Sermons on God Pays Attention:

Thanksgiving-The Forgotten Holiday

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 19, 2018

It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. What we can do to give Thanksgiving the attention it deserves?

THANKSGIVING-THE FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. And let's not forget Christmas in July; as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1, Proverbs 15:17, Deuteronomy 8:10-14, Psalm 100:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 30, 2021

Freedom is never free. Whether we are talking about our spiritual freedom or our natural freedom, somebody had to pay for it.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 7:23 You were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Wrong With Skipping Bible Class?

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

We need to teach the next generation or we’ll pay a great spiritual price. Bible class is one way to do that.

What’s Wrong With Skipping Bible Class? Judges 2:10-15 ( have a couple kids stand up with me as a visual for the lesson) There is an interesting phenomenon that happened on any given Sunday in any given church. More people show up for worship services than for Bible classes. We average about ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15, Judges 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradox Of Two Personalities

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 26, 2011

Many Christians suffer from the disorder of two personalities - we want to follow Christ but we aren't willing to pay the price

The Paradox of two Personalities I would like to focus this morning on one verse 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Last week we saw Jesus calling Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Price Of Discipleship

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 17, 2015

We often preach on salvation given so freely, but do we take the time to look at the price we have to pay to be a disciple?

The Price of Discipleship Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, a journey that he knew would end with him being crucified, and yet many of those following him thought he was on his way to establish his Kingdom in the capital city. Sometimes I wonder if Jesus ever wanted to say: “What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Elder Care Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2010

If churches want to help their leaders be all they can be, they must pay them well, treat them fairly, and pick them wisely.

When I get a chain letter in my Email, I usually ignore it; but sometime ago, I came across this chain letter, which gave me a chuckle. It was written to church members looking for the perfect pastor. It said… “The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, but thoroughly expounds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What's Inside Of A Gift?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 22, 2013

What’s inside most gifts? Love, time and physical labor to pay for the gift; Plus, hopefully, something the recipient needed.

What’s Inside of a Gift? John 4:10 (Use a nice wrapped gift for visual) Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Response To Faithful Service Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 4.15-23.

God’s Response to Faithful Service Text: Phil 4. 15-23 Introduction: 1. A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. -Martin Luther. 2. When we are faithful to obey in giving, serving, praying, etc.; God responds to our faithfulness by … 3. I. His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2009

The cost of serving Christ includes insult, rejection and death for some, but those who want to be powerfully used by Christ must pay the price.

Cost of Service (Mark 6:1-29) Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 24th Sunday, Year A-- Forgiveness Is Releasing

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 21, 2020

“Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full,” both of the people in our Gospel today said the exact same thing.

As a sought-after corporate motivational trainer, Brian Tracy normally does not take phone calls, but he took this one from a man who said that he had a testimony to share. The man said he was raised in a dysfunctional family and he was furious with his family. He had a bad marriage, was cheated by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Grace Is Not Just Fair

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 9, 2025

Have you ever asked yourself these questions, “Why does my neighbor seem to have a better life than I do? Why does life seem so unfair sometimes?” Yes, many things in life are hard to understand; that’s why we need to understand the grace of God.

GOD’S GRACE IS NOT JUST FAIR Pastor Joel Bernardino | October 9, 2025 INTRODUCTION Have you ever asked yourself these questions? • “Why does my neighbor seem to have a better life than I do?” • “I’m smarter and more resourceful, yet life seems easier for them.” • “Life seems so unfair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

God's Guarantee

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God rewards our giving.

GOD’S GUARANTEE II Corinthians 9:6-7 S: Finances Th: Supporting Kingdom work Pr: God rewards our giving. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three reasons why God rewards our giving. The _____ reason why God rewards our giving is… I. HE WANTS TO BE FIRST. II. HE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

Trusting God’s timing in every season, we learn to wait with faith, knowing He is present and working even when we cannot see it.

Some of us came in today with calendars covered in scribbles and hearts heavy with questions. The clock keeps ticking, but the answer seems late. A prayer hangs in the air. A door stays shut. A dream feels shelved. We know God is good, we sing that God is faithful, yet our watches rarely match His ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Topics: God's Work, Daily Life

God Tastes Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 16, 2007

message 3 of 5 about God’s Senses. This message explores how Jesus, the God of Eternity, tasted both life and death for us.

Taste is a powerful experience There are four taste sensations: Sweet, Salty, Sour, and Bitter Chocolate! I think there is another… chocolate! Right now I’ve asked some folks to hand out some Hershey Chocolate Kisses – one to a person. Please don’t open them yet. We’re going to eat them all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 9, 2008

God wants us to live every day with an attitude of gratitude, and we have so many reasons to be grateful.

Thank God! Psalm 107:1-15 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 25, 2007 *You may have been at JC Penney or Kohl’s at 4 a.m. last Friday for Christmas shopping -- Or you may have been yelling at your TV Friday night as LSU lost in triple-overtime. -- But let’s not rush off from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-15

Denomination: Baptist