Sermons on Necessary:

The Challenge Of Change

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014

A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

"The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living Our Call

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2020

Who would want to pastor the church at Corinth?

Living our Call 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 We all wish our churches were perfect. We all wish we were perfect. We often get discouraged by the failure to reflect Christ. We see our failings at every level and wonder when we will be the Church and when we will be true Christians. We tend to think of Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Offense Of The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2019

What characterizes true discipleship?

The Offense of the Gospel John 6:51-58 Jesus had started the 6th chapter of John on a roll. Everyone wanted to follow Jesus. Whether by land or by boat they flocked around Him on the other side of the lake. There Jesus fed the 5000 males which prompted the crowd to believe that Jesus was the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Initiating The Turn-8(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2023

8 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-VIII—Luke 1:21(:5-25) Attention: Suppose you have invited your family, friends, & neighbors over to your house, to celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner, because you are truly grateful to the Lord for all He supplies. Those who are invited are all anticipating a heartwarming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:21, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Teen Scene Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

I. Introduction The very first question God ever asked was asked to force Adam to come to a clear understanding and view of where he was. Instead of living openly and honestly before God he is now crouching behind a bush trying to hide from God. God's voice thunders through the branches and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Ephesians 4:13, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuking And Correcting Sins Of Others Is Not Hatred Nor Self-Righteous. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical examples of loving rebuke, demonstrating that correcting others is not about hatred or self-righteousness, but about restoring and edifying the body of Christ.

Rebuking and correcting the sins of others is often misunderstood as an act of hatred or self-righteousness. However, the Bible teaches that correcting other is a necessary aspect of loving and caring for them and a mark of true care and concern. As Christians, we are called to love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Matthew 23:1-36, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Sermon On Beside The Still Waters

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 10, 2024

Still waters are defined as a part of a stream where no current is visible.

William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet, writer and dramatist once remarked: “We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our quiet.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 16:3

Offended By Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today we’re going to dive into a portion of Scripture that I believe is going to challenge us, encourage us, and maybe even shake us up a bit. We're going to take a look at Luke 4:14-30. In these verses, we see Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, teaching in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Topics: Grace, Offensive

Stay Connected PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores our relationship with Christ, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to Him to live a fruitful, purposeful life.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers united by the grace and love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to grow in our faith, and to deepen our understanding of His divine ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Topics: Staying Connected

Preparing Our Hearts For The Advent Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores living in the light of Isaiah's prophecy, preparing for God's presence, and allowing His transformative power to work in us.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We convene in this sacred space, bound by our shared faith, our love for our Savior, and our hunger for His Word. We are a tapestry of God's grace, each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Topics: Hope, Messiah

Faith That Please God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To emphasize the power, necessity, and rewards of faith in God, and to encourage believers to not just believe in God, but to earnestly seek, trust, and walk with Him daily.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Let's dive right into the word of God today from Hebrews 11:6, "And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." This passage carries a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Topics: Essence, Great Faith

Contend For The Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Encourage believers to actively fight for their faith, discerning between right and almost right, and understand the importance of defending their faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I can't tell you how glad I am to see you all here today. We gather as a family, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, to wrestle with a passage that holds a deep and challenging call for each one of us. Today, we're going to dive into Jude 1:3. Jude ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Topics: Defend Belief

Truth Be Told PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The sermon's main point is to emphasize the power, freedom, and necessity of truth in our lives as revealed through Jesus' teachings in the Bible.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Our topic for today’s sermon is a powerful one: The Power of the Truth, The Freedom of the Truth, and The Necessity of the Truth. I am reminded of the quote by John Stott, who once wrote, “Truth becomes hard if it is not softened by love; love ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-33

Topics: Power, Truth

Face To Face PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the hope, necessity, and blessing of meeting Christ face to face, emphasizing the importance of our personal relationship with Him.

Hey there, friends and family! Today we're going to be diving deep into the heart of 1 Corinthians 13:12. This verse says, "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." We're going to unpack ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Topics: Meeting Christ, Face To Face

The Gospel To Communion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the gospel of salvation, the power of communion, and the necessity of faith, emphasizing that it's not the strength of our faith, but the object of our faith - Jesus Christ - that saves us.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the heart of our faith. We're going to talk about the gospel of salvation, the power of communion, and the necessity of faith. Let's start with a quote from Timothy Keller. He once said, "It is not the strength of your faith but the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, John 3:16, Matthew 26:26-28

Topics: Getting Saved, Taking Communion