Sermons on Humility And Pride:

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 1, 2021

We come to know Christ in the same way that sheep came to know their shepherd: by experience, by following him year after year, by learning that we can love and trust him. We come to know that He will bring us to places of safety, and that He will be with us always.

Nobody enjoys feeling like they’re just a number. But this tends to happen when you deal with a big organization, like a bank or the government. It feels like to them, you’re just another account number, just another taxpayer. Sometimes the bank will send you a nice letter, “We really care about ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Arminian Interprets Romans 9

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 21, 2021

This passage is heavy in election, predestination, and foreknowledge. How does someone who is not a Calvinist interpret it?

Opening Statement of the Inherent Limitations - In beginning to interpret this chapter, it’s important to start with the obvious truth: the questions that this passage raises are vexing issues. Election, predestination, and foreknowledge are the perplexing problems that haunt Romans 9. - A quick ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Hunting - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 27, 2021

This sermon focuses on the greatest treasure that has ever be found – Humanity. Jesus found us, paid the price for us and now in Him we can enjoy the Abundant Life here on this earth and on the New Earth to come.

Scripture: Matthew 13:44; John 3:16-17; Luke 19:10 Theme: Dirt Sayings Title: Treasure Hunting – Jesus Style This sermon focuses on the greatest treasure that has ever be found – Humanity. Jesus found us, paid the price for us and now in Him we can enjoy the Abundant Life here on this earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, John 3:16-17, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Involved For God - I Am Involved I Am Prepared For Eternity Series

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 14, 2021

How do we get ourselves involved for God? It is a matter of knowing the level or our involvement. This sermon talks about our current level of involvement and how to be involved the way God wants us to be.

It is also our 1st week in this month of October with the theme “I Am Involved, I Am Prepared for Eternity”. Now some of us may not know that this is also the anniversary month of the whole JIL Church Worldwide. And for 43 years God has been faithful to this ministry because many people are also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, John 4:35-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Answer The Critics

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Today we deal with some real life issues.

How To Answer The Critics Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 31, 2022

February 9th, 2025.

Isaiah 6:1-13, Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11. A). THE MISSION OF ISAIAH. Isaiah 6:1-13. (I). WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET Isaiah 6:1-8 1. The Awesomeness And Majesty Of God (Isaiah 6:1-4) It was the year that King Uzziah, king of Judah, died (Isaiah 6:1). In Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time To Stop Praying

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 1, 2022

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and want to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? God says do not stop to pray but get moving.

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? Nevertheless, God does not want them to be crying to him. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Armageddaboutit (Revelation 19-21) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 23, 2025

Revelation 17–19 shows four powerful contrasts—Babylon or the Bride, lament or hallelujah, judgment or celebration, the beast or the Lamb. These chapters remind us that when God wins, the only question is: Which side will you be on when the victory comes?

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to revelation 17. In our culture, Armageddon is shorthand for any cataclysmic, catastrophic, apocalyptic event. In 1998, it was the title of a Bruce Willis movie about a meteor heading toward earth. In July 2011, the city of Los Angeles announced that a ten ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Trouble Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 17, 2025

We’re broken by sin at the core—no self-fix will do. The gospel begins with bad news about us, but it points to the good news of Jesus. Based on "The Gospel According to Peanuts" by Robert L. Short.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Awkward Invites - The Translation by The Skit Guys "Peanuts, the famous cartoon strip, often assumes the form of a modern-day, Christian parable." (1) That is how Robert L. Short, author of the book The Gospel According to Peanuts, described Charles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Romans 3:23, Romans 7:15, Romans 7:24, Romans 7:25, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"sin The Venom"

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 22, 2025

A sermon to adults on the killer of mankind. Sin.

“SIN, the VENOM” 8/24/25 a.m. Genesis 3:1-6 In September 1957, Karl P. Schmidt, one of America’s most respected herpetologists, was handed a 30-inch snake for identification at Chicago’s Field Museum. The reptile came from the Lincoln Park Zoo, and Schmidt quickly recognized it as a young ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Think About Jesus?

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 7, 2025

The most crucial all of life's questions is, "What do you think about Jesus?"

What Do You Think About Jesus? John 7:1-13 Dr. James Boice, the late pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, tells of when the staff ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

2 Corinthians Series: The Fruit Of Grief Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2025

In 2 Corinthians 7, we overall learn that godly grief brings about repentance and worldly grief emphasizes sorrow ‘cause we got caught. As the people of God, we are about repentance and restoration. Through repentance, God the Father brings about a change in us to become more like Jesus.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES The Fruit of Grief 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-16 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-16 “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. 2 Make room in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pruned For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 12, 2025

When life feels most overwhelming, God lovingly prunes us—not to punish or limit us, but to free us from distractions, deepen our roots in Christ, and make us abundantly fruitful for His glory.

Pruned for His Glory John 15:1-5 Why is it that when life feels most chaotic—our calendars full, our energy drained—we feel the least spiritually alive? What if the very chaos we’re resisting is what God is pruning to make room for real growth? We look across life’s horizon and see endless ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 53: An Ordinary Savior Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 6, 2024

Isaiah 53 is a chapter all about God’s “Suffering Servant.” In verses 1-2, the Prophet Isaiah reveals to us that this ordinary-looking servant is the arm of the Lord that will bring salvation.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: AN ORDINARY SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:1-2 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expectations Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2023

We should not miss the Truth that Jesus has expectations of us as His disciples.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Expectations of Jesus Luke 9:57-62 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are some things in life that we should never do halfway. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. * Giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ