Sermons on Grind:

Twelve Secrets Of The Albaster Box Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014

Twelve secrets of the ALBASTER box

ALABASTER BOX WOMAN STAND UP INTRODUCTION Matthew 26:6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Revealing Jesus’ Mission-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2012

6 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-VI—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Worse Off? The Reverend Bill Jones shocked the congregation when he announced his resignation from the church & planned move to Arizona. After the service a very distraught parishioner came to the pastor with tears in her eyes. "Oh, Pastor Bill, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Your Creator Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 5, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged to remember our Creator before it is too late in order that we may truly enjoy life.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to remember their Creator before it is too late in order that they may truly enjoy life. Let us read Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8: 7 Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon 4: From Pleasant To Bitter Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 7, 2019

Upon her return to Behtlehem, Naomi told people to stop calling her Naomi, Hebrew for “Pleasant, and to call her “Mara,” (“bitter”). Naomi was bitter against God. This sermon explains why Naomi was wrong and how her sorrow was the prelude for the biggest blessing of her life.

Sermon 4: From Pleasant to Bitter Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 7, 2019 [PROP: Find a pebble for object lesson in point III. Make sure it’s big enough for all to see.] NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Sleep is a metaphor for death. The Bible promises that every gospel-believing, Christ-loving, Bible-living person will not stay dead. Instead, you will rise again.

I invite you to join me next Sunday as we launch on a three week series, The Love of God. It’s my hope that you will not only see but feel how much God cares for you. So join me next week and invite an unchurched friend. And speaking of love…. In just four weeks, our church will celebrate LoveLoud ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9, Luke 17:20-37, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

To The Young And The Old Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024

Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 24, 2025

The rhythms that God laid out for his people included a day of rest called the Sabbath. In Luke 6:1-11, Jesus has two confrontations with the Pharisees about what is allowed on the Sabbath.

Religious groups and churches have patterns or rhythms weekly worship monthly communion Liturgies Annual festivals or meals Muslims have the month of Ramadan where they fast during the day, give alms, and feast at night Hindus have Diwali and specific celebrations tied to their deities Jews have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 23, 2019

All of our actions have a common beginning, long before they are actions they are thoughts. How do we control our thoughts?

Surrender your thoughts Next week is December 1st, the first Sunday of Advent and that means that today is the last Sunday in our Surrender Series. And over the past few weeks I’ve been mulling over where I would land for this last message. Since Thanksgiving we’ve looked at various areas of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Samson: The Final Chapter, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 20, 2020

Samson went back to Philistine land twice, after his escape from Gaza , looking for love. He got more than he bargained for. When he met Delilah, and told her the secret of his strength, that led to the final chapter of his life.

Introduction: Samson, by this time, had survived a number of encounters with the Philistines, Israel’s enemy and rulers at the time. This final chapter of his life is not the best chapter, in that he fell into an enemy’s trap. That would cost him his sight, and led to the cost of his life. Even ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejected Chief Cornerstone

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that they rejected JESUS but JESUS became the Founder and Leader of CHRISTians's faith around the world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rejected because of JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that they rejected JESUS but JESUS became the Founder and Leader of CHRISTians's faith around the world. Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible) 12:2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Biggest Gambler Of Them All!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

I want to look at a topic that should be a “no-brainer” for Christians. SHOULD CHRISTIANS GAMBLE?

Gambling has become accepted by many, and has become a widespread problem in our society. Sad to say, you can even find it among some churches. Illus: Did you hear about the man that heard a knock at the door. Opening the door he noticed a boy from his church selling raffle tickets. The boy said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Told A Story About Your Life?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2021

1. God recognizes the story of our life (vs. 9-15a). 2. God reveals the story of our life (vs. 9). 3. God wants us to reconsider the story of our life (vs. 15-18). 4. God wants to rewrite the story of our life (vs. 18-19).

What if Jesus Told a Story about Your Life? Luke 20:9-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 18, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study one of the Lord's parables. But what is a parable anyway? The best definition I've ever heard is simply this: "A parable is an earthly story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasting Characteristics Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 8, 2025

In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus discusses some contrasting realities of the Kingdom of God

Thoughts of kingdoms Human drawn Boundaries (interesting, we don’t see any boundaries when looking from space) Leaders Governing systems and structures Maybe languages when it comes to thinking about the Kingdom of God, what does that mean? As we have on a few other occasions in our study of Luke, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37, Luke 7:18, Amos 5:18-20, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Peter 3:8-9, Luke 12:40, Acts 1:7, Acts 1:8, Acts 1:11, Ephesians 2:1-9, 1 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

This Could Be The Year (2026) Of The Lord’s Coming

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2025

I title this sermon “This Could Be the Year of The Lord’s Coming.” Please notice, I did not foolishly say “This would be the year the Lord is coming back for His church.” But I did say, This Could Be the Year of The Lord’s coming back for His Church.

Text: The Bible tells us in Matthew 24:36, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” But it is obvious today that the lost world is not looking for Christ to return anytime soon. HOW DO WE KNOW THAT? Because they would not be living like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 8th Sermon--The Meaning and the Miracles: Miracle of SOUND [rushing mighty wind, Miracle of SIGHT [flaming heads] Miracle of SPEECH [other tongues].

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Very controversial chapter! Many denominations build entire belief system around it. Some set it aside, afraid of looking like they are holy rollers…but let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist