Sermons on Nice:

When God Turns On The Light

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 14, 2025

Elijah’s encounter with the widow of Zarephath shows how God uses seasons of loss and exposure to bring healing and faith. When God turns on the light, it isn’t to shame us, but to lead us to confession, forgiveness, and life.

When God Turns on the Light GM. Elijah may almost seem like a superhero when you read through some of the events in his life: He’s the prophet who calls down fire from heaven a number of times, most famously in the Battle on Mt Carmel with the Prophets of Baal. At the end of his life, he ascends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Anglican

Walk The Talk/ In Witnessing

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Nov 23, 2024

Witnessing to our faith should be bought inviting and truthful.

Walk the Talk in Witnessing Terry Cavanaugh / General Walk the Talk / 1 Timothy 6:12–16   People frequently encourage us to share our faith with others. But that raises the question, what are we to witness to. Are we to tell people what it means to be a Christian? Are we to be honest and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, 1 Timothy 6:12-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Will Of Contentment? Enough?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2024

Seems many are so focused on materialism they miss the discipline of CONTENTMENT. Maturity will be found in content people.

THE WILL OF CONTENTMENT? ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MATERIALISM: The tendency to consider possessions and physical comfort more important than spiritual values, putting less importance in faith, more importance in things. Psalm 23:1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Of Completion. Trusting God's Faithful Work In Us. Philippians 1:6

Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 4, 2025

A message about relying on the Lord for direction in life and being patient for His completion of what He wants us to do.

The Promise of Completion. Trusting God's Faithful work in us. Philippians 1:6 This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Long, Farewell (I'll Tell You This...) Series

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Mar 28, 2025

Several years ago I was leaving a church and looked for ideas for winding down or farewell sermons. I found few ideas. I was able to piece a few options from reference to Paul’s final meeting with the Ephesian elders and Paul’s final thoughts to Timothy.

This lesson is one of the “farewell sermons” I put together. I have a bibliography for those who would like it.This sermon became the last one I preached in my previous church. The title was inspired by the tagline of a comedian who was popular when I was a kid and I have a series (unrelated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 More Than Stuff Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas tells us that more presents equal more joy… but is that really true? In this message, we explore the story of the shepherds in Luke 2:1–20 and see how they discovered a joy far better than anything the world could wrap. Real joy isn’t something you open — it’s Someone you meet.

INTRODUCTION It’s great to be able to share our Christmas series Beyond the Hype — looking at how God invites us into something so much deeper and longer-lasting than the pressure-filled version of Christmas the world often sells us. Today we’re looking at a theme we all know too well this time of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Hearing And Responding To God's Word

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 4, 2026

When God’s Word is heard, it always calls for a response. Today we look at how true worship begins when we let Scripture convict, change, and fill us with the joy of God’s mercy.

Good morning. We have two readings today that describe a gathering of God’s people around reading His Word, they’re read together this Sunday to give us a nice Biblical compare/contrast on how to react when you hear God’s word, and especially when it is convicting. It’s also opportunity to reflect ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Welcoming Acts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming others and offering help, are powerful expressions of our faith and can have profound impacts.

Good morning, Church family! I want to talk to you today about the simple, everyday acts that we often take for granted. You know, those little things like offering a warm smile to a stranger, lending a helping hand to a neighbor, or even giving a glass of water to someone who's thirsty. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Topics: Giving Water

Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Unity has power, benefits, and necessity in our Christian walk.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we’ll be diving deep into the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 1. In this verse, it is written, “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.” This Scripture speaks to the importance of unity in our Christian walk. It's a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Topics: Unity, Community

Advent Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the profound, active, and redeeming love of God as manifested in His actions, the birth of Jesus, and the mystery of incarnation.

Good morning, beloved family of God! I greet you with the joy and peace that comes from our Father above, who loves us with an unfathomable, unending love. It is this divine love that we are gathered here to marvel at, to thank God for, and to learn more about. To quote the great Christian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Topics: Love Of God, Baby

Whoever Serves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' predictions and parables, his preparation for passion, and the promise of a new covenant, emphasizing our need for God's grace.

Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary, where grace abounds and hope flourishes. This is a place where we gather, not because we are perfect, but because we need the perfect love of Christ. We are here because we are drawn by the relentless love of our Savior, a love that heals, restores, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10, Psalm 51:1-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Topics: Jesus Predicts His Death

The Rescue From Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the grace and faith in Jesus Christ as our rescue from sin, acknowledging our inability to save ourselves and urging us to live in the truth of Christ's sacrifice for our sins.

Well I’m excited to be with you here today. Whether you are here physically or virtually, we are thankful you decided to tune in and worship with us as we continue in our sermon series on the book of Romans. Last week we began in Romans chapter 1 and talked about one of the main problems with sin; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Topics: Grace, Faith, Rescue From Sin

Sermon Series: Romans

The Sin Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 9, 2011

The sin offering atoned for sins committed unknowingly where restitution was impossible. This was a required sacrifice, as was the guilt offering. Unintentional sins of commission and unintentional sins of omission are discussed.

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus The Sin Offering Leviticus 4:1-5:13 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 30, 2011 Take your Bible and locate Leviticus chapter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To Get - Philippians 4:15-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2022

There is a sinful kind of selfish giving. But the Bible does call us to seek reward for our giving. What's the difference?

Philippians 4:15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

The True Way To Heaven

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

An evangelistic Message to stir people to realize there is no other way to heaven except through Jesus

THE TRUE WAY TO HEAVEN John 14: 1-6 It was the time of the Last Supper. Here we find Jesus and his disciples gathered in a little upper room preparing to eat together for the last time. Jesus had tried to prepare his disciples for what was ahead. They had literally left all to follow him and had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist