Sermons on Guts:

My Way: Is That Best? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Jesus is the unique and only way to God [period].

Last July the BBC news reported on how a couple from Sweden typed Carpi into their GPS when they meant Capri. Their GPS did what it was suppose to and took them 400 miles off course. A tourism official in Carpi said, "Capri is an island. They did not even wonder why they didn’t cross a bridge or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Belong To The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that we live or die unto the LORD, because we belong to Him. We are His property, and He is our Controller.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you belong to the LORD? Yes. He's my Controller. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live or die unto the LORD, because we belong to Him. We are His property, and He is our Controller. IV. TEXT: Romans 14:8 (Amplified Bible) If we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Story: Responding To God's In-Breaking Kingdom: Shepherds/Kin Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 15, 2006

#3 in a series: A look at some of the better known characters of the Christmas Story, learning from their experiences as God’s In-Breaking Kingdom brought the incarnation of Jesus Christ to planet earth and into their personal lives.

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061217. An Insider or An Outsider…Which are you? Which group do you fit with? Let’s say at work? Or school? Are you part of the in-crowd? Or are you one of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight I want us to look at four principles of the Narrow Way.

The Narrow Way Pm Service March 8th 2009 Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: According to a recent survey, 70% of adult American Christians believe there are no moral or ethical absolutes that apply to everyone. In other words most Christian adults have been poisoned by the drug of moral relativism. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting Diverse Needs Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

5th in a series from 1 Timothy. We are obligated to meet God’s standards. Even if the issues change, the strategy for dealing with people is still the same: love our church family; encourage those who lead; and deepen our obligations to one another.

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church Meeting Diverse Needs 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 Introduction: From it’s beginning, the church was made up of diverse groups of people. At first it was entirely Jewish. In a short time it included proselytes and Hellenistic Jews. Later God revealed that the church ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 10, 2023

waiting for the crucifixion of Jesus at the foot of the cross

John 18:1-19:42 This obituary appeared in the Jerusalem Post in the year 33 C.E. “Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, ‘the place of the skull.’ Betrayed by the apostle Judas and crucified by the order of ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

#3 Replacement Therapy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

The power of Christ in the life of the believer does more than merely restrain the desires of the flesh, it puts new desires within.

Have you placed restrictions on God? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks since I last stood before you. As many of you know, I went to watch my son play a little of championship soccer in SD. Two of the games came down to the wire. In one game we were ahead by one going in to the final ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blowing Up Boxes Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2021

We often find ourselves putting people in "boxes." Race, gender, and endless number of boxes. And it's limiting. We put limits on expectations of others and ourselves. As we follow Jesus, we watch him "blow up" the box around a man born blind.

To listen to the audio of the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8022015 Follow the Leader - Out of the Box • Video from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwt25M5nGw • No one likes to be put in a box. Categorized. • Common: Ethnicity, gender, economic ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Great Blessing: Attaining God-Consciousness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

The Spiritual journey continues. Last week we talked about the moment of apotheosis, where we realize our identity as Christians, and it connects not only in the mind, but connects from the mind to the heart, and we begin to really feel that we are Christians.

The Spiritual journey continues. Last week we talked about the moment of apotheosis, where we realize our identity as Christians, and it connects not only in the mind, but connects from the mind to the heart, and we begin to really feel that we are Christians. Today we consider the next step of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Our Helper

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 5, 2020

It is in the wilderness, when all the other props vanish, that we realize: while everything else may fail; His help, support and presence is everlasting. Amen. Powerful word for you!

Help from God! Acts 26:22 "So, having obtained help from God, I stand to this day testifying both to small and great, stating nothing but what the Prophets and Moses said was going to take place;" Prophetic word from the Throne Room of God! Apostle Paul was able to say these words ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Oct 7, 2019

This sermon is how faith "the size of a mustard seed" actually gives us the ability to offer forgiveness to others.

"Faith and Forgiveness" Allow me to begin today with some self-disclosure: I do not understand exactly what faith is, or how it works. But I have a couple of ideas from the lesson that might be helpful. More on that in a moment, but first I’ve got to share some humor. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Interrupted By God: Embracing Divine Disruptions Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024

The concept of divine interruption is deeply rooted in Scripture and challenges us to trust in God's sovereignty over our lives. Are we willing to let God change our plans, redirect our steps, and shape our journey?

Interrupted by God: Embracing Divine Disruptions Introduction: Today, we reflect on a powerful quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: “We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.” Bonhoeffer, a theologian who lived during a time of great crisis, understood the importance of yielding to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9, Luke 10:30-37, Matthew 14:22-33, Acts 10:9-16, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unsung Hero PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the profound love and redemption of God as demonstrated in the book of Hosea, emphasizing God's perfect timing and the heroism of Hosea.

Good morning, family. We're about to dive into the profound waters of the book of Hosea, specifically chapter 1. And let me tell you, folks, it's a heart-wrenching, gut-churning, yet ultimately uplifting tale of God's unfathomable love for us, His people. We'll unpack the unsung heroism of Hosea ...read more

Topics: Hero

Feed The Hungry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Highlight the power, compassion, and practical provision of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today to delve into the richness of God's Word and to behold the magnificence of His love for us. We'll be focusing on Matthew 14:13-21, a passage that illustrates the profound power, compassion, and provision of Jesus Christ. As Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Feeding The Multitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the themes of Christ's compassion, God's abundant provision, and the importance of demonstrating grace through action, as illustrated in the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand in Matthew 14:13-21.

Good morning, church family! I love it when we gather here together, each of us eager to dive into God's word and see what divine wisdom we can glean from it for our lives. Today, we're going to take a look at a well-known passage from Matthew's Gospel that teaches us about Christ's compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Christ's Compassion