Sermons on Lifeway Research:

How Jesus Turns Trash Into Treasure Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2021

1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus urges us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

How Jesus Turns Trash into Treasure The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9, we will see how Jesus called the man God used to write this book of the Bible. His name was Matthew Levi, and he was a much-hated tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Messenger From God Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2021

Why should anyone pay attention to Paul's letter to the Romans? Paul answers these questions decisively with regard to who He was, who Jesus uniquely was declared to be, and the grace God has provided to all men who will believe in HIm

As many of you know, I came to saving faith in Christ as an older teenager, and I began reading my Bible regularly, even then. One evening my dad poked his head into the room while I was reading my Bible. Now my dad was a rank pagan, but he said something interesting. He said, “Someday, I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, John 11:25

Denomination: Bible Church

God Is Not Homophobic Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

What's God really like? God is not political, he’s not Republican or Democrat, He is not stoic or uncaring, He’s not boring or lame, He’s not checked out or disengaged, and He’s not homophobic.

Hopefully, that will make a lot more sense by the time we walk out of here today. Before we get to that good to see you and welcome to this place that we call DCC. If you are new here we want you to know that you are safe here regardless of how your story reads and that you really have walked into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-42

Blood On The Door

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2024

If you want to be truly free, put away your worthless idols, rely on the blood of the Lamb, and leave your bondage.

Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:1-10, Exodus 12:1-13, Exodus 12:29-42, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 1:19, John 1:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Not Your Parent's Fault Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 10, 2025

If you want to get out of the mess you’re in, take responsibility for your own actions, and with God’s help turn from your sin.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32, Deuteronomy 24:16, Romans 6:5-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Like God Matters Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

The Bible says that when you act like there is no God, you are a clown show. Upstairs, you maybe believe God exists, but downstairs, you live as if you are an atheist. Do you act the fool at work? Do you act the fool at school?

Today, we begin a new sermon series entitled, Hello My Name is God. It’s a series designed to focus us on the character of God from the book of Psalms. This morning, I want to help you answer this question: “How Do I Live like God Exists?” Today’s Scripture TO THE CHOIRMASTER. OF DAVID. The fool ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Diversions & Distractions

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2024

This message is about two tools that our enemy uses against us to keep our focus off things we need to be doing for the Lord. Those tools are diversions and distractions.

The Power of Diversions and Distractions Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning I am going to ask you to give me your undivided attention. Yeah, I know I should not have to ask, but as you listen to this message, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Jesus Say To An Atheist? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

David makes it clear that to deny God is an arrogant and foolish endeavor.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-14–2024 Madilyn Murray O’Hair, visited the campus of the University of Memphis when I was a freshman. There was a huge police presence on campus and she had bodyguards because she had received so many death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 5, 2025

A Sermon for a Church who have just recieved a new priest (not me) - that the secret of growth won't be him - it will be them.

Who here would like St Jo’s to grow? [presume lots of hands go up] So [go round asking people] what would it be like if St Jo’s grew significantly? [take a reasonable number of answers to unpack the question – before returning to the sanctuary] Jesus stands in the middle of the crowd and says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20, Galatians 6:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Rights Of Joseph And Mary

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 6, 2024

What would be the reaction of an announcement of Jesus' birth to a woman in 2024 look like?

Sermon “The Rights of Joseph and Mary ” Dec 08 2024 The Annunciation What in the world would you think and more importantly what would you do if you were Mary and had a visit from the angel Gabriel and heard these words? The Birth of Jesus Foretold Lk 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Brother's Keeper (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 22, 2025

In pain or prosperity, trust your God, love your brother, and hope for your future.

In 1974, Philippe Petit, the world-famous high-wire artist, fulfilled his dream of walking a high wire between the World Trade Center towers. In 2015, Tristar Productions produced a motion picture telling his story called The Walk. In an early scene from the film, he's under the Big Top in ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Ye Steadfast, Unmovable, Always Abounding PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Faithful, unseen service and prayer in everyday life have eternal significance, as God values and uses every act of obedience for His lasting purposes.

Some of us come in today with calloused hands and tired hearts. You’ve folded laundry at midnight, sat beside hospital beds, raised kids and grandkids, held a flashlight while someone else turned the wrench. You’ve prayed through storms and sung through tears. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Topics: Kingdom, Impact

New Beginnings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

Trust God’s wisdom and timing in uncertainty, knowing He lovingly guides and provides what’s best, even when the path ahead is unclear.

Friends, some weeks feel like a maze, don’t they? You stand at the kitchen counter with a calendar in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, and the questions outnumber the answers. Do I take this job? Should we make that move? Will this relationship heal? The compass spins, the path feels ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: Uncertainty, Hope

Rebuilding The Wall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

God rebuilds weary people by drawing them back to His Word, where conviction leads to joy and renewed obedience transforms lives and community.

If you’ve ever stood in a season where your life felt a little like Jerusalem after the exile—walls half-standing, routines disrupted, and courage in short supply—then Nehemiah 8 is a kind friend with a firm grip. It meets us in the reality of our days: the days when we’re tired from trying, thin ...read more

Topics: Rebuilding, Wall

Trustworthy In The Little PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025

Trusting God with our money reveals our true priorities; faithful stewardship transforms wealth into eternal impact and frees us from serving money as a master.

Friends, welcome. Pull up a chair. In a world where prices climb and schedules squeeze, our hearts can feel thin. We carry questions into church tucked beneath our smiles. Will the paycheck stretch? Will the college fund be enough? Will retirement come with peace or pressure? Money talks, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-16

Topics: Money Management, Stewardship