Sermons on Improvement:

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

Back To The Basics

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus.

Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus. Our belief is that there were probably more than seven at this time, but God chose these churches to prove the conditions of Churches and Christians in the last days. Ephesus is commended for Her (1) Labor, (2) Patience, (3) Stand ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Honor Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 16, 2006

Children obey your parents. Sometimes more easier said than done. This message shows the honor and love expressed through obedience.

Obedience and Honor Ephesians 6:1-4 Ephesians 6:1 (NLT) Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. Do What You’re Told  Obeying your parents • They have been placed in authority by God • Obedience acknowledge their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Financial Principles For Success Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 4, 2015

Time tested, biblically sound principles for getting out of debt and using money well. Also touches on matters of wrok.

Financial Principles for Success Pastor Eric J. Hanson Indebtedness is a form of slavery. (Proverbs 22:7) Failing to pay, and to do so in a reasonable time frame, when we have bought a service or goods is theft. (Romans 13:8, Proverbs 3:27-8) Money is not God and should not be served (and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 26, 2015

If we show Jesus’ love in everything we do, we can do much to reduce bitterness and bring peace to our world.

Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have ever eaten something that didn’t taste very good? What did you do to make the food taste better? Did you put any salt on the food? Improving the taste of food is one of many uses for salt. Salt is used to keep dyes from washing out so our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Anglican

Peace With God

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 2, 2011

If you want to learn how to run you look at someone doing 100 meters in under 10 seconds.

Romans 5:1-5 Children's Moment - stretch arm holding golf club - suffering - 18 holes - endurance - better player - character - hope to become a better player - Paul says: "suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope" Self-Improvement "suffering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Navigating Life's Challenges

Contributed by Polimetla Joy on Jan 30, 2023

Join me in exploring how to face life's challenges with confidence in God. We will look at biblical principles for triumphing over trials.

Understanding Trials - Life will have struggles, but God uses them to grow us. They reveal areas to improve and create endurance, character, and perseverance. Trusting God's Will - In difficult times, it's normal to question, but trust God has a purpose and plan. He sees the big picture ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10

The Relevance Of Rebuke In Relationships

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 17, 2024

"Next to a sincere compliment, I think I like a well-deserved and honest rebuke." ~ William Feather For a good and fruitful relationship with our family, friends and church associates, we need to rebuke and help those who make mistakes

*Galatians 6:1, (the responsibility to REBUKE and RESTORE a person) "Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted." Solomon gave the importance of rebuking an erring person. He also gave a sort of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing What You Start Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 1, 2009

It’s time to finish what was started by putting first things first.

Finishing What You Start Haggai Rev. Brian Bill 3/1/09 This week I visited a website called procrastinationhelp.com to look for some procrastination humor. When I clicked on the link to the “best procrastination joke ever,” only two words appeared: “Coming soon.” That’s real funny. Here are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Destiny In Christ Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 11, 2016

God has a good plan for our lives and we can discover our destiny in Christ by making daily decisions in submission to His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the lesson we can learn from the last chapter of Ruth.

There is a vast difference between FATE and DESTINY. Fate is usually thought of as a predetermined course of events beyond the human control. A typical response of a person who believes in fate is resignation - if we can't change destiny, then why even try? Whatever happens, happens and we can't do ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Thankful, No Matter What Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018

No matter your life, we all have things to be thankful for

BEING THANKFUL, NO MATTER WHAT (Philippians 4:12-13) Thanksgiving 2013 Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16, James 1:17, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 24:1, Hebrews 12:25, Colossians 3:1, Philippians 1:3, Romans 1:8, 1 Corinthians 1:4, 1 Peter 2:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:8, Philippians 4:12-13, Ephesians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Being Thankful. No Matter What Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

no matter the condition of our lives, we can always find something to be thankful for

Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for watching football? What is Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving as an attitude – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13, Matthew 8:2-4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Encountering Jesus In Our Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 9, 2000

Jesus takes his disciples from shallower faith to deeper faith.

ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN OUR LIFE Luke 5:1-11 John Tung, 10-15-00 I. Introduction Tiger Woods had one of the most incredible first years of any professional golfer in 1997. He won the prestigious Masters Tournament by an unheard of 12 strokes. He went on to win 4 of the 15 tournaments, earning $1.8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Year Resolution

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002

In his letter to the Phillipians, Paul invites us to join him as he strives for Christian perfection. This is a good New Year Resolution for us. This sermon and its invitation launches a new sermon series exploring our ’postmodern’ times & how we can st

Happy New Year! Only 4 hours and __minutes to go. I’m sure that most of us will be happy to see 2001 go and hope that 2002 will be a better year. There has been some talk about New Year resolutions around the office these last days before the new year. I guess the talk of these new ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Responsibility Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 17, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s Book "The Twenty one Indespensible Qualities of Leadership"

Responsibility Heb 6:11, Matt 5:41, Rom 1:20 August 16, 2003 I. Last year our family went to San Antonio. Our kids were excited about seeing Sea World and Fiesta Texas, and Donna wanted to see the River Walk, but there was only one thing that I really wanted to see, and that was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11, Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Baptist