Sermons on Halfhearted:

Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 3:14 (READ) 1. Of the seven churches of Asia Minor, the church of Laodicea was the only one that Christ has NOTHING good to say about it whatsoever. a. Sardis was a DEAD church, but Jesus said “some of them were still alive and had not been polluted by their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin That Crouched At The Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2023

Why would Cain kill Abel, and what can we learn from his failure?

Years ago when I was at Purdue I decided to read the Bible for myself. So, I bought myself a Bible Commentary, and a Bible Dictionary, and I made a deal with God: I told Him I’d read everything but the poetry, the prophecy, and the “who-begat-whos.” I set my Bible and study books out where I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes Of The Bible SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023

Lessons from the life of Caleb

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to be here with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Word, to bask in the warmth of God's love, and to learn from the wisdom of the scriptures. Today, we are going to ...read more

Topics: Life Lessons From Caleb's Life

Dare To Dream PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores how Simeon's spiritual sensitivity, scriptural satisfaction, and sight of salvation demonstrate the importance of knowing and centering our lives around God.

Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a wonderful day and I am thrilled to be standing before you, not because of the pulpit, but because of the privilege to share the Word of God with you. It's a blessing to be part of this family, a privilege to be part of this body, and an honor to be part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32

Topics: Simeon

Remedy For Worry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages replacing worry with trust in God's provision, focusing on His Kingdom, and finding wholeness through prioritizing heavenly matters.

Good morning, dear friends. In the words of Billy Graham, "God doesn’t want us to be consumed with worry and anxiety . . . Instead, He wants us to turn our worries over to Him, and to trust Him for the future." It is my prayer that today, as we gather in this sacred space, we will not only learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Topics: Better Priority

Appreciating God's Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores the profound depth of God's love, urging believers to contemplate, magnify, and find satisfaction in this divine affection.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, adorned not with the grandeur of man-made edifices, but with the humble, profound beauty of shared faith, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the boundless love of our Creator. A love so profound, so encompassing, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Topics: Satisfaction, God's Love

Ruth - How To Be Blessed By God

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

Uses the story of Ruth to show how to obtain the blessing of God in your life.

How to be Blessed By God (Ruth) You may remember a few weeks ago we did a survey and all of you got to vote for your favorite bible stories, the stories that you’d really like us to teach about on Sunday morning. Well, this morning we’re starting a new series that we’ll do for the rest of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Don't Be Ignorant" 1 Cor. Pt. 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2008

We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge sin as He did in the Old Testament and He will hold us responsible for the way we act as Christians. Christians are to glorify God in everything that they do!

“Don’t be Ignorant” 1 Cor. pt. 10 Opening Illustration: From Wingclips.com “Get Smart” Swordfish scene where he talks of being alert but ignorantly keeps running into things with the car he is driving. Thesis: We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Son, Not A Dog - Matthew 7:7-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 15, 2024

For our relationship to God to be what it should be, it’s crucial to understand God’s generosity and eagerness to bless us. This is a whole sermon on the generosity of God. It’s an especially important message for folks who tend to think of God as reluctant to bless them or answer their prayers.

Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

My Hiding Place - Psalm 32:6-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2025

In order to find closeness with God you must seek with all your heart. Why does God make it so hard to find him? If he wants us to be near him, why not make it easy?

Psalm 32:6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the flood of mighty waters rise, they shall not reach him. 7 You are my hiding place; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah. Introduction About eight or nine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6-7

How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Answers the question "How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary?" from several different view points

Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. Day after tomorrow it’ll be over, the presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2000 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 16 weeks until we celebrate Easter. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives.

Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives. Humor: A rather pompous-looking deacon was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Down The Jericho Road Again Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2003

Sermon for Martin Luther King Day: we must go "down the road" of compassion, understanding that human hurts are both physical and spiritual, that we must see hurting people as our neighbors, and that we must devote substantial resources to caring for them

There’s something we say every time we find ourselves repeating an unpleasant experience. Whenever you see yourself about to get into the same trouble you’ve already been in, you say, “I don’t want to go down that road again.” For example: Some fellow comes to your door and says, “We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To The Advent Voice Of John

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

Preparing for the season of Advent

2nd Sunday in Advent December 9, 2001 Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Listen to the Advent Voice of John 1. Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near 2. Produce fruit in keeping with repentance Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"Immediately After The Rapture - The Saved"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 19, 2004

Continuing in a series on "The Rapture" ... This message answers the question "What is in store for the Christian immediately after the Rapture?"

“Immediately After The Rapture – The SAVED” INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Corinthians 15:50-53 One day, a great event is going to take place … the RAPTURE of the Church. Jesus Christ will return, and take His Church … His Bride … all the saved … back home to be with Him forever. It could happen at any ...read more

Denomination: Baptist