Sermons on Gratitude In Worship:

Discerning Between Voices Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon addresses the importance of discerning between God’s voice, the enemy’s deceptions, and our own thoughts. It focuses on how to develop spiritual discernment and identify the voice of truth in a world full of competing messages.

In a world filled with countless voices, messages, and influences, one of the greatest challenges we face as believers is discerning which voice is truly from God. Every day, we are bombarded with information—from the media, our culture, and even our own inner thoughts—that competes for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Other

The Holy Who? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2024

How sad to live life without taking advantage of all the help and resources available to us. The Holy Spirit is given to us to be our helper. In this sermon, we begin to understand who the Spirit is and how He helps us.

A. Welcome to Friends and Family Day! 1. We are excited to have special guests with us today and we hope you will be encouraged and inspired by this time of worship. 2. Today’s sermon is the beginning of a new sermon series that I am calling “The Holy Spirit, Our Helper.” 3. I decided to start the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas In Heaven Or Cosmic Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 25, 2024

A Christmas message about the spiritual reality from Revelation 12

Revelation 12 - The Woman and the Dragon 12 A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. 3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangerous Christian Pt 1

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 2, 2024

Surely as Blood washed Spirit filled Fire Baptized Christians we should be considered a threat to hell. When the devil looks at you, he should see a Dangerous Christian. Not just a believer trying to hold out till Jesus comes, but a true warrior, tearing the devils kingdom down.

Mark 16:16-18 KJV... He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:18-20, Luke 10:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Intercepted By God-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 9, 2024

1 of 3. The apostle Matthew recorded some key elements/aspects surrounding the conception & birth of Jesus, from Joseph’s perspective. ?What can be learned from Joseph’s perspective about Jesus’ beginnings? Lessons learned from a life intercepted by God. Life Intercepted By God...

LIFE INTERCEPTED By GOD-I—Matthew 1:18-19(:18-25) Attention: One day, in 1986, before I knew Jesus, I was sitting the living room of my, my wife’s, & our infant daughter’s newly purchased home in Savannah, Georgia. I was watching a Sunday Bible Study program aired by a local pastor. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Talk About Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 23, 2024

As if the pregnancies of an elderly woman and an unwed teenager weren’t enough to talk about, the birth of John sparks speech in ways that should encourage us to verbalize things about our faith as well.

Edit sermon notes Copy text In 1991, Bonnie Rait released a song entitled “Somethin’ to Talk About.” It became her highest ranking song on the billboard lists - topping out at #5. This song also became instrumental in helping her win a grammy. The song addresses rumors that had been going around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating The Ebb And Flow

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 24, 2024

Jesus shared words to help John's disciples navigate change, as they were dealing with the loss of their leader. He also addressed the change of grace over legalism. This passage can be applied to change within the church.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Navigating the Ebb and Flow.” The expression “ebb and flow” is an idiom used to describe periods of highs and lows, and growth and decline, just like the rising and falling of the tides. It is essentially the idea that life is not always constant, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Our Blessings Delayed

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024

1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION

WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED OUTLINE 1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION THE MESSAGE WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED 1. GOD'S TIMING SCRIPTURE REFERENCES John 2:3,4 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Hear What The Devil Had To Say

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 2, 2025

A sermon to adults on what the Demon possessed man had to say to Jesus.

Mark 1:16-27 8/3/25 a.m. “Let’s Hear What the Devil had to Say” I really find it interesting how that the four Gospels really compliment each other. How that each book tell us MORE of the story of Jesus. Each Gospel even start differently. A. Matthew Chapter 1 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Way – Grace Over Fairness. Matthew 20 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 9, 2025

MATTHEW 20: GRACE, GREATNESS and THE GOD WHO SEES. GOD’s kingdom operates on grace, not human merit. GOD’s grace defies human fairness, greatness is measured by servanthood, and spiritual sight is found in recognizing JESUS.

2025.08.10. Sermon Notes. THE KINGDOM WAY – GRACE OVER FAIRNESS. Matthew 20. GRACE, GREATNESS and THE GOD WHO SEES. William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 20:1-34, Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 1:10-11, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 7:21-23, John 15:16, James 4:6, Ephesians 4:1 BIG ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-34, Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 1:10-11, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 7:21-23, John 15:16, James 4:6, Ephesians 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 10 - Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 11, 2025

Seeing Jesus should be on the top of our list of things we are looking forward to in heaven. And when we see Him, we will be amazed and we will be made just like Him.

A. One Sunday morning during the sermon, a preacher said to his congregation: “Whoever wants to go to heaven, stand up!” 1. Everyone stood except one man who was sleeping towards the back of the church. 2. The preacher told those standing that they could sit back down. 3. Then the preacher said: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18, 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 22:4-5, 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Light On: Living Ready For Jesus

Contributed by Patty Groot on Aug 12, 2025

Live ready for Christ’s return, rooted in trust, generosity, and daily faithfulness.

Let me ask you something: Have you ever had surprise company show up at your door and your house looked like a tornado had just passed through? You’re diving for the laundry basket, spraying air freshener, and whisper-shouting at your kids to "act normal"? Yeah. We’ve all been there. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

What He Said

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 23, 2025

We can’t just sit by and lift up hands in the church although prayer changes things, but we have to get out there leave the comfort zone of the nest of the church, we have to be seen in the streets, we have to stand together.

“What He Said” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - Growing up in the era I did and most of you did I am sure will remember we got whopping’s. My father being a preacher my brother’s and I always said my father would always preach a sermon when we got one. It didn’t kill us, but it made ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

12. Saul's Disobedience: The Cost Of Impatience Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

We’ve all felt the tension—when God’s timing seems too slow, and the pressure to act now feels overwhelming. In those moments, we face a critical choice: Will we wait in faith or rush in fear?

Saul’s Disobedience: The Cost of Impatience May 14, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 13 We’ve all felt the tension—when God’s timing seems too slow, and the pressure to act now feels overwhelming. In those moments, we face a critical choice: Will we wait in faith ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Arrest Of A Preacher Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2025

Acts 21:27-36 teaches us that serving Jesus sometimes results in severe opposition.

Introduction Do you sometimes struggle to stand firm against opposition from the world? Let me tell you about someone who stood firm against opposition from the world. Athanasius was a noted Christian leader of the early fourth century AD. He was born between 296 and 298 AD and died in 373 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed