Sermons on Grateful:

Advent Continues -The Inescapable Love Of God, Lighting The Candle Of Love! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 7, 2023

We keep thinking that God only loves good people, but God loves sinners. He pursues them like he asked Hosea to pursue Gomer. With a painfilled heart, God goes looking for them, He loves the whole world.

Sermon – Advent continues -The Inescapable Love of God Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. But the more I called to him, the farther he moved from me, offering sacrifices to the images of Baal, and burning incense to idols. I myself ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12, 2 Timothy 2:13, John 3:16, Romans 3:10-12, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Satisfies Series

Contributed by Harry Jackson on Dec 26, 2023

"I Can't Get No Satisfaction

On June 5, 1965, what is now regarded as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll songs of all time was released. That song was titled “(I Can’t Get No} Satisfaction” by the English rock band, The Rolling Stones. It was a song that took the world by storm. It charted at “number one” in a slew of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-25

Son Of David, Son Of Mary, Son Of God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2024

Since King Jesus came to die in your place, make sure to give Him first place in your life.

Son of David and Son of God Matthew 1:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2024 How are you doing hanging on to Christ this Christmas? It’s so easy to get caught up in what our world says Christmas is all about that we forget what the Word says. Jesus was born in Bethlehem and grew up to pay for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance - Genesis 50

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2025

A Message of Honor, Comfort, Faith, Trust and Assurance, Left with a sign of things to come (ASSURANCE) Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes GOD’s Promises may take a long time to fulfill, so persevere by trusting HIM.

2024.12.15.Sermon Notes. Genesis 50. Assurance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: A Message of Honor, Comfort, Faith, Trust and Assurance. Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes GOD’s Promises may take a long time to fulfill, so persevere by trusting HIM. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 50:1-26, Luke 19:41-42, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26, Luke 19:41-42, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 11:1, Exodus 13:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unpacking The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Unpacking the Fear of God” 1 Peter 1:17-21 A sermon for October 20, 2024 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; 18 knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21, Luke 12:5, Hebrews 10:31, Hebrews 12:28-29, Genesis 18:25, Psalm 75:2-7, Matthew 25:31-46, James 2:15-17, Exodus 30:14-16, Matthew 25:30, Matthew 13:49-50, Luke 16:22-24, Romans 3:21-25, Revelation 20:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God's Grace Is For Us! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 20, 2023

With the grace we have received from the Lord we are to offer it to the world. As children of God, His ambassadors and royal priests, may we forgive our enemies and share the good news with the lost so that in seeing the Light within us they too might cry out Abba, Father please save us!

God’s Grace is For Us! Genesis 50:14-20; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Acts 2:44; Romans 12:1; Joshua 1:9b Do you believe that God is always working for your good and for His glory? While no one is righteous (Romans 3:10-18), our hearts are above all are deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), and like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-20, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Acts 2:22, Romans 12:1, Joshua 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hero Makers, Pathway To Greatness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2023

Hero makers are kingdom builders who lived sincerely, travel lightly, practice hospitality radically, and take risks for kingdom advancement. I choose to be a hero maker, how about you?

Sermon – Hero Makers, Pathway to Greatness Key Scriptures - Acts 18:1-4 (Paul Meets Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth) “Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-4, Acts 18:24-28, Romans 16:3, Luke 22:35-37, Matthew 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Voice Of The Lord In The Storm

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 17, 2023

Despite living in a chaotic world filled with trials and tribulations as believers we are to experience the peace of God that surpasses all understanding for the voice of the Lord is sovereign, redeeming, filled with grace and mercy.

The Voice of the Lord Psalms 29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are many things in life that are truly frightening! Public speaking, heights, going to the dentist, snakes, spiders, and lizards, flying in an airplane, enclosed spaces, being rejected by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Second Sign Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2023

The second sign in John 2:12-22 teaches us that Jesus is the new temple.

Introduction One of my responsibilities as a pastor is to visit church members when they are in the hospital. I am grateful for the opportunity to visit members so that I can provide some spiritual counsel and comfort to them. During one of my first visits to a member in the hospital, I heard an ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Fourth Sign Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2023

The fourth sign in John 5:1-15 teaches us that Jesus is the Son of God who makes people spiritually whole.

Introduction Carolyn Weber has written a book that is titled, Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir. Weber grew up in Canada and was awarded a graduate scholarship to study Romantic Literature at Oriel College of Oxford University in England. She arrived at Oxford as a feminist from a loving but broken ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Furtherance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 17, 2024

Paul's imprisonment furthered the Gospel

The Furtherance of the Gospel Philippians 1:9-14 Good morning. Forrest McCann wrote about the origins of the old Hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul", which was written by Horatio Spafford. Horatio Spafford went through several trials and losses during a very specific period of his life. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Memorial: Those Who Have Gone Before

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on May 24, 2024

Do you know the difference between Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day? How does this relate to us in faith?

TITLE: Building A Memorial: Those Who Have Gone Before SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 11 Hebrews 11:1-40 (KJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Close To God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 24, 2024

When you couldn’t reach up to God, He reached down to you, and He invites you to meet Him in the darkness, away from any idol, at the foot of the cross.

Leighton Ford, the husband of Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean, tells the story of a Russian cosmonaut. He came back from space and said, “Some people say God lives out there. I looked around, and I didn't see any God out there.” Billy Graham's wife, Ruth, said he looked in the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:21-26, Matthew 6:24, Joshua 24:15, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Hebrews 7:27, Hebrews 9:12, John 14:6, Psalm 2:4, Hebrews 9:22, Leviticus 17:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Memorial Day - Remember

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 25, 2024

This is a thematic message for Memorial Day.

Title: Memorial Day – Remember Script: Joshua 4:1-8 Type: Special Occasion Where: GNBC 5-24-09/RW 5-26-24 Intro: Most of you know that I love history. My grandfather instilled a love of history into me when I was a little boy. Although I enjoy going to the well known and important touristy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seasons Of Grieving: When Grief Turns To Joy Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024

Grief and joy are emotions that surround transitions. Anytime a change is happening, we experience grief.

Grief and joy, two intense extremes. What is grief? “Author Edgar Jackson poignantly describes grief: Grief is teaching yourself to go to bed without saying good night to the one who had died. Grief is the helpless wishing that things were different when you know they are not and never will be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-7, John 16:1-3, John 16:28-33

Denomination: Salvation Army