Sermons on Graduate Recognition:

The Faith That Shapes Us Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 14, 2025

Faith matures as we surrender to God’s shaping hands—trusting, obeying, and allowing His grace to form Christ’s likeness within us.

Introduction — From Saved to Shaped When we first meet Jesus, faith saves us. But when we keep walking with Him, faith begins to shape us. The same grace that opens the door of salvation now wants to renovate the house. God never intended faith to be a momentary flash of belief — He designed it ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17, Hebrews 11:8, Philippians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Jeremiah 18:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Death Into Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001

Just as Memorial Day reminds us of the advantages the deaths of others in armed struggle have brought us, we must take advantage of Christ’s death and the benefits it brings us.

Memorial Day reminds us fallen heroes still speak. Established in 1868 as a day to honor the fallen soldiers of the just concluded Civil War, Memorial Day has grown into a recognition of all our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedoms. We must make Christ’s death for us count. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Few Christians have EVER understood, much less participated in true sacrifical giving. This message examines the cost of sacrifical giving.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART SEVEN ‘THE WALK OF SACRIFICE’ 2 CHRONICLES 24:1-14 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON Introduction: We are taking our final steps in the Forward Walk as we approach our Forward by Faith Commitment Sunday on June 1st. In today’s Forward Walk we will discuss the WALK OF SACRIFICE and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) KINDNESS willtake action, take a risk, pay the price, put others first, finish what it starts, and give the glory to God . [Find sermon in Word format at www.praiseag.org]

KINDNESS The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo tells about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Playing For Whose Applause Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Whose applause do you seek? Don’t tell me you don’t need any! You would only be kidding yourself.

Playing for Whose Applause? Text- Matthew 6: 1-8, 16-18 Everybody loves applause! Recognition is a good thing. Last Sunday, you encouraged Pastor Steve and me tremendously by expressing your appreciation for our work in ministry. I guess I am hopelessly sentimental, but as I read your comments at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living As One Of Christ's Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

For ambassadors of Christ to do their job to the best of their ability we need to acknowledge our difference from the world, even while we live within it and through the positives of that difference commend the gospel to those who haven’t yet heard it.

Today we’re going to talk a bit more about what it means to be an ambassador of Christ. In particular we’re going to think about what’s involved in ambassadors of Christ doing their job to the best of their ability. Paul is aware of the urgency of the task, of the need for people to hear about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

I Will Treasure Church Membership As A Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

Church membership is a gift, not a perk.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift” Selected Scriptures Open I go into a bit of depression several times a year. One of those times is very close. It’s the end ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving In The Shadows Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2010

A sermon examining those who serve behind the scenes.

SERVING IN THE SHADOWS Acts 1:15-26 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Church history records the names of many devoted servants of God. The Book of Acts tells us about Paul, Silas, Barnabas, Mark, Luke, and many others. We know the names of notable preachers, pastors, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Rewarding God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

9th in a sermon series on James dealing with principle of rewards in the Bible.

“Our Rewarding God” Introduction Everyone appreciates acknowledgement of effort and achievement. We learn about reward and punishment from the time we are little. Good behavior reaps reinforcing reward. Bad behavior provokes corrective discipline. The concept of reward is thoroughly Biblical. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Wisdom Effect Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 23, 2006

The effects of Godly wisdom on our lives as opposed to living by worldly wisdom.

James: Religion That Works “The Wisdom Effect” March 26, 2006 What is wisdom? Is it knowledge? Is it maturity? Is it simply old age? If you ask different people about what wisdom is, you are guaranteed to get different answers. “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Baby On The Way: Water Breaks News Breaks

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 22, 2004

A message about the importance of The Message

A Baby on the Way: Water Breaks News Breaks Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION... Incarnation of Christ An old pioneer traveled westward across the great plains until he came to an abrupt halt at the edge of the Grand Canyon. He gawked at the sight before him: a vast chasm one mile down, from four to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

We must prioritize our life for Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Clothed With Humility Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 21, 2022

We need a fresh glimpse of the eternal and a reminder that God is our creator and we are the creation. God seeks humility in his children. Humble yourself under God’s mighty hand and he may lift you up in due time.

If you think like country singer Mac Davis that it is “Hard to Be Humble when you are perfect in every way”, that is a good sign that you need this passage of scripture on humility. Your accomplishments, recognitions and achievements can be obstacles to the humility that God desires us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed By Truth Psalm 90:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2024

Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the eternal perspective of our lives.

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In Psalm 90:12 (NLT), the psalmist implores, "Teach us to realise the brevity of life so that we may grow in wisdom." Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Proverbs 2:6, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 29: A Plea For Them To Be Of One Mind Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2019

Paul has some encouragement and advice for two prominent women in the church at Philippi, “Euodias, and Syntyche” (“Fragrance” and “Felicity). His advice is that they “be of the same mind in the Lord,” thus making a pointed personal application of his previous application to the church.

Date: 5/18/19 Lesson #29 Title: A Plea For Them To Be Of One Mind (Phil. 4:2-3) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:2-3, NIV) (2) I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist