Sermons on Honestly:

What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

"A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

What The Wiseman Had To Say About Work

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 28, 2023

Addresses work in the book of Proverbs

Proverbs work and laziness Turn with me this morning please to the book of Proverbs. Proverbs chapter 6. Proverbs chapter 6, and in a few minutes we will begin in verse 9. Proverbs chapter 6 and beginning in verse 9. The week before last, Gladys and I went to California, and got to meet Drew’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Family Practice Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

Conflict isn't bad. Conflict is part of life. But there are constructive ways of dealing with conflict, ways that destroy families and communities, and destructive ones.

Early in my pastoral career a nearby hospital released a 7-week-old baby to her homeless, drug-addicted mother even though the child was at severe risk of pulmonary arrest. The hospital provided the mother with an apnea monitor to warn her if the baby stopped breathing while asleep, and trained her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That They May Seek God By Our Witness Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

This study raises questions that are extremely critical for being secure in our faith. They are not theoretical questions; they deserve an answer. The 5 questions I have raised fit under the two matters John holds before the reader: Belief and Love.

Turning to Janet, “Jan, did you turn off the stove?” Isn’t it amazing how a simple question often prompts a person to have serious doubt? Those under the influence of Gnosticism in Asia created doubt among many of the believers. John Stott “conjectured that their secession was due probably to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Retaliation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

The spirit of retaliation is natural to the unregenerate mind. It belongs to the animal part of our nature. It creeps into our earliest feelings as little children. And it is one of the most difficult of evils to overcome.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:38-42 (Retaliation) MATTHEW 5:38-42, NIV 38 You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Do Good Works And Your Best For God

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Jan 10, 2025

What type of works are you doing for Jesus; good works or bad works? Are you doing your best for God, Jesus said to Mary, she has done a good work for me and she has done what she could. I pray that we will not be found wanting or lacking when we meet our maker in Jesus mighty name.

DO YOUR BEST FOR JESUS IN THE YEAR 2025 Mark 14:3-9; (NK JV) “3 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thirsting For God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 29, 2025

This sermon calls every believer to examine the true object of their deepest thirst and turn from the world’s broken wells to the only Source who can satisfy—the living God, who invites us to come, drink, and truly live.

Thirsting for God “If you don’t find life before death, you can’t find life after death” Every human being lives with a thirst. Some thirst for family approval… others for health, success, money, sports, exercise, music, or a thousand other pursuits. We chase what promises satisfaction, and we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections Of A Faith-Filled Man Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022

David sings and his heart is revealed about what he believes about God. Do you believe what is right about God?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID REFLECTIONS OF A FAITH-FILLED MAN 2 SAMUEL 22:1-51 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION Today is our last sermon in this series on the Very Relatable Life of King David. I have enjoyed digging into David’s life these past weeks and I hope you have been challenged by what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Your Past With God Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025

How often does God have to wrestle with us, through His word and His Spirit to bring something to our attention? He’ll wrestle with us until we come to the end of ourselves, until we see the issue for what it is, until He is first

Facing your past with God Genesis 32:1-28 16 March 2025 Last time in our Dust to Life series, we saw how God called Jacob to leave Haran and how Jacob made his peace with his father-in-law Laban. We are in chapter 32 today where Jacob now comes face-to-face with God. Before this happens, however, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 8, 2024

Continues series on James. It addresses the importance of wisdom and how to get it.

James 1:5-8 Wisdom Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a Particular Baptist Preacher from the mid to late 1800’s, in London, England. The story is told of a time he attended a preaching conference when a preacher who was preaching at the conference boldly announced that he had reached a point in his life ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Win The Morning Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Feb 16, 2026

This is sermon #5 in the series, "Every Thought Captive" based on the Kyle Idleman book and sermon series of the same name

A man, who wasn’t really a morning person at all was reading his paper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him and patted him on the shoulder. She looked at him, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?” He looked at her and said, “Of course I ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:5-12, Psalm 5:3

The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

True strength comes not from our own efforts, but from receiving and resting in the deep, sustaining joy that Jesus freely gives to us.

Some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Emails multiply, news headlines weigh heavy, and the to-do list seems to lengthen while our energy shortens. Maybe your smile has been performing overtime while your heart has been running on empty. Friend, you’re not alone. And you’re not left ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Joy

Vision 2026

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 9, 2026

Beginning of a series about our vision for 2026

Vision 2026 January 11, 2026 I’ve always thought I’ve been pretty open and honest with you about myself. And this year, I’d like to up that a bit. I want you to know more about my thoughts, longings, desires and whatever I sense God placing on my heart. That’s why every week, as long as I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Revelation 2:2-4, Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church: And The Boundaries Of Unity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

We have a perfect example from Jesus about what it means to walk in unity. On Earth, Jesus sought to do the perfect will of God the Father.

You can tell when you walk into a church, and spend any amount of time there, whether that church is united or not. What is Christian unity? We know it when we see it. We can feel it. You can feel the peace around the table. You can sense the peace and unity in the service, the bible studies, the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, John 17:13-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon – Invitation To The Lord’s Salvation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 28, 2024

An invitation to deliverance and wholeness which offers every spiritual blessing from God the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. Every hungry and thirsty soul can find satisfaction.

Sermon – Invitation to the Lord’s Salvation (Hope in The Day of Adversity) Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 55:1-13 “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink, even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk, it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 16:11, Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, Romans 12:2, Matthew 11:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist