Sermons on Mind Is Stayed:

When Wee Encounters Grace

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

The story of Zacchaeus with a new twist. Interview sermon for Faith Church of the Nazarene.

Lk. 19.1-10 “When Wee Encounters Grace” 1. A friend of mine interviewed recently at a medium sized church. At the close of the service, after he had preached, he stood by the back door to greet the people as they left. One by one they passed by him, many with a nod, or a smile, or a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

In The Garden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2017

This was preached for an Easter Sunrise service but can be used anytime. Theme is from the hymn "I Come to the Garden Alone" and topic is insomnia. (Material adapted from the book, "Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Productive Sleep" by Minirth, Meier)

HoHum: I have 4 teenage sons, two sets of twins, ages 17 and 13. When I ministered at a church in Indiana, every other month we had a worship service at the local nursing home. The worship consisted of singing favorite hymns of the residents and then I would preach. Well, one lady always wanted ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blind To The Truth

Contributed by James Lowe on Jul 24, 2023

How people can be blind to the truth

Blind to the truth 2 Cor. 3:12 ¶ Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand Firm In Adversity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2024

Life a life worthy of the Gospel. Stand firm in our faith. Be prepared to suffer for Christ.

Phil 1:27-30 STAND FIRM IN ADVERSITY Phil 1:27-30 27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are (1) standing firm in one spirit, (2) with one mind striving side by side for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Welcoming God's Strange Messengers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 16, 2005

Trials are common to all people! What is not common, however, is your response to trials. In today’s sermon, James teaches you how to respond to your trials.

Scripture Someone once posted a sheet of paper on a bulletin board with the following heading: “You know it’s going to be a bad day when. . . .” Allow me to share a few of the “whens” with you. You know it’s going to be a bad day when. . . • You wake up to the soothing sound of running ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Equipped For The Invisible War PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to rely on God’s strength and spiritual armor to stand firm and confident in Christ’s victory amid life’s spiritual battles.

Friend, if your week felt like a wrestling match, you’re in good company. Life has a way of stacking bricks on the back—duties that demand, headlines that hammer, whispers that weigh heavy. And then there’s that quiet pressure you can’t quite name. You can tidy the kitchen and tame the calendar, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Colossians 2:15

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Armor, Victory

Peace The World Can't Give PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Jesus offers his own unshakeable peace to calm our anxious hearts, inviting us to trust his presence instead of giving in to fear or panic.

Some days the headlines hit like hail on a tin roof. Bills stack up, calendars crowd in, and our hearts hum with hurry. We lie awake staring at the ceiling fan, counting worries like sheep that refuse to sleep. We wonder if peace is a myth, a mirage on the horizon of a hurried life. Is there a calm ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Topics: God's Peace, Peace

Boat Potatoes Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001

This is the third in a four part series based on Matthew 14:22-32

BOAT POTATOES Matthew 14:22-32 INTRODUCTION: Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained this dog to do things no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Firm In The Lord

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 3, 2002

Discover the six things that we must do in order to stand our ground on the spiritual battlefielf of life.

STANDING FIRM IN THE LORD Philippians 4:1-9 October 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians are failing to stand their ground on the spiritual battlefield of life. We want our Christianity to be soft and easy. We want our spiritual development to be quick and painless. And so when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Fly High - Acts Part 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2006

Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?”

“Fly High” – Acts part 19 On the lighter side of life: Thesis: Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?” Scripture Text: Acts 21 The Holy Bible, New International ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned For Job Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Lessons learned from the story of Job.

Lessons Learned From Job 2 Scriptures: Job 2-11, Psalm 91:1&4; Matthew 16:13-19; 1 John 4:1 Introduction In my message last week, I covered four lessons that we should know and understand about Satan. As a reminder, the first four lessons were: 1) Satan is not our friend; 2) Satan is not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Ignorant Of His Devices

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 21, 2007

The devil can only destroy us, if we are Ignorant of his devices

(2 Cor. 2:1-11) "We are not ignorant of his devices..." Paul said, the devil would not take advantage of us, because we are not ignorant of his devices. But, I think many Christians don’t have a clue as to what is going on in the spiritual world. There is a spiritual war going on in the life of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006

Learn how to overcome obstacles as you study the trials which Nehemiah faced.

As Nehemiah led the Israelite people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem they faced many obstacles. They faced challenges and obstacles as a group. (2:19---laughter and ridicule) (2:19---slander) (4:1-6---mockery) (4:7-9---plots) (4:10---tired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A New Man In Town

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009

Quite often we like things just the way they are, but Christ comes in a change should take place, because we are now new creatures in Christ.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - January 25th, 2009 Let us pray Welcome...... Today, this day, is the day which the Lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it. Today should be a day of rejoicing, because the Lord has done great things for us, and I truly believe we all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Heavenly Host.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 14, 2003

There are about three reasons that we can find of why God gave this vision to Ezekiel.

Heavenly host. Ezekiel 1: 4 -- 14. 10/12/03 As we had talked about last Sunday night, Ezekiel is among the first group to be taken captive in the Babylon. This was the fifth year of his captivity and a vision came expressly to Ezekiel from God. Ezekiel is 30 years of age and now can carry out ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist