Sermons on Hoping Against Hope:

Preparing For The New Year Ahead. Part #1 Leaving The Past Behind. Isaiah 43:18-19 Series

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2025

The beginning of a 4-part series about preparing for the New Year with Jesus.

Leaving the Past Behind. Isaiah 43:18-19 Stand with me and raise up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert. My heart is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I May Be Buried But I Am Not Broken

Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 24, 2025

This sermon explores Holy Saturday faith, teaching that silence, burial, and darkness are not defeat. Through Jesus’ tomb, Joseph, Nicodemus, and Mary, we learn God works underground, preparing resurrection, renewal, and hope. You may be buried, but not broken, yet.

My brothers and sisters, we step into a moment of Scripture where the noise has died down. The crowd has gone home. The cross is empty. Jesus has been taken down, wrapped in linen, and laid in a tomb. The voice that calmed storms is now silent. John writes this passage not as a detached ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Giveth And The Lord Taketh

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 30, 2025

The Lord allowed the enemy to test Job. And in one day—ONE DAY—everything was taken away. His cattle?

Opening Church, can I get an amen this morning? Scripture Reading: Job 1:20-22 (KJV) "Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

"Un Alma Llena De Alabanza” Series

Contributed by German Alfredo Vargas on Jan 2, 2026

Todos alabamos algo. La pregunta no es si alabamos, sino a quién estamos alabando. El salmo 146 nos invita a examinar nuestro corazón y responder: ¿está mi alma verdaderamente llena de alabanza al Señor?

Todos alabamos algo. La pregunta no es si alabamos, sino a quién estamos alabando. El salmo 146 nos invita a examinar nuestro corazón y responder: ¿está mi alma verdaderamente llena de alabanza al Señor? Este salmo pertenece a los “Hallel”, una colección de salmos de ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Let Go. Isaiah 43:17 Series

Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 4, 2026

The first in the series about Putting the Past in the past and moving on.

“IT’S TIME TO LET IT GO” Church, let’s begin the way we always do. Hold up your Bible and say it with me: “This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today, I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess—my mind is alert, my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Identity In Christ. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 4, 2026

The second in the series, Putting the Past in the Past.

“A NEW IDENTITY IN CHRIST” This is the second in our series, Leaving the Past — Living the New Church, hold up your Bible and say it with me: “This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today, I will be taught the Word of God. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Limits: Embracing The Divine Call To Go Further

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jul 21, 2025

The challenge isn’t just about physical distance but about spiritual boldness, faith, and trusting in God's limitless mercy.

Introduction In today’s world, many believers feel constrained by circumstances, doubts, or limitations. Yet, God’s Word constantly calls us to go beyond what seems possible—to push past boundaries and embrace His divine purpose. The challenge isn’t just about physical distance but about spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23

Denomination: Methodist

Romans 12:9-13

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 27, 2025

This sermon dives into how Christians are to treat and love one another

Let me ask you a question: Would you agree that the word love is an overused word in our language I love my car, I love my job, I love this song I love my wife ( I want what’s best for her) I love pizza (I just want to eat the pizza (IDC what’s best for it) Each statement says the same thing but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Other

My Peace I Give To You Series

Contributed by Jyotirmaya Deep on Nov 29, 2022

We live in a world of crises where disasters, conflicts and wars are frequent. We face struggles at workplaces, businesses. We struggle because of sicknesses and broken relationships. At such a moment of our lives, Jesus says, "My peace I give to you."

“MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU” Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27 1. INTRODUCTION: We remember a time when everything had capsized for us. Schools, colleges, offices, businesses, transportation had stopped working completely. Roads were empty. Everything had silenced. People were worried, troubled and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Other

Martha Syndrome Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 29, 2022

Entering into the first Sunday of Advent, hope outshines disappointment. At some point of all of have come down with Martha Syndrome. When our caring and compassion tanks are nearing empty - Watch Out!

It was Junior High in the mid 1980’s when the Wilder family opened up Tokens Video Arcade in my home town of Lansing, IL. Today, you can go to Google Play or the Apple Store to download a pinball game, but it is nothing like the original. The pull of the spring tensioned launch button, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:28-31

Be An Encourager. Hebrews 10

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 4, 2022

Our time here on earth is limited and we must strive forward to lead people to reach out to others being and encourager. The call is neverending and it is what we need to do on the planet we call home.

Be an Encourager. Hebrews 10 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Saw Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Dec 20, 2022

When I was in my mid twenties {about 40 years ago}, I had a beautiful vision of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sermon I Saw Jesus Part 1 [7/2021] Everyone is called to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. + Everyone is called to share the Gospel somehow. For most of us – we share the gospel by our good behaviors. We are kind || patient || loving || generous. This is a wonderful way to share God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Five Are Fallen

Contributed by Grady Henley on Oct 23, 2025

Five kings have fallen, one is

FIVE ARE FALLEN Some thoughts to consider... I am NOT posting prophetic doctrine; rather looking at the scriptures and adjusting my thinking to what they SAY, not what I think the MEAN! NOTE: Some bible students go back and try to bring in Egypt and the kingdom of Nimrod to get the 5th. That ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Lose Your Signal

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 25, 2025

I’ve learned that you can have 5 bars on your phone but still have zero bars in your spirit.

The KJV says: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. The NLT (The New Livining Translation says): Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Mercy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2025

God's mercy and deliverance extend to all creation, demonstrating His abundant power and understanding and offering hope to the humble and brokenhearted.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever experienced a moment when life was broken? • When your heart was heavy, your spirit wounded, and restoration seemed far away? • Psalm 147 invites us into a powerful reminder: God is a God of mercy who heals the brokenhearted and restores what is lost. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ