Sermons on Not Our Own:

Psalm 5 - Get The Inside Right First Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Mar 15, 2021

God wants us to be right from within, and no amount of flattery on the outside will cover a rotten inside. We need to work on our own inner thoughts and desires first, so that the outward words and actions flow naturally from within.

In Psalm 5, David says this: "For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue." (Psa 5:9) Notice here that there are people who can flatter you and seem great on the outside, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:9, Psalm 51:6

Remember Your Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 4, 2022

Is it important to remember your baptism? Purpose: Let us examine history’s most important baptism and see some relevant lessons for our own baptism. Plan: We will look at the baptism of Jesus in Luke 3:15-22.

Intro Is it important to remember your baptism? Purpose: Let us examine history’s most important baptism and see some relevant lessons for our own baptism. Plan: We will look at the baptism of Jesus in Luke 3:15-22. Baptism with the Holy Spirit “Now as the people were in expectation, and all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Discern Divine Direction Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon teaches how to discern the difference between God’s voice, our own desires, and other influences. It provides tools for distinguishing divine direction and encourages believers to trust God’s guidance even when the path is unclear.

In life, we are constantly faced with choices—decisions that affect our relationships, careers, finances, and spiritual growth. At times, the path ahead seems unclear, and we find ourselves asking, “God, what should I do?” We long for clear direction from God, but discerning His voice amidst the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other

The Bartimaeus Miracle

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 16, 2025

In this sermon we are not so focused on what the Bartimaeus miracle was, but how he received it. God is no respect of persons but he is a respect of faith. If we can walk the steps of Bartimaeus we can get our own miracle.

Mark 10:46-52 TLB And so they reached Jericho. Later, as they left town, a great crowd was following. Now it happened that a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road as Jesus was going by. [47] When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus from Nazareth was near, he began ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Paths, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

The Christian life demands that we endure God's tests to receive the crown of life, while simultaneously taking full responsibility for the internal temptations that, if unchecked, arise from our own desires and lead to spiritual death.

Introduction: The Finish Line Many of us know the feeling of a great test. Perhaps it was a final exam in university that determined your grade for the entire semester. Maybe it was a major project or presentation at work, with your career on the line. Or maybe it was a physical challenge, like ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace Our Differences

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Jesus urges us to embrace our differences as Christian individuals who are gifted to serve in unique ways and yet united together around all of the teachings of our Savior.

Hope Lutheran Church - Irmo, SC Pastor Jason Zahn 4th Sunday after Epiphany - ILCW- C January 28, 2001 1 Corinthians 12:12-21,26,27 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Perhaps you’re like me. My eyes cannot stand to watch it. My ears cringe as the details are described. My mind cannot fathom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Is Our Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2019

Consider the truth that Christ is our Cornerstone.

Christ is our cornerstone We continue in our theme Dare to be different and this month we have been looking at Different Foundations. This morning I want us to consider together the truth that Christ is our Cornerstone. Listen to the words of the first verse of the song in Christ alone: In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, John 3:16-18, Romans 10:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reforming Our Lives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2017

Romans 12:1-2 shows us five ways God reforms our lives.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. So far, we have examined the five key doctrines of the Reformation: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our New Birthright

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 9, 2023

A sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Our New Birthright Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Wong Kim Ark was born in San Francisco in 1873. His parents were from China but had permanently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Spiritual Checkup Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WE ARE FIRMLY ENTRENCHED IN THE LIFE OF PHILIP. AS WE HAVE NOTED PREVIOUSLY THE ONSET OF THE MINISTRY OF PHILIP WAS THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH. PERSECUTION TO THE EXTENT THAT GENTILE BELIEVERS WERE FO

OUR SPIRITUAL CHECKUP PROPOSITION: INWARD EXAMINATION PROMOTES OUTWARD GODLY INTENTION Acts 8:9-25 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Our Narratives Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Our lives are made up with stories. We are a people of the story. We love stories. We’re raised with stories and when something happens to us, we turn it into a story. This series is based on James Bryan Smith’s study, Apprentice of Jesus.

Transforming Our Narratives Romans 12:1 Ben Hooper was born in Newport, TN in 1870 out of wedlock, to Sarah Wade. As a result, he had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. When he went into town, he could see people staring at him, making guesses as to who his father was. At school children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Methodist

Laying Down Our Will

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• In order to grow in the things of God and to be used in a powerful way for Jesus, we must lay down our will. • In order for God's life (His will) to be expressed through us, we must lay our life (our will) down. • Laying our will down is an act of

Introduction • In order to grow in the things of God and to be used in a powerful way for Jesus, we must lay down our will. • In order for God's life (His will) to be expressed through us, we must lay our life (our will) down. • Laying our will down is an act of obedience to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are Our Priorities?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019

If we are offered grace, it is a sin to not offer it to others

Luke 16:1-13 As you might have noticed, we have been hearing a lot of parables from Luke in the last few months; this is Year C in the revised common lectionary. . . the year of Luke. And Luke seemed to concentrate on Jesus and his parables as teaching tools for his disciples and anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Episcopal

Recognizing Our Needs Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 19, 2004

Recognizing our needs

Matthew 5:3: "God blesses those who realize their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them." Recognizing our need is the first key to a fruitful relationship with our Father. The very act of recognition elicits the need to recognize the heart. The Beatitudes demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace And Our Position Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 23, 2011

Each of us stands guilty before God, but the grace of forgiveness is available to all who ask.

Grace And Our Position Romans 3:9-22 I. The Sinfulness of All People A. Having established the sinfulness of Jews and Gentiles, Paul now uses Old Testament scripture to prove his conclusions. 1. The Gentiles were considered “uncircumcised dogs” by the Jews. 2. Many Jews thought they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-22

Denomination: Baptist