Sermons on Never Alone:

4th Sunday In Lent, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 23, 2003

One of the most siginificant paradoxes of our faith is that we’re saved by God’s grace alone; yet God created us for good works.

Sermon for 4 Lent Yr B, 30/03/2003 Based on Eph 2:10; Jn 3:21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Now a certain man died and arrived at the pearly gates. St. Peter said: "You need one thousand points to get in. How many do you have?" "I don’t know," said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Ministry Can Be A Struggle!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

There is no doubt that when Paul arrived, alone, in the sinful city of Corinth, it was a little bit of a shock. Worn down, lonely, discouraged, he needed the provision of God.

Passage: Acts 18:1-17 Intro: When we read Acts, we get a picture of Paul in our minds. 1. we picture him striding powerfully from one rejection to another, brushing off the effects of this beating or that imprisonment. 2. but here in Corinth, it seems to have caught up with him. 3. many miles on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Have Known Me Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

Often feeling alone in the universe, we ask does heaven care; Psalm 139 and the story of Hagar assures us that God sees us and cares.

2nd after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Psalm 139__1-17 Second Sunday after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven's Door Is Narrow

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Had A Lonely Year?

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 27, 2010

Have you every felt alone? A little Depressed and felt like maybe it disqualified you from the work god wants to do in your life?

Have you ever been in a place where you felt like time was running out? It’s as if someone had to provide or You might not make it. Have you ever been alone? Deserted? Well in a common bible story; The feeding on the 5,000 we all have heard many times, the Lord began to speak to me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of A Quiet Time Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 16, 2007

In order the be strong in the Lord, you must spend time alone with God. See the impact of a quiet time and some tips on developing a quality quiet time.

INTRODUCTION Today we will study another of our favorite heroes of the Old Testament. One of the things that is true of every virtually hero story is that he or she has a secret hideout or lair to which they retreat. It is the place where they prepare, recover, train, etc. Think of Batman’s cave, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Church Expansion In Antioch Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007

This sermon calls the laity into action. The work is too great for the clergy alone. The laity must get involved, share their stories and watch God do the rest!

Subject: Church Expansion In Antioch Acts 11:19-21 Introduction: The early Christian Church grew rapidly as the Holy Spirit guided it through conflict, prejudice and crisis. It seems that none of the Jews including Peter really understood that God would bring salvation to the whole world. During ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Zechariah - Empowered By His Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 24, 2013

Don't over-estimate what you can do, alone. Don't under-estimate what God can do, through you.

The word of the Lord came to the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem. • Last week, we read of prophet Haggai challenging to the people to rebuild the Temple of God and restore the worship of God. • God encourages the people now through Zechariah (contemporary of Haggai). He spoke two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strength To The Weak

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015

To prove that GOD alone can empower, enable, and increase our strength. Apart from GOD we all end up nothing and accomplishing nothing.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong? Yes because I'm weak. Joel 3:10 Joel 3:10 Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears; let the weak say, I am strong [a warrior]! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD alone can empower, enable, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2014

Sometimes we have to be willing to stand alone for God. We need to remember which kingdom we belong to and what it is that God is calling us to do.

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From 6/20/2014 Esther 4:1-17 Romans 1:8-17 Today we are celebrating promotion and graduation Sunday to recognize the achievements some of you have made through the past year or years. As proud as we are of your accomplishments, we want you to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of One

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 27, 2014

A perspective on John 17: 20-26. When we pray, we are not alone. Jesus, who is in us prays with us. Can you imagine that?

John 17: 20-26 The Power Of One It’s time for my family and I to depart, time to say good-bye. No doubt, there will be mixed emotions as we say good-bye. Nonetheless, God’s plans are greater than our own. He is the one that closes and opens doors, he is the one that calls and sends so ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Call To The Imperfect Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 13, 2020

John was living like many of us today – isolated from family, alone in a dangerous world. He writes this book to 7 churches – his friends.

The Last Word Revelation 2-3 – Our Call to the Imperfect Church August 23, 2020 The book of Revelation is wildly misunderstood. John was living like many of us today – isolated from family, alone in a dangerous world. He writes this book to 7 churches – his friends. The book of Revelation is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Psalm 27:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 21, 2025

I am so encouraged to know that I do not walk alone, but we have so many others who walk with us like Barnabas.

“Resting In The LORD” Acts 9: 26-31 As we continue through our text we will need to back up just a couple verses so we understand where we are and what is happening. I am so encouraged to know that I do not walk alone, but we have so many others who walk with us like Barnabas. Saul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Gather For Strength Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are stronger together than we are alone. When we pool our strengths together, we can achieve great things for God's kingdom.

Today, I've got a cool story for you. It's called 'The Bundle of Sticks.' It's a simple story, but it's got a big message: we're stronger together than we are alone. You know in Proverbs 14:4, it says that when there are no oxen, the manger is empty. But from the strength of an ox comes abundant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Collective Strength, Harmony, Teamwork, Solidarity

Right Conduct: Doing Good Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 30, 2025

Believers are called to live good Christian lives of such a high calibre that, just by seeing that good life alone, it will plant seeds of Christian transformation in pagans.

You can listen to this sermon, and all our NPBC sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th July 2025 1 Peter 2:11-12 “Right Conduct: Doing Good”. Our current preaching focus at NPBC is that we are making our way through the book of 1 Peter. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist