Sermons on Honey Sweet Words:

2 More Than Perfect Plans Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 5, 2025

What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan? In this week’s Christmas message, we look at Joseph’s story in Matthew 1:18–25 and reminds us that even when our plans fall apart, God’s purpose still stands.

1. Introduction – When Plans Go Wrong Have you ever had one of those perfect plans — only for it to completely fall apart? Maybe a family dinner that turned into chaos, or a Christmas trip that went sideways. I found a saying the other day, and it’s, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

The Rod, The Serpent, And The Savior: Lessons From God’s Unusual Instruments

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 11, 2025

There are seasons when what God places in your hand seems too small. You may feel inadequate, unqualified, or unprepared. Yet God asks the same question He asked Moses: “What is that in your hand?” Use it. Lift it up. Obey God with what you have. The miracle will follow

The Rod, the Serpent, and the Savior: Lessons From God’s Unusual Instruments Introduction Throughout Scripture, God uses ordinary objects to release extraordinary power. A shepherd’s rod. A bronze serpent on a pole. A simple staff stretched over the sea. These were not magical objects, nor were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Obedience: Baptism And The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not mere traditions, or symbols to be ignored, they are divine acts of obedience and remembrance that shape our lives as followers of Christ.

Living in Obedience: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Introduction Today, we are going to explore two sacred practices—the ordinances that our Lord Jesus Christ Himself commanded His Church to observe: believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not mere traditions, not symbols to be lightly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 22:19-20, John 14:15, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas: Our Savior Is Born

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 20, 2025

God's greatest gift was delivered in the humblest of settings, revealing His love for humanity in a way that transcends time. This Christmas, as we reflect on this passage, may we embrace the quiet beauty of the nativity and open our hearts to the Savior born for us that holy night.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: "A small cathedral outside Bethlehem marks the supposed birthplace of Jesus. Behind a high altar in the church is a cave, a little cavern lit by sliver lamps. You can enter the main edifice and admire the ancient church. You can also enter the quiet cave where a star ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Compass Point, Not A Life Sentence: Trauma And The Future Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the fifth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

This is a video of my grandson Matthew. He is eager to touch the brownie plate. He’s in his own little world and very interested in what's on the plate, but his Mom won’t let him touch it (to not get baby goo on the food and because it’s a dessert far too high in sugar for him at his age of 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Keeping A Dream Alive

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 29, 2025

Some dreams are considered a powerful source of personal motivation, providing purpose, direction, and the emotional fuel to work hard,

Gail Devers, a female American athlete once remarked: “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” Hebrews 13:7 reminds us: “Remember your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13, Romans 12:11-12

Behold The Lamb Who Was Slain - From The Failed Vineyard To The Victorious Lamb Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2026

Explore what it means to follow this Lamb who reigns because He bled.

Behold the Lamb Who Was Slain From the Failed Vineyard to the Victorious Lamb Introduction: Heaven’s Centrepiece Have you ever wondered what captivates heaven’s attention? In Revelation 5, John lifts the veil and shows us a vision that every eye in the universe turns toward. Not a throne, not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-10, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 89:17, Romans 10:9, Daniel 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under The Night Sky: Wonder, Worth, And The Christ Who Crowns Us - Psalm 8:3–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2026

Psalm 8 does something astonishing: it moves from human insignificance to human dignity, and it does so by pointing us—ultimately—to Jesus Christ.

Under the Night Sky: Wonder, Worth, and the Christ Who Crowns Us - Psalm 8:3–4 Introduction: Looking Up to Remember Who We Are There are moments when the soul needs to look up. David, the shepherd-king, writes Psalm 8 not from a palace balcony but from a place of wonder. Many scholars believe he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Psalm 8:3-4, Romans 1:20, Psalm 139:1-3, Hebrews 2:6-9, Philippians 2:6-8, Acts 17:24-25, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Revealed: When Jesus Calls, Everything Changes - Matthew 4:18–22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 27, 2026

Matthew opens Jesus’ public ministry not with a miracle, not with a sermon, but with a call. A simple shoreline. Ordinary men. An extraordinary King. And in that moment, the Kingdom of God breaks into everyday life.

The King Revealed: When Jesus Calls, Everything Changes - Matthew 4:18–22 (NLT) Theme: The King Revealed Topic: Jesus Calls His Disciples Introduction: When the King Steps onto the Shore Every call reveals something about the caller. When a telemarketer rings, we ignore it. When a doctor calls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 9:23-24, John 1:43-51, Matthew 16:24-25, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gold Or Silver

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 4, 2026

What do you value most? God? Jesus? Self?

Gold or silver Luke 15:1:7 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near Jesus to listen to Him. 2 And both the Pharisees and the scribes began to complain, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 And so He told them this parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Church Membership Right

Contributed by Lester Potts on Feb 9, 2026

Friends, the church is not perfect. No family is. But God has placed us here—each of us—as essential parts of His body. It’s time to move from entitlement to engagement. From being served to serving. From division to unity in Christ.

Introduction: A Tale of Two Memberships Good morning, Let’s begin today by journeying back nearly two thousand years to a vibrant, complicated city—a city named Corinth. The church at Corinth was buzzing with activity. It was growing. It was diverse. But it was also, sadly, divided. Groups were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 12:26-28, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Abram To Abraham: The Power Of Divine Identity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2026

Divine identity is the foundation upon which God builds destiny, legacy, and generational impact.

ABRAM TO ABRAHAM: THE POWER OF DIVINE IDENTITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:1-8 Key Verse: “Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.” (Genesis 17:5) Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:1-3; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story After The Greatest Story

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

After a really great act, it’s hard to follow. You are setup to fail! Nobody wants to follow a great act! It makes you look twice as bad, right?

The Story after the Greatest Story After a really great act, it’s hard to follow. You are setup to fail! Nobody wants to follow a great act! It makes you look twice as bad, right? Easter just flew past - it made sort of a wooshing sound! Did you hear the wooshing sound? So what’s next after ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-18, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

"and Suddenly Angels!"

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 23, 2026

This message is about trusting in God's presence. I preached this for the 1st Sunday in Lent here in 2026, but it could be used any Sunday. Matthew reading is from the NRSV, Psalm 32 from the NLT

“And suddenly angels…” – think about that image. • I am a Star Tek fan, so when I think about it, I imagine these angels beaming down to Jesus. • You know, their bodies are just a bunch of particle beans that suddenly become angels (and you have to have that sound effect). • I know – that’s sort of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Lift Up Your Eyes: The Disciple’s Confidence In A Watching God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2026

We live in an age of constant noise. Notifications interrupt prayer. Headlines stir anxiety. The pace of modern life pulls our eyes downward — toward fear, uncertainty, and distraction.

Lift Up Your Eyes: The Disciple’s Confidence in a Watching God Introduction — A Call to Look Up Church, we live in an age of constant noise. Notifications interrupt prayer. Headlines stir anxiety. The pace of modern life pulls our eyes downward — toward fear, uncertainty, and distraction. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, John 15:5, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal