Sermons on Not Striving:

The Focused Racer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand Jesus as our perfect coach, the importance of perseverance in our Christian journey, and the necessity of keeping our focus on God amidst worldly distractions.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to dive into God's Word with you all today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote from Oswald Chambers. He once said, "Perseverance is more than endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Perfect Coach

Who Am I PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight God's immense power and majesty, His deep care for humanity despite our insignificance in the grand scheme of creation, and the importance of practicing humility in our daily lives.

Good morning, everyone! It's wonderful to be with you today as we dive into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to unpack a passage from Psalm 8, verses 3 to 8. This passage is a beautiful reminder of God's majesty and power, His incredible care for humanity, and the importance of us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-8

Topics: Importance, God

Yep, I'm Salty! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the unconditional love of God, the value He sees in each of us, and our responsibility to share the message of salvation.

Good morning, family. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of Jerry Bridges, who said, "God is completely sovereign. God is infinite in wisdom. God is perfect in love. God in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty ...read more

Scripture: John 5:13-16

Topics: God's Love, Salvation

Rekindling The Flame (Keep The Fire Burning) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore God's faithfulness, the importance of enduring in our faith, and the joy of rekindling our spiritual passion.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters! Isn't it a blessing to be together in the house of the Lord today? I hope you're all feeling as excited as I am to dive into God's Word. We're going to be exploring a passage from 2 Timothy, where we'll be focusing on God's faithfulness, enduring in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-9

Topics: Endurance, Faith

Fruitful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into a nugget of truth from the Gospel of John. It's a passage that speaks about our relationship with Christ, and it's one that calls for our attention and meditation. John 15:5 says, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Topics: Fruitful, Christ

The Hall Of Faith: Noah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explores the story of Noah, emphasizing his faith and obedience in a corrupt world, God's covenant with him, and the promise of redemption and restoration, encouraging us to walk faithfully in our own lives.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of Genesis 6:9-22 where we see a story filled with faith, obedience, and the promise of redemption. It's about a man named Noah who stood alone in his faithfulness amidst a corrupt world. We're talking about God's extraordinary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Topics: God's Covenant, Noah

Celebrating Birthday Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The sermon's main point is to express gratitude for God's gift of life and the blessings of the past year, and to encourage the recognition and appreciation of both big and small blessings in the coming year.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a moment to appreciate God's gift of life, recognize the blessing of another year, and express our gratitude for all the blessings we've received. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on God's goodness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Topics: Thankful, Birthday

Fiction V Non-Fiction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Guide believers in discerning God's truth from fiction, and finding God's peace amidst chaos by focusing on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm excited to welcome you all to today's sermon about discerning God's truth, distinguishing between fiction and non-fiction, and finding God's peace amidst chaos. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33, Hebrews 12:2

Topics: God's Truth

Rich Man And Lazarus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the hard truths about the reality of Hell, the consequences of greed, and the urgency of repentance, as illustrated in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31.

Good morning, Church family. We're diving deep today into a passage that really hits hard - Luke 16:19-31. You know, Watchman Nee once said, "One gains by losing self for others and not by hoarding for oneself." We're going to unpack that today, as we talk about the reality of Hell, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Hell, Real

Kingdom First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the truth that the Kingdom of God is here and within us, and we are called to prioritize it above all else in our lives.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into something that's as radical now as it was when Jesus first spoke it: The Kingdom of God is here, the Kingdom of God is in us, and we're called to put that Kingdom first. Our guiding Scripture for today's sermon comes from Matthew 6:33, which says, "But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Kingdom, Life

Self Absorbed Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The importance of not being consumed by worldly desires and self-absorption, but instead focusing on the love of God and doing His will.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're diving deep into the Word today with a passage from 1 John 2:15-17. You know, it's easy in our modern world to get sucked into a self-absorbed lifestyle where our focus is all about us, our wants, our needs, and our desires. But John warns us against this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Inside Out

Staying Clean In A Corrupt World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To encourage believers to live in holiness, resist temptation, and focus on God's Word, as we are transformed into the likeness of Christ.

Good morning, family of Christ. We're diving into the deep end today with a heavy, but vital topic: Living in Holiness, Resisting Temptation, and Focusing on God's Word. It's not easy, but it's so worth it. The great Christian author, A.W. Tozer, once said, "Holiness, as taught in the Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Distraction, Temptation

Lazarus And The Rich Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of compassion and good deeds in our lives, as neglecting these can lead to severe consequences, as illustrated in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31.

Good morning, church! Today, we are going to unpack a powerful message from the book of Luke, Chapter 16, verses 19 through 31. This passage is a profound illustration of the sin of omitting good deeds, the consequences of ignoring others, and the incredible power of compassion. Before we delve in, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Great Omission

Unyielding Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Highlight the transformative power of unwavering faith and determination, even in the face of rejection, as demonstrated by the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28.

Well, good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a story found in Matthew 15:21-28 that shines a light on the transformative power of an unyielding faith - even when it seems like all the odds are stacked against you. It's a story about a woman who, despite rejection, never wavered in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Topics: Faith

Feeding Of Five Thousand PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To explore Jesus' compassion, the transformative power of faith and prayer, and God's miraculous provision as illustrated in the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

Good morning, friends! Today, we're going to dig into a well-known passage from the book of Matthew. It's a story that beautifully illustrates Jesus' deep compassion for the suffering, the transformative power of faith and prayer, and the miraculous provision of God. Oswald Chambers once wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Jesus's Compassion