Sermons on National Reflections:

Worshiping God In Truth And Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 1, 2025

Let's explore what it means to worship God in truth and spirit

In John 4:24, Jesus says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This verse highlights the importance of genuine and authentic worship, emphasizing that God desires a deep, spiritual connection with His people. Let's explore what it means to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Choosing Your Attitude

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 27, 2013

Everyone acknowledges that a bad attitude stinks. We don’t even need to discuss about how and why to have a sick attitude … it comes so natural because naturally we are born with it … though we are born in sin but we have a choice to choose our attitude.

Opening illustration: During 1997 as the world focused on the deaths of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa, another significant passing went almost unnoticed. Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl died on September 2 at the age of 93. During World War II, Dr. Frankl was imprisoned at Auschwitz, where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13, Philippians 4:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fully Equipped For Godly Living Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Paul's letter to the Corinthians. This message takes a side trip to 2 Peter 1 to explore God's provision for living godly in and ungodly world

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fully Equipped for Life and Godliness” 2 Peter 1:3-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tis The Season

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at Christmas themes and how they apply to the church.

Tis the Season If you have your bible, please open it to Ecclesiastes 3. We`re going to use a lot of scripture today, but that's where we'll start. One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Sermon – Finding Meaning And Hope In Overwhelming Circumstances

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2026

Habakkuk, an Old Testament prophet, experienced a season of trials that seemed endless. He was desperate for relief, for change, for God to intervene. Does that sound like something you can relate to? A Journey to Hope!

Sermon – Finding Meaning and Hope in Overwhelming Circumstances Scripture Lesson-Habakkuk 3:16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19, Habakkuk 1:2, Psalm 73:1-5, Hebrews 10:38

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Says About - Hell

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 21, 2019

This sermon focuses on what Jesus tells us about Hell - 1. Hell is Real 2. Hell is Honest 3. Hell never has to be our everlasting home

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 20:10-15 Title: What Jesus says about Hell Sermon: Given in the tone of love and with a heart towards God and all of creation we must allow God to reveal to us the realities of Hell – 1. Hell exists 2. Hell is Honest 3. Hell never has to be our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 20:10-15, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Malachi – Pursuing The God Who Pursues Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

God loves us so much that He continues to pursue us even when we rebel against Him. So He desires that we pursue Him with that same fervor.

As most of you know, I met Mary the summer after my freshman year at the University of Arizona when we were both working as Student Hosts for the orientation of incoming freshmen. Although I was immediately attracted to her, I was pretty shy around attractive girls back then, so it usually took me ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Adoration At This Time In Your Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 15, 2003

How to properly partake of the Lord’s Supper

Adoration AT this time in your life. In a sense, today we are having a “thanks dinner”. We are recalling what Jesus did for us on the cross by rejoicing at a sacred time which Jesus gave us to do. We are going to Worship around the Table. Our whole lives are to be an act of adoration, based on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Baptism Message (Adult)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:12-16, Acts 22:12

Denomination: Lutheran

He Has Shown You, O Man

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

A sermon given at the London School of Theology. When things go wrong in our lives God is the first to get blamed! Here, God challenges the Jews to remember (his past goodness) and recognise (that THEY are in fact the ones who have grieved Him)

Micah 6:1-8. LBC (London School of Theology). Monday 10th Jan 94 Walking home from work one lunchtime this week I passed one of the guys I know in the street (because his son’s a christian...) sweeping snow off his car. Seeing me he said "thank you God" (kind of Eyore style) as he swept a load ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificing Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 6 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor "But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you." Philippians 2.17 In AD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:18-25, Luke 1:24-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Is Coming!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

A Sermon for Advent Sunday

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Let God Care For You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2010

How to let God care for you.

The problem is not usually the problem. The problem is often our lack of information or our failure to focus on the information. We're in the series, "Does God Care?" and we're considering the letter of Hebrews written to Christ followers of the First Century who were discouraged. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28, Hebrews 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The What Of Cheerful Giving Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on Nov 14, 2013

Honoring God with our wealth

SERIES RECAP. This is week 3 of our series on giving and just by way of recap it is good to remember where we have been so we will know where we are and anticipate where we are going with this series. • Wealth can…KEEP SOME OUT OF HEAVEN, STEAL OUR AFFECTIONS, STEAL OUR WORSHIP, and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30-32

Denomination: Baptist