Sermons on Habit Formation:

God Creates Sea Life And Fowl On Day 5

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Nov 28, 2022

God created fish and birds to teach us about His infinite wisdom and glory. We can learn life changing wisdom by studying fish and birds. God designed some animals as prophetic Types to teach us important spiritual lessons

Genesis 1:20-23 Day 5: God Creates Sea Life & Fowl “& God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature (Heb. = living soul) that hath life, & fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. (21) & God created great whales, & every living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Mantle Is Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at Gilgal, seek at Bethel, persevere through Jericho, and cross Jordan transformed.

Every culture understands the power of symbolic clothing. When a judge puts on the black robe, authority follows. When a graduate steps across the stage in cap and gown, years of learning find recognition. When a soldier fastens the uniform, identity and duty intertwine. The Bible also speaks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:1-15, Joshua 5:2-9, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Had One Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2025

God gave clear instructions to the Priests about what they were expected to do. This included not offering incense which did not meet God’s specifications.

TITLE: YOU HAD ONE JOB SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 10:1-3 You had one job is a phrase used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental. You had one job is a popular ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Alpha & The Omega Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018

1) Necessity (Revelation 1:7a), 2) Glory (Revelation 1:7b), 3) Scope, Response (Revelation 1:7c), and 4) Certainty (Revelation 1:8) of the Alpha & the Omega.

Productivity experts advise clients on ways to efficiently operate to maximize effectiveness. Stephen Covey, in his work: “The 7 habits of Highly Effectively People”, in habit 2, notes that people should: “Begin with the end in mind”. He said that “if your ladder is not leaning against the right ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Other

Discontentment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

True contentment and lasting joy are found not in wealth or possessions, but in trusting God and valuing relationships above material gain.

Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us came in with a full schedule and an empty tank. Some of us came with a smile that covers a heart that’s sore. And some of us came with questions we aren’t sure we’re allowed to ask in church. If that’s you, you’re in good company. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-17

Topics: Discontentment, Consequences

Facing Giants: Don't Run

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 29, 2020

A message about facing giants. Some insight in to David and Goliath

David and Goliath: Overcoming Giants Theme: Facing the Giant and Moving on. Text: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 Introduction The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular stories in scripture. It has been used throughout the world to illustrate the ability of the small to defeat the big. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Church Of God

Ezra: The Leader

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Simple outline on the character of Ezra

Ezra: The Leader Raising Your Family Ezra 7:1-10 During the course of World War II, many people gained fame in one way or another. One example was Butch O’Hare, a fighter pilot assigned to an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. One time his entire squadron was assigned to fly a particular mission. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Season Is Coming!

Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011

God is always getting us ready for something. This season is a preparation for the next season. The next season will be different and bring about its own set of challenges.

God is always getting us ready for something. This season is a preparation for the next season. The next season will be different and bring about its own set of challenges. Life is one continuous cycle of seasons. Every season builds on the previous one, but gives you a new start. One of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Col. 2:1–7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 2:1–7

The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Of Following Christ #2 - We Get To Meet With God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Third message in this series, this one discussing the fellowship we get with God through Christ. Warning - Rev. 3:20 is discussed in the context of Christ’s fellowship with the Church, not as an evangelism verse (since it’s not...)

Blessings of Following Christ #2 – We Get to Meet with God Revelation 3:20 October 28, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve been a follower of Jesus for 25 years now. Lord knows I haven’t always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Myths About Worship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 8, 2009

This sermon looks at seven myths that we can hold about worship.

Seven Myths About Worship Mr. Smith went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the organist miss a note during the prelude, and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everybody was supposed to be bowed in silent prayer. He felt like the usher was watching to see what he put in the offering ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Costly Discipleship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

Equating the conditions of salvation with the conditions of discipleship is a sure path to confusion. This sermon explains Christ’s demands of costly commitment to be his disciple, experience his greatest blessings and be rewarded in heaven.

Costly Discipleship Sermon 4 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / September 4, 2010 TEXT: John 8:31 – “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” INTRODUCTION Illus. – A ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Jan 6, 2016

Imagine a church where everyone is your greatest cheerleader. They believe you can do it. They help you do it. They help when you stumble, and they're thrilled when you succeed. Barnabas in Acts is the perfect example of how to encourage one another.

The devil, according to an old story, once advertised his tools for sale. On the date of the sale, the tools were placed for public inspection; each marked with a price. It was a treacherous lot of implements…hatred, envy, jealousy, deceit, lying, pride, and so on. Laid apart from the rest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Here Am I But Don't Send Me Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

Sermon three of twenty that takes us through the life of Moses, scene by scene. Here Moses tries to argue God out of calling him to face Egypt and free His people/

Moses 3 HERE AM I BUT DON’T SEND ME Ex. 3:1-4:17 C. The Salvation (3:1-15:21) 1. The Call (3:1-4:17) Up until now God had dealt primarily with individuals, the descendants of Abraham. Now with a delivered Israel he was going to build, deal with and work through His nation, His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Flock Support

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

THis sermons desl with the need for Christians to love and support each other showing the compassion of Christ.

Flock Support James 3:13-18, John15:9-12, 17,Mat 26:40-41 I. Last week we saw how geese are smarter than we think. A. They work together to allow everyone to achieve their best. B. They use the help given to them in the best way possible. C. And they share the burdens so no one gets worn ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist