Sermons on Obsessed With Appearance:

Special D Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

Return To Sender Pt. 1 - Special D I. Introduction Written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott wrote the song Return To Sender in 1962 and was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11, 1 Samuel 1:24-28, 1 Samuel 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 14, 2025

Sermon based on John 15:1-11. This was a first sermon at a new church but could be used to encourage any time.

May I ask you something? What are you connected to right now? What gives your life meaning, direction, and strength when the days are long or the future feels uncertain? That’s not just a rhetorical question—it’s the very question Jesus answers in our passage today. Good morning. I greet you in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Full And Abundant Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2024

The thief comes to do what and Jesus comes to do what? (Seedthoughts from Adam Deibert of Sermon Central (#76329) and other material adapted from Daniel McCoy at: https://renew.org/the-devil-comes-to-steal-kill-and-destroy/). Delivered on Mother's Day

HoHum: Four ministers were discussing the pros and cons of various Bible translations and paraphrases. Eventually each stated which version, in his opinion, was the best. The first minister said he used the King James because the Old English style is beautiful and produces the most reverent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2024

Living as Christ's followers in a world starving for love and compassion.

“The Compassion of Christ” Matthew 9:35-38 A while ago, I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Beware Of Mammon

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 10, 2024

Have you ever wondered, if you take away the music and the money power from today’s churches what will remain? How many people will still be attending the assemblies? God’s work does not suffer because of the lack of money as some money loving preachers say.

Our Lord said, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24). When God and mammon become rivals, one or other will inevitably be rejected. In spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Acts 3:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:10, Luke 12:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The God Who Feeds My Soul”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 17, 2024

St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but Jesus the true bread from heaven. Deep in every human soul is a search for “Harmony” with our Creator, that was lost in the Garden of Eden.

In Jesus Holy Name July 21, 2024 Text: Mark 6:35,38 Redeemer “The God Who Feeds My Soul” St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but nothing satisfies our desire for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, John 6:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Purposefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024

3 more ways to view "Deliver us from evil" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 13 of the same title)

HoHum: Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Romans 7:15-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:2, Ephesians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisest Investments

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 6, 2026

No one would want to come to the end of their life knowing that they had wasted their time and energy and that their live were not fruitful. Jesus confronts us to rethink our priorities and not waste our opportunities to invest in that which really matters.

Last week, we talked about what we wrap our hopes around. This week, we turn our attention to another foundational question: What are the wisest investments we can make for the future? Not just financial—but spiritual, relational, and eternal investments. Let’s read Matthew 6:19–24 19 “Do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 21 - Discover Life's Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 3, 2023

Have you discovered God’s purpose for your life? Read on to understand how you can break free from every bondage, and be all that God created you to be.

We read in Romans 12:1, “For this reason I make request to you, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you will give your bodies as a living offering, holy, pleasing to God, which is the worship it is right for you to give him.” (BBE) In Romans 12:1, when Paul exhorts the believers with the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22:21, Matthew 24:37-38, Genesis 6:9, Deuteronomy 15:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

You Can Get There From Here

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

Hezekiah’s revival shows that true renewal begins with repentance — a turning from sin and toward God that opens the floodgates of divine mercy.

Sometimes revival comes in such gradual ways. Without even realizing when it all began, we find ourselves enjoying the spiritual blessings and joy that revival brings. Sometimes revival comes in response to conflict, or persecution, or maybe tragedy. Our complacency, our apathy, is shattered by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6, Deuteronomy 4:30-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unreasonably Reasonable

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Our rational age has lost its reason; only faith reunites logic and love, restoring truth, humility, and genuine freedom.

Introduction – The Smartest Dumb Thing We’ve Ever Done I was sitting in a campus café a few months ago when I overheard a group of students arguing over whether coffee is technically a fruit juice. It started as a joke, but within five minutes one had pulled up research on the coffee cherry, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Romans 1:22, John 8:32, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Proverbs 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Baggage Claims PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to shed their burdens, resist sin, and persevere in their Christian journey, relying on Christ's strength and grace.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a love that transcends all earthly understanding. As we prepare to open God's Word together, let us be reminded of the profound truth that we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Topics: Baggage

Seek God First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

Encourage believers to prioritize seeking God, trust in His provision, and find peace in His care.

Good morning, church family. I'm so glad we're all gathered here together to dig into the deep wisdom of the Bible. Today, we'll be exploring Matthew 6:19-34, where Jesus speaks directly to us about the priority of seeking God, the provision of God, and the peace of God. To kick us off, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Topics: Seek God, First

Shrink Resistant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

Encourages Christians to remain faithful, find hope in adversity, and honor God through perseverance, guided by Jesus Christ, our High Priest.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I warmly welcome you all to this blessed gathering, where we come together as one family, united by our faith, to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to a passage from the book of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Topics: Faithfulness

Jesus Was Led Into The Wilderness By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 26, 2024

Jesus full of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit leads him into the wilderness. God also leads us into wilderness experiences.

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist