Sermons on Modesty:

Standing Alone In A Hostile Environment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 27, 2025

Series on Daniel

Title: “Living for God in a Hostile Environment” Script: Daniel 1 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 9-28-25 Intro: There will be times in your life that you will be challenged to stand alone. Sometimes, you’ll find yourself in situations where you will need to decide if you will obey God or ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirit-Empowered Boldness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

The sermon urges us to cherish our inherited faith, overcome fear, and boldly nurture and protect the gifts and gospel entrusted to us by God.

If you hold this letter up to your ear, you can almost hear the heartbeat behind it. Paul is nearer to the end than the beginning. Cold walls. Thin blankets. Thick memories. He is thinking of a young pastor with tender tears and a tough assignment. He remembers a grandmother’s prayers and a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Topics: Boldness, Faith

Song Of Solomon - Chapter 4 – The Beloved Admires His Bride’s Beauty Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The Beloved describes His Bride in detail, reassuring her that His love has not diminished one degree because of her sin.

He V.4:1 Behold, you are beautiful, my love, behold, you are beautiful! Your eyes are doves behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats leaping down the slopes of Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of shorn ewes that have come up from the washing, all of which bear twins, and not one ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Saints Both Weak And Strong" Romans Pt. 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

Romans 14 challenges the “Saint” to look out for their brothers and sisters in Christ and to make sure that they don’t become a stumbling block or obstacle. They need to do this because one day they will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give a

“Saints Both Weak and Strong!” Romans pt. 20 Opening Illustration: Louie Giglio: What is God’s Purpose for My Life? From Blue Fish Tv.com Point: Our teacher in this illustration helps us to see that the purpose for my life is also wrapped up in the way I live my life on a daily basis. It deals ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Essence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 13, 2002

Isaiah’s worship experience demonstrates to us four actions that should comprise the essence of our worship.

EXPERIENCING THE ESSENCE OF WORSHIP Isaiah 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION It was to be a special Sunday morning – my brother-in-law was being ordained to the ministry at his home church. I was preaching and my wife would give special music. The auditorium in the church is long and narrow, with a platform, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Plans Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Three ways knowing God has a plan can help us in our lives.

On of the TV shows that was popular back in the 1980s was "The A-Team."  The A Team was about a commando unit that was wrongfully accused of a crime they didn’t commit, so it was constantly on the run. One of the things I remember most about the A Team is Hannibal Smith chewing on a cigar and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage Matters

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

What does God say about marriage?

The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Well, friends, that is not exactly a proper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Way: In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 24, 2004

There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling.

The Way: In Prayer I. Introduction There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling. In Chapter Six of Acts, the Apostles gathered together all the disciples and let them know that others needed to be brought up to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lifesong – Following The Conductor In A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

LIFESONG – Following the Conductor in a Song of Praise Following the conductor in a song of praise means we take our lead from the H-E-A-D: H Holy Spirit is in Charge E Everyone Energized by the Spirit A All about Love - AGAPE D Do It For Others Vie

LIFESONG – Following the Conductor in a Song of Praise 1 Corinthians 12 – 14 INTRODUCTION: Missionary Robert Porteous and his wife were taken prisoners by Chinese communist bandits in 1931. This missionary couple was led to a lonely spot on top of a hill where they were to be executed. The Chinese ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Luke 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Wealth Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 24, 2006

1st sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

SHIFT -WEEK 1 THE WEALTH OF POVERTY Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the majority of people, Christian and non-Christian alike, the popular idea of finding happiness is based on having the right circumstances. It is what one preacher calls, "When & Then thinking." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Original Ghost-Buster Ii

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 13, 2006

The enemy of our souls is out to destroy us. How can we defeat him? Find out from a man possessed.

The Original Ghost-Buster II November 12, 2006 Last week I spoke to you about a ruthless, cruel underworld system that wars against everything we value… our families, our health, our joy, and especially our eternal destinies. It’s an invisible system, but it’s no less real. And just because you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007

Jesus never liked bullies - still doesn’t either. Today we get a look at how Jesus dealt with the religious bullies of His time, the very people who would soon be His worst enemies.

Have you ever heard somebody let somebody else “have it” and feel a sense of glee over it? Ever seen someone let a bully “have it” and felt a sense of awed relief that bordered on giddiness? I can remember an incident back in my early youth when a bully who had been picking on a friend of mine and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008

Why is the Church Here?

Grow Up Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16 Series: Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct (Remember: Christ will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking At The Greatest Need Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Jesus knows and has taken steps to remedy our greatest need in life - forgiveness of sin.

She was wrong. You didn’t part on the best of terms. Now it has been several hours, and there’s a phone call. You’ve been thinking it through. You know what to say, so you begin, “Honey, I just want you to know, I’ve been thinking through what happened. It’s OK. I forgive you.” On the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ