Sermons on Going Around In Circles:

Go To Your Room - Matthew 6:5-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2024

Why does God promise reward for private prayer? And how can you make your daily prayer time the most enjoyable part of your day, instead of a drudgery or chore that is dry and boring? This message will help you actually look forward to your prayer time each day and come away closer to God.

Matthew 6:5-16 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Slow Down Your ‘hyperliving’ Merry-Go-Round

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

We need to take time to be with Jesus and listen; slow down and be in His presence

"Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Episcopal

Memorial Day: Remember How We Go Here

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Memorial Day Message

Memorial Day 2006: Remembering How We Got Here Scripture: Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10; Philippians 4:19; Psalms 34:17 John 16:13 Introduction: Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, the head of the Grand Army of the Republic (organization of Union soldiers) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Better To Go To A Funeral Than A Wedding - Genesis 23 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Sarah is the first one of those six people who dies and Abraham is going to obtain this place to bury her.

If you were to travel to Israel today there would be a list of things you would want to visit and see. If you’re Jewish the number one visiting place would be the Wailing Wall, which is that wall of the leftover of the old Temple that’s still there. People will take their prayer requests and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Sing In The Storm - Acts 16:25-26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

Have you ever been in a midnight moment? Paul and Silas were in such a moment—but what did they do? They didn’t complain. They didn’t curse. They didn’t quit. They sang. Trust Christ even when the prison doors haven’t yet opened. And God responded with a miracle.

Go! And Sing in the Storm - Acts 16:25–26 (NLT) Acts 16:25–26 (NLT): “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Acts 16:16-34, 2 Timothy 2:9, Psalm 42:8, Isaiah 61:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Comes Down And The Saints Go Up

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013

The Rapture is coming (Power Point is available upon request)

1 THESS. 4:13-18 “WHEN JESUS COMES DOWN AND THE SAINTS GO UP” A) The coming of the Lord is the principle theme of both Thessalonian epistles! * In these verses, Paul assures the believers that their dead loved ones are safe with Jesus, and will come with Him in the clouds in the air. * He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The On-Going Construction Of God's House

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 11, 2020

The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.

May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Death & Life

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2018

A simple overview of these two chapters - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Death & Failure (chapter 20): • Death of Miriam (vs 1). • Failure of Moses & Aaron (vs 2-13). • Failure of Moses in negotiation (vs 14-21). • Death of Aaron (vs 28). Life & Conquest (chapter 21): • God gives victory (vs 1-3). • God gives water (vs 10-21). • God gives ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-29, Numbers 21:1-35, John 3:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Building Spiritual Relationships

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

We need to build spiritual relationships with the lost around us.

Building Spiritual Relationships John 3:1-21 SLIDE 1 This is the story of a man who was looking for a deeper, more significant, spiritual relationship. SLIDE 2 The Bible tells that it is not good for a person to be alone. Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p

People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Storms Come And Go--But They Have An Expiration Date

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 25, 2018

This message talks about our response when storms come. Do we cave into fear immediately when adversity comes?

Storms Come and Go—but they have an expiration date. Mark 4:35-41 Matthew 8:23-27 Matthew 17:20 Storms show up from time to time either with prior warning or unexpectedly. For the first time I got an automated warning from the county about a storm warning, but for the most part you don’t get ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Looking At The World Through New Eyes Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Feb 2, 2014

Living life around stories

LOOKING AT THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES MATTHEW 5:1-16 WHEN JESUS SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP THE MOUNTAIN; AND AFTER HE SAT DOWN, HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM. THEN HE BEGAN TO SPEAK, AND TAUGHT THEM, SAYING: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where Am I And Where Am I Going

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Sep 4, 2011

This sermon encourages one to consider where they are in their spititual life and where they are going,

Joh_14:4-6 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Where Am I? I have here four different ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-6

Denomination: *other

Lord, What Do I Get For My Dime

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Jun 25, 2001

Centers around Christians tithing

LORD, WHAT DO I GET FOR MY DIME? LEV. 27:30-34 Often times, Gods= commandments seems strenuous .. Most of the time it seems this way because C as a people we do not want to obey God. There are times when we find our selves in the midst of a blessing, but because we will not do our part with what ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

It's His Party And He Want You Go

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 1, 2002

Jesus Christ paid the price for us to Go to heaven

IT’S HIS PARTY AND HE WANTS YOU TO BE THERE Psalm 23:3 "He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name sake.” There is a story of a church member who was invited to a Christmas cookie swap party. It was a simple plan for in order for you to come you, you only had to bring a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan