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God’s Grace Sustains Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God's grace is sufficient for us, even in our weaknesses. Our weaknesses keep us humble and reliant on God's strength.

Today, we're going to be talking about God's grace. We all have those times when life just seems too hard, right? Maybe it's school, friends, family, or just feeling down. But guess what? God's got your back, no matter what. Object Lesson: Bring out a backpack and start loading it with heavy books, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, John 15:5

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Strength, Faith Healing, Redemptive Power

Total Turnaround For God’s Glory

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 4, 2025

The book of Zephaniah is a short one, with only three chapters, which tells us that God will deal with evil, and a day will come when He will save, heal, bring back, and appoint us for praise.

“Behold, at that time I will deal with all who afflict you; I will save the lame, and gather those who were driven out; I will appoint them for praise and fame in every land where they were put to shame.” Zephaniah 3:19 Total turnaround for God’s glory is what you and I expect during this ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:19, Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 49:8, Isaiah 49:22-23, Jeremiah 30:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Strength To Comprehend God’s Love

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

This sermon idea came from a sermon preached by my dear friend Eric Henderson.

The Strength to Comprehend God’s Love Text: Ephesians 3:14–21 Introduction: Trying to Measure the Immeasurable You know, we humans like to measure things. It’s in our nature. We want to know how much, how far, how deep, how high. We measure how deep the ocean is. We measure how high the sky ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Strength To Comprehend God’s Love

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

Another version of this sermon, originally preached by my friend Eric Henderson.

The Strength to Comprehend God’s Love Text: Ephesians 3:14–21 Introduction: Trying to Measure the Immeasurable You know, we humans like to measure things. It’s in our nature. We want to know how much, how far, how deep, how high. We measure how deep the ocean is. We measure how high the sky ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity Among God’s People Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 9, 2025

Misunderstandings and divisions threaten the strength of God’s people, but through humility, love, and communication, unity can be restored and preserved.

UNITY AMONG GOD’S PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 22:10-12 Key Verse: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” (Psalm 133:1) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:3; Romans 12:16; John 17:21; Colossians 3:14 INTRODUCTION: Unity is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Steadfast Loyal Love Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

God is calling us to exchange our own little plans for His big picture and big plans for our lives. He is a God of steadfast, loyal love and His covenant promises and love are without limits or conditions.

In Genesis we had been looking at the life of Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, who was the Father of our faith. Jacob was a piece of work - a bit complicated. On one hand, he was a liar, a cheat, and basically self-serving but his life evolved into a deep, transformative ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Protection Of Paul In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 2, 2024

- Ever wonder why God allows you to walk through things & gain strength? Have you ever seen God at work in your life and wonder how you survived? Why would we think he would do any less for His Apostle to the Gentiles?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 33 God’s protection of Paul in Jerusalem Acts 21:15-40 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we saw Paul’s commitment to Jesus; even willing to die if needed - Today, I’d like us to see the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-40, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Design For His Assemblies

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 4, 2024

As the Apostle Paul is touching upon questions which the church at Corinth requested clarification, we see a situation which further caused division among the assembly; women assuming or usurping the man’s place.

As the Apostle Paul is touching upon questions which the church at Corinth requested clarification, we see a situation which further caused division among the assembly; women assuming or usurping the man’s place. This changing of places God assigned was apparently with those who were “under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, 1 Corinthians 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Viewing God’s Sovereign Work

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 27, 2024

How should we view when God exercises His Sovereign Power? Or, when we consider His Sovereign Work, what should enter our mind?

“Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, ’What are we to do? For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

God’s First Unconditional Covenant Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 22, 2024

Every time a person comes to faith, we remember the rainbow - God’s unconditional love, expressed through the new covenant. Every time someone returns to God after a season of being far from Him - we remember the rainbow: God’s unconditional mercy, His long suffering.

Do you remember as a kid ever making a promise by crossing your heart, a pinky swear, or swearing to God? By nature, we look for assurances and guarantees and we learn this early in life. As we grow older, however, we realize that we live in a world of broken promises and unfaithfulness. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unfailing Hedge Of God’s Protection. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

As believers, we can find comfort and assurance in the promise that God’s protection never fails.

As believers, we can find comfort and assurance in the promise that God’s protection never fails. In Psalm 125:2, it is written, “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” This verse reminds us that God’s hedge of protection is always around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:2, Job 1:10, Matthew 23:37

Finding Revival In God’s Forgiveness

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2024

1 of 1. King David laid bare his need for God’s forgiveness. Every one of God’s people CAN be a recipient of God’s forgiveness. ?How do we find Revival in God’s Forgiveness? Some(14) traits of those who find Revival in God’s Forgiveness. Those who Find Revival in God’s Forgiveness...

FINDING REVIVAL In GOD’s FORGIVENESS—Psalm 51:1-19 ‘Ps. 51_01-19 REVOut 2024’--point#s 1-4--presented 05/07/2024pm to: Eastside Baptist Church, McColl, SC(Pastor Rev. Roger Williams)--Day 3 of a 4-day Revival. Invitation Hymn--‘Whiter Than Snow’--James ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Measure Of Your Watchfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 27, 2024

Today, I want you to see from God’s word how the Lord will measure your life by your watchfulness to watch and pray. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest without acknowledgement for the glory of God.

GOD’S MEASURE OF YOUR WATCHFULNESS Please open your Bible to Luke 21 and Mark 13 as we continue our sermon series, with today’s message “God’s Measure of Our Watchfulness.” In this series, I have shown you the many ways how the Lord will measure our lives. One of the special things the Lord will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, Mark 13:35-37, 2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 3:10, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 John 2:28, Matthew 24:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enjoy Life In God’s Family!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 28, 2024

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have saved us and now welcome us into the family of God. That’s a powerful point for us to take with us this Trinity Sunday. We are sanctified by the Spirit. We are children of the Father. We are siblings with the Son.

“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.” That’s how the creation account in Genesis 1 describes God’s decision to create human beings. And then on the sixth day of creation week that is exactly what he did. Of course, Genesis 2 gives us more detail about the “process” that God went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran