Sermons on Openings:

Transformation

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2015

A sermon that explores the ascension of Jesus in relation to the personal transformation it brings to the Disciples and ultimately to us.

Would you like to hear a poem about clouds? Very well then. Clouds Christina Rossetti, 1830 - 1894 White sheep, white sheep, On a blue hill, When the wind stops, You all stand still. When the wind blows, You walk away slow. White sheep, white sheep, Where do you go? It’s a poem about clouds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Knocking

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

We must find a commitment to perseverance in our Christian walk.

Acts 12:16 KJV But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. I. INTRODUCTION—BE CAREFUL AS TO HOW YOU JUDGE THINGS -It is perilous to judge a person by a single action. Life is far too complex and intricate for that. -Every man who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph Of Arimathea The Corageous Coward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

It took the crisis of the cross to change his cowardice into courage. Sometimes it takes a crisis to bring out a man's true faith.

A fireman who was half dead from exhaustion and smoke inhalation, with face dirty and uniform covered with grime, staggers past the crowd and is almost deafened by their shouts and cheers for him. He has just come from a burning building where, at the risk of his life, he climbed to the third ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-47

Medical Missions Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

People have to be saved before they can be saved. That is, they have to be delivered from temporal death in order to be delivered from eternal death.

Everyone of us lives with a doctor, and to make it even better the doctor we live with can write prescriptions and get the medicine delivered immediately. If you think you don't take drugs, it is only because you do not know what your doctor is doing. Your doctor is your brain. I have had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

The Miracle In The Prison Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 3, 2020

God sent the earthquake not to free the prisoners from bondage (physically) but to set the jailer and his family free from their bondage (spiritually).

Good morning. We saw last week how the Lord led Paul, Silas, Timothy and Luke from Asia to Europe and to this leading city of Macedonia, Philippi. • Through them, the Gospel reached Lydia, the businesswoman, and her household. • It was made possible by the providence of God. God’s work in Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Through Prayer Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 20, 2019

Prayer is an act of our faith and demonstrates a relationship with the Lord – It shows we are connected together – it’s a natural reaction to a deep and trusting relationship with the Lord. Truth is when we are so connected to the Lord we cannot help but talk to Him and listen to Him!

Opening Video: The power of prayer – a baby healed! Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scriptures: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Matthew 6:9-13: “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Matthew 7:7-12, James 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With The Resurrected Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 29, 2019

When Jesus resurrected the first person he appeared to was Mary Magdalene. We might be familiar with that and the appearance to his disciples, but there was another one between Mary and the Apostles. Let's look at Jesus' encounter with the two on the road to Emmaus.

WALKING WITH THE RESURRECTED JESUS Luke 24:13-35 When Jesus resurrected the first person he appeared to was Mary Magdalene, who thought he was the gardener at first. We might be familiar with that story and the appearance to his disciples, but there was another appearance that took place between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Mark 16:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God’s grace seeks out the forgotten, restores dignity, and welcomes us as beloved family, giving us a permanent place at His table.

Have you ever felt forgotten? Not ignored for an afternoon, but tucked away behind the clutter of life—like your name somehow got lost between bills and to-do lists, between setbacks and sin, between who you were and who you fear you’ve become. Maybe you know that ache. Maybe you’ve heard that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Topics: Mephibosheth, Kindness, Covenant

The God Who Is Enough PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus offers true abundance—not material excess, but a deep, sustaining life of grace, peace, and generosity found only in relationship with Him.

Good morning, dear friends. If your week has been weary or your heart has been hurried, you’re in the right place. The Shepherd of our souls knows how we feel when life feels lean and our plates feel packed. He meets us here with a promise that doesn’t flicker with the markets or moods. He speaks ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Topics: Abundance, God

Smell Good Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024

When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Study In Revelation 14 The Seven Seals Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 23, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 14 The Seven Seals Rev. 6: 1-17 Christ has taken the book, that spells out the events of the end of time, from the hand of God. Before He can open the book He has to break all seven seals. These seals are not the end of history but events that lead up to or precede the end. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Pergamum Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003

The message to the church in Pergamum teaches us that we are not to be squeezed into the world’s mold.

Revelation 2:12-17 October 26 2003 The Church in Pergamum Do you remember the movie Liar, Liar? It is this story about a habitual liar played by Jim Carey. On his son’s birthday, the son’s birthday wish is that his dad would have to tell the truth. The wish comes true so that every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

A Dress Code For The Church

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

Clothing ourselves with the proper Christian attitudes

(Note: This sermon was delivered on November 30th, St Andrews Day, which was observed with a Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church). As a true Scott, I love any opportunity to wear my kilt and to celebrate a part of my family heritage. There is something about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Can I Do To Promote The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 14, 2006

We can promote the gospel by our prayers, our lives, and our words.

WHAT CAN I DO TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL? Colossians 4:2-6 This passage talks about the two spiritual disciplines that Christians have the most guilt about: prayer and witnessing. Most of us struggle to faithfully pray and witness. My purpose today is not to make you feel guiltier. My purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Lion Series

Contributed by Weston Holen on Dec 19, 2005

Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, is good, powerful, and worthy of praise!

The Chronicles of Narnia is getting positive reviews from many sources. But not everyone likes the film. In The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the children hear someone say, mysteriously, "Aslan is on the move". C. S. Lewis writes: "Now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational