Sermons on Human Desperation:

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: When The Wrong People Win

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

What if the wrong people end up in charge, in control of our government, your work, your school or whatever organization you are involved with? How will you respond?

We’re in an election year again. In the midst of the Pandemic, the Democratic National Convention occurred virtually this week and dominated all the major TV networks. As expected, the speakers at the Democratic Convention relentlessly attacked the incumbent president, and true to form, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-30, Ezekiel 22:30, Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021

Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

How Good Friday Is Good For Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 4, 2015

Jesus sees all our sins, but because he had made the ultimate sacrifice with his blood, we can have forgiveness. Christ is the sin eater who has taken care of all our sins, and that is another reason why Good Friday is good for us.

What is so good about Good Friday? That is the question many of us probably ask when Good Friday comes around every year. After all, what is good about a day that commemorates Jesus' horrible torture and execution on a Roman cross? Good Friday is a dark day in some respects because it ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 10:16-25, Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Anglican

Our Lord Never Gives Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2022

Imagine one being divine for a couple of weeks. Not like Jesus Christ, who as Second Person of the Trinity emptied Himself of everything to become man, all the way to a cross.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2022 One of the critical prophetic statements in the OT is in the book of Hosea (11:9). Hosea hears God tell him about the divine intention toward the kingdom of Israel: “I will not. . .destroy Ephraim. For I am God and not man–the Holy One among you–and I will not ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:9, Psalm 51:15, Exodus 32:7-14, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

Philippians 4:13 reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles. Through Christ, we find the strength to overcome challenges, no matter how daunting they may seem.

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ" Introduction: Today, we delve into a powerful message found in Philippians 4:13 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: Human Limitations Scripture: Philippians 4:13 (NLT) - "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did God Become Man? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 30, 2024

In answer to the question, “Why did God become man?” we learn that God became man to solve a problem only he could solve.

Introduction Christmas is a wonderful day. The secular culture celebrates Christmas as a time to party and share gifts. Christians, however, celebrate Christmas because it is Jesus’ birthday. Advent is the season immediately before Christmas Day. In the church calendar, it begins four Sundays ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection: The Gospel Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 6, 2024

Unfinished notes on the doctrine of the resurrection for a Bible study that I am teaching on Wednesday evenings.

Background and context from my passage: Some of the Corinthian believers had concluded that there was no future resurrection of the dead and this was influencing the faith of the rest of the church. As Paul said earlier about the acceptance of the members of the church who were practicing ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Inevitable, Growth Optional

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 8, 2023

But our world seems bound to turn its back on God’s gift.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course (A) Originally 13 July 2008 edited 2023 “Farmers are the founders of human civilization,” said Daniel Webster. Farming and gardening are just the same the analogies chosen by the Lord to illustrate a profound truth about the loving mercy of our God. Moreover, if we pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Romans 8:18-23, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 65:10-13

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing Your Easter Sermons

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Mar 15, 2023

Sharing the Gospel during Easter needs to help people know who Jesus is

INTRODUCTION We preach about the passion of Christ year after year. And we read the same passages year after year. Each year is expected to be unique and different. Yes, and the emphasis is usually different when a lot of time is spend in the presence of the Lord, to seek His guidance and strength ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-27, John 1:14, John 10:30, John 1:29, 2 John 1:7-11, Colossians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reaching The Lost Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Everyone matters in the kingdom of God, even sinners and tax collectors. There is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents.

Hey, friends! You know that feeling when you're working on a puzzle and you just can't find that last piece? It's so frustrating, right? Well, that's kind of how God feels when one of His children is lost. He wants everyone to be a part of His kingdom, and He rejoices when someone who was lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Topics: Human Value, Life Appreciation, Outreach Programs, Lost Souls

Sacrifice Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus humbly sacrificed his life for us, and as his followers, we are called to live sacrificially and serve others.

Jesus left his awesome place in heaven to become a sacrifice for our mistakes. He gave up everything to help us. Sacrifice needs humility. Following Jesus means giving up stuff we care about. Jesus said we have to be ready to let go of everything to be his followers. It's tough, but it's worth it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Topics: Divine Sacrifice, Human Redemption, Eternal Salvation, Spiritual Impact

Patient For The Harvest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

In the story of the weeds, Jesus wants us to focus on how we live our lives, not just what we say we believe. God is patient because He wants everyone to turn away from their wrong ways and come to Him. And because God is patient, we should be patient too.

Hey guys! Today we're going to chat about a cool story Jesus told about a farmer, some good seeds, and some bad seeds. It's all about how God is super patient with us and wants us to live our lives in a way that reflects His love. Let's dive in! It's all about how God is super patient with us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Divine Patience, Human Response, Spiritual Growth, Faith Journey

A Pastor's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 17, 2021

Taking Apostle Paul's prayer to Ephesus as the foundation in this sermon I pray seven things that our churches desperately need!

Seven Things to Prayer for the Church Ephesians 1:15-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 2020 was one of the most difficult years the world has faced in quite some time. The world was caught off guard by COVID-19, a disease that strikes indiscriminately and shows no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002

God loves people desperately. People are lost without him and they need Jesus. We need to have more of God’s heart for the lost.

John 3:16-21 God’s Heart for the Lost Do you remember the commercial that was running just before, and during the Olympics? The one that had snapshots of different people playing or watching hockey throughout the country? Everybody yells out “He shoots, he scores!” The tag line at the end is, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: *other

Whoever Wants To Be My Disciple...

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon that contrasts human concerns with the concerns of God.

“Whoever Wants to Be My Disciple…” Mark 8:31-38 If we are honest haven’t we all at, some point, have disagreed with Jesus, asking Him why He doesn’t do what we want? Why He won’t He see the world our way? I mean think about it. I’d imagine we can all come up with scenarios without me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist