Sermons on Mans Reality:

C. Thanksgiving Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2025

November 27th, 2025.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 4:4-9, John 6:25-35. A). PRESENT PROVISION AND PAST DELIVERANCE. Deuteronomy 26:1-11. 1. The One Whom We Worship. It was the LORD their God who was going to bring Israel into the land of their inheritance (Deuteronomy 26:1). It was the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 4:4-9, John 6:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Character

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis on Sep 19, 2025

In order for a child of God to be whole they must have certian traits that say I have been born again!

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Giving honors to God and our Savior Jesus Christ. To the Deacons of this church and every official, and those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 27, 2025

Talking about shields, arrows and faith (Sources noted throughout the notes)

HoHum: (Opening illustration from here: https://www.sagebrush.church/next-steps-week-2/next-steps-week-2-day-4/). A woman went into her kitchen to find a robber loaded down with a bunch of stuff he was stealing from her. Not having any kind of weapon to scare him off, she raised her hand and said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, Ephesians 6:10-18, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:39-40, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your God Will Be My God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025

The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Methodist

Why People Fail To Realize That They Are Sinners?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Oct 3, 2025

People fail to recognize their sinfulness because they compare themselves to others instead of to God, ignore His grace, underestimating the depth of their sins, and underesimate God’s perfect righteous standard revealed through Christ’s sacrifice.

The Apostle Paul proclaimed in Romans 1:17 that the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel. Before explaining in detail what this gospel is, he explains why this gospel is necessary and why God’s righteousness is needed in Romans 1:18–3:20 as follows: 1. Everyone is a sinner, whether Jew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Luke 18:11-12, 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Like A Palm Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2025

God places a great deal of emphasis on us growing in our faith and bearing fruit. But why? What difference would it make if we did?

OPEN: There’s a story about a little boy who had a special hiding place in the back yard. It was an old fruit tree. It had lots of leaves, but it hadn’t produced fruit in years, but the little boy didn’t care. He’d climb up in those branches, and hide amongst the leaves, and for hours he’d pretend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mantle Is Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at Gilgal, seek at Bethel, persevere through Jericho, and cross Jordan transformed.

Every culture understands the power of symbolic clothing. When a judge puts on the black robe, authority follows. When a graduate steps across the stage in cap and gown, years of learning find recognition. When a soldier fastens the uniform, identity and duty intertwine. The Bible also speaks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:1-15, Joshua 5:2-9, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Saved By His Faith Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

When our faith fails, the faith of Jesus holds; His grace rescues and restores until obedience becomes the echo of love.

> Here is the patience of the saints; here are they who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. — Revelation 14:12 > I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12, Galatians 2:20, Romans 3:22, Ephesians 2:8-9, Mark 5:25-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Walking Through The Valley Of Death With The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Valley of Death is a real place and also metaphoric for describing life's trials and daring challenges. Fearlessly, we can walk through any Valley of Death with Jesus, the Good Shephard

The readings you/we have just read are among my most loved passages from God's Word. I know that you love them the most, too. Psalm 23, which we love so much, is, without any doubt, the song of our souls as we live this life as Christians. Even if only we were made to recite and memorise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Children Are Windows To Heaven Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Babies and toddlers are windows to Heaven, our Home. I often ask them to tell me of their memories of Heaven because they still remember Home and are windows for us to glimpse into our unfathomable, infinite, glorious Home we have forgotten about.

One thing you may not have heard me say is that I have enjoyed a love affair with children, especially newborns, infants, and toddlers. This love affair started in 1991 when my wife was pregnant with our first child. Let me share with you how this love affair began. In 1990, I was in my second ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 1:21-23, Isaiah 25:8-12, Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Foot Of The Trough

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2024

The manger was the on ramp to the cross. Link inc. to free formatted text, handout and PowerPoint

Foot of the Trough Luke 2:7, 12, 16 Get the free formatted, editable text version and PowerPoint and all resources free here: https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/christmas-sermons/foot-of-the-trough/ Three times we see the word “Manger” -- from the Latin word munducare which means “to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing Forward Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

This week the title of our message is gaining Christ and pressing forward to reaching our goals.

Welcome and good morning everyone ! So blessed to see everyone here today! If you do not know me, my name is Pastor Steven and I am one of the Pastors here at Family of Christ. This morning we are continuing to navigate through the book of Philippians. I have been really enjoying reading and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

As believers we are called to always rejoice!

Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone ! So blessed to see everyone here today! If you do not know me, my name is Pastor Steven and I am one of the Pastors here at Family of Christ. This morning we are concluding the book of Philippians. We started this journey four weeks ago and that first ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victorious Living One Or Is It Won? Victory! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 4, 2025

How do we live victoriously in the coming year? Read on find out.

The date today is the 5th. The Romans utilised what we now use as a letter for the number five, it is? (V). Just as a matter of interest and I’ve never started a sermon this way, here we go. The sermon is brought to you today by the letter V. The reason being that I want you all to leave here ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12, John 3:1, John 8:12, John 14:15-17, John 1:7, Galatians 5:17, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Take Heart In Trying Times Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 7, 2025

In this world you will have trouble. But if we know God and understand His love for us, we can have peace in Christ and take heart during trying times.

How to Take Heart in Trying Times Text: John 16:25-33 Well, this morning, we’re returning to our study of John’s Gospel, and just to remind you all of what where we were… Let me give you a quick re-cap. In chapter 13, Jesus went to the upper room with His disciples, and they celebrated the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33, Matthew 11:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible