Sermons on Lab:

The Good Work That God Started In You

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 13, 2022

God is not interrupted. And God does not give up. And God does not allow His projects to go unfinished.

Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 12-06-2022 Sermon Outline Theme: The Good Work that God Started in You Scripture Reference: Philippians 1: 3-10 (NKJV) 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-10, Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

There are a number of things that a preacher might hear after he preaches a sermon. Some of these things are pleasant and some of them are not.

Some will say: • "I am going to be late for lunch because you preached so long." • "You must not have had much time to prepare that sermon." • "My former pastor preached a much better sermon from that text." • "You acted like you weren't feeling well while you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2022

Genuine faith causes you to love everyone equally. Since everybody matters to Jesus, everyone must matter to us.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Intelligent Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 1, 2017

The Bible makes it clear that - not only IS there an intelligent designer - but that even unrighteous men are made aware of that by what God has made. How can we know that is true, and what difference can it make in our witness?

OPEN: A young skeptic returned from his 1st semester at college and visited elderly Bible teacher who’d invited him over for a meal. He hadn’t been at college long, but he’d been there long enough for the professors to destroy his faith. So as she fixed a meal, he felt he needed to inform her of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Great A Salvation

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jul 15, 2017

People who know their own God-story have to share it. It is THE method God uses to spread His love and grace to others. Being Christ's witness is the sign of the Holy Spirit in your heart.

If you have a coming-to-Christ faith story, I’d like for you to write down 1-2 names of people who impacted your life for the sake of Jesus Christ; people whom you’d say you’d not be a follower of Jesus, a disciple, saved, regenerated believer if wasn’t for “fill in the blank.” Did you know over 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Lessons Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2025

If you want God’s saving grace to work in your life, believe in Christ and learn from Christ: learn to live for Him; learn to wait for Him; and learn to love Him, because He first loved you.

Lillie Baltrip is a good bus driver. In fact, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram of June 17, 1988, the Houston school district nominated her for a safe-driving award. Her colleagues even trusted her to drive a busload of them to an awards ceremony for safe drivers. Unfortunately, on the way ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, John 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 10:27, Hebrews 10:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When You're Weary, But Still Walking PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025

When we feel exhausted and overwhelmed, God invites us to trust Him, wait on Him, and receive renewed strength for each day.

Some of us walked in today with a quiet question humming beneath the surface: How much longer can I keep this up? The calendar is crowded, the to-do list grows fangs, and sleep feels like a stranger. Parents, professionals, students, caregivers—such faithful folks—yet even you can feel thin at the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Strength, Endurance, Hope

Our Deepest Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

True Christian living finds its meaning and endurance in love; without love, our actions and gifts are empty, but with it, everything gains lasting value.

Good morning, friends. If you came in today weary, worried, or worn thin, you’re not alone. Some of us have been carrying more than we care to admit—unanswered questions, unspoken hurts, unfinished to-do lists. We try harder, run faster, give more, and still wonder: Why do I feel empty? Why does my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Topics: Love

Wonderfully Made PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

You are intentionally created by God, uniquely valued, and your life has purpose and dignity that reflect His love and glory.

Some of us walked in today with a quiet ache behind the smile. You know the one—the ache that wonders, Do I matter? Does my life count? Have I been seen, heard, known? We carry comparisons like heavy coats in summer. We replay old comments, old failures, old fears, and they whisper their worn-out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Topics: Glory, Creation

Someone Turned The Lights On Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

Jesus has given us purpose.

SOMEONE TURNED THE LIGHTS ON Acts 26:1-18 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Evangelism: JESUS BROKE THE POWER OF DARKNESS SO ALL CAN LIVE IN THE LIGHT. Pr: JESUS HAS GIVEN US PURPOSE. ?: What? What is our purpose? KW: Objectives TS: We will find in our study of Acts 26:16-18, three objectives we are to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

This Is No Time To Be Quiet Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

When we practice Christ’s Presence, we delight in introducing Him to others.

THIS IS NO TIME TO BE QUIET! II Corinthians 5:16-6:2 S: Evangelism Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WHEN WE PRACTICE CHRIST’S PRESENCE, WE DELIGHT IN INTRODUCING HIM TO OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Convictions TS: We will find in our study of II Corinthians 5:16-6:2 three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On An Answer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2002

When we don’t understand what God is doing in our lives it is important that we wait upon the Lord instead of drawing quick conclusions about God’s activity and character.

“Waiting On An Answer” Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 There have been so many times that I have run into problems, not understood what was going on in my life, or have been confused about what was happening to my friends or family members and have thought to myself – “Lord, if You would just explain all of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manufacturer's Specifications Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Analysis of the prologue of the ten commandments with special emphasis on the role of the law in the Christian’s life.

Welcome to the year 2000. CNN put together a list of the top 100 news stories of the 20th century, and number 82 on that list is the space shuttle "Challenger" disaster. Most of us probably remember January 28, 1986, when the space shuttle Challenger burst into flames 73 seconds after liftoff, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:7, Deuteronomy 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Three ways our relationships with other Christians demonstrates our faith in Jesus

When I was in high school my friends always told me that I was born twenty years too late. You see, in high school I idealized the countercultural movement of the 1960s, when the youth culture was demonstrating against everything from the Viet Nam War to Civil Rights. But I was in high school in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-28, John 3:11-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Ain't Always So!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Just because it walks like a duck and quakes like a duck doesn't mean that it is always a duck. So it is with those who claim to be followers of Jesus.

"It Ain't Always So!" Acts 10 He walked into the room to receive the coveted award for community involvement. He had worked in neighborhoods across the city and God had blessed his efforts. He compassionately reached out to the marginalized and those that had been written off by the vast majority ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ