Sermons on Never Understand:

The Splendor And The Suffering! (Matthew 17:1-9)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

There is much about God and about Jesus Himself that I do not understand, but perhaps that’s because there’s a lot I’m not expected to understand and don’t need to understan...

Welcome once again to Transfiguration Sunday. We remember the transfiguration every year at about this time, though frankly it snuck up on me this year, otherwise I probably would have flicked this week’s sermon over to one of my esteemed colleagues. Indeed, up till yesterday I thought we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

The Christian life is not about regaining control, but about learning where to stand when control was never ours to begin with.

There are moments in history when people realize—often quietly rather than dramatically—that something fundamental has shifted. Not because life has ended or collapsed completely, but because assumptions that once felt solid have been exposed. The structures we trusted may still stand, but they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Psalm 50:10-12, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Corinthians 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Give Yourself As A Sacrifice Of Love.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 20, 2022

We have considersider Joy, Hop, Peace and now love. Giving is no sacrifice where there is love. Love never fails.

GIVE YOURSELF AS A SACRIFICE? SELFLESS LOVE GIVES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD IS LOVE… WHERE GOD IS --- IS LOVE. Series: GIFTS OF: 1. Joy, 2. Hope, 3. Peace, 4. Love 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-17, John 3:16, Mark 12:32-33, Isaiah 49:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Ephesians 3:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Providence In Action Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

What should an understanding of God's providence lead us as Christians to do?

Introduction Two Sundays ago, we explored the doctrine of God’s providence. Basically we considered how Scripture would have us feel about the doctrine. Do you remember? We should feel humbled and have a desire to glorify God. It should comfort us and give us hope. Providence, furthermore, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Was Lord

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 27, 2014

Friend, never feel that God has abandoned you, He would come at the right moment! His timing is impeccable!

They knew it was the Lord! John 21:12”…Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord.” I feel choked up with emotions already before I could type this message! Call me crazy if you will, but you would never know what it is to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Standing Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2016

Each Christian will eventually stand alone. At such times, they may be assured that they are never truly alone--the Lord is standing with them.

2 TIMOTHY 4:16-18 WHEN STANDING ALONE… “At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am With You

Contributed by Rev Purvi Satvedi on Apr 26, 2019

Summary : God is present with his people in Sri Lanka,else where as He has promised to never leave them.

OPEN : - Why such a pain for my Brothers and Sisters in Sri Lanka? - Why so much killing..violence ? - When will God judgment such cruelty ? - Why did God allow this to happen? When Rev. Billy Graham was addressed the world, he answered such questions, by saying “I don’t know, …(repeat).. but I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

I Change Not

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Times change. People Change. Churches Change, but God never changes! We can take great comfort in that.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Change Not Malachi 3:6 Intro: God speaks to Israel concerning his willingness to judge their oppressors in verse 5. Verse six he says that the reason Israel is not consumed is because the Lord changes not. He has always been and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Santa’s Clause Is Coming To Town

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 15, 2019

God looked at the world, saw all of mankind when they were both sleeping and awake and knew the world could never change no matter how hard they tried, without a Savior to lead and bring the world back into relationship with Him!

Santa Clause is coming to town Ephesians 1:3-6 MSG 3-6 How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Colossians 1:27, Zechariah 4:6, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Lift My Eyes Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 13, 2023

This Psalm reveals God, creator of the universe watches over the individual. Here is a Psalm that if taken to heart will strengthen our prayer life, our faith and bring a sense of peace. The key is knowing that we need God.

Do you have any memories of feeling secure? For me it was coming home from Grandma’s house late and tired. I was laying down in the back seat of the car knowing that with my dad at the wheel and my mom beside him I would wake up at home. Then there would be the transition from the backseat of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 1, 2007

Learning the real reason you are here means everything. Many people never find their purpose, and live a life of regrets!

Blessed To Be a Blessing Text: Mark 12: 30-31 30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.

A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

When God Has His Hand On You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

It is difficult, from time to time, to understand that as Christians we will find ourselves in some “interesting” storms.  What is even more important is to understand that the storms that come in our lives are allowed by the permissive decree of God. 

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III When God Has His Hand on You Hebrews 12:4-11 PRELIMINARIES To my good friend and minister of this congregation of saints, Brother David M. Tillman, Jr., brother Arlester Johnson and others who are numbered among the leadership. Members of the Narrow Lane Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, Hebrews 12:4-12

Led By The Spirit, Still Tempted

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008

We can repent and believe, but we will never grow if we don’t overcome temptation by God’s Word.

Lead by the Spirit - still tempted Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17 As we start our message this morning, I want you to look at Matthew 3, verse 2. “John said, ‘Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.’” Jesus’ first message as he began his preaching ministry was the same. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan