Sermons on Lilly Foundation:

Forging Our Faith

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 4, 2025

"Forging our Faith" involves the ways in which trials, demands, delays, and daily dependence on God shape and reinforce our reliance on His promises and power. Faith is not developed in a vacuum but in the context of real-world challenges ...

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Imagine a blacksmith forging a sword. The process begins with raw, unshaped metal. The blacksmith must heat this metal to extremely high temperatures, making it malleable enough to be hammered, shaped, and ultimately refined into a strong, sharp blade fit for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Rock Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 3, 2025

This sermon proclaims that Psalm 18 is a fire-forged love song, showing how God transforms our cries of distress into deliverance and empowers us to live in confident victory through Christ our Rock.

Introduction: A Love Song Forged in Fire I want you to imagine the author of this psalm, David. Do not picture him sitting in a quiet, ornate study, penning poetry as a hobby. Picture a man whose hands are calloused from the sword and the shepherd's staff. Picture a man who knows the cold ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truth In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Johnny Parker on Nov 13, 2025

In life through troubles and trials, God always asks us the same question. Do you trust me?

As Christians we can identify with the following scriptures with ease: We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will. John 9:31 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Enlarged Capacity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Encourages believers to embrace spiritual growth by stepping out of their comfort zones, strengthening their faith, and expanding their influence for God's kingdom.

Good morning, family. It's always a joy to gather with you. We're here again, in God's house, ready to hear His Word. We're here because we believe in the power of His Word. The power to transform, to heal, to guide, and to renew. That's why we're here. And that's why I'm excited about the message ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Topics: Enlarged Capacity

Build Yourselves Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to actively build their faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, and remain in God's love while awaiting Christ's mercy and eternal life.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for the Creator, and warmed by the fellowship of our brothers and sisters in Christ? Our hearts are full and our spirits are eager as we prepare to engage with the Word of God anew. ...read more

Topics: Building Up

The Devil Knows More Than You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 26, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's divine word, seeking spiritual growth through scripture, and discerning truth amidst deception, guided by the teachings of Acts 10:40-41.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we come together to marvel at the boundless love of our Lord. It is here, in this sacred communion, that we find solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. It is here that we gather as brothers and sisters under the loving gaze of our Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:40-41

Topics: Delivered

But God... PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023

Explores the transformative power of trust in God's resurrection, turning trials into triumphs and fostering a deeper understanding of divine love.

Good morning, beloved family, and welcome to the sanctuary where heaven meets earth, where our hearts meet His grace. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by a love that surpasses understanding. As we come together, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:30

Topics: God's Possibility

Soaring Into The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to find renewal, rekindling, and resilience in Christ, emphasizing the transformative power of hope and trust in God's promises.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be gathered here together, united under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here not just as individuals, but as a community, a family, bound by the love of our heavenly Father. Our focus today is drawn from the prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31

Topics: New Year's, Renewal

Charity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

Explores the transformative power of God's love as the essence of Christian faith, urging believers to live lives marked by authentic, selfless love.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters, and welcome to this blessed gathering. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father has something beautiful to share with us, something that will touch our hearts, transform our minds, and transcend ...read more

Topics: Love

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

Explores the profound power, purpose, and benefits of prayer as a spiritual transaction with God, deepening our connection and understanding of Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the echoes of our shared faith reverberate through our hearts and minds. I'm grateful for the privilege of sharing God's word with you today, and I pray that it will be a light unto our path and a lamp unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Topics: Prayer, What To Pray For

Deep In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

Encourages Christians to live Christ-centered lives, reflecting His love, bearing His burden, and building lives on His teachings.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to stand before you today, in this sanctuary where we gather as a family to share in the love and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to ponder upon a profound passage from the book of Colossians. A passage that, in its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Topics: Growing, Depth, Christ

Zeal For Our Father's House PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon explores the power of belief, the significance of Jesus' words, and the importance of maintaining balance in accordance with divine order.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by the common thread of faith, hope, and love. We are here, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather under the canopy of God’s grace, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon: “Nobody ever ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Organization, Order

No Condemnation Week 6 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

Explores the unfailing, unchanging love of God, encouraging believers to trust and find hope in this divine love.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the firm foundation of our shared faith, in the warm embrace of our fellowship. We are about to embark on an uplifting exploration of one of the most comforting passages in all of scripture, Romans 8:31-39. This passage, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Topics: Love Of God, Confidence

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Feb 8, 2003

A message on the security of our salvation being in the Father’s hands. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God.

John 10:22-30 A. Most things are best left in the hand of the pros. Sports, repairs, music, etc. B. The same item in different hands can bring about different results. C. That principle certainly applies to our redemption. I. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God A. He knew us from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

What's Christmas All About?

Contributed by Charles Jenkins on Aug 8, 2002

Christmas is about the gift of God-Jesus.

What Is Christmas All About? Most people will tell you that Christmas is about giving, and that is partially true. Actually, giving is the visible act of what Christmas is all about. Still don’t know? Turn to 1 John 4:9-10 (read aloud) Someone quote John 3:16: "For God so loved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal