Sermons on Observe:

A New Leader Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 25, 2024

God knew even before Israel became a nation that they would desire a king like other nations. What can we learn from their choice to reject God and apply it today?

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day designed to honor those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy in our nation today. It began shortly after the Civil War as Decoration Day- a time to put flowers and other memorabilia at the gravesites of those who had sacrificed in memory of what they had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Rewards And Duty (October 5, 2025 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 30, 2025

This passage of scripture presents us with three things, faith, rewards and duty. If we forget about the sin warning that Jesus gives to us in this scripture, then our ingredients for true discipleship will be incomplete.

FAITH, REWARDS AND DUTY Text: Luke 17:(1-4) 5 – 10 Luke 17:5-10  The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"  (6)  The Lord replied, "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

A Roman Centurion’s Great Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 16, 2025

Centurions were Roman army officers who supervised 100 soldiers. One of these men had a servant who was very sick so he asked Jesus to heal the servant. What happened next?

A Roman Centurion’s Great Faith Introduction: The last half of Luke chapter 6 has the text of what some call “The Sermon on the Plateau” or the level place. There are a number of things similar, and different, than the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 but that’s not the point of this message. By ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Charting The Course On The Road To Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 26, 2024

Where do we go from here? This is a lesson on how God selected Moses’ replacement and then charted Joshua’s course on the road to success.

Sermon. Charting the Course On the Road to Success Scripture Text: Joshua 1:5-9 “No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

Time Management PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing God's divine timing, living in the present, and practicing patience as we pursue a life of purposeful productivity.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred gathering, where we come together to seek wisdom and guidance from the Word of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are all part of a greater plan, a divine tapestry woven by the hand of our Creator. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Topics: Time

Making Room In Our Hearts For The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

The sermon encourages believers to recognize God's humility, magnify His majesty, and consciously make room for Him in every aspect of their lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love, to be guided by His word? We're here today because we've been called by a love greater than any we could imagine, a love that was born in a manger in Bethlehem, a love that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Topics: Glorifying God, Greatest Gift

Abigail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Abigail and David, highlighting the power of wisdom in conflict and the divine guidance in our decisions that shape our destiny. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today in the house of the Lord, I am reminded of the comforting words of the renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." It is a profound reminder that our trials ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Topics: Peacemaker

Mothers Of Messiah-Sarah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2025

Whether it's a hearty laugh, a chuckle, or even a snicker, the LORD knows what we're doing and why. Sarah laughed and even lied to the LORD face to face, but she was still forgiven!

Mothers of Messiah-Sarah (Based on a message preached Sunday morning, May 11, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription. (Full disclosure: Sermon Central previously accepeted a message based on this passage, titled “Abraham: Good News and Good Laughs?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Providence Over Rolling Dice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon explores God's providence in Esther, the role of flawed individuals in His plan, and the significance of celebrating His deliverance through Purim.

Good morning, my dear friends. Welcome. I am so glad you're here. There's a sense of joy, isn't there, when we gather together, united in purpose, to delve into the richness of God's word? It's like a family reunion, where we come together, not because we have to, but because we want to. We want to ...read more

Topics: Purim, Jewish

God Would Not Have Listened PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts for hidden sin, emphasizing the importance of purity and honesty in our relationship with God.

Beloved congregation, as we gather together in the unity of our faith, our hearts beat with a shared rhythm, a rhythm that echoes the love and grace of our Savior. We are bound by a sacred tapestry of faith, woven together by the threads of God's Word. It is this Word that we turn to today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Topics: Heart Examination

The Marks Of True Greatness

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John was a spiritual Giant

"TRUE GREATNESS" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:19-34 There have been many who claimed to be great and the world has claimed many people to be great. But God’s claim of greatness is true greatness. ETS: John was a great man ESS: We need great men today (spiritual giants) Matthew 11:11 Verily I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

A Look At The Lord's Table

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

The Lord’s Table is a powerful occasion for faith’s confession. In partaking we not only confess before heaven that we believe, but also that we have not forgotten.

Title: A Look at the Lord’s Table Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 4, 1996 1. Conduct: {17} Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. {18} For first of all, when you come together as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Bible & Me

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 1, 2000

Why a consistent intake of Scripture is vital to successful Christian living.

My Bible & Me How To Make The Bible An Important Part Of My Life Psalm 119 1. I must Accept The Bible as the Word of God. A. David accepted the Scripture as God’s Word. ·(Psa 119:1) … the law of the LORD. ·(Psa 119:2) … keep his testimonies, ·(Psa 119:3) … walk in his ways. ·(Psa 119:4) … ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-175

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Zeal—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001

The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

GODLY ZEAL—Part I—Joshua 22:1-9 Obligations/Change is good Printer faded/To shop/needs cleaning/$50 minimum fee/Clerk advised ‘Might be better off reading manual & cleaning it yourself//customer shocked at advice— ‘Does the owner know you discourage business?’/ ‘Yeah, its his idea; We make more ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Real" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 28, 2001

This sermon stresses that we need to be completely honest with God in our worship, our prayer lives, our sin and shortcomings, and our relationship with Him.

GET REAL Text: 2nd Chronicles 7:14 Introduction- On the popular tv talk show, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil stresses confrontational counseling. He urges people to "get real," and say what they really need to say, and to not try to "con" him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist