Sermons on Knowing Jesus:

Who Is Ready For The Meeting?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022

What happens when we die physically? Do our bodies remain in the ground? What about our souls?

Prophetic truth has a utilitarian reason. It is to condemn the hearts of sinners. It is to empower Christians to holiness, and to provide hope and solace to Christians in the hour of death. This letter was composed to urge Christians to live purified lives while they await the return of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Saul To Paul Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

From Saul to Paul

Acts 26:12-22 Paul and the Resurrected Christ 1. How the Lord Met Him (12-14) i. Unexpectedly (12) Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests... Nothing could have been further from the mind of Saul of Tarsus than conversion His Activity as I went His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-22

Denomination: Holiness

Why Humans Still Matter In An Ai World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 1, 2025

Humans still matter in an AI world because only we bear God’s image—capable of love, wisdom, and purpose that no machine can ever replicate.

Introduction Brothers and sisters, we are living in an extraordinary time. Machines can now think, speak, and even create. Artificial Intelligence — or AI — can write stories, diagnose diseases, drive cars, and translate languages. Some even wonder: Will AI replace us? Do humans still matter? But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feast Of The Dedication Of The Lateran Basilica In Rome

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 13, 2025

The Lateran Basilica survived and thrived in spite of being ransacked by the Visigoths in 410 AD, and again in 455 AD by the Vandals, various fires, and earthquakes: it was always repaired, restored and beautified, each time.

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Today’s feast is rare in that it falls on Sunday only once or twice a decade and it outranks a Sunday in Ordinary Time! The ceiling is massively high at Saint John Lateran Basilica in Rome, which is the Pope’s Cathedral, with gilded wood made ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

Answer God’s Call To A Divine Appointment

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 22, 2025

Big Idea: People can choose to answer God’s call or not!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we humble ourselves before Your mighty throne. Lord, we surrender ourselves to Your will and purpose. Lord, we are grateful for the blessings You have bestowed on us, and we thank You for forgiving our iniquities. Lord, thank You for motivating us to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Other

On To Perfection (Hebrews 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2024

Should we be stuck in the elementary principles of the Christian faith, or grow beyond them, moving on to perfection? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 6.

Should we leave discussing elementary Christian teachings and move on to maturity? Can people turn away from God? Should we continue to be diligent to the very end? Is there such a thing as a lazy faith? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 6. Should we eventually move on beyond very basic Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership- Submission Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 12, 2024

This is the 206th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Timothy.

Series: Action [#206] LEADERSHIP- SUBMISSION 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Introduction: The #1 reason that Pastors do not enjoy preaching through a Book of the Bible is on display today. When preaching a Topical Sermon Series, you can avoid controversial or uncomfortable subjects; but when you preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom To Be Like Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2024

We are no longer, if we live as Christians, able to do wrong and hurt others and then plead “but I’m only human.”

Eighteenth Sunday in Course 2024 While looking over my old homilies in preparation for today, I noted that these same readings, as they will do, came up back in 2018. Keying on the lesson from Exodus about the Israelites constantly griping about the time since God, with a “mighty hand and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:17-24, Exodus 16:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Brevity And Challenges Of Human Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 10, 2025

Life is brief and full of challenges, but God has given us hope, strength, and victory through Christ. We must live wisely, trust God, and prepare for eternity.

BREVITY AND CHALLENGES OF HUMAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:1 "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:10, James 4:14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:17, John 16:33 INTRODUCTION: Life on earth is short and ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, Psalm 90:10, James 4:14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:17, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Materialism And The Prosperity Pressure Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 30, 2025

Materialism and prosperity pressure are silent threats that rob many of peace, purity, and purpose.

MATERIALISM AND THE PROSPERITY PRESSURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:19-24, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Proverbs 23:4-5, Hebrews 13:5, Mark 8:36 INTRODUCTION: In our increasingly materialistic world, the pressure to accumulate wealth, flaunt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Your Inner Demons: A Path To Redemption SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A man’s foundation has a direct impact on his destiny. This is why the thorough examination of our foundation as Christians is essential for us to endure lasting success. This message looks at what a human foundation is and how the Lord seeks to start afresh.

A person's foundation has a direct impact on their destiny. That's why it's crucial for us, as Christians, to examine our foundation thoroughly in order to achieve lasting success. In this message, we will explore what a human foundation is and how the Lord seeks to establish a fresh start. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Topics: God's Forgiveness, Personal Transformation

Compelled... To Tell Everyone Everything Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2002

second in a series on Ephesians 3

Compelled... to Tell Every One Every Thing Ephesians 3:7-9 Eph 3:7 CEV God treated me with kindness. His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news. Eph 3:8 CEV I am the least important of all God’s people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Halfhearted Revival

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how Christ-like attitude restores hope for marriage.

We continue with our fourth message in this series: Restoring Hope for Marriage. In the first message, we looked at the ideal picture of marriage, God’s design for marriage. All subsequent messages address how to restore marriage to that original design. If you are not yet married, or if you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational