Sermons on Meaning Of Thanksgiving:

A Time For Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025

This message is about how God's Word will increase our faith as we walk through seasons of life. We have to speak life into our situations - not death.

A Time For Faith Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13 Good morning Strangers Rest. In my message last Sunday, I asked you “What movies will you create in 2025?” In that message, I spoke about how our thoughts create movies in our minds that cause us to react. Those ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 6:24, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

When Life Slaps You Down

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 25, 2025

A sermon to adults on the importance of truth.

1 Kings 22 1/26/25 a.m. When Life Slaps you Down There’s kind of a new sport now. It’s called Power Slapping. Pull it up on Youtube and you can watch it. NOT NOW!!! Put your phones away, you can watch it later when you get home. It’s kind of like boxing but more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit As Gift Giver Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2025

The Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with at least one spiritual gift and it is our honor and duty to use our gift to advance God's kingdom, strengthen the body of Christ, and serve a hurting world.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a young schoolboy who was trying out for a part in the school play. 1. His mother knew that he had set his heart on getting a part, but she was afraid that he would not be given a part in the play. 2. On the day the parts were awarded, she drove to school to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 12:28-30, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025

JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes 5:2, James 4:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 4, 2025

Haggai calls God’s people to consider their priorities. Secondly, consider the Lord's Pleasure and finnaly, the leadership must consider Our Lord's Purpose.

Sermon: God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23, Zechariah 4:6-10, Zephaniah 3:9, Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Panhandler's Real Need

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 4, 2025

Peter and John at the beautiful gate

The Panhandler’s Real Need Acts 3:1-10 Good morning… As we have been going through the Book of Acts, I have mentioned the two extremes of Christ's followers’ beliefs concerning healings, signs, and wonders. There are some extreme emotionalists and there are some frozen chosen. I personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coming Clean

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2025

Psalm 32 is a good introduction to the idea of confession. It’s a primer on penitence, the ABC’s of contrition. It teaches us why we should confess our sins, how to do so, and what we get out of it.

We live in a confessional culture. It’s been called the "Urge to Purge." Or even "Psychic Bulimia." I can remember back when Phil Donahue was shocking. But these days the things people have to display to get on Jerry Springer or Sally Jessie Raphael hardly raise an eyebrow in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mental Health In The Proverbs: The Weight Of Anxiety Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2025

Anxiety in a person’s heart is a weight, and a bad word increases the weight. Reacting to someone’s anxiety wisely can lighten their burden.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: THE WEIGHT OF ANXIETY PROVERBS 12:25 #mentalhealth READ PROVERBS 12:25 (ESV) Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. ILLUSTRATION… A WHOLE LOTTA NUMBERS Globally, approximately 275 million people, or about 3.5% of the world ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Doubting To Faith

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 19, 2025

The best thing we can do during difficulties and trials is to bring all our griefs, troubles, and discouragements to Jesus. This is what John the Baptist did when he was in prison, and it helped him move from doubting to faith.

All me to begin with an illustration: “Joe Scriven was a missionary from Ireland to Canada, working among the Iroquois Indians. He was joined by his fiancé, who was also from Ireland. Just before the wedding, she was killed in an accident. Joe buried her with his own hands and a broken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"giving Up To Gain"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 31, 2025

Expository Series in Philippians

Title: “Giving Up to Gain” Script: Phil. 3:4ff Type: Expository series Where: 8-3-25 Intro: Recently read a blog written by Melissa Chu. I know nothing about her, however, her article was entitled: “20 Habits to Give up if you Want to Succeed in Life.” Give up to Gain! Here are a few of those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4, Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will You Remember Me?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

God remembers us in life and in death; through Christ’s resurrection we are known, valued, and restored to everlasting, resurrected life with Him.

I. THE QUESTION THAT HAUNTS THE HUMAN HEART When I was a little boy, I used to imagine my own death. I didn’t understand theology, I didn’t know Greek or Hebrew, I didn’t know about immortality or resurrection. I only knew the ache inside a child’s heart. I would picture myself buried in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-2, John 11:25, Luke 23:42, Isaiah 49:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Contrasting Characteristics Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 8, 2025

In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus discusses some contrasting realities of the Kingdom of God

Thoughts of kingdoms Human drawn Boundaries (interesting, we don’t see any boundaries when looking from space) Leaders Governing systems and structures Maybe languages when it comes to thinking about the Kingdom of God, what does that mean? As we have on a few other occasions in our study of Luke, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37, Luke 7:18, Amos 5:18-20, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Peter 3:8-9, Luke 12:40, Acts 1:7, Acts 1:8, Acts 1:11, Ephesians 2:1-9, 1 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Finally Gets To Cry Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025

The Lamb who was slain now holds the scroll of the future. Heaven cries out in worship, and our lives rest securely in His hands.

PART ONE — THE THUNDERS OF A SILENT HEAVEN No one expected the sound. No one expected the sky of eternity to split open with a worship so overwhelming, so thunderous, so world-shaking, that it seemed to roll through the galaxies like living fire. Heaven has always worshiped. Angels have always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11, Revelation 5:5-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 12, 2025

A sermon to adults on the the Love and Grace of God.

Grace is defined: God's unmerited favor, kindness, and empowering gift of love given freely to humanity. We SING about GRACE. We’re THANKFUL for GRACE. And if we’re truly followers of Jesus, we EXTEND GRACE to others. The first time GRACE is mentioned in the Bible is Genesis 6, where a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist