Sermons on Gradual:

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2023

Every follower of Christ must fight to finish well.

Finishing Strong 2 Timothy 4:6-22 Rev. Brian Bill August 26-27, 2023 Benjamin Franklin made this phrase popular: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Solomon said it like this in Ecclesiastes 7:2: “Death is the destiny of every man; the living should take ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worldview Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2023

What you believe about God’s Word will determine how you view the world around you. If your worldview does not come from God’s Word, it will come from the world.

Why Worldview Matters Romans 12:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill September 9-10, 2023 How many of you wear glasses or contacts? Actually, we all use lenses to view the world around us. [Put on different colored glasses] • Contrast red (Republican) and blue (Democrat). • Contrast green (Packers) and blue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

5 The Fully Awakened Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025

But we need to hear the REAL Jesus speaking today telling us to WAKE UP to the lies, and get out of the heated water, get OUT of the culture–you are in the world but not OF the world. Not everyone will be let in! We must find our voice to speak up after we WAKE UP!

This is a sermon about “The Goat and The Frog & The Colon.” When I was growing up, my uncle would drive the stock truck by our house to pick me up and take me along with him to Lugbill’s Farm Auction in Archbold, Ohio. We would haul the choice animals over to the gate, unload, then go inside ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Connecting With Our Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Connecting with our Heavenly Father is the most important relationship we can ever have.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that's so vital to our Christian walk: The Power of Connecting with Our Father. We'll explore the benefits of connecting with God and learn how to deepen that connection in our lives. The renowned Christian author, A.W. Tozer, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Topics: Faith

The Gift Of Memory

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 16, 2001

To call attention to the roll of memorials as "memory aids" so that we will reflect and commit to appropriate action.

The Gift of Memory Ps 103:1-14 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

State Of The Church

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002

This message looks at the four pillars of a growing Church; evangelism, outreach, worship, and fellowship.

State of the Church Dear friends, It has been one year since we gathered for worship in the Auditorium of the Warren local high school on a cool Sunday morning. That Sunday morning just a year ago, many in this community prophesied doom for the new church starting in the High School. I heard, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Righteous Life

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. Today in just a few words James teaches us one of the most important lessons we can ever learn. Not only practical but key to becoming mature Christians. To be mature is to have the righteousness that God desires, and according to James oneof biggest obstacles to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tossed About

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

As some of you know, the business career I recently left to enter into the ministry full time required me to travel quite a bit.

As some of you know, the business career I recently left to enter into the ministry full time required me to travel quite a bit. In the last ten years of my business career I traveled just about every week. I was on an airplane two to three times a week. My jobs have required me to travel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Where Are You?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

A great need exists for the people of God to thank God.

Today we are going to examine some verses in the scripture that contain a very important message. I want to warn you now that not only is the message a very important one, but it is also very strong. It's a message that will make us analyze ourselves and it may very well be that when we are done we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Made In His Image

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 21, 2001

Sermon for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Made in His Image TEXT: Psa 139:13-16 INTRODUCTION · What is the value of a human life? · Important question – your answer to it influences your opinion about some hot topics in today’s society – physician assisted suicide, euthanasia (mercy killing), abortion · Today talk about biblical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 18, 2000

God refining God’s people to perfection.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 10, 2000 Malachi 3:1-4, Lk. 3:1-6 “The Refiner’s Fire” God has something in store for you. God is not content with us as we are. This is one of Christianity’s basic assumptions – things need to change, and they are going ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anger, Hostility, And Resentment Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Anger, hostility, and resentment when not directly dealt with, can unknowingly get buried deep inside. Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger.

Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger. Suppressed anger, in time, will break out of your weak restraints and display itself in many self-destructive ways. It can turn into resentment or bitterness, gradually simmering to the boiling point-at which time ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving A Spiritual Inheritance

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2003

God gave Jacob a powerful dream and an impressive promise. But Jacob didn’t deserve either. What he received, he received because of a spiritual inheritance for a greater man of faith.

OPEN: During the Persian Gulf War, a soldier was assigned to go to Saudi Arabia. As he was saying good-bye to his family, his three-year-old son was holding on to his leg and pleading with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. We were beginning to make a scene when my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Little Lamb

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Mary’s little Lamb will separate you from your sin or your sin will separate you from Mary’s little Lamb.

“Mary’s Little Lamb” October 8, 2000 a.m. (John 1:29, 36) Rodgers Park Baptist Church I suppose one the most familiar nursery rhymes is the poem, Mary had a Little Lamb. I don’t know if they still teach it in the public school, but they did when I was there. The lamb in the nursery rhyme was pure ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon, Man Of Doubts Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

God verifies his presence to Gideon repeatedly, but is this how we should respond to God’s calling?

Possessing the Promises #4 – Gideon Guess what? After Deborah, Barak, and Jael the Israelites do evil on the sight of the Lord. • Midianites oppress them for seven years. • Israelites forced to live in caves • Midianites steal all their crops • They cry out to the Lord for help Little ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ