Sermons on Higher Calling:

Are You Salty?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001

Why did Jesus call Christians the salt of the earth?

INTRODUCTION READ THE VERSE! Salt, why did Jesus call these disciples the salt of the world. (Talk about salt in the shaker) First of all, Jesus tells His disciples the way that they should be when he started them out with the beatitudes, then, He tells them of the relationship of the citizens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Made It A Good Friday?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 16, 2025

When it comes to Good Friday, why is it called “Good?”

GOOD FRIDAY 2025: WHAT MADE IT A GOOD FRIDAY? LUKE 23:32-49 #GoodFriday INTRODUCTION / FOCUS ON “GOOD” Etymology is the study of where words come from. Sometimes that can be a fun thing to look at and sometimes it can be mind-numbingly boring. For most of us, it is probably boring. But! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother’s Day: The Honour Of Motherhood

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025

Motherhood is a divine calling and a precious gift from God.

MOTHER’S DAY: THE HONOUR OF MOTHERHOOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 31:25–30 "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your Primary Purpose?

Contributed by David Cramer on May 6, 2025

A message for direction on what the Lord is calling you to do.

Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Say, “Lord, you are welcome in this place.” Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 4, 2024

The Bible is filled with examples of what it calls “the Wicked “.

The Bible is filled with examples of what it calls “the Wicked”. These are men and women who have excelled in wickedness and evil. Other words that you can use to describe wickedness are: “vicious, unlawful, unethical, vile, sinful, evil, unsavory, cruel etc.” Wickedness has always existed in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:16-21, Job 20:4-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

Call His name Jesus ... this fulfills the prediction of Isaiah.

A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A call to come out from our comfort zones.

“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” Luke 9:18-26, 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you know it. It goes like this: “I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon 3 Of 3 On Prayer)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 20, 2023

This is the third and last sermon in this series call EFFECTIVE PRAYING.

Ineffective praying is a waste of time, but effectual praying accomplishes a great deal! Illus: The story is told of three missionaries who had gotten together and were discussing what they accomplished in their separate fields. • One said, "I have been on the mission field, working for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Methods Questioned

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 19, 2022

Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him and then eats with sinners

Ministry Methods Questioned (part 1) Mark 2:13-18 Good Morning, Dr. Kent Keith said in the paradoxical commandments, “People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Renewal Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to live different in the world.

"Do not conform to the present age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 As followers of Christ, we are called to live counter-culturally, resisting the pressure to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Fasting Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to a life of prayer and fasting

Love Expressed in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of A Disciple

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

Like Andrew, we are called to bring people to Jesus.

MARKS OF A DISCIPLE Have you ever had occasion to introduce two people to each other, and they just hit it off, and establish a great business partnership, or friendship, or even more, they wind up married? If so, you know how good that feels to know you have had a role in bringing those two ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

Pharaoh's Troubling Dreams Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 28, 2005

God equips those who He has called.

Pharaoh’s Dreams February 27, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Tell of the Operational Readiness Exercises (ORE) required before a naval squadron can go on operational deployment. • the training involved beforehand – both aircraft readiness and operational readiness • the testing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

My Peculiar People

Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 4, 2005

A sermon on how and why we are called a peculiar people.

My Peculiar People 1Peter 2:1-25 By Brother David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church This week as I thought about the sermon that God was placing on me for this week He brought to my mind the peculiar people that I have met in my life. I have known people who did not believe in modern technology ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Welcomes All People Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

Part of a series on what the church is called t be.

“The Church You’ve Always Longed For: Welcomes all People” TEXT: Leviticus 19: 32-34 Throughout September, October and most of November, we will be talking about the church that God longs for. Last week I asked you to think about this phrase, “I like church, but....” Have ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed