Sermons on Finding Oneself:

The False Security That Our Wealth Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 12, 2020

God thunders His displeasure with the wealthy. How can we find our security in God instead of money?

A GATED COMMUNITY: Money can bring a false sense of security. - Amos 3:15. - Some aspects: a. We use it separate ourselves. - You see this physically in the way in most places neighborhoods are divided by income. We’ve reached a certain level and so we don’t have to hang out with those from ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

My Strength Is In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage believers to face their fears with faith in God, act according to His will, and find strength in His presence.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Welcome to today's sermon. You know, life can toss us around like a tiny boat in a stormy sea, leaving us drenched with fear and uncertainty. But fret not, for we have an anchor in our Lord. A lighthouse guiding us through the darkest storms, and that's what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Topics: Fear, Faith, Behaving

Hope In The Midst Of Turmoil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace the hope we can find in God, even amidst our most challenging trials and tribulations.

Good morning, church family. Our sermon today is all about finding hope in the midst of turmoil. We're going to be diving into two powerful passages of Scripture: Job 19: 21-27 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-16. [Read passages] Isn't it amazing how these two men, facing such incredible hardships, found hope ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:21-27, 2 Corinthians 4:7-16

Topics: Hope, Anchored, God

Weathering Your Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

In our darkest moments, we can find comfort, strength, and peace in the unwavering protection and presence of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear friends and family. Today, we gather together to meditate on the words of Psalm 23:4. As we open our hearts and minds to receive His message, let me read you a quote from Germany Kent: "If you thought you wanted something and it didn't work out, count it all joy. God was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Topics: Protection, Christ

My Biblical Walk In The Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Encourage believers to live in the light of Christ, find gratitude in their trials, and uphold God's will in their lives, even in challenging times.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today we’re talking going to be diving into three main points, "living in the light of Christ, giving thanks in the midst of darkness, and upholding God's will in our lives." It's about embracing God's word, finding gratitude in our trials, and striving to follow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Topics: Light Of Christ, Thanksgiving

Surviving Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Discuss how we can find strength in Christ during times of adversity, the importance of community, and overcoming depression.

Good morning, church family! I want to welcome each and every one of you here today. We're going to delve into a powerful passage from 1 Kings 19:1-6. Here, we see the prophet Elijah experiencing one of his lowest moments. Yet, in this place of despair, he finds strength, not only in God but also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-6

Topics: Strength, Christ, Others

Thank You, God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Explores finding hope in desperate circumstances through faith, grace, and trials, transforming us into true disciples of Christ.

Good morning, family. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? We gather here, in this place of worship, with hearts full of hope and spirits yearning for wisdom. Let's begin with a quote from G.K. Chesterton, a man of great faith and insight, who once said, "Hope is the power of being cheerful in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Topics: Thanking God, Difficult Times

How Are We Waiting? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores how to find hope in waiting, maintain holiness in anticipation, and embrace the transformative process of God's call for restoration.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering. It is always a joy to see each one of you, a testament of God's enduring grace and unyielding love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. As we gather in His name, I am reminded of the words of Peter Marshall, who once said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Topics: Waiting, Hope

Equal Justice For All Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2023

To find true justice in this world, look to God beyond our legal system and beyond your own labor.

A few years ago, 6-year-old Robbie Richardson saw his dad drive through a red light on their way home in Quincy, Massachusetts. The boy warned his dad that he was going to report what he did to police. The dad, Michael Richardson, tried to explain to Robbie that the turn he made was a legal right ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-22, Ecclesiastes 4:1-16, 1 Peter 2:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Exceeding Joy: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2024

Can we find reason to have joy in this season when there seems to be so much going wrong in the world?

Exceeding Joy Jude 24–25 NKJV Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. We now come to the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Bartimaeus?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

Are we not all restless beggars who hunger for God's grace until we find it?

WHO IS BARTIMAEUS? (October 25, 2009) Text: Mark 10:46 – 52 Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Show Christ To The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Encourages believers to find hope in God, live with eternal perspective, and respond to Jesus' call to discipleship with immediate obedience.

Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a delight to gather together, whether in person or in spirit, to celebrate our faith and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Isn't it a joy to know that no matter where we are, no matter what we are going through, we can always find comfort, guidance, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Call To Show Christ

Fighting Fear With Faith In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Explores how to face fear with faith, standing firm in God's presence, and finding strength and peace in His promises.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Isn't it a joy to be here today, gathered together in the house of the Lord, ready to immerse ourselves in His word and wisdom? Today, we find ourselves on the cusp of an enlightening discourse, a discourse that will shed light on the profound depths of the book ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:9-14

Topics: New Year, Old Fear

Promise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Encourages believers to trust in God's promises, endure life's storms with faith, and find comfort in the assurance of His word.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together as one family under God's loving gaze. It's a joy to see each one of you here today, brought together by His grace and united in His love. As we gather in His name, we are reminded of the words of Dillon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Topics: Trust, Lord's Word

Iniquity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the struggle against sin, the power of God's love, and finding refuge in Him, as depicted in Psalms 36.

Good morning. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here today. I can't help but feel the palpable energy of the Holy Spirit among us, ready to guide us through another sermon, another opportunity to grow closer to ...read more

Topics: Iniquity