Sermons on Mistakes:

New Life In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 26, 2024

I wrote this Bible study/devotional to share at an assisted living home. Residents might want to "start over" with life because of past sins. And they can! When we are "in Christ" we are completely new beings! PTL

Happy 2024 my friends. Enjoying the year we’ve had so far? January is like a new beginning. A chance to start over. Ever wish you could start things again; like wipe out the past & start over? Something like cleaning off the chalkboard in the classroom so the teacher could write something new ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:1, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Have Gone? Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 29, 2023

God leads Paul to Jerusalem. It doesn't seem to make sense. It will be costly. Friends advise against. Would you have gone? We see God's priority is mission.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where you felt that God was asking you to do… Something that DIDN’T MAKE A LOT OF SENSE to you? Something that was COSTLY? Something that all your friends URGE YOU NOT TO DO? That was the situation the apostle Paul was in. Many years previously ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David Builds An Altar Where Abraham Offered Up Isaac: The Future Site Of Solomon's Temple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

David builds an altar at the exact same place that hundreds of years earlier, Abraham came, and built an altar there as well when he was told to do so by God.

Here we find the last chapter of 2nd Samuel, the very last overview of the life of David and all that was done in the name of the Lord. King David had done so many great things, from defeating Goliath, to conquering enemy nations, to building up the nation economically and militarily. He had made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Casual Christians Will Become Casualties

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2023

Barna research contrasted captive & casual believers, which we can see in Abraham & Lot. We'll see how their faith, or lack of it, guided their choices, and see the outcome of their choices.

CASUAL CHRISTIANS WILL BECOME CASUALTIES Gen. 13:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD-MOUTHING TO THE WRONG PERSON. An elderly woman came into church. An usher asked her where she’d like to sit. She said, “I’d like to sit down front.” The usher said, “No, you don’t want to sit down there; our pastor is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Notes, Shredders And Planners

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2023

Three steps we can take to enjoy a great year - 1. Write down some notes of praise 2. Use the Shredder/Wastebasket of Holy Spirit to get rid of some things from the past 3. Work with God on Planning (Planner) for a Great Year

Scripture: Psalms 95:1-7; Psalm 150; 1 Peter 2:9; Philippians 3:12-16 Theme: Old Year/New Year Title: Notes, Wastebaskets/Shredders and Planners INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Today, we say goodbye to another year – in just a few hours we will be saying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Living For The Lord Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

The book of Philippians is perhaps the most personal and heartwarming in nature.

Opener: Good Morning Family of Christ church! We are thrilled that you are here joining us this morning. My name is Pastor Steven if you do not know me already and I am one of the Pastors here at the church. If you have joined us in the past, you know I like to recap last week’s sermons. As you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"i Doubt It"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 24, 2025

Nehemiah was a true man of God, howebver he faced a lot of doubt every day. H e was surrounded by it daily and eventually it got to him. It gets to all of us.

“I Doubt It!” Nehemiah 4 This is a picture of the chapel on the campus of the seminary I attended in New Orleans. When my wife and I moved there we really had no idea how we would manage, financially; moving there with no job for either of us but we knew God was leading us. In less than a week I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Storms Of Life May Be Easier Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 13, 2023

Peter and experienced fisherman was trying to endure a bad storm, yet he went from fear and terror to hope and encouragement in an instant, and we can follow likewise, by keeping our focus on him and on success.

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) Introduction: In today’s reading, we hear of Jesus walking on water, a reading we have heard many times before, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Recover Your Determination Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 21, 2023

 Recover your determination. Jacob’s story is a great place to spend some time talking about recovering our determination to follow God. 

Introduction The theme of this month has been Recovery. Recovery of our way back to God when we have wandered far. Recovery of hope in the midst of significant health battles. Recovery of faith as Sarah teaches us that when it seems there is no way, God makes a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Fire Only Falls If There’s A Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2024

The fire of the Holy Spirit will not rest upon your life unless you 1). supremely desire His anointing, 2). you surrender your life completely, and 3). you're willing to serve God however He chooses.

GOD’S FIRE ONLY FALLS IF THERE’S A SACRIFICE 1 Kgs. 18:30-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAWYER’S REVENGE 1. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelined for the local butcher shop, where it stole a roast off the counter. 2. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asked, "if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life In The Valleys

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

This week we begin to celebrate the Holy Season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to reflect on how we live out discipleship in the world around us.

“Life in the Valleys” “The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.” Luke 9:37 Intro: This week we begin to celebrate the Holy Season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to reflect on how we live out discipleship in the world around us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Assignment, Not On Accident Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given us each specific gifts and resources. He expects us to live for the advancement of the Kingdom on earth. When we fail to do this, we are outside of His will and off assignment.

1) Introduction a) Trouble in school—bad grades—didn’t care about learning—wanted to hang out with friends. b) The problem was that I failed to understand the value of the assignments the teachers were giving. I viewed them as an interruption to my goals and how I wanted to spend my time. By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Providence Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores God's providential care, emphasizing His intimate involvement in our lives and the assurance of His protection, power, and promises.

Good morning, dear ones. We gather here today in the presence of our Lord, in the warmth of His love, and in the light of His grace. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Our gathering here is no random event, but a part of God's grand design. I am glad to see each one of you, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4

Topics: Divine Protection, Enemies

Who Am I PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores the freedom found in knowing and abiding in Christ's truth, and our identity as God's children, free from the bondage of sin.

Welcome, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and today, we have the privilege of turning our hearts and minds to His word in the book of John, chapter 8, verses 31 to 36. It's in these verses that we find Jesus speaking to the Jews who had believed ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Topics: Freedom, Christ

Loving The Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024

This sermon explores how God's mercy, grace, and acceptance are revealed through Jesus Christ, transforming believers' understanding and relationship with Him.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy and a message burning with divine truth. As we gather in fellowship, let's turn our hearts and minds to the holy words of John 3:14-21. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Mercy, Grace, Acceptance