Sermons on In His Power:

New Chapter, Same Mission

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 29, 2024

How might mothers relate to Mary when her son ascended into heaven?

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Now, have you ever had a moment where you completed something and then was left thinking, “Now what?” Maybe it was just finishing some big project. Maybe it was your visiting family going home from vacation. Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Is Here - Hope For The Broken Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus, using the story of the adulterous woman as an example, and encourages the Church to extend the same grace to others.

I want to welcome you back to our current sermon series called Hope Is Here. We have been discovering the hope we find in our relationship with Jesus Christ and in the relationships we find with one another inside the Church. Last week we looked at how Jesus invites us to find rest in Him when we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topics: Forgiveness, Second Chances, Sin And Redemption

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

Sermon On The Pothole Experience

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 28, 2025

The metaphorical "pothole experience” is considered as the unforeseen obstacles, setbacks, and difficult challenges that may jolt or derail a person's journey in life, similar to how actual potholes disrupt a smooth road.

Drew Barrymore, an American actress once remarked: “Oh, I would love to be a motivational speaker. I have pulled myself out of a million potholes, and I can see the potholes ahead of me. That doesn't mean that I could always do that so perfectly for my own life. I totally fall in potholes.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6, 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

On Deck

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

When you have finished what God has called you to do, someone will step up and take your place

On Deck (Joshua 1: 1-9) In baseball, while one person is hitting, another person is next in line to hit They stand in a circle just before the batters box They are considered on deck They warm up by taking a few swings while waiting their turn When the batter is finished, the guy on deck goes up ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

Authentic Love In Action Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2001

Three dimensions of authentic love, seen in love for God, love for our church, and love for our community.

One of the stranger enigmas of modern history is the 18th century French thinker Rousseau (Johnson 1-27). Rousseau’s ideas were immensely influential in 18th century Europe. Rousseau believed he loved the entire human race with a unique and special kind of love. Yet Rousseau’s life was a complete ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Board Meeting Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon explians and illustrates why Christians should become all things to all people so that by all possible means we might save some.

The First Board Meeting July 28, 2002 Acts 15:1-35 Intro: A. [None Survived, from the book, "God Has Never Failed Me, But He’s Sure Scared Me to Death a Few Times" by Stan Toler] There was a family who decided to move to the country. They bought a ranch and made plans to raise cattle. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6:19-24 Eternal Investments Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 6:19-24 Eternal Investments

Matthew 6:19-24 Eternal Investments Manuscript Today we are going to talk about investments. And Money. And Possessions. And wealth. We live in a world that tells us how to grow our wealth, and a world that then tells us how to spend our wealth. And if we don’t have any wealth - well, just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Act Your Own Wage! Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 3, 2008

Sermon looks at what the Bible says about debt and how to become debt free

Managing Well Series – Part 2 – November 2, 2008 Act your own wage! We live in a culture of instant gratification. Buy it now and pay later. Now this causes enormous complications both personally, as couples, and for our households. The Bank of Canada reports that ‘for every dollar of disposable ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

What Are You Scared Of Right Now? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

Key Phrase 1: What are you scared of right now? Key Phrase 2: Jesus, I don’t want to stay here any more. Key Phrase 3: Jesus, I will. Key Phrase 4: What one step is God asking you to take? Key Phrase 5: We’re still alive. It’s not too late.

I want to welcome everyone here to Embrace… whether you’re joining us… at a campus… whether you’re joining us online… whether you’re listening on itunes… we’re so thrilled that you’re with us today… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

A Commitment To Grow

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2016

God desires that every Christian grow to maturity in Christ. Three areas that we often need to grow in are worship, witness and work.

Introduction: A. Last Sunday, We spent some time trying to get a clear and simple vision of our God-given mission for our congregation. 1. I introduced a vision statement that I believe will give us a needed handle for pleasing God. 2. So what is it that God wants us to be as a church? God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Christian, Heaven Is Home, This World Is Not.

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 21, 2017

'Live a Christian life’ because “the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous” ‘Live a Christian life’ because it brings others to God ‘Live a Christian life’ because heaven is home and this world is not

God is looking out for us My Grandpa was an international crown green bowler. You know, the game played by people in flat caps, with funny shaped balls, on beautifully manicured lawns. My Grandpa played for … Scotland. I remember a display cabinet sitting proudly in the corner of his lounge, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

What About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 9, 2018

A look at what the scriptures say about abortion, what the sceptics argue and what the saints should be doing.

WHAT ABOUT ABORTION? Bald Eagles are an endangered species in the United States. Destroying a single egg from an eagle nest is a fine of $5000 and one year in jail. In Florida, if you go to the beach and take a Sea Turtle egg from a nest you can be fined $20,000 and put in prison for a year. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Four Cartons Of Milk

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 25, 2025

Listening is a posture of presence that communicates care; hearing words is not enough—true listening keeps hearts open and relationships alive.

Let me start with something familiar. Have you ever been in a conversation where you were doing everything right on the outside—nodding at the right moments, making eye contact, even saying “yeah” or “uh-huh”—and then suddenly you realized you had absolutely no idea what the other person had just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Revelation 2:11, Mark 4:23, Psalm 40:1, Psalm 34:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ridiculous Provision Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of a series on Elisha

Ridiculous Provision Elisha, A Tale Of Ridiculous Faith, Week 3 Today, we're in the third week of a message series we’re calling, Elisha, A Tale of Ridiculous Faith. by ridiculous we mean, its so good, so huge, its ridiculous. The first week, we talked about burning plows, leaving behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational