Sermons on Inward Examination:

Which God Do You Serve?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 3, 2023

Who is your God? All people believe in something. But in whom do you believe? Who is your God? You believe in socialism. That's your God. Some of you believe in communism. That's your God. That's not the God of the Bible. You can know about God and certainly not have Jesus Christ.

The God of the Bible is a God of all hope. He's a God of mercy. He's a God of love. He's a God of amazing grace. He's a God of wrath. Who is your God? All people believe in something. But in whom do you believe? Who is your God? You believe in socialism. That's your God. Some of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Moses Moment

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 11, 2023

Have you ever had someone intentionally and constantly getting on your nerves? What about having a group of people constantly pushing your buttons? If you have, this message is for you!

A Moses’ Moment Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13; Proverbs 29:11; Mark 11:12-17; Numbers 20:2-13 Ephesians 6:12-13 says the following; “(12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13, Numbers 20:2-13, Proverbs 29:11, Mark 11:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kindness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021

The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 4:15, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 1:10, Luke 6:33-36, James 1:27, Matthew 12:1-8, Proverbs 31:26, James 2:1-17, Colossians 4:6, John 8:1-11, Matthew 14:14, Galatians 5:22, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Leaving Religion Entering Kingdom

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 5, 2021

Jesus always talked about Kingdom, the Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom is at Hand, my Kingdom is not of this world. Today when we hear the word kingdom, immediately many different ideas, concepts, and pictures come to mind.

Leaving Religion Entering Kingdom By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: When you are traveling down the road regardless of where you are going you will pass a sign that says Leaving (Michigan) so and so and Entering (Ohio) so and so. I am leaving one destination and I am entering into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, James 1:27, Matthew 23:5

Denomination: Apostolic

Accept One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 12, 2022

God has created human beings with the need to be loved and accepted. And God has created the church to be the place where God's love and acceptance can be offered and realized. We must learn to accept others and Christ has accepted us.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a disheveled, homeless woman who visited a church one day. 1. When the invitation was given at the end of the service, she went forward and expressed a desire to become a member of the church. 2. The preacher listened as she told him how she believed in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, John 13:34-35, Matthew 25:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suicide And The Brain Series

Contributed by Fresh Hope For Mental Health on Dec 16, 2022

Today we begin a series of sermons on mental health and caring for yourself, understanding the brain, and understanding it from God’s perspective and how He created us.

It’s difficult these days to listen to any news reports without hearing the phrases ‘mental illness’ or ‘suicide’. I’m convinced that there are many unnecessary deaths by suicide. Just consider that phrase for a moment. It doesn’t make sense. But given the rates of depression — 80% of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-13

Living The Good Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

This sermon urges us to quiet life’s noise, discern truth from deception, and pursue purity and integrity in our homes and hearts through God’s guidance.

If you’ve ever stood in a room where a dozen radios are on at once, you know the feeling of fatigue that follows. Voices everywhere. Opinions everywhere. Promises that sound pleasant but leave you empty. Maybe your week has felt that way. Maybe your home has heard more noise than nourishment, more ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Topics: Good Life, Virtue

The Truth About Tradition PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon calls us to abandon empty rituals and idols, turning instead to wholehearted worship of the living God who alone gives true life and meaning.

Welcome, friend. Pull up a chair in your heart for a few quiet minutes. Imagine the sound of pages turning, the scent of a well-worn Bible, the gentle hush that settles when God’s people lean in to listen. Some weeks feel hurried, don’t they? Calendars packed, habits humming, and before we know it, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-10

Topics: Christmas Tree, Traditions

Form Vs. Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

This sermon urges believers to move beyond empty words to genuine, costly obedience, allowing God to rekindle authentic faith and wholehearted devotion in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us walked in this morning with hearts blazing hot; others with barely a flicker. If faith were a fireplace, some of us are warming our hands, and others are cupping the last little coal, begging it to glow again. Life can be like that. A long ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16

Topics: False Appearance, Hypocrisy

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:16-17, Ruth 3:10-18, Ruth 4:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 6, 2021

How can you know God's will? Six principles can be derived from Boaz's decision to marry Ruth, six vital principles for seeking God's blessing.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Money Matters Part Ii

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 21, 2024

A series on stewardship.

Title: “Money Matters Basics: Tithing” Scripture: Mal. 3:6-12 Type: Topical Where: GNBC 11-10-24 Intro: “Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist who made a fortune by inventing dynamite and explosives for weapons. When Nobel’s brother died, a newspaper accidentally printed Alfred’s obituary ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gratitude For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 25, 2024

God’s grace is more than a one-time gift—it’s a continuous stream of love, forgiveness, and power that shapes our lives. Grace changes us, and through grace we can live lives overflowing with gratitude.

### Introduction Video Ill.: Thank You Jesus — Freebridge Media Transcript: Thank you for your grace. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your mercy. Thank you for your Son. Thank you, my Redeemer. Thank you, my Great King. Thank you, Holy Savior. Thank you for everything. Today, I worship you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 12:1, John 1:16, Lamentations 3:22-23, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have We Forgotten Whose Birtday It Is? (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2023

Can you imagine going to a birthday party and everyone their gave their gifts to each other but the person who was having a birthday no one gives them a gift.

Wouldn’t that be an odd birthday party!!! This is the way many celebrate the Lord’s Birthday. Have we forgotten whose birthday we are celebrating at Christmas? It is not: • Frosty the snowman • Rudolph the red nose reindeer • Santa Claus We are celebrating the birth of Christ. We will soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational