Sermons on Inconvenience:

Nurturing Healthy Interpersonal Relationships: A Christian Perspective

Contributed by Uwomano Okpevra on Mar 7, 2025

The kernel of this sermon includes the importance of one's relationship with God, the nature of true friendship and love, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, particularly between men and women, all from a Christian perspective.

The kernel of this sermon includes the importance of one's relationship with God, the nature of true friendship and love, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, particularly between men and women, all from a Christian perspective. We all know too well that Interpersonal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 John 4:10-19

What Is Your Primary Purpose?

Contributed by David Cramer on May 6, 2025

A message for direction on what the Lord is calling you to do.

Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Say, “Lord, you are welcome in this place.” Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fully Investing In Your Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the deep commitment, challenges, and joy inherent in Christian discipleship, urging believers to live radically transformed lives oriented towards Christ.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering, this sweet communion of brothers and sisters in Christ. Our hearts are brimming with joy and our souls are thirsting for the living water of God's Word. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Topics: Discipleship

Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon encourages us to embrace the qualities of the Good Shepherd, guiding and protecting others in our modern society with love, courage, and faith.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We find ourselves once again in the embrace of our faith, seeking solace in the Word of God, and yearning for the nourishment of spiritual enlightenment. We are here, not as individuals, but as a flock, a community bound ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Topics: Lost Art

Jesus Bursts Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Jesus challenges the religious leaders as He faces conflict from them.

Mk. 2:1-3:6 JESUS BURSTS OLD WINESKINS A. “That Broadway Project! Why is it taking so long? Why are they ripping apart more roads and intersections than just putting on the new cement? They are stalling for time, and making hard for everyone in Minot!!!” 1. I am not a street contractor. I ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Who's Second In Your Life?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Ancient Obadiah teaches us modern lessons that help us express love toward our neighbors.

Who is Second? Jesus declared that, after our devotion to God, as involved in the first and great commandment, that there is a second that is “like to it.” So, there’s a second commandment that is, also, of incredible importance and position in God’s scheme of things. We call it the second great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inevitable Cleanup Job Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 5, 2009

Sin is inevitable and needs to be identified as the filth that is in all of us, and it needs to be acknowledged in the Christian community. But God loves us and cares for us and is in the blood of Christ cleaning us.

No matter how good it is, it has to be cleaned up. Isn’t that always the case? No matter how good anything is, it has to be cleaned up. You get a new suit of clothes, you wear it a few times -- maybe only one time, in this heat -- and before you know it, it has to go off to the dry cleaners. No ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord Because Of How He Rules Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 22, 2003

Colossians tells us that rules and regulations have no power to make us moral... but does that make sense? Yes, and the reason may amaze you.

OPEN: He brushed his teeth twice a day and the doctor examined him twice a year. He wore galoshes when it rained, slept with the windows open, stuck to a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and got at least 8 hours of sleep every night. He never smoked, drank, or lost his temper. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hidden Manna And The White Stone Series

Contributed by Bud Brown on Oct 14, 2004

An expository sermon that explores the significance of the white stone and hidden manna, suggesting an interpretation that shows why they are genuine motives for sacrificial Christian living

Legend has it that when the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1827, a newspaper reporter asked him if he’d ever been lost. Crockett had grown up in the woods and wilderness of middle and western Tennessee and was often gone out on hunting trips ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering To People

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2004

Challenge to the church to be ready to minister to any and all who need.

DATE HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE? Luke 10:29-37 (Luke 10:29) "But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:30 KJV) "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Formed For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2004

The Bible repeatedly tells us we were created with a purpose. So, why do we have such a hard time believing that?

OPEN: Several years ago, the Country Gazette in Franklin, Massachusetts had this listing in its classified section: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we don’t know what it is. If you can identify it, we’ll sell it for $250.” APPLY: Now isn’t that interesting? They had no idea what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Don't Want No Dirty House"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 21, 2003

In the passage on Jesus cleansing the Temple, we see that there may be some things in our lives that Jesus needs to clean out before we can worship Him.

“God Don’t Want No Dirty House” John 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the ministry of Jesus. After Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding in Cana, He traveled with His Disciples and family to Capernaum … about 15 miles away – 2:12 After spending a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

You see, it turns out that much that we think is reality is illusion; and things which seem of little significance may play the key role at the end of all time. A sermon in three parts.

(This message was preached in three parts separated by singing.) I. Finding Our True Place (This first segment is taught as a children’s object lesson. In preparation a number of chairs was set out equal to the number of children with one being especially nice and another being very shabby. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003

Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

Do christians go through periods where it feels like we are being prunned? I think we have all faced season and prayed Lord I will be glad when this is over. Our perspective is crucial to maintaining a healthy attitude. I believe if we can just understa

SEASONS By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: We all understand that our surroundings go through seasons, but what about the Christian? We know that the earth has four seasons winter,spring,summer and fall. Some seasons we like and others well, we just can’t wait for them to be over. I think we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal