Sermons on Lead Us Not:

Not Us??

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

A hometown prophet is never accepted in his home

We just heard that Jesus went home to Nazareth to visit the family. By then, he was well-known as a teacher and rabbi and healer. You would have expected there would be a parade or a celebration that the hometown boy was back home. Because of his fame as a preacher and healer, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

This Is Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

This sermon explores living out our Christian calling through Christ-like character and unity in the church, grounded in the truth of Christ.

Good morning, dear friends, it is a joy to gather together once more in the house of the Lord, isn't it? I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you today from the heart of the Apostle Paul, as we turn our attention to his letter to the Ephesians. Our passage today is Ephesians 4:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Community, Unity, Calling

A New Beginning

Contributed by Larry Meador on Jul 7, 2001

The way we start out will determin how we finish. We need not fear the unfamiliar territory that God is leading us in

A NEW BEGINNING JOSHUA CHAPTER 1 Webster defines "Beginning " as a starting, or a commencement. To set forth on a particular path, or course. When you get married, you begin a new course, you begin afresh. nd I believe we as a church body are at a place of new beginnings. Isaiah 43:19 says, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Joy Will Rest In You Lord

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 2, 2003

With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days.

My Joy Will Rest In You Lord HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 02-02-03 With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days. A “new year” we said a few weeks ago, it is now February, before long it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, Genesis 22:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Goal Is To Press On To Claim The Prize Of The Calling Of Christ Jesus.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 1, 2001

As we press on to be like Christ, we should examine our lives and identify those things that tempt or lead us to temptation.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 1ST OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PHILIPPIANS 3: 12-14 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

This is Part 6 of a series on the 23rd Psalm. This lesson is about how the Shepherd sometimes leads us through dark valleys.

This week we are continuing our journey through the 23rd Psalm and looking at Psalm 23:4a-c, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.” Let’s look now just as the first phrase… “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Labor Pains Of Christmas

Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Dec 21, 2010

Consider the spiritual struggle of Joseph in his dream as spiritual labor pains we all go through as God leads us.

The Labor Pains of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 12, 2010 When a woman gives natural birth to a child there is immense pain. Comedian Carol Burnett said the pain was like imagining what we would feel if someone pulled your eye lid back over your head. But ultimately out of the pain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Singing And Contemplation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009

The point of art, and especially music, is to lead us beyond what we can apprehend at the material level, even to contemplative prayer.

May 25, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds; his name is the LORD, exult before him! 5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is the action of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Pay Attention To The Bible!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 7, 2013

Pay Attention to the Bible! 1) It was placed in this dark world by God himself. 2) It alone leads us back to God in heaven.

Have you been following the news out of North Korea? That country is threatening to attack South Korea and its allies because it feels their recent war games are a warm-up for an invasion. Or didn’t you catch those reports and the real prospect of nuclear war because you were paying closer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Hear The Warning

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020

hearing the warning in a time that has been in unrest is to make wise decisions that lead us toward a stronger not weaker relationship with the Lord.

Hear the warning 2 Kings 1:1-18 Good Morning This week we remember 911- 19 years ago- Where does time go? A time that this country was rocked and surprised by evil and terror and for a moment brought to its knees. Shock and awe made room for a time of unity and a time to reflect back on our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

1 Corinthians 10: Paul's Love For Others

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 12, 2014

Showing how sin leads us away from God, and if we are condemned we will not return, but if we are loved, we will.

Today, we continue with our teaching in 1 Corinthians 10. We will begin with verse 8. But before we begin, I want to briefly set it up by giving you a quick overview of the entire chapter. God had set the Israelites free from their bondage in Egypt and they were now headed to the Promised Land. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:8-33

Denomination: *other

Coming Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Every heart longs for home—and the good news of the gospel is that God’s grace is the doorway that always leads us back.

Introduction Have you ever longed to come home? Not just back to a house—but back to the embrace of a parent, back to a place of belonging, back to the place where you’re fully known and fully loved? The Bible tells us that grace leads us home. That’s what I want to talk about today. --- The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Israel Enters Egypt (Genesis 46)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 29, 2024

Do we have faith that sometimes God leads us to move, and will provide? Let's look at Genesis 46.

Do God’s plans for us sometimes mean moving to new places? Do we have faith that God will provide? What did God say to Israel about moving to Egypt? Let’s look at Genesis 46. And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Pride is the root of our problems, leading us to disobey God and believe Satan's lies. But God offers a solution through Jesus.

Picture this: I was in high school, and I totally bombed a test. Instead of owning up to it, I lied to my parents about my grade. I know, not cool, right? It got me thinking, "What's up with that?" Ever had a moment like that? You do something wrong and you're like, "What's my deal?" Today, we're ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Topics: Egoism, Self-Importance, Arrogance, Humility

Who Is He? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

“Who is he?” All who encountered Jesus from the peasants of Galilee to the scribes and Pharisees of Jerusalem to the Roman soldiers were faced with the same question: Who is he?

Who is He? John 1:1-3, 14 The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. The captain instead takes them to an American seaport where they are imprisoned. As they await the judge’s verdict, one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist