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New Year Revolution

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 2, 2016

A sermon that uses the opening line of the 23rd psalm to suggest we can revolutionise our faith in the year ahead

2016 New Year Revolution Ever marvel at snow it is so white and pure and untouched? 2016 is like that it is a year all wrapped up with just one piece of sellotape undone – we still don’t know what is in this gift from God. For some they don’t know if it is a good gift for them or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Faith Does?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2017

The message shares how faith can move us, open us, deepen us, better us, and challenges us.

What Faith Does? John 20:19-30 God's most faithful servants have usually also been among the most doubtful. It has been well said, a faith that does not doubt is a dead faith. The mark of great faith is a great and continuous struggle to get it, keep it, share it. Theologian Paul Tillich ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Standing Strong In The Face Of Devastation Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Apr 19, 2009

The sermon opens a study of Daniel and shows how Daniel and his friends stood strong in their faith through the worst of times.

Standing strong in difficult times Daniel Have you heard the story of the HMS Resolute? The HMS resolute was a vessel in Royal British vessel rigged for Arctic exploration. In August of 1853 the HMS Resolute got caught in the Arctic ice. After staying the Winter in the Arctic, the Captain of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (36 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter twenty-four Tertullus, the Roman lawyer that represented the Jews that wanted to kill Paul, stated to Felix these opening remarks

in Acts 24:2, “And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,” As we stated previously, those were nice words, but none of them were true, they were simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Intense Race Of Life

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2023

Life is like a race. As we have seen from the opening video there are some characteristics of a race we must observe.

Title: The Race of Life Theme: Showing how life is like a race. Text: Hebrews 12:1 - 3 Introduction Opened with Video from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIFOG9CMr_E Was that not cute or what? I had to play it because it is the cutest and funniest thing I have seen in a while. I like it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jun 15, 2022

FIFTY DAYS AFTER THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS, PETER STOOD IN JERUSALEM, KEYS IN HAND, READY TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOORS OF THE KINGDOM.

HFL APRIL 17, 2009 ACTS 2; 29-41 29“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witness Equals Martyr

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2022

When he opened his mouth, it was a powerful word that came forth. At the end of his speech, they had two choices.

Monday of 3rd week of Easter I’d like to think that preaching has come a ways since the days of Stephen. If you read the rest of this chapter of Acts, you get the impression that Stephen had some kind of martyr complex. Remember that the word martyr in Greek means witness. He was so on-fire with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

Bible Study Leads To Worship

Contributed by William Thompson on Aug 3, 2025

Opening Scripture: Romans 11:33–36 (CSB) Bible study and life application lead to worship. Worship is the point.

Opening Scripture: Romans 11:33–36 (CSB) “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments and untraceable his ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? And who has ever given to God, that he should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Four Cartons Of Milk

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 25, 2025

Listening is a posture of presence that communicates care; hearing words is not enough—true listening keeps hearts open and relationships alive.

Let me start with something familiar. Have you ever been in a conversation where you were doing everything right on the outside—nodding at the right moments, making eye contact, even saying “yeah” or “uh-huh”—and then suddenly you realized you had absolutely no idea what the other person had just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Revelation 2:11, Mark 4:23, Psalm 40:1, Psalm 34:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Breaking Barriers Through Praise Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026

This sermon reveals how praise is a spiritual weapon God uses to shatter barriers, release deliverance, and open supernatural doors.

BREAKING BARRIERS THROUGH PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:25-26 Key Verse:  “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken…”-  ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For Heavenly Showers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.

Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Topics: Prayer, Faith

Sowing Seeds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the importance of being like the good soil, open and ready to receive God's Word and produce a fruitful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into one of Jesus’ well-known parables – The Parable of the Sower. We're going to explore how different types of soil receive seeds and the results that follow. As we delve into this, let me share a quote from Christian professor, Peter Kreeft, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Sowing

God Is Calling Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to recognize God's call in their lives, respond to it with faith, and be open to receiving His blessings as they follow His lead.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Isaiah. As A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves." Let's not limit ourselves to what we can do alone, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:4

Topics: Initial Call, God

Let's Be Honest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon explores the Christian call to a higher standard of honesty, beyond not lying, and opening up to God's reality, perspective, and standards.

Hey, everyone! So glad to see all your lovely faces here today. We're here to share, to learn, and to grow in faith together, right? Well, I'm pretty excited about what we're going to talk about today. It's something that's as essential to our Christian walk as breathing is to life. We're talking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Topics: Ten Commandments

Christmas: Let It Be According To Your Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages us to emulate Mary's humble obedience to God, trust in His blessings, and openness to His divine promises.

Greetings, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, let's take a moment to appreciate the grace and love that binds us together. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Topics: Let It Be