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Alignment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To fulfill the Great Commission, we need to align ourselves with God's plans, be patient and obedient, understanding that the process is just as important as the results.

Imagine you're on a massive ship, cruising along, and you get a message from a lighthouse saying, 'Change your course, or you'll crash!' But you're like, 'Nah, you move.' Funny, right? But that's what we do when we ignore God's directions and do things our way. Now, let's talk about something Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Isaiah 28:23-29

Topics: Evangelism, Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Missionary Work

Finishing Strong

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 18, 2013

A sermon on what it means to Finish Strong in our Christian walk, and why so many Christians fail at it.

If you have your Bibles with you and want to open up to 2 Timothy 4:6. It is a short couple of verses today. As you know, we have been going through the core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. As I mentioned the last few weeks, we are winding down on those core values ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 5, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "Going For the Gold." The second characteristic needed to become a world-class Christian is determination.

STAY THE COURSE Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1b August 8, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled “Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian.” Last week we looked at the issue of sacrifice and learned that we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

A Desperate Cry For Help PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

God places us where we are for a purpose, offering courage and guidance in uncertain times when we seek Him with prayerful trust and obedience.

Good morning, friends. I’m glad you’re here. Some of us arrive today with a quiet ache, some with a smile that’s doing its best to hold steady, and some with a burden that feels bigger than our own strength. You are seen. You are welcome. And you are not alone. Have you ever felt cornered by a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10

Topics: Help

Delving Into The Depth Of Human Depravity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God graciously entrusts us with His gifts, calling us to faithful stewardship, repentance, and fruitfulness, while offering mercy through Jesus despite our failures.

Friends, gather your hearts and breathe in this grace-soaked moment. Jesus tells a story that sounds like the evening wind moving through vines—soft at first, then strong enough to stir us awake. It’s a story about ownership and oversight, about the Owner’s kindness and the tenants’ choices. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Topics: Wicked Tenants, Parable

Looking Ahead To New Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God’s grace makes us new, freeing us from the past and calling us to live with hope, purpose, and worship in Christ.

Some of us walked in today with a pocket full of yesterdays. Regrets that still ring. Promises we meant to keep. Prayers that feel unanswered. You can almost hear the echo of the past in your soul. But there is Another Voice—steady and kind—that breaks through the static. He says, “Behold, I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-28, Colossians 3:1-4, Ephesians 2:8-10

Topics: Compassionate Father, Loving Hand

Finding Stillness In A Digital Age PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

The sermon urges us to break from constant noise and distraction, embracing stillness to encounter God’s presence and discover what truly matters in life.

Friends, our world is loud. The headlines shout, the inbox swells, the calendar crowds, and our thumbs have learned a liturgy—scroll, swipe, repeat. Have you felt it? That tug inside that says, “Keep going, don’t stop, there might be something just ahead,” even when your heart whispers, “Please, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Topics: Stillness, Rest

Bag Lady

Contributed by P. Devon Brown on Jun 8, 2001

This sermon looks at Jesus’ Love for persons in spite of the personal baggage they carry.

"BAG LADY" JOHN 4:4-42 2/01 "JESUS SAID TO HER, YOU ARE RIGHT WHEN YOU SAY YOU HAVE NO HUSBAND. THE FACT IS, YOU HAVE HAD FIVE HUSBANDS, AND THE MAN YOU NOW HAVE IS NOT YOUR HUSBAND" LOVE IS ONE OF THE SIMPLEST YET MOST COMPLEX ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Person Driven Life

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Much has been said about the Purpose Driven Life, but Hebrews 12 seems to focus on the person driven life, a life that is lived in devotion to Jesus Christ.

The Person Driven Life Hebrews 12:1-3 When Lloyd Douglas, author of “The Robe”, attended college, he lived in a boardinghouse. A retired, wheelchair-bound music professor resided on the first floor. Each morning Douglas would stick his head in the door of the teacher’s apartment and ask the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

What A Way To Start The Day!

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 20, 2007

We have all we need in Jesus.

WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY! John 21.1-14 S: Jesus C: Resurrection appearance Pr: WE HAVE ALL WE NEED IN JESUS. TS: We will find in our study of John 21.1-14 Jesus once again revealing Himself to His disciples. Type: Narrative I. GET BUSY! (1-3) II. FISH STORIES! (4-6) III. HE’S BACK! ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Casualties Of War

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2004

The casualties of our Spiritual Warfare cannot determine the final outcome and our ultimate victory. We will overcome!

CASUALTIES OF WAR On July 1 – 3, 1863, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War was fought between the Union Forces under Gen. George Meade and the Confederate commander, Gen. Robert E. Lee. This single 3-day battle resulted in 51,112 casualties. On the 3rd day of the battle, Gen. Pickett ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Football Team And The Church. Who's Team Are You On

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Jun 16, 2003

This morning, I want to make a comparison using something that everyone can understand, especially today. The Church and a football team.

FOOTBALL TEAM AND THE CHURCH WHO’S TEAM ARE YOU ON? TEXT: LUKE 11:14-23 TEXT VS.23 INTRODUCTION: God has a plan, He has a purpose for doing things and he gives us instructions on how to do them, they are found in His Word. God wants us to be together, on the same page, in one accord. Acts 2:1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Samuel Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

Samuel is chosen by God to lead his people

Great births of the Bible – Samuel Compare Luke 2:52 and 1 Samuel 2:26 Main point: the sovereignty of God in working out his plans of creation Covering the life of Samuel in 25 minutes is a major challenge: effectively one chapter per minute. I don’t think I could read that fast, so instead ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Olympians Run With Perseverance Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 18, 2008

Spiritual Olympian going for the goal run with perseverance.

Title: Olympians Run with Perseverance Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, run with perseverance. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Hospitality - Short And Sweet #2 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 30, 2008

This is our second in a series I call Short and Sweet As we look at some of the often forgotten short books in the N.T. It looks at the need for hospitality in today’s world

Christian Hospitality III John You may be wondering why I chose 3 John this morning Why not start with 1 John? Well I have been known to buck the system Go against the flow, do things a little differently No, actually I choose 3 John next because it is similar in a way to Philemon that we studied ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist