Sermons on Not Our Own:

A Thin Place Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the concept of "thin places" - special locations where we feel closer to God, and to identify our own thin places.

Have you ever had that one spot where you just feel super chill and at peace? Maybe it's your bedroom, a park, or even your favorite coffee shop. These places are like your personal "God Zones" where you feel closer to God. Today, we're gonna talk about these God Zones and how they can help us ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Awakening, Inner Peace, Self-Discovery, Mindfulness

Exercise The Gifts You Have Been Given

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2025

Holiness is available by God’s grace to anyone who wishes to follow Christ, even when our own plans are disrupted.

Feast of St. Anthony of Padua 2025 (with readings from the Franciscan lectionary) Grace is indeed given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. When the Holy Spirit brings us into the Church, He gives us one or more gifts, as St. Paul teaches. They may be obvious, building on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Psalm 40:3-4, Psalm 40:10-11, Psalm 40:17, Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

From Hosanna To Crucify Him

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025

In this message, Dr. Vorce guides us through the betrayals that Jesus endured while gleaning valuable truths for our own lives.

Introduction Imagine the bustling streets of Jerusalem alive with excitement as Jesus made His triumphant entry on that fateful Palm Sunday, riding humbly on a donkey while throngs of people waved palm branches and laid their cloaks before Him, their voices echoing with jubilant cries of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9, Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Without A Doubt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The power of unwavering faith in God, as demonstrated by Daniel in the face of adversity, and encourages us to trust and believe in Jesus for our own victories.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into the book of Daniel, specifically Daniel 6:1-28 - a story that truly reflects the power of faith in Christ, the strength of trusting in God, and the victory of believing in Jesus. As we journey through this passage, let's keep in mind the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Topics: Trusting, Christ

Hero Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Unwavering trust and obedience to God, even in difficult circumstances, leads to blessings and serves as an inspiring example for our own walk with the Lord.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the life of Abraham – a story that teaches us about obedience to God. As A.W. Tozer once wrote, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing for want of His Presence." In order to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Topics: Obedience

Blessed Are They That Mourn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023

This sermon explores the promise of divine comfort in times of mourning, and how we can experience and share this comfort in our own lives.

Welcome, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together once again in this sacred space. Today, we come together to reflect on a passage that speaks to the heart of our shared human experience - mourning and comfort. Our Scripture for today is Matthew 5:4, which says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Topics: Holy Spirit, Comforter

Surrender As It Relates To Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

This sermon explores the power of prayer as a surrender to God's will, inviting us to trust in His wisdom and plans over our own.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I extend to you a warm welcome this blessed day. We gather here not as mere attendees, but as participants in the grand symphony of faith, each playing our part in the orchestra of God's love. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Topics: Surrendering, Prayer, Effective

He Must Increase PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Explores John the Baptist's humility and joy in serving Christ, challenging us to emulate his dedication and selflessness in our own discipleship.

Good morning, dear church family. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can leave behind the clamor of the world and focus our hearts and minds on the One who is our refuge and strength. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Topics: Jesus Increase, We Decrease

The Power Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

Explores the power and victory of the Cross, emphasizing Christ's triumph over powers and authorities, and our own potential for triumph through faith.

Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive God's Word. There's a palpable sense of expectancy in the air, a yearning for spiritual nourishment, a hunger for truth. I can see it in your eyes, I can feel it in the depths ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Topics: Victory

God's Own Among God's Strays

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008

For the anniversary of the Lai Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, a Burmese congregation. You came as strangers, but God has made you His own. Now we American Christians, who have strayed from what we once were, need your passion among us.

Sometimes people of differing cultures fail to understand one another. Sometimes people with differing backgrounds cannot grasp what others are all about. So they end up hurting one another, when, really, they need one another. If you do not understand your neighbor, and if your neighbor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hate Your Own Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of a takeover, not a makeover

Over the last decade or so, makeover TV shows have become one of the most popular genres of programs. Among the most popular and influential of these programs are: • Extreme Makeover – began airing in 2002. Individuals volunteered to receive an extensive makeover involving plastic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

David was a man after God’s own heart, because of his integrity. Through an overview of David's life, we explore what it is to have the heart of God, by contrasting “Saul’s heart of defiance” with “David’s heart of obedience.”

Baptist Men’s Day, on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar, is observed on January 24, 2021 (which, of course, we are a week late). I have written this morning’s sermon to recognize the men of our congregation, and we’re going to be looking at living a life of integrity before God. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

God, Our Savior Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis chapter 3 we witness the "creator God" who must now become the "Savior God" in order to redeem fallen mankind from his own foolish choices.

Genesis Series # 2 CHCC: January 14, 2007 God, Our Savior Genesis 3 INTRODUCTION: Last week, we talked about Genesis chapters 1 and 2. At the end of chapter 2, we left Adam and Eve living in a Perfect Paradise – enjoying perfect weather, perfect health, the perfect marriage, and everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accountability To The Next Level Of Authority

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

Many decisions that we must make in our lives are based on our accountability to someone. No matter how much we like to think we are own our own, the fact remains, we must give account to someone.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF AUTHORITY I. INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, I must enforce the rules of the school. Not always do I enjoy this portion of my job. In fact, this responsibility is often a dreaded one. We are teachers who often must perform in the role of a patrol officer. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Corinthians 11:1-3, Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rape Of Dinah Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

When we take God’s justice into our own hands it is easy to become more concerned with our revnge than God’s righteousness.

Genesis 34 February 8, 2004 I feel that I should almost begin this message with one of those little announcements one sees on television all too often these days. The following program contains scenes which may be too graphic for younger audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. The following ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist