Sermons on Magnifying:

A Focus On Food Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus is the only person in the Bible who is so thankful for food that it becomes a prominent part of His life's story. Here in the record of His feeding of the 4000 Jesus is recorded as giving thanks 2 times in two verses.

Many years ago when Rudyard Kipling was a popular writer it was reported that he was getting 10 shillings for every word he wrote. Some students at Oxford University, who were not impressed with Kipling, sent him 10 shillings with a request that he send them one of his very best words. He cabled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 6, 2023

Because God designed marriage, we must do marriage His way.

A pastor visited a fourth-grade Sunday School class and asked the young disciples this question, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy raised his hand and replied, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!” I enjoy hearing what kids say about love and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 30, 2024

This message addresses the eighth gift of the Holy Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:10: the supernatural enablement to give a message in an unlearned foreign language. In Scripture, tongues is the ability to speak in languages unknown to the speaker.

Intro In our study of the gifts of the Spirit, we come to the gift of "kinds of tongues," listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10. Of the nine gifts of the Spirit, two were reserved for the Church and are not active in the Old Testament. Those gifts are the gift of divers kinds of tongues and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-17, John 16:7, 1 Corinthians 14:1-15, Acts 1:5-8, Acts 11:15, 1 Corinthians 12:1-30, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2022

(1) A Statement of How to give thanks (Psalm 100:1-2), (2) An Explanation of Why God’s people must give thanks (Psalm 100:3), and (3) An invitation to Whom should we give Thanks (Psalm 100:4-5)

Psalm 100:1-5. [1] Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! [2] Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! [3] Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. [4] Enter his gates with thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Other

Tearing Down The Strongholds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to rely on God’s strength and prayer to overcome inner battles, renew their minds, and stand firm in spiritual warfare.

Some mornings feel like you wake up to a battle you didn’t see coming. The coffee is warm, but the thoughts are loud. A whisper worries you. A memory needles you. A headline makes your heart heavy. Your calendar says Tuesday, but your soul says “tired.” Ever been there? The pressure you can’t put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:13, 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Topics: Strongholds, Overcoming

I Messed Up… But God Cleaned Me Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures, offering forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration when we honestly confess and turn to Him with humble hearts.

If you’ve ever sat in the quiet and felt the ache of regret—the kind that whispers, “How did I end up here?”—you’re in good company. If you’ve replayed a conversation you can’t unsay, a click you can’t undo, a glance that went too far, a promise you didn’t keep, you’re not alone. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Sin, Confession

Is God's Grace Sufficient For You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God meets us in our weakness, offering sustaining grace and strength through prayer, transforming our struggles into places where His power and love are revealed.

Some of us came in today weary, worried, and a little worn. We know what it is to smile on the outside while something aches on the inside. You’ve got a thorn that throbs—maybe it’s a diagnosis, a disappointment, a deadline, or a relationship that feels like a riddle you can’t solve. You’ve prayed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Topics: Grace, God's Grace

God's Great Gifts For His Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2024

1. Flow out of His grace (vs. 7). 2. Came because our Deliverer went the distance for us (vs. 7-10). 3. Are given according to God's perfect wisdom (vs. 11, 15-16). 4. Are given for great purposes (vs. 12-16).

God's Great Gifts for His Church Ephesians 4:7-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 6, 2024) BACKGROUND: *How do you describe God? There are many great ways we can find in His Word, but today we will focus on the fact that God is a great giver. James 1:17 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

Jesus brings joy into our lives at Christmas

All I want for Christmas is Joy! Assorted Scriptures Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-30-2025 Choose Joy? A few years ago, I attended the GC2 Summit at Wheaton College. This conference specifically focused on pastoral mental health and I’m thankful that we are having those ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

The Christian life is not about regaining control, but about learning where to stand when control was never ours to begin with.

There are moments in history when people realize—often quietly rather than dramatically—that something fundamental has shifted. Not because life has ended or collapsed completely, but because assumptions that once felt solid have been exposed. The structures we trusted may still stand, but they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Psalm 50:10-12, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Corinthians 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Spiritual Journey Of Bill Wilson & Implications Of The Genesis Mindset

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The change that took place in Bill's life is incredibly revealing. He walks us through his mindset and the changes that took place in a very descriptive manner. I don't normally include quotes this large, but Bill Wilson's spiritual journey is a fascinating topic.

"The door opened and he stood there, fresh-skinned and glowing. There was something about his eyes. He was inexplicably different. What had happened? I pushed a drink across the table. He refused it. Disappointed but curious, I wondered what had got into the fellow. He wasn’t himself. “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:4-5, Ephesians 2:19-22, John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

1 Peter, Ch. 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

The first thing Peter addresses is what we call the “Battle of the Sexes.” In Chap-ter 3, Peter shows how the Gospel transforms the relationship between men and wom-en, undoing the curse of Genesis 3.

Tom Lowe 4/16/2021 Text: 1 Peter. Chapter 3 (KJV) Wives and Husbands 1Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2While they behold your chaste conversation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2021

God is great in this Scripture, because: 1. He brings good things out of bad things (vs. 11-12). 2. He seeks to save all people (vs. 11-15). 3. He focuses on our faith in Him (vs. 16-21).

The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 4 The Book of Romans Romans 11:11-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 25, 2016 (Revised June 2, 2021) BACKGROUND: *In Romans 9-11, the Holy Spirit led Paul to discuss the Jewish nation, and the big question was: If salvation is by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2021

We must recognize: 1. The greatness of God's strict justice (vs. 22-23). 2. The greatness of God's Scripture (vs. 24-29). 3. The greatness of God's salvation (vs. 30-32). 4. The greatness of God's supremacy (vs. 33-36).

The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 5 The Book of Romans Romans 11:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared July 1, 2021 BACKGROUND: *Today, we get to the end of Romans 11, and in the last three chapters Paul was led by God's Holy Spirit to discuss the Jews. The big question was: If salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Looking A Little Bit Crazy

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

To some outsiders, it must look a little bit crazy. Cause all you talk about is God and Church. Why are you always trying to invite me to church? What's up with all of these stage lights, bands and video screens?

Looking A Little Bit Crazy Mark 3:20-30 There was a photocopied sign that was posted inside a church office. It was one of those humorous slogans that people in different offices duplicate and pass among themselves. Most of us have seen this particular message, I suppose, but posted in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Pentecostal