Sermons on Insignificant Things:

All I Want For Christmas Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

Wise Men still seek the Savior

All I want for Christmas is Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-24-2025 Harry It was the biggest night of the year in a little town called Cornwall. It was the night of the annual Christmas pageant. All the children get to try out for the roles in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Servant-Leader

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 12, 2026

David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel,

1 Samuel 16 : 14-23 part 2 Building a Servant-Leader David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel, PHOTO David was just a young boy, perhaps as young as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Ministry Of The Early Church

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on Jan 12, 2026

The early Christian ministry, as depicted in the New Testament, was a dynamic and transformative period marked by the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of the Church.

1. Ministry of the Word of God: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalms 19:7-11 As the early church grew rapidly, some widows were neglected in the daily distribution of food. In response, the twelve apostles gathered the believers and explained that they must not neglect the ministry of the Word and prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Acts 5:42, Acts 11:27-30, Acts 16:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Christ Began His Ministry Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 13, 2026

The Holy Spirit led Jesus to Galilee where he began teaching in the synagogues of various towns and villages.

Introduction When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in bodily form like a dove. From then on, Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and fasted and prayed in the desert for forty days as the Holy Spirit led him. And although ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Dream Team

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Building God's Dream Team: Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship: A Call Of Abandonment And Surrender

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

He gave Himself on the cross so that you would not have to face God’s wrath on account of your sins. Jesus calls you to turn from your selfishness and sin and to follow Him.

Opening illustration: During a NASA space shuttle launch, you will hear the phrase “negative return.” It is a phrase that is part of the abort protocol. It means the shuttle has reached the point and speed at which a return to the launch site is impossible. No astronaut wants to be at “negative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Face Of An Angel: Stephen Is Arrested

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 14, 2024

They could overpower the person of Stephen but not his testimony.

The Face of an Angel: Stephen is Arrested Acts 6:8–15 NKJV And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Triumphal Entry Of The King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRIUMPHAL ENTRY OF THE KING OF KINGS A. Mark 11:1-11 (READ) 1. We have now come to the FINAL WEEK of Jesus’ LIFE on earth—often referred to as “HOLY WEEK.” a. Since we have only 5 Sundays until Easter, counting today, for our remaining STUDY of Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building God's Dream Team

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

16. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 4-17 Messages In Romans – A Look At Abraham: The Sign Of Circumcision Was A Seal Of The Righteousness Of His Faith - Message 16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

The Law and faith are in contrast and we look further into Abraham’s faith. The universe was created BUT it is that Creator God who creates us as new creations in Christ, and who will raise the dead bodies of the saints. Such blessings and promises.

16. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 4-17 MESSAGES IN ROMANS – A LOOK AT ABRAHAM: THE SIGN OF CIRCUMCISION WAS A SEAL OF THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF HIS FAITH - MESSAGE 16 [A]. REVISION AND A BIT EXTRA Last time we looked at Romans 4:4-12 carefully and just to summarise what we say, the word of God is very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-7, Romans 4:9-12, Colossians 2:11-14, Romans 4:13-17, Matthew 12:9-10, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 17:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unified (Pentecost Of 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 21, 2024

This sermon is about unity and how it is important to the success of the Church in the world.

UNIFIED Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1 - 11 Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/PYo0QYomuXY?si=zLx0JFcjOACckCV8 1 Corinthians 12:1-31  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.  (2)  You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon # 3 - Let Your Light Shine Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 24, 2024

As believers in the Lord Jesus we are called to keep our lamps burning bright so that those around us who are still in the darkness of sin and unbelief can come into the light. The question is, “Is are our lamps shining bright for the Lord or are we hiding our lamps?

It is recorded in Mark 4:21, Jesus said to them, "Does anyone bring a lamp into a room to put it under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a lamp stand? (GW) As we meditate on the questions Jesus asked while here on earth, we realize that these questions were asked to help people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21, John 5:35, Psalm 104:4, Matthew 25:8, John 1:9, John 8:12, Luke 18:8, Matthew 5:16, Luke 14:18-19, Proverbs 22:13, Genesis 2:15, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Christ In The Heart: It's Just That Simple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward behaviors but never let His love into yourself.

In all this deep discussion of prayer and God’s presence and turning ourselves toward Him, we must always return to the basic, simple understanding of who Jesus Christ is to us. You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25, Proverbs 9:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

An Outline Of Acts 22

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2024

Acts 22 has two sections. The first 2/3 covers Paul's testimony or speech to the crowd (who had just tried to kill him!); the last 1/3 describes Paul's first several hours in the Roman barracks.

Introduction: This chapter continues the events of Chapter 21. In the first section, (verses 1-21) Paul makes a defense or gives a testimony of what he had been before and after he met Jesus. The last section describes Paul’s treatment at the hands of the crowd and, fortunately, the Romans who took ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Expelling The Enemy Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 19, 2024

In our text today is a frightening scene that demonstrates the power of our enemy and also the power of Jesus. There are likely many questions we have for this text that are unanswerable.

The Healing Touch of Jesus Expelling the Enemy   Mark 5:1-20 Introduction In our text today is a frightening scene that demonstrates the power of our enemy and also the power of Jesus. There are likely many questions we have for this text that are unanswerable. This has been a long night ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ