Sermons on New Garment:

20/26 Vision (Part 2): Ghost In The Machine: Imago Dei Vs.the Synthetic Self Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 13, 2026

In 2026, machines are becoming more human while we become more like machines. As AI mimics our voices, we face a crisis of "Synthetic Identity"—losing the soul to the system. But there is a "Ghost" in your design no code can replicate. Stop being data; reclaim the Image of God.

In this year 2026, we are facing an identity crisis unlike any in human history. As Artificial Intelligence blurs the line between the made and the created, and as our digital avatars become more polished than our actual faces, we have to ask the oldest question that ever was: What does it mean to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 139:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Acts 17:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak, Lord

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 24, 2026

When we are guilty of a lack of trust, like Elijah, we know that this sin too is forgiven. Our God loves us and quietly, gently notes our sin, assures us of His forgiveness, and then points us in the direction that we should go.

SPEAK, LORD Preached: January 25, 2026 (Love’s Chapel) June 22, 2025 (Canton First) Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-19a The older I get, the more I find myself identifying with the Prophet Elijah. Not in the sense that I think that I’m a prophet but in the sense that Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-19, 1 Kings 8:10-11, 1 Kings 17:1-4, 1 Kings 17:8, 1 Kings 18:1, 1 Kings 18:9, 1 Kings 18:17-19, Exodus 19:16-19, Exodus 13:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Unbelieving Believers

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2024

This is message is about how we believe God for one thing and then be unbelieving in Him for something else. We must ask ourselves do we believe God for all things, most things or some things. Our goal should be all things.

Unbelieving Believers Scripture: John 20:24-27; Luke 10:38-42; John 11:1-40 Good morning Strangers Rest. I want to open this message with a familiar story recorded in John 20:24-27. It is the story of Thomas doubting Jesus’ resurrection and it says, “(24) Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1: How To Receive The Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2024

1. Receive Jesus with hospitality (vs. 1-8). 2. Receive Jesus with hope (vs. 9-14). 3. Receive Jesus with honesty (vs. 11-15).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 1: How to Receive the Lord Jesus Christ Genesis 18:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 24, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Life’s Noise Into Praise Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 1, 2024

David is so creative about praising God, that he could tell of God’s amazing deliverance from A to Z! Many of you could say the Lord has delivered me. But could you give twenty-plus praises for how the Lord delivered you?

Today, I want to speak to you about Turning Life’s Noise into Praise. We finish a small family series highlighting four attitudes that should saturate every home. Today, I want to talk to you about raising the praise level in your home. Find Psalm 34 with me, if you will. Psalm 34 is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Yahweh, Our Loyal God (Psalm 106) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 24, 2024

God's loyalty is good, and forever. The psalmist knows it's time to appeal to that loyalty, and to God, and move forward to a better future with God.

If you've ever been to a large amusement park, or zoo, or national/state park, you know that one of the most helpful things you can find there is a giant map with a little dot somewhere on it that says, "You are here." It's easy to get lost in the bigness of what you're ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-47

You've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2024

This message recognizes our Church's upcoming 99th anniversary. In this message I used the old gospel sonmg "We've Come This Far By Faith" to illustrate the continued journey of this Church.

You’ve Come This Far By Faith! Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; James 1:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” When this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ika-8 Anibersaryo Ng Simbahan Bumangon At Magniningning

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

Ang sermon na ito ay para sa ikawalong anibersaryo ng simbahan. Ang kongregasyon ay isang West African Church mula sa Liberia at nakatutok sa pastor at sa kanyang mga pakikibaka.

8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church Ika-8 Anibersaryo ng Simbahan Bumangon At Magniningning Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaias 60:1-3 Buod: Ang sermon na ito ay para sa ikawalong anibersaryo ng simbahan. Ang kongregasyon ay isang West African Church mula sa Liberia at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, Romans 12:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elogio Fúnebre De Eloise Payne

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

Eloise Payne era una creyente mayor que amaba a su familia, tenía un vínculo especial con su hermana y entregó su vida a Cristo a los 17 años.

Elogio fúnebre de Eloise Payne Por Rick Gillespie-Mobley Salmo 139:1-18 Eclesiastés 3:1-14 Resumen : Eloise Payne era una creyente mayor que amaba a su familia, tenía un vínculo especial con su hermana y entregó su vida a Cristo a los 17 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4 Controversial Uncompromising Life-Changing Truths Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 22, 2024

Most people who are enslaved know they are slaves. The girl who is abducted and taken into the worldwide human trafficking ring knows she’s a slave. You don’t have to tell her this. But there is a kind of slavery where people don’t fully realize they are enslaved.

Today, I want to speak to you about “4 Controversial Uncompromising Life-Changing Truths” from the lips of Jesus Himself. These 4 truths are unpopular for many. They are likely to start a good argument at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Many of these, if not all of these, run against the current ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Call Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 27, 2024

3 times the angel tells us do not be afraid in the birth story of Jesus. What can we learn?

Advent - Fear Not December 1, 2024 Most people don’t like to admit the things we’re afraid of. What are your fears? It seems like fear is much more prominent today than it was back when I was a kid. Sometimes I think we can blame the media and social media and the fast pace of news spreading. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Preventing A Spiritual Firestorm Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2024

How much devastation and destruction has been wrought because believer's think nothing of listening passively to slanderous accusations against their spiritual leaders? The Apostle Paul was a victim of this as well.

Paradise, California. Lahaina, Hawaii. What comes to mind when I mention those two towns? What do they have in common? Yes, wildfire devastation. Firestorms that destroyed nearly the whole towns. I think most of us remember the terrifying and incredibly speedy devastation that each of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Timothy 5:19, 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Pagbibilang Ng Bawat Pagpapala: Ang Pagpapala Ng Pag-Asa The Blessing Of Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 29, 2025

Ang sermon na ito ay tungkol sa biyaya ng pag-asa sa panahon ng kaguluhan at kawalan ng pag-asa sa kabilang panig ng libingan at sa pag-asang nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa atin pagkatapos ng kamatayan.

Pagbibilang ng Bawat Pagpapala: Ang Pagpapala ng Pag-asa Jeremias 29:1-13 at 1 Pedro 1:3-5 Nasa part 4 na tayo ng series Counting Every Blessing. Inatasan ako ng Blessing of hope. Ang pag-asa ay isang kakaibang salita sa wikang Ingles dahil napakaraming iba't ibang antas ng kumpiyansa ang ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-13, 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evidence In The Courtroom Of The Universe

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025

Christ has won the cosmic conflict. Your transformed life becomes the evidence of your allegiance in the courtroom of the universe.

Part One — The Accusation If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? That question, simple as it sounds, has a way of slipping beneath our armor. It doesn’t ask about your denomination, your baptism certificate, or the hymns you grew up singing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20, John 13:34-35, Galatians 2:20, Revelation 12:11, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It's Never A Fair Fight

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 6, 2025

God has already secured your victory; every battle is tilted in your favor because Christ fights for you and lives within you.

There is a strange honesty in the way life feels. No matter who you are, or where you’ve been, there comes a moment when you look at the landscape of your existence and whisper something with a sinking heart: “In the struggle of life, nothing is favored for my success or well-being.” That’s how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:31, Joshua 6:2, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist