Sermons on Great Expectations:

Rest

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. REST FROM LABOUR 2. REST FROM ENEMIES 3. REST FROM DANGER 4. REST IN THE LORD 5. REST THROUGH DISCIPLINE 6. REST FROM BURDENS 7. SPIRITUAL REST

REST 1. REST FROM LABOUR 2. REST FROM ENEMIES 3. REST FROM DANGER 4. REST IN THE LORD 5. REST THROUGH DISCIPLINE 6. REST FROM BURDENS 7. SPIRITUAL REST ****************************** REST 1. REST FROM LABOUR Genesis 2:2 - 3 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road Back Home Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2025

The prodigal son’s life choices left him in need of care; his benevolent father lovingly welcomed him home.

The Road Back Home Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Luke 15:11–24 The prodigal son’s life choices left him in need of care; his benevolent father lovingly welcomed him home. INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Leaving home is something of a natural process of growing up. • With that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's presence, using Moses' encounter with God as a guide to understanding our own divine calling and purpose.

Good morning, church family! I'm so glad we're gathered here today. It's a beautiful day to share in God's word and love, isn't it? I can feel the warmth and joy in this room, and it's a testament to the kind of community we've built here. Today, we're going to talk about something that I believe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Topics: Power, God's Presence

The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 31, 2024

Jesus is God in the flesh. He wants us to believe in Him and for people to submit to His authority with genuine faith.

“The Authority of Jesus” John 2:18-25 One Sunday a visitor showed up: - to a more formal, liturgical church - than he was used to attending. The church was so quiet you could hear a pin drop: - That made it even more obvious - when this visitor got excited about something the minister said and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Did the world see Jesus in you this past week? If so, how did the world respond? If not, why not? Did you see Jesus in the world this week? How did you respond?

This week, I’d kinda gonna begin where we left off last week. This isn’t a second part of a series, simply a quick tie-in. John 21:9 “Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.” John 21:12 “Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12, Psalm 51:10-12

Don't Take The Bait

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 7, 2024

Based on the Book "THE Bait of Satan" by John Bevere The message looks at the sin of being offended and the negative results thereof.

DON’T TAKE THE BAIT Sep 08 2024 James 1: 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. This passage refers to a fish attracted by a bait-when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 7 - Throw-Off, Rebuild, Unite Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 11, 2024

The call of God to the church today is to cast off everything that hinders us from reaching our destination, to rebuild the broken altars, and to work towards the unity of the body of Christ. The coming of the Lord is near and the church must be ready to receive the bridegroom.

We read in Jonah 1:5, Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in the ship into the sea to lighten it for them. (ESV) As we continue our study on the life of Jonah and the church, I believe that God is declaring His word to the church of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, 1 Kings 18:30-31, 1 Kings 18:21, Genesis 13:17, 2 Kings 5:10, Proverbs 21:31, Luke 10:1, John 10:10, James 3:14, 1 Timothy 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

James 4 Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Sep 16, 2024

Following God's will

Opener: Well Good Morning Church! We are so excited that you have decided to join us here this morning. What a blessing to be here worshiping the Lord together! We also want to take a moment to welcome our online community as well. Thank you for taking the time to watch and allowing us to be a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What Does This Milestone Mean?” Series

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 17, 2024

Today as we mark the celebration of the milestone of 50 years let’s answer the question that Joshua predicted his people would ask when they saw that pile of stones next to the Jordan River.

Although we no longer use literal stones to mark the miles along our roads and highways, we all understand the reference to “milestones.” Tracing their history back to the Roman Empire when they were called “miliarium” they were used to mark distances along their vast network of roads. Yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith And Your Everyday Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2024

I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives.

We hear of faith preached, we are taught about faith, and we speak of faith. I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives. When we become a Christian, God gives us a measure of faith. Jesus reminded us that it doesn't take a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah And The First Child To Be Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 23, 2024

Elijah had been staying with a widow and several others in Zarephath, outside Israel's borders. Tragedy struck when the widow's son died. What would happen next?

Introduction: Elijah had come to Zarephath, a city in Sidon—Jezebel’s home country!—at the LORD’s command after living near the brook Cherith in Israel. In Zarephath, he stayed in a boarding house, we might say, operated by the widow whom the LORD had shown him. It seemed things were going well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came Down Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2022

God’s Love showed up on earth in human form to touch us, speak to us, encourage us and present to us God’s love in person! It was and is the greatest gift you could ever receive!

Sermon: Love Came Down Thesis: The message tonight for the Christmas is all about God’s Love for us – God sent “Love Personified” who is Jesus to show us how much He loves us – God sent Love in human form born as a baby to show us His love in the flesh – in a tangible way – that’s really to me “The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus Mark 8 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 9 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 8.

Following Jesus (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 8:34-37 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/2017 Good morning and welcome to church. During church one Sunday, the pastor announced, “There will be a meeting of the Board immediately after church.” After the close of the service, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Jesus: Mark 16 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 16 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 16.

Following Jesus (16) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/16/2017 Good morning, welcome to the Grove and Happy Easter. I’m reminded of a preacher who spotted a young man he recognized at church on Easter Sunday. On his way out the door, the preacher ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am Not A Victim: The Christian Life Is An Abundant Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 21, 2022

God takes broken things and makes them new. And abundantly new. Abundantly beautiful.

“Slats Grobnik scratched out a few bucks selling Christmas trees. Just before Christmas, when all the trees had been picked over, a ragged couple came onto the lot. As they turned the price tag over on each tree, it was obvious that they didn’t have enough money to buy one. Then the woman spied a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-19, 2 Peter 1:3-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Salvation Army