Sermons on Isolation:

"the One Who Offers Peace Is The One Who Has Been Through The Most"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2020

A sermon about finding the only true peace in Christ.

“The One Who Offers Peace is the One Who has been through the Most” John 20:19-31 Last Thursday, I woke to the news that, in the past 4 weeks 22 million people have lost their jobs. At the same time, The American Psychiatric Association has come out with a new poll which states that nearly half ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Fear Of The Unknown Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2019

God has given believers a call to be his ambassadors, carrying his message of reconciliation to the world.

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue our Haunted House series. In this series, we are examining the effects that fear can have on Christians as well as the church. • Fear shuts us off from engaging in God’s calling for our life, which in turn keeps the church from fulfilling her ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Depression & Meaninglessness: Where Is God In The Depths Of Despair?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

There is a part of me that aches with meaninglessness. I cannot describe fully, how terrible it is. Who can manage it? Solomon the writer of Ecclesiastes describes the pain of wisdom. He described the meaninglessness of the daily life.

Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 (NIV) So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 6, 2019

We see the remarkable providence of God in this chapter. Everything happens according to God's way and time to accomplish His purpose. No one can plan for this. It is humanly impossible to plan for it. Only God could have done it.

We are going to see the remarkable work of God’s providence today. • In chapter 6 the tables are turned and evil is overcome by good. • And it happened almost imperceptibly, without us noticing it was coming or expecting it to turn out this way. • Let’s read the entire chapter – Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Touched Me

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 9, 2019

By touching we are an aid in healing, caring, and converting Material adapted from Robert Shannon's book, Christ Above All

HoHum: In Stockholm, Sweden, a lady was pinned beneath a streetcar. She was seriously injured and bleeding badly. A crowd collected. They tried to move the streetcar, but it was too heavy. There was nothing to do but wait for the heavy equipment to come. She was in great pain. She was losing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discerning The Spirit Between Demonic Manifestation Vs. Holy Spirit Manifestation. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 18, 2025

The following content may be disturbing to some readers. As believers, we are called to discern the spirits and test every manifestation to ensure it aligns with the will and character of God (1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21).

As believers, we are called to discern the spirits and test every manifestation to ensure it aligns with the will and character of God (1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Bible warns us about the schemes of the devil and his attempts to deceive and lead us astray (2 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Luke 8:26-39, Mark 16:17

Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 4 - Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad Introduction Destination disease. It is deadly. It is contagious. It is the inability to enjoy, learn from or live in the moment long enough to pay attention to the now because we are focused on then! The drive to next causes us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fitting In The Counterfeit Of Belonging PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of claiming our belongingness to God, which shapes our connections within the church and helps us understand the difference between merely fitting in and truly belonging.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that many of us can relate to, especially in this digital age where it's easy to feel isolated and disconnected from others. I'm talking about the importance of claiming our belongingness to God and how that impacts our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Belongingness To God

Die To Himself PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores Elijah's despair, emphasizing the challenges of faith and the importance of trusting God's plan in times of difficulty.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today. We gather in this place of worship, in the presence of our Lord. We are united in our faith, our love for God, and our desire to understand His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Kings. Specifically, we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Topics: Death

Are You Wavering

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021

Things getting rough? Hold on, it will get worse, but it it worth staying strong!

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:13-21 Galatians 1:6-18 Proposition: You must remain steadfast in the Gospel! I. Because it is ONCE delivered to the saints. 6-9 A. Truth never changes with circumstances. 6-7 (Jude 3) B. Truth cannot changed by messengers. 8,9 II. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-18, Ephesians 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Anxiety

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

A biblical view of anxiety

INTRODUCTION Everyone is familiar with anxiety; it is a problem of epidemic proportions. The truth is that worry is like a rocking chair it will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere How should the Christian approach the problem of worry? What can we do about it? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"And Jacob Was Left Alone..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005

Abraham Lincoln said, "My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure." Jacob knew this feeling so well. Let’s examine it together!

All of us at some time or another struggle with decision(s). The difficult part is when we struggle with ourselves and greater still with God! Tug of war is what it feels like. On one hand God says...and we respond..O.K. but! That’s where the trouble begins and before we know it we are wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Was Born Shepherds Came

Contributed by William Yates on Dec 9, 2003

When Christ was born, he was not visited by nobility, but rather, those considered the most vile and lowly in the society of their day.

Luke 2 Christ Born of Mary The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (1) 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

The Soul Eater

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

Just as lions are man-eaters, the devil is a soul-eater.

1 Peter 5:8-9 KJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: [9] Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008

God gives the Lord’s Supper both to proclaim the reality of an alternative community and to produce it.

Scripture Introduction [Teri’s and Shelley’s stories from the chapter, “The Crisis of Loneliness,” in Anderson, Signs of Warning, Signs of Hope.] Teri and Shelley are typical 30-something adults. Teri was surrounded by friends in high school and college, but her network of friends began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed