Sermons on Message From God:

From Dark To Light Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011

There are three people from whom we cannot hide if we are to mature as Christians: God, ourselves, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

When I was in high school we got a little orange cat from the pound. We named him Kumquat because he was such a very small orange; he fit in the palm of your hand. He didn’t stay that way, though. He grew. But he never figured it out. He had formed the habit of sleeping on the round needlepoint ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 16, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023 Note: These notes represent more than what could be fully spoken or covered due to time. In particular, the many points about how people dismiss “religion” that are a part of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Shout To The Story

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025

God leads us through the fire not just to refine our faith, but to give us a powerful story of His faithfulness to tell

Introduction: The Story in Your Soul Good morning, church. Every single one of us is a storyteller. We are surrounded by stories. On our phones, we scroll through the curated stories of others—perfect vacations, smiling families, career successes. We tell our own stories about our day, our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 5, 2018

In the final message of this series we will be talking about some of the themes of Jesus prayers.

INTRODUCTION • In our First Study we discussed the model prayer that Jesus used to teach His disciples how to pray. We called this “The Lord’s Prayer”. • In our Second Study we looked at the prayers that Jesus prayed during His Baptism, while feeding the 5000 and on the Mount of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, John 14:15-16, John 10:17-18, Colossians 1:9-10, Luke 24:50-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Got Problems? Deal With It! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

Ezra was facing a problem and came up with a solution that ended in success. From that, we can see how this godly leader dealt with a problem. And from that, we can develop our own how-to list. We can see three key components to dealing with the problems

How do you deal with problems? 1. Recognize the problem 2. Come up with the right solution 3. Properly identify success One of the complaints some people have about expository preaching is they say it’s not practical. They say that when you just preach directly from the text of the Bible, you ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Dust To Dust Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

Adam faced a terrible punishment when he was sentenced to return to dust, but God forbid that we ignore the changes made by Christ, and continue to live on the level of that judgment "From dust to dust."

The Sunday School teacher was introducing his lesson on heaven by asking his boys if they wanted to go to heaven. One boy said, "Not me!" The teacher was shocked and asked, "You mean to tell me you don't want to go to heaven when you die?" "When I die? O, sure !" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Leaving Lodebar

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Apr 5, 2009

Many Christians find themselves in a barren place where they feel as though the are dying spiritually. Then God...

2 Sam 9:1-13 Now David said, "Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?" 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, "Are you Ziba?" He said, "At your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Providence Part 2 - God’s Plan From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 2, 2018

Part 2 of an 8-part series on Divine Providence. This part examines the requirements of God's original plan.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 2 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10, Genesis 2:15-22, James 1:13-14, Genesis 3:11-19, Genesis 1:26-28, Acts 24:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (16 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In a previous message we learned the apostle John had witnessed several undeniable proofs that Jesus was indeed the Son of God, Savior of the world.

. No wonder, when he saw Jesus walking on the shore one day, he said, (John 1:29,34-36), “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world....And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. Again the next day after ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Such That God Answers

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 1, 2023

Jabez prayed in such a way that God answered his prayers. What made his prayer so special?

1 Chronicles 4:9-10: Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Healing From Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

This is David’s prayer of confession after falling into deep, dark, and dreadful sin. David never imagined that when he sinned, that God would put it in a book for the whole world to read.

Senator John Edwards was the Democrats 2004 nominee for vice president. His political future is currently in doubt as he has admitted to an affair in 2008 with a campaign worker. He had won sympathy during the campaign as his wife had been campaigning next to him as she fought cancer. Calling it a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Questions From The Reformers

Contributed by Gary Liederbach on Oct 10, 2009

What is keeping me from recalling my baptism daily in my life? What is keeping me from loving the Lord my God with all my heart, my soul, my mind, and my strength?

Questions from the reformers. I want to start my message today with a verse of scripture. Luke 10:37 And he ( Jesus) answered, " YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:37

Denomination: United Methodist

Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002

This sermon addresses how God loves us beyond our comprehension even when we feel alone in our trials and sufferings.

NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US FROM GOD’S LOVE Text: Romans 8:18-28, 34-37 "I heard about a frustrated mother whose two sons where driving her crazy. She had tried everything to keep them in line, when one day she had an over-the-fence discussion with a neighbor. "I took my son to our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28, Romans 8:34-37

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does God Really Want From Us Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

God eliminates our guilt, wrath, distance from Him, and bondage to sin when we trust Christ; we need to take advantage of what He’s already given and do His wishes now.

Introduction: The Bible describes people who haven’t trusted Christ as Savior as- Guilty Awaiting wrath Distant from God In bondage to sin God answers these needs Himself in the gift of Christ’s life on the cross for us. Christ’s atonement for sin answers guilt by paying the price of guilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep From Getting Wrapped Around The Wringer

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2005

- We Live in a Pressure Cooker World - The world is ready to wrap us around it’s wringer - Paul helps us in this struggle

How To Keep From Getting Wrapped Around The Wringer Acts 18:1-11 - Remember the wringer washer - Guide it Through - Hit the release bar Paul - V.1 “After these things”  Laughed out of Athens 17:32  Sought After in Berea 17:13  Chased out of Thesalonica 17:5-10  Asked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist