “Live What You Believe!” Do you struggle to live what you believe? If you are human, you do. What we believe in is...must be distinct, higher and greater than how we live in the day to day. If I ask you what you believe, and you say: “I believe I’ll have another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"crumbs"

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2023

As we come to this table and feast on this bread and wine, I am so grateful that God is the One who made up the guest list and not one of us and you should also be grateful that I am not the one who determines who may or may not sit at the table, amen?

[This sermon was part of a Communion Service.] Welcome to the Lord’s Table. Today we ‘feast’ on … [hold up a piece of bread and a communion cup]. To the naked eye, this doesn’t seem to be much of a “feast,” does it? A typical ‘royal’ feast in Jesus’ day would start out with an appetizer to whet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 15, 2023

Grace will set you free from the tyranny of other people. Some of you are prisoners to other people's foolish opinions, their unreasonable demands, their domination and manipulation of your life. Quit trying to please the tyrants who are trying to control you.

Grace will set you free from the tyranny of other people. Some of you are prisoners to other people's foolish opinions, their unreasonable demands, their domination and manipulation of your life. I want you to hear this. Quit trying to please the tyrants who are trying to control you. Take ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10, Romans 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 6 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

James—Faith & Works Message 6 The Heart of the Matter Text: I think everyone would agree this morning that words matter. And no one probably thinks more about word choice then those who work in marketing. But sometimes, despite their experience and expertise, even marketing professionals miss ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bread For The Gentiles

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 22, 2023

Feeding of the 4,000

Bread for the Gentiles Mark 8:1-10 I heard a story of a first grade class, where a number of the students were recently-arrived refugees from other countries and the topic being taught in class was fractions. The teacher defined what a half and what a quarter was, and after teaching on fractions, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Easter: Judas Iscariot, The Traitor

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 7, 2023

Traitors have been a problem for many years. Judas wasn't the first, but he was one of the worst, because he betrayed the Son of God, Jesus, to His enemies.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on April 2, 2023; this is not an exact transcription. ) Full disclosure: Sermon Central added a sermon of mine based on this topic called “Judas: The Tale of a Traitor” back in January 2020. That message was based on a sermon I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Uncertainty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 7, 2023

To embrace the uncertainties of life, enjoy the good days, grow in the bad days, but trust God every day.

In his book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson writes about a vacation he took with his family to Orlando, Florida: One morning they were sitting at a stoplight in their rental van. The light turned green, and the car in front of us didn't go, so Mark decided to give them a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12, Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From The Cross To Resurrection

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 8, 2023

An integrated gospel account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, including His suffering on the cross, His death and burial, and His resurrection. Prophecies fulfilled and scripture references for “What Happened Next” are also included.

Journey to Calvary As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, he fell beneath the weight of the cross. His back was torn and bleeding. He was weakened from blood loss. They grabbed Simon, a Cyrenian who was coming out of the country, from the crowd and forced him to pick up the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-65, Mark 15:21-47, John 19:16-42

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2023

Spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

EVERYONE Growing 2 Peter 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2023 Dr. Charles Stanley graduated to glory this week at the age of 90. He served as pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for 51 years, authored over 60 books. His sermons have aired daily on the internet, television, and radio for many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

His Broken Jars

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 25, 2023

Rick and Kari Burdette's story

His Broken Jars 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (Kari) Introduction: Our entire married life has been one of ministry, for the last 42 years Rick and I have had the privilege to share our lives with others who have been through things in this life that have broken them, and in our lives, we’ve been broken as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Look For In A Leader Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 30, 2023

Message 13 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This past week Dr. Charles Stanley passed away. There is no denying that he had a tremendous influence in American Christianity over the past few decades, and ultimately, that’s what leadership is—influence. Dr. Stanley became well-known for teaching through a series of 30 Life Principles built on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational