Sermons on Holy Faith:

Come To Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022

This sermon focuses on the reality that many people live in a state of constant exhaustion (in mind, body, and spirit), and in the midst of that exhaustion what it looks like to Come to Jesus in order to experience true rest.

It feels like we really never got to celebrate summer. There are a few students here today. The students who had to start school a few weeks ago are probably already starting to begin to feel a little bit of stress and strain from the heavy curriculum that they took on or the heavy course load ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Compassion On A Crowd - Mark 6:30-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

Jesus needed a day off. But when he saw the spiritual needs of the people, his plans went out the window.

30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 1 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." 32 So they went away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Matthew 14:12-14, Luke 9:10-11, John 6:1-2

In The Waiting

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon introduces the Advent season through Isaiah 9:2–7 and the prophetic promise of Jesus’ birth. It explores how Christ’s arrival—past and future—meets our deepest needs with wisdom, strength, eternal life, and peace.

Presents The last few weeks we were in our “Cautionary Tale” series - about leadership and really highlighting the critical importance of obedience, trust, and humility before God. Really an incredible reminder and lesson that our actions and choices have profound spiritual implications. And I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Losing The Shame Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 5, 2025

The way back begins when you remember God’s love for you, renounce your unfaithfulness to God, and receive God’s discipline. Then you can anticipate God’s restoration.

Phillip Griffin tells a story about a man who walks into a restaurant and orders a Coke. As soon as he receives it, he throws it in the waiter's face. The waiter is ready to fight, but the man says, “Oh, I'm so sorry. I have a horrible compulsion. I can't help it. Whenever someone hands ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-63, Ephesians 5:25-27, Psalm 51:4, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 18, 2013

A tough sermon that addresses the reality of depression and how to deal with it from a Biblical perspective. Because of the subject matter there was no central scripture text, but a variety of passages that gave evidence to the fact that many Biblical cha

Well, good morning. Is anybody dealing with the winter blues? Anybody at all? Be honest. Of course you are. Because it’s January, there is snow on the ground, it’s cold out there, and the Steelers are not going to be in the Super Bowl. We all experience the winter blues, but if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-5

Denomination: Christian Church

The Original Mr. Ed

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 22: 1 – 41

Numbers 22: 1 – 41 The Original Mr. Ed 22 Then the children of Israel moved, and camped in the plains of Moab on the side of the Jordan across from Jericho. 2 Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. 3 And Moab was exceedingly afraid of the people because they were ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ms. Israel

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 1: 1 – 53

1 Kings 1: 1 – 53 Ms. Israel 1 Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put covers on him, but he could not get warm. 2 Therefore his servants said to him, “Let a young woman, a virgin, be sought for our lord the king, and let her stand before the king, and let her care for him; and let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Enjoyability - Ecclesiastes 1:4-2:26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 12, 2025

Why is it that sometimes you are capable of enjoying God’s gifts, and other times you just can’t seem to get any enjoyment out of those very same gifts? And if we are to find our joy in the Lord, what role do the pleasures of this world play?

Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 "Absolute futility," says the Preacher. "Absolute futility. Everything is futile." 3 What does a man gain for all his efforts that he labors at under the sun? 4 A generation goes and a generation ...read more

Smelling Salts - Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 21, 2025

The deepest joy comes from living in reality, not the stupor of trivia. So God gives us smelling salts to wake us up.

How do you enjoy life when things go wrong in this bent, twisted, crooked world? This passage teaches us a half dozen crucial principles on how to maintain our joy even in the face of hardship, disappointment, and even death. Ecclesiastes 6:10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is ...read more

What Is The Happiness You Seek?

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 4, 2019

What is the Happiness You Seek? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019

What is the Happiness You Seek? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019 Text: Luke 6:12-26 Intro I’m excited to be together tonight. For those who know my own journey…I first heard of Jesus …about the same time I began to rebel against whatever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Happiness You Seek? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 4, 2019

What is the Happiness You Seek? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019

What is the Happiness You Seek? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019 Text: Luke 6:12-26 Intro I’m excited to be together tonight. For those who know my own journey…I first heard of Jesus …about the same time I began to rebel against whatever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005

A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members.

A Mother’s Love Thesis: A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members. Humor Illustrations: Hilarious Words of Motherly Wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Synergy Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 22, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to learn from Nehemiah how to move from the pews into ministry.

Nehemiah Synergy Nehemiah 2 August 17, 2003 Intro: A. Today I want to remind you of the sign that I told you about last week… [Humor: Is That a Welcome?, Citation: Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader.] Seen on a church sign: We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only B. Today ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

Paul is in Athens.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

" A Noticable Difference In The Church"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002

In this message we will look at 5 marks of a church with a noticable difference. (Jesus is Enough - part 6)

Jesus Is Enough - Part Six “Therefore, There Should Be ND In The Church” Jesus, is enough. Jesus is enough..... Jesus is enough...... That’s the message, Paul is trying to get across to the Christians in Colosse. It is not Jesus plus some thing else - is just Jesus. He is enough. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ