Sermons on Lectionary Preaching:

The Great Need For Compassion!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Today I want to preach on something that some seem to think is not that important….BUT IT IS! It affects our life everyday.

I want to preach to you about compassion. We miss compassion when we do not have it and we admire it when we see it. Illus: A pastor wrote, "I was in Time’s Square, in New York, during rush hour. Thousands of people were thronging and pushing at the corner, ready to cross at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Neglect Of God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of preaching God's holiness, the consequences of neglecting it, and the transformative power of embracing it.

The holiness of God is a fundamental aspect of His character, yet it is often neglected in modern pulpits. Preachers must prioritize proclaiming God's holiness, lest they lead their congregations astray. This sermon explores the importance of preaching God's holiness, the consequences of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1, Psalm 96:9

A Long-Winded Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

The preaching of the Word is God is the center of our worship service, but we need to do what the message says and not just be hearers.

A Long-Winded Preacher Text: Acts 20:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preaching is effective as long as the preacher expects something to happen – not because of the sermon, or even because of the preacher, but because of God.” (John Hines). 2. Believe it or not, I’ve been accused of being a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

How To Get The Most Out Of A Sermon Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 27, 2025

To benefit from today's message, just believe, appreciate, and learn from the preaching of God’s Word.

Sue Hammons, from Lubbock, Texas, talks about four-year-old Jason, who was visiting his grandparents. Grandpa was in his study intently reading. Jason walked in carrying a peach, said something Grandpa didn't catch, and handed the peach to him. Thinking his wife had sent him a snack, Grandpa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Hebrews 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Show Mercy Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

In our beatitudes, we have talked about the heart of God in the early beatitudes that Jesus preached in his great Sermon.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS [excerpt taken from National Geographic article by Erin Blakemore, Jan. 7, 2021. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/controversial-history-presidential-pardons-from-watergate-to-whiskey-rebellion] A U.S. president’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 7:1-2, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 9:13, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing A Lie (1 Kings 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2025

Should we check everything preached to us against the Bible? Let's look at 1 Kings 13.

Should we believe those who claim to have a message from an angel, or obey the word of God? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 13. What dangerous mission did an unnamed man of God embark upon? Did he make a prophecy of Josiah, over 300 years in advance? A man of God came from Judah to Bethel by a revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jul 20, 2025

This message was written to preach at the Assisted Living home where I go to give the gospel message at least once a month

The Potter and the Clay “But now, O Lord, you are our Father we are the clay, and you are our potter we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 What is that verse saying? Jesus taught us to pray: "Our Father, who art in Heaven..." (Matthew 6:9) The Lord, God Almighty, is our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, John 1:12, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

In Season And Out Of Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to uphold and preach God's truth, stand against false teachings, and honor God in all aspects of life.

Greetings, beloved family of God. It is indeed another wonderful day that the Lord has made, and as we gather together in His name, we are reminded of the unending grace and love that our Heavenly Father showers upon us. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to partake in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Topics: Living For The Lord, No Matter What

I've Got Joy?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Dec 22, 2007

This sermon was preached on Gaudete (Joy) Sunday (3rd sunday in Advent). I wasn’t feeling very joy-filled, though I felt called to preach on joy (and used that hesitancy as part of the sermon focus). It’s my best "grumpy sermon on joy" ever.

It’s been a rough couple weeks for me. My wallet was stolen last Wednesday. My step-grandfather died – two days ago. I woke up feeling sick and lost my voice - yesterday. Almost got stuck in the snow last night. Had to park around the corner and traipse home in the deep snow with the wind whipping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

So What Love? Don't Throw Away Hard To Love People!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2016

Seems I often find myself FEELING A SERMON I COULD NEVER TEACH OR PREACH...I look into people's faces an read a history of WOE, pain, grief, SIN SCARS... And I know there is GOOD NEWS --- I FEEL A SERMON I CAN NEVER PREACH OF AMAZING GRACE.

SO WHAT LOVE? WILL WE THROW AWAY THE HARD TO LOVE PEOPLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Seems I often find myself FEELING A SERMON I COULD NEVER TEACH OR PREACH... I look into people's faces an read a history of WOE, pain, grief, SIN SCARS... And I know there is GOOD NEWS --- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go, Be Fruitful! Multiply! Fill The Earth W/ God’s Word! (Conclusion) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

Continue to PREACH the Good News even if FEW want to receive it. Preach it, even if they WILL LISTEN or not. You must speak my Word even if they don’t want to HEAR ABOUT IT. Tell the Good News, for it is My POWER TO TRANSFORM A LIFE. Tell it when you are

"If you RETURN to Me, I will RESTORE you so you can continue to serve me. If you SPEAK WORDS that are WORTHY, you will be my SPOKESMAN. You are to INFLUENCE THEM; do not let them influence you! They will fight against you like an attacking army, but I will make you as SECURE AS FORTIFIED WALL. They ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:19-21

Denomination: *other

The Faith Of Noah Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

Noah or no one else had ever seen or heard of rain thus far, but Noah believed that it surely would because God said so, he was a witness to one and all as he preached and warned for 120 years, today we're preaching to the lost, but most don't heed it.

#4~ Heb.11:7 NOAH 6-29-14 @@@James 2:14 -- @@@ Gen 6:13--22 Today we'll continue our study of Heb.11: -- often called the "hall of faith" chapter. We've already talked about Abel, and Enoch, so today we'll think on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

What’s A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2010

Christians have all kinds of opinions about what preachers should do in their congregations. But what does God want those who enter the pulpit ministry to focus on? What is the "main thing" that these men should devote themselves to?

There’s an old saying: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” We’ll come back to that in a moment. Back in the 1990’s the Indianapolis Pacers Basketball Team had been struggling for more than a decade to be a contender in the NBA. With the exception of a couple of years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Art Thou The One?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 30, 2016

To establish that Jesus was the Messiah of John the Baptist’s prophetic preaching, preparatory work and His manifestation unto the world had arrived. This lesson deals with the preacher's faithfulness.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Disciples’ Inquiry 2. The Disciples’ Investigation 3. The Disciples’ Intelligence Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “Art Thou the One?” “Or should we look for another?” 2. In our first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist