Sermons on Gods Benevolence:

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2025

Who killed Jesus? Was it Judas, Caiaphas, or the Jews in general? The Apostles Creed says “He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,” no one else. If we’re looking for someone to blame, the buck stops at Rome.

One cold December morning in Sunday School, a child was busy drawing a picture of the Nativity. He drew 4 people next to a truck getting ready to board an airplane. His teacher was curious and asked him about it. The child explained that he was drawing the flight to Egypt, when the holy family ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Christ Of Our Poverty

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 1, 2024

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 13

June 30, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 The Christ of our Poverty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-33, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Contrast Of Testimonies Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 3, 2024

Can you picture a contrast of testimonies in your mind? A situation where there was a believer with a good testimony and one with a bad testimony. John contrasts two church leaders and mentions their testimonies that are complete opposites.

Don’t you like the old western cowboy movies when you knew who the good guy was and who was the bad guy. You can pick them out easily in those old movies because the good guy wears the white hat, and the bad guy wears the black hat. This letter makes it obvious who the good guy is and who is the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Personal Invitation From Jesus To You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus invites everyone into a relationship with Him, knows us intimately, and meets us where we are, offering love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of John, specifically John 1:43-53, where we learn three key lessons: Jesus' invitation is for everyone, He knows who we are, and He meets us where we are. These lessons aren't just for the people in the Bible, they're for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Lessons, Jesus Meeting, Nathanael

Welcomed With Open Arms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

We are to follow after Christ’s example of love and welcome and receive the blessings that come from doing so.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! We're here today to delve into a beautiful message from the book of Matthew. We're going to be talking about Jesus' example of love and welcome, our calling to extend that same warm welcome to others, and the blessings that come from doing so. As the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Topics: Welcoming

Jesus, Our Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and appreciate Jesus as our Good Shepherd who knows us, loves us, and willingly laid down His life for us, emphasizing the importance of fully trusting in Him as our protector, provider, and Savior.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful passage from the Gospel of John, where Jesus describes Himself as our Good Shepherd. Let's read from John 10:11-18: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Topics: Power To Save, Power To Keep

The Call To All Sinners (Second Sunday After Epiphany January 15, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

Imagine you are Matthew, the tax collector. You come from a Jewish background but you work for the enemy----the Roman Government. You have made a good living. But, ….

THE CALL TO ALL SINNERS Text: Matthew 9:9- 13 Matthew 9:9 - 13 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. 10  And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Rapture PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Rapture, emphasizing the importance of being spiritually prepared and living in expectation of Jesus' return.

Hello, family! We're here together again, and I'm so glad you've decided to join us today. You know, I've been thinking a lot about what we're going to talk about today, and I think it's something that's really going to hit home for a lot of us. It's about being ready, about living in expectation, ...read more

Topics: Waiting, Christ's Coming

What Is Your King? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon encourages understanding and living under Christ's reign, emphasizing the importance of serving others as a reflection of serving Christ, our King.

Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered as a family in faith. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow. We are here to understand more about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to understand His role in our lives and how we can live under His reign. G.K. Chesterton ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Christ, King

A Difficult Return (2 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2025

How difficult would it be to reunite a nation or church after a time of division? Let's look at 2 Samuel 19.

How did David handle his return to Jerusalem as king? After betrayal and false accusations, how difficult is it reconciling a divided nation or church? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 19. Did Joab disapprove of David mourning his rebellious son? Then it was reported to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through Chaos Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father who commands paralysis to move also commands storms to rest—calling His children to rise, walk, and trust His steady presence.

(John 5 & John 6:16–21 — The Lame Man and the Storm) --- Introduction — When Life Won’t Move Have you ever been stuck? Not the “traffic jam on I-15” kind of stuck. I mean the deeper kind — when nothing in your life will budge. You pray, you plan, you push, and still it feels like the wheels ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:1-3, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Take, Eat Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father who once filled a hillside now fills our hearts—offering Himself as the Bread that satisfies every hunger forever.

(John 6 — The Bread of Life) --- Introduction — The Hunger That Never Ends Have you ever noticed how quickly bread disappears in a house full of people? You buy two loaves, come back the next day, and all that’s left is a trail of crumbs and a butter knife. Hunger is one of the most honest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26, Isaiah 55:2, Psalm 34:8, Revelation 19:9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Still Spinning - Gideon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 30, 2025

So far, in the short history of Israel’s occupation of Canaan, they have been in a never-ending cycle of sin, oppression, crying and deliverance.

November 01, 2025 So far, in the short history of Israel’s occupation of Canaan, they have been in a never-ending cycle of sin, oppression, crying and deliverance. Despite their continued unfaithfulness and seeming love of the spin, Yahweh has sent, Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar and Deborah/Barak to ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

3 Perpetual Practices To Ensure Personal Spiritual Vitality

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A. Rejoice Always B.

A. Rejoice Always B. Pray Without Ceasing C. Give Thanks in Everything "for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Exodus 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Progress Of Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 18, 2019

The connection between grace and generosity is clearly defined in the text.

1. God is the source of grace. 2. Grace is the source of gratitude. 3. Gratitude is the source of generosity. 4. Generosity is the source of glory. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist