Sermons on Name Importance Humility:

Sermon - The Suggestions For The New Year

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2025

There is a way forward. Shamgar was simply caught in the turmoil the nation was going through, but he found a way to be successful and deliver Israel.

Subject: The Suggestions for the New Year Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: Life is filled with transition and change. You and I can count on opposition. Almost ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Proverbs 24:10, Ephesians 6:11-13, Judges 2:12

Denomination: Methodist

Launching Into The Deep

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026

Christ calls weary believers to leave safe shallows behind and trust Him anew, discovering growth, purpose, and fruitfulness through obedient faith.

My message this morning comes from the Scripture that was just read — Luke 5. It’s a familiar passage. Most of us have heard it many times. We know how the story goes. Fishermen become fishers of men. Nets that were empty suddenly overflow. Ordinary work becomes holy calling. But familiarity can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 2:6-7, Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 3:13-14, Luke 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Vision 2026

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 17, 2026

Awakening ourselves to God in 2026

Awakened: Coming Alive in Christ Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:1–4 January 18, 2026 Last week, we prayed a simple but dangerous prayer. “Lord, awaken my heart.” And for some of you, you felt it. You maybe prayed it again during the week when you felt yourself drifting. Maybe there was a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2026

Colossians 1:3-8 teaches us to thank God for the transforming power of the gospel within the church community.

Introduction We are studying the letter of Paul to the Colossians in a sermon series I am calling, “The Peerless Christ.” A man by the name of Epaphras had most likely been converted under Paul’s ministry during his three years in Ephesus from 52 to 55 AD. Epaphras returned to his home in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Never Said... "i'll Never Give You More Than You Can Handle" Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 1, 2026

Part 1 of "God Never Said That."

Good morning! I invite you to turn with me to the book of 2 Corinthians. When Trish and I lived in Kingsport, Tennessee, we always flew in and out of Tri-Cities Regional Airport. And if you’ve ever flown out of a regional airport, you know there are no big jets. No jumbo planes. You get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Under Authority

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

What we perhaps don’t realize is that Christians are also under authority, civilians enlisted in the same cause, fighting evil and promoting the good.

I was watching an old Humphrey Bogart movie the other night, called Action in the North Atlantic. It was about the merchant marine in WWII, not about the navy. I was particularly interested because my brother Jeremy up in Alaska was in the merchant marine. And then I got even more interested, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Value Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 6, 2022

This is a promise we can stand on. Jesus, who endured all things for us, offers to us His strength by which we can endure.

Introduction Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The thieves figured that the 900-pound cross probably brought about $450 and so they cut it off at its base and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Better Priest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2022

God appointed Jesus to be our high priest in the order of Melchizedek. How is Jesus the better priest and how should that motivate us as we serve? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell

Christmas is quickly approaching. We’ve been looking at the book of Hebrews to recognize that Jesus is better. The gifts of the wise men remind us that Jesus is the better Prophet, Priest, King, and Sacrifice. Today, I’m going to focus on what it means for Jesus to be our better Priest. Read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Hateful Character In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 13, 2022

The Grinch was right, Christmas is not only about presents, but also about God’s gift of His son bringing, light, life and joy into the world. Today, I want to talk about the most hateful character of the Christmas story. Let’s look at Christmas from a different viewpoint.

Sermon: The Most Hateful Character in the Christmas Story Scripture Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12."Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:13-14, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

True Love Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: Human beings have distorted the meaning of love. Some of the distortions about love are that love is purely physical, or that love is only a temporary state. These interpretations about love are way off base.

The Greek writer Lucian who lived from 120-200 A.D. made an observation about Christians. He said, “It is incredible to see the fervor with which the people of that religion help each other in their wants. They spare nothing. Their first [leader, Jesus], has put it into their heads that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

What If The Bible Is A Lie?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 9, 2021

How would the outlook for the world be changed if the Bible was a lie and could not be trusted for the truth?

What If The Bible Is A Lie 10/10/2021 Genesis 1:1-21 Revelations 22:8-21 We are in our series, “What If?” How many of you have played the game What If I won a million dollars? That’s one game I can never get my wife to play with me. She will always say, “come back and talk to me after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-21, Revelation 21:8-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thrive Amid Adversity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 9, 2021

Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity.

Introduction: The Righteous can thrive in adversity because they understand several principles. Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 6:10-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

2 Peter (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 16, 2021

Growth in Christian Virtue Eyewitnesses The Appearance of False Prophets Purpose of This Letter The Coming Day of the Lord A New Heaven and Earth

(notes from biblegateway.com) (MARILYN HICKEY MINISTRIES: WRITTEN ABOUT 65 AD FROM A ROMAN PRISON TO BELIEVERS SCATTERED IN ASIA MINOR) Growth in Christian Virtue; explanation-knowledge of Christ, gift, growth and ground 1 [a]Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle (FOLLWER THEN SENT) of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Great Bible Secret (It’s All About God, Not About Us!) 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

• He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on to tell about a man that had many things go wrong ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Messy Plan For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 21, 2024

Knowing how messy our world has gotten and would get. And despite knowing how messy our lives are. Jesus came and entered our mess to make us right. Jesus came to a messy world to get messy with us so that our lives could be less messy.

God’s Messy Plan for Christmas Luke 2:1-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKbPoPIpNko Charlie Brown stopped at Lucy’s psychology booth for some advice about life. She said, “Life is like a deck chair, Charlie Brown. On the cruise ship of life, some people place their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 53:5-6, Luke 2:1-7, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare