Sermons on Not Crushed:

The Accused People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2008

Like a prosecuting attorney, God levels accusations against the nation of Israel.

The Accused People (Malachi 2:1-17) 1. It gives us great satisfaction when someone gets caught cheating. Bonnie Jones shares this story: "I was in the express lane at the store quietly fuming. Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the checkout line pushing a cart ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How We Live

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004

A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Count It All Dung

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 27, 2002

A Thanksgiving sermon which directs the Christian’s focus to what Christ has done through our salvation if we never got another thing.

Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida Joe Bedy Nov. 27 2002 COUNT IT ALL DUNG In today’s politically correct environment where you have to be so careful to keep from offending anyone, we might all have to give reports like this fourth grader who reported on the origins of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Living Under Pressure"

Contributed by Don Baggett on Aug 13, 2011

Jesus gave us an example of how to get through every kind of pressure, and He has provided for us to live abundant lives.

If you look at the title that I have assigned to this passage of Scripture, you will immediately know that this message is going to be relevant to you. Regardless of who you are and what you do, I would venture to say that you know what it is to feel the pressures of life crowding in on you. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Usual, The Unusual

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011

Call to be Faithful to God

I would like to examine a well known bible character named Daniel to learn some great lessons from his life. My subject is, “The Usual, The Unusual”. According to Webster’s Dictionary the word ‘usual’ means ‘common, ordinary, commonplace’. As we consider ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Undeniable Messages Behind The Shaking Of The World

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 15, 2011

The present world as we watch it is undergoing shakings. Aside from earthquakes and Tsunamis, governments who are previously unmovable were trembling. it is the time to check the signs of time..

THE THREE UNDENIABLE MESSAGES BEHIND THE SHAKING OF THE WORLD The present world as we watch it is undergoing shakings. Governments who are previously unmovable were trembling. Kings and Rulers who are untouchable in the past are being removed from their glorious palaces. Aside from unrest from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Grass Is Not Always Greener...

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 10, 2024

The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side is a singular, speculative, but focused idiom that suggests the indeterminable fallacy that other people or places in one’s imagination always appear to be in a better, or more acceptable cachet than oneself.

Kasper Schmeichel, a Danish football goalkeeper once remarked: “The grass is not always greener on the other side. It is about recognizing what you do have and being grateful for what you do have.” Philippians 4:11-12 reminds us: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Ezekiel 17:24, Genesis 3:22

Go! And Live Healed By His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 8, 2025

We need to pause and look again at the cross—not merely as a symbol of faith, but as the place where everything changed.

Go! And Live Healed by His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: The Power of the Cross to Heal the Heart There are moments in our Christian journey when we need to pause and look again at the cross—not merely as a symbol of faith, but as the place where everything changed. The cross is not just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:6, Ephesians 2:13, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope For Remorse Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 21, 2019

God's forgiveness provides hope in the face of our sin

March 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Hope for Remorse Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The movie Winchester came out last year. Helen Mirren played the real-life Sarah Winchester. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Healer: The Wounded Servant Who Makes Us Whole Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 9, 2026

The question of discipleship is not simply “Do I believe Jesus can forgive my sins?” It is also, “Will I follow Him as the Healer of my whole life?”

Jesus Is Healer: The Wounded Servant Who Makes Us Whole INTRODUCTION: A BROKEN WORLD CRYING FOR WHOLENESS We live in an age of extraordinary medical advancement—and yet unprecedented brokenness. We have more doctors, more diagnoses, more prescriptions, more information than ever before. And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Psalm 103:3, Matthew 9:35, Matthew 14:14, Matthew 11:5, Luke 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In The Midst Of Turmoil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand and embrace the hope we can find in God, even amidst our most challenging trials and tribulations.

Good morning, church family. Our sermon today is all about finding hope in the midst of turmoil. We're going to be diving into two powerful passages of Scripture: Job 19: 21-27 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-16. [Read passages] Isn't it amazing how these two men, facing such incredible hardships, found hope ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:21-27, 2 Corinthians 4:7-16

Topics: Hope, Anchored, God

A Reviving Encounter

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 25, 2008

Isaiah preached as to looking at Israel’s failure to follow God; see what happens when Isaiah realizes his own shortcomings.

A Reviving Encounter Isaiah 6:1-8 I. An Encounter with God’s Mighty Presence (v. 1-4) a. The first part of our worship should be a holy encounter (John 4:23-24) b. Worries of life fade when we encounter God’s holiness (v. 1-3) c. An encounter with God will “shake” you (v. 4) II. An ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Rescue And Redemption A Message Of Hope For The Oppressed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 9, 2024

When an unchanging and unrepentant husband chooses wickedness, God's heart aches for the wife and children who bear the brunt of his cruelty.

In the darkness of abuse and oppression, God's light shines bright, offering rescue and redemption to those who suffer. When an unchanging and unrepentant husband chooses wickedness, God's heart aches for the wife and children who bear the brunt of his cruelty. *God's Promise of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 54:5, Ezekiel 36:26

It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2019

I took S.M. Lockridge’s message, probably preached 70 years ago, and adapted it by making it into rhyming verse which increases it's power. You can add this at the end of your next Easter message for a powerful ending.

A. IT’S FRIDAY, BUT SUNDAY’S COMING 1. It’s Friday! Jesus is praying, Peter’s straying, Judas is betraying -- But Sunday’s comin.’ 2. It’s Friday. Pilate is judging, the council is fudging, the crowd’s are shouting, the disciples are pouting. Mary is crying & Peter’s denying. But they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing Optimism In The Face Of Adversity

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 2, 2025

It is important to remain optimistic because your hope is in Jesus.

Choosing Optimism in the Face of Adversity "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life that exemplified unwavering ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist