Sermons on Historical Reality:

Just Give It To Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 5, 2022

Mary learned to trust the great I Am, not just for the things in the past but to trust in who He is right now, the resurrection and the life. Not just for the future but for her present situation and reality.

John chapters 11-12 record the last week of Jesus' life, and we are now seeing more of the personal interactions between Jesus and those closest to Him. Because it was a week before the Passover celebration, pilgrims from all over the region were arriving a week early to prepare themselves for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 1, 2024

The theodicy often centers on the question: If God is omnipotent, omniscient, and benevolent, why does evil exist? Theodicy seeks to reconcile the existence of a good God with the reality of suffering and injustice in the world.

THE HEART OF JESUS JOHN 11:1-44 #john11 INTRODUCTION We will be in John 11 this morning. There are some questions in this life we live for which we have absolutely no good answers. For example: Why does an all-powerful God allow disasters on the innocent? Why do babies die? Why is there so much ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anger Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 19, 2025

This sermon confronts the difficult reality of God's righteous anger against sin and the resulting devastation that leads to a raw, desperate plea for Him to see the suffering of His people.

Introduction In the first chapter of this somber book, we saw the city of Jerusalem sitting solitary, like a weeping widow abandoned by all her friends. The prophet described her pain from the outside, looking in. But here, in chapter two, the focus shifts dramatically. The lens zooms past the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 8 - Seeking Things Above Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2025

Today, as we move into Colossians chapter 3, Paul turns his attention to the practical realities of our new lives in Christ and our need to seek the heavenly and slay the earthly.

Introduction: A. Young children are funny to watch (especially when they are other people’s children). 1. One of the first words they learn is “mine.” 2. They think that everything is theirs – whatever they see, they grab and say: “mine!” B. Unfortunately, many people never grow up or outgrow ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Will You Spend Your Eternity?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Eternity is a reality every human must face. The Bible tells us that after this life, there is an eternal destination for everyone—either in the presence of God in heaven or separated from Him in hell.

WHERE WILL YOU SPEND YOUR ETERNITY? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:31-46 Supporting Texts: John 14:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 9:27 INTRODUCTION: Eternity is a reality every human must face. The Bible tells us that after this life, there is an eternal destination for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Have A Rest That Remains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Heaven is not a myth, neither is it a fairytale. It is a reality prepared for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The scriptures assure us that beyond the suffering and labour of this life, there remains a rest for the people of God.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE A REST THAT REMAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 (KJV) 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"We Need To Remember That God Is In Control Of Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen.

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen. Title: “We need to remember that God is in control of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Take One Small Step Toward God - Psalm 8:3–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 14, 2025

20th July 2025 is the 56th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing. But, the greatest leap in all of history wasn’t made by man reaching for the moon. It was God reaching down to Earth.

Go! And Take One Small Step Toward God - Psalm 8:3–4 Date: 20th July 2025 – 56th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank You for moments in human history that stir our sense of wonder. As we remember a moment in history when man first set foot on the moon, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4, Genesis 1:16, Luke 12:6-7, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, Acts 3:19, Philippians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Fantasy

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 9, 2017

God had sent one prophet after another to warn Israel of impending judgment. Rather then heeding the many warnings, they continued to live in a fantasy world, void of reality. Sadly many today continue this path, refusing to admit their great need.

Living a Fantasy Hosea 6:4, 7:8ff As you study the book of Hosea, God’s love for His people is easily discovered. While they had turned their backs on him, seeking the gods of this world and the pleasures of the flesh, God continued to pursue them by His grace. In the chapters between our last ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:4, Hosea 7:8-9, Hosea 7:11, Hosea 7:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection That Was, That Is, And Is To Come

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 24, 2011

The wonder of Easter is found in the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. The tomb is empty and our Lord lives! This message invites us to consider our lives in the light of the resurrection of Christ, the new life we can have in

The Resurrection that Was, and Is, and Is to Come - 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 - April 24, 2011 (Resurrection Sunday and Communion Service) Thomas Jefferson is a name many of you are to likely recognize this morning. In his time he was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23

Denomination: *other

One Day In The Temple

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 29, 2020

We don’t have a temple anymore yet we gather as a church as we gather we recognise that God is bring pilgrims home to be encouraged with spiritual strength as we help each other see the reality of God’s strength.

You can listen to the message here:- https://soundcloud.com/necallanquak/special-sermon-one-day-in-the-temple-psalm-841-12 Message Psalm 84:1-12 One Day in the Temple 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Fills The Church

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2024

Introduction: In the dedication of Solomon’s Temple, we witness a profound moment where God’s presence descends like a cloud, filling the house of the Lord with His glory. This event is more than just a historical account; it is a powerful reminder of what it means for God to fill His church today.

25 August 2024 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Dedication of the Temple 8 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the ancestral houses of the Israelites, before King Solomon in Jerusalem, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-6, 1 Kings 8:10-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Main Thing

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 20, 2025

Grip the gospel daily—remember, receive, redirect, rely—and the Spirit will help you guard God’s good deposit.

One of the typical characteristics of our children—maybe yours too—was that they enjoyed playing their music loud. Not just loud… LOUD. The kind of loud that rattles the drywall and makes the dog rethink his loyalty to the family. One day, while I was getting dressed, I heard music thumping ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8, 1 John 3:20, Romans 8:1, Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unity Not Uniformity Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

First in a two part message on the reality that God has made each part of the body different from other parts in order that we might see our need for each other.

As winter approaches we read all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our dwelling places warm. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church: * Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear. * Invite your neighbors and friends, sit on one row, and don’t leave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

8. The Parable Of The Weeds Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

Give up your dreams of a “pure church”. The reality is there will always be a mixture of true followers and hypocrites. Make sure you’re ready for the judgment day and get on with the work of being fruitful!

INTRO: I’ve got a confession to make. I love Roundup. I love the feeling of just going around, spraying a little bit of poison and then in a few days seeing those weeds shrivel up and die! It’s so much more fun than actually pulling the weeds up! But, the problem with Roundup is it can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational