Sermons on Obstacles To Growth:

Sin In The Church

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 28, 2025

Every one of us needs to understand that we’re all susceptible to sin. But also everyone of us also needs to know that there is hope if we leave that sin – because we can be restored.

Alba 4-27-2025 SIN IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 5:1-13 There was a flock of wild ducks headed south for the winter. One of the ducks looked down and sees domesticated ducks in a barnyard and the easy life that they have. He decides to leave the wild ducks to spend some time with the domesticated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Valley

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 3, 2025

This sermon is about how a Christian should respond to grief.

“Hope in the Valley” 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 Life is a struggle and there are times when we go through valleys It could be a VALLEY: - of sickness, fear or poverty - loss or frustration - sadness and anxiety The Valley may be: - the loss of a relationship - it could be betrayal - it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025

This is the final part and we look at a numbers of issues here as well as two statements from Internet sites on why membership is important. Over and over I am opposing this notion that commitment is connected with official membership. It is judgemental and untrue. I hope this is of some value.

IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 4 We have been looking at some passages of scripture from Paul’s writings and in vain, do we look for even the slightest suggestion that a church has official membership that discriminates among the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:29-30, Philippians 4:1-3, 3 John 1:9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 2 Corinthians 2:6, Hebrews 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cosmos: Satan’s System Of Control Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not the physical earth, but the organized system under Satan.

The Cosmos: Satan’s System of Control January 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 John 2:15–17 Introduction: The Hidden Hand Behind the World Good morning, church. As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Mystery Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

Explores the profound truths in Colossians about the blessings for believers, the battles against the gospel, and the building of the church.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering of saints. Isn't it a wonderful thing to be in the house of the Lord, a place where we can find peace, joy, and comfort? A place where we can find answers, strength, and direction? We are here because we are drawn by the love of God, the ...read more

Topics: Concern, Work, Church

Discovering God’s Will – A Life With A Hiccup - Zacharias Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 14, 2025

Discovering God’s Will for Our Lives looking at the lives of some who are focused on during the Season of Advent – Zacharias the Father of John the Baptist, Mary the Mother of Jesus, Joseph the Father of Jesus and the Wise Men.

Series: Discovering God’s Will – Advent Style Theme: Discovering God’s Will for Our Lives looking at the lives of some who are focused on during the Season of Advent – Zacharias the Father of John the Baptist, Mary the Mother of Jesus, Joseph the Father of Jesus and the Wise Men. Title: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 Of 6: The Preamble And First And Second Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Sep 5, 2022

In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 of 6: The First Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Summary: In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.* This sermon covers the first two commandments. This group of sermons is a look at the Ten Commandments. First, some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21

An Outline Of Acts 15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2022

Acts 15 is an important chapter. Once and for all, the Church, under the Holy Spirit's leadership, made it plain that Gentile believers were not to be under the Law of Moses. The chapter closes with a pair of departures.

Introduction: This chapter covers the first Church Council meeting in Jerusalem, and the decisions reached after all sides presented their statements. The result was a request for Gentile believers to stop doing four things which Jewish-background believers, and possibly unbelieving Jews, would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moses And His Mentor Jethro

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 11, 2023

The message looks at a brief incident of mentoring in the life of Moses. And without this mentoring that took place, Moses’ life could have been quite different. Let's see if we can learn some things about mentoring from God's word.

For the next few Sundays I want to dip into the Old Testament teachings. There are individuals in the Old Testament that we can learn a lot of things about and from. One of those things is mentoring others. Currently we have several individuals in our church who have volunteered to be mentors to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Appreciate The Sovereign Light

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2024

Even the artificial light we truly appreciate. We do not want to have brownouts. If physical lights have an appeal to us, how about the “Light of the world” referring to Jesus? Do we really appreciate Him?

“As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2024

Responding to the Gospel - Acts chapter 13 verses 42-52 - sermon by Gordon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Initial Response: Excellent (vs 42-44) (2). The Subsequent Response: Jews = Negative (vs 45-47 & 50-52) (3). The Subsequent Response: Gentiles = Positive (vs 48-52) SERMON BODY: Ill: A few nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom • Rishi Sunak: • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Brethren

"Even So Faith, If It Hath Not Works, Is Dead...” (James 1:17)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2024

As we drive around town, we see signs on store windows and commercial building that state…NOW HIRING!

• We are told today by the business world it is difficult to hire people to work. • And we are also told those who are hired it is difficult to get them to work once they are hired. This is also a problem we have in many churches today. However, this is not a big problem in this church because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-8, James 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2024

Acts 5:17-42 shows us different responses to the gospel, responses that we still see today.

Introduction After Pentecost, the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ spread rapidly in Jerusalem as Spirit-empowered believers shared the gospel with unbelievers. Miraculous signs and wonders accompanied the proclamation of the gospel, and no one could deny that God was at work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Table Of Gratitude: Feasting On God’s Faithfulness" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 22, 2024

Just as we gather around the Thanksgiving table to share stories, blessings, and meals, we are invited to gather at God’s table, remembering His faithfulness in all seasons and responding with hearts full of thanksgiving.

Title: "The Table of Gratitude: Feasting on God’s Faithfulness" Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young attorney in a large Texas law firm. The head of this firm is a rather traditional kind of boss who enjoys a unique ritual at Thanksgiving time. On the large walnut table in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon – Overflowing With Confident Hope Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2024

First Candle, called the Prophecy Candle, represents hope and the anticipation of Christ's coming, recalling the prophecies about the Messiah and the hope He brings to the world.

Sermon – Overflowing with Confident Hope Through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Lesson -Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 14:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist