Sermons on Human Responsibility:

Jesus Begins

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2023

How did Jesus prepare for and begin His ministry? Let's find out in Matthew 4.

Jesus prepared for His ministry by fasting. He battled temptations and won. Let’s look at Matthew 4:1-11. Was Jesus thirsty or only hungry after fasting? The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert, so that the devil could test him. After Jesus had gone without eating for 40 days and nights, he was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Strong Refuge In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

Psalm 46 reminds us that God is our refuge and strength, a fortress in times of trouble. In a world filled with uncertainties and chaos, our faith in Him brings peace

"A Strong Refuge in Times of Trouble" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the comforting words of Psalm 46:1-3 in the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Assurance of God's Presence Scripture: Psalm 46:1 (NLT) - "God is our refuge and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 62:8, Psalm 46:2-3, Psalm 46:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Not - A Proper Place Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon aims to teach us how to handle fear and anxiety by placing them in God's hands, responding to challenges with faith, and finding strength in scripture.

Welcome! Today we begin our second week in our four week series titled Fear Not. Last week we talked about healthy and unhealthy fear and the importance of recognizing the difference so that we can respond appropriately. We learned that God, “...did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Fear Management, Faithful Response, Freedom From Anxiety

Sermon Series: Fear Not

Victorious Praise: Transformed By Truth Exodus 15:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 28, 2024

In Exodus 15:2, we find a powerful declaration of praise and victory: "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him."

Victorious Praise: Transformed by Truth Exodus 15:2 Introduction: In Exodus 15:2, we find a powerful declaration of praise and victory: "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him." This verse ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2, Psalm 28:7, Isaiah 40:29, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:57, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 150:6, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 95:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 92:1-6, Joshua 24:14-25, Galatians 6:11-18, Matthew 6:24-34. A). THANKS AND PRAISE. Psalm 92:1-6. The designation “for the sabbath day” is both unique, and interesting. The sabbath was instituted in the first instance as a commemoration of Creation (cf. Exodus 20:11), but also in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-6, Joshua 24:14-25, Galatians 6:11-18, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Up To You!

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

None of us likes to take responsibility. We can always find someone else to blame our problems.

It’s Up To You! None of us likes to take responsibility. We can always find someone else to blame our problems. We all have heard about the woman ordering coffee at a McDonalds drive thru and she spilled it on her and she sued McDonalds for giving her hot coffee. We find a man ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Crutch Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Hypostatic Union

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012

A sermon on Philippians 2:3-11, focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ (First point taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Faith Once For All," Chapter 13 The Person of Christ; Second point taken from Warren Wiersbe, "Be Joyful", Chapter 5 The Gre

HoHum: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited thought that he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anatomy Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 27, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 1:12-15 about the revival among the work of rebuilding, the response of the people, and the work of God in their midst

Text: Haggai 1:12-15, Title: The Anatomy of Repentance, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/4/07, AM A. Opening illustration: my talk the other night about the causality of the immoral lifestyle in Cambodia B. Background to passage: Haggai had just finished a stirring message from God about the people’s failure to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Transfigured In Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 2, 2021

Even when God's people screw up and turn their backs on their call, He continues to work to turn them back to the right path.

Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus 2021 Whenever I read Gospels such as the one today, where Jesus is transfigured before his key disciples, speaks with Moses and Elijah, and then tells the witnesses not to tell anyone else about the vision, I think of Isaiah chapter 55. God is speaking: “For my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4, Mark 9:2-10, Psalm 77:2-16, Deuteronomy 4:32-40

Denomination: Catholic

Appropriating God's Promise

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2007

The promised land is God’s gift to Israel, but this gift did not come without human efforts. The people needs to trust God and be obedient to His Law. This is the key to appropriating God’s promise in life.

Moses has died. Joshua has taken on the task of leading Israel. - In this speech, God announces that Israel is going to finally take possession of the promised Land. - This was God’s promise to Abraham - remember in the Sunday School, we learnt of God’s promise of a land, a seed and the blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope And Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.

Introduction Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal reflected on our need for hope. The author attended a “new age” type church service in which participants wrote their regrets and failures on pieces of flash paper. (Flash paper is specially treated to ignite and burn instantly and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 16, 2015

Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

Psalm 11:3 says, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Without a doubt, the twentieth century ranks among the deadliest in all of human history and it seems the twenty-first will likely continue this appalling legacy. This era will also be remembered as a period ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's An Epidemic

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 11, 2008

This week we are going to look at a hugely important issue that God has laid on my heart: AIDS. We’ll look at this crisis that the church is facing and some ways to respond.

It’s an Epidemic Matthew 4:23-25 August 10, 2008 A man asked his friend, “What color are your pastor’s eyes?” He answered, “I don’t know. When he prays He closes his eyes and when he preaches I close mine.” As many of you know, we’ve examining some important issues for our congregation. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Have An Attitude Like Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Palm Sunday(C) - Have a Jesus attitude by sharing in Jesus’ humility. But also rejoice in Jesus’ glory.

HAVE AN ATTITUDE LIKE JESUS (Outline) April 5, 2009 -- LENT 6 / PALM SUNDAY -- Philippians 2:5-11 INTRO: When we look at our world with a discerning eye we discover constant failures and disappointment. Sin, evil, and wickedness are alive and well in our world today. All of creation is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran