Sermons on Ordinary Time:

Making The Most Of Our Time: A Call To Action SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

In today's world, the church appears to be busy, but is it truly fulfilling God's mission? Are we, as a church, actively 'occupying' or merely resting on past achievements while waiting for the Lord's return? This sermon explores these questions and calls for a more proactive approach to our faith.

When we look at the modern church, we see that it is busy as a whole. But are we truly accomplishing what God has given us? Is the church actively occupying, or are we simply resting on past achievements and waiting for the Lord's return? In Luke 19:13, Jesus called his ten servants, gave them ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Topics: Church Body Of Christ, Active Faith

Finding Hope In God During Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

This sermon explores how David found hope in God during his difficult times, offering three guiding principles for us to do the same.

We all need encouragement in our lives, especially during times of crisis, discouragement, uncertainty, stress, or fear. In these moments, it is important to find strength in the Lord. In the story of David, we can learn three principles to guide us in encouraging ourselves in the Lord. David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Topics: God's Hope, Overcoming Challenges

Our Timeless God In A World Out Of Time

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon explores God's eternal nature from Psalm 90:2, offering His existence before, beyond, and after time as the ultimate anchor of security, peace, and hope for believers in a hurried and time-bound world.

Introduction: The Tyranny of the Clock When people wake up early in the morning, as the sun begins to rise, a familiar pressure is already building. It’s the pressure of the clock. We live our lives governed by time. We are ruled by deadlines, by schedules, by the rush of traffic that makes us feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Clean Up

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 19, 2025

A sermon to adults on Jesus cleansing the temple.

Matthew 21:10-16 9/21/25 a.m. I remember as a kid there were many times that my mama would tell me and my brother, “You two need to clean your room.” And ... she was right. It looked like a pig stye. It was mostly my brother Mike’s stuff. And now as a daddy I’ve told my kids, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Still Relevant In The Post-Modern Time?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 5, 2025

We are living in what many call the post-modern age — an age of progress and paradox. We have advanced in knowledge, yet many feel empty inside.

Introduction: The Age of the Unchurched and the Overwhelmed Brothers and sisters in Christ, We are living in what many call the post-modern age — an age of progress and paradox. We have advanced in knowledge, yet many feel empty inside. We are more connected than ever, yet loneliness has become ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unprecedented Faith - "Noah: End Times Faith”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 1, 2026

If we could name anyone as the Poster Child for unprecedented faith, it would be Noah. The reason is that what we see in our world today is the same that Noah saw in his day. An end is coming, and we need the same unprecedented faith in Jesus Christ to see us through.

Unprecedented Faith “Noah: End Times Faith” Genesis 6 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAVsYdpEgfc Now, if I had to name someone who could easily be identified as the Poster Child of unprecedented faith, it would be Noah. I have come to that conclusion because of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:5, Genesis 9:1, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:7, Matthew 24:37-39, Romans 1:32, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

It's Time To Face Hard Reality, Not Fantasy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God desires genuine worship from our hearts, not just rituals, and we must align ourselves with His divine will and justice.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage from the book of Amos that's as challenging as it is enlightening. We're going to take a good, hard look at the hard reality of God's justice, the fantasy of false worship, and the mighty hand of God. Now, before we read ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Topics: Justice, Supreme

Faithfulness: Following God During Difficult Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore God's unwavering faithfulness, encourage believers to embody this faithfulness in their own lives, and discuss the blessings that come from living a faithful life.

Good morning, church family! It's wonderful to see all your shining faces today. We're going to dive into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart – God's faithfulness to us, the characteristics of a faithful believer, and the benefits of being faithful. We're going to be hanging out in Hebrews 1 ...read more

Topics: Characteristics, Faithful Believer

The Time Has Come: Moving Forward With Urgency PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

To encourage believers to let go of unbiblical traditions, embrace God's provision in the present moment, and move forward with urgency, recognizing that "now is the favorable time" according to God's timing.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that's both challenging and liberating. We're talking about leaving behind unbiblical traditions, embracing God's provision in this time period, and moving forward with urgency. Opening Scripture Reading – It's a message drawn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Topics: Traditions

Redeeming Your Time - Prioritize Your Yes Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of prioritizing tasks and commitments in our lives, drawing inspiration from Jesus's focus on completing his divine mission, and encourages us to apply these principles to our own lives.

We’re in week three of a 5-week series called Redeeming Your Time. A quick recap: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” And how do we redeem the time? Well we have been looking at the life of Jesus for 7 principles that can help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-38

Topics: Prioritization, Divine Mission, Free Will

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

Redeeming Your Time - Embrace Productive Rest Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of rest as modeled by Jesus in scripture, and discusses three rhythms that can help us balance productivity and rest in our lives.

If you have been with us for the last three weeks, you have come a long way and hopefully feel more confident about redeeming your time. A quick recap for those who may have missed: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32, Mark 3:1-4

Topics: Productive Rest, Divine Rhythms, Sabbath Observance

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

Redeeming Your Time - Eliminate All Hurry Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of time management in accordance with Jesus's example, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing tasks without hurry and understanding that our worth is not determined by our productivity.

Today is the last day of a series called, Redeeming Your Time. A quick recap: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” Over the past few weeks, we have explored six timeless time management principles from the life of Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 14:28-30

Topics: Time Management, Divine Mission, Productivity

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

God In Quiet Mode

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 17, 2014

Sometimes and more often than not God is at work in quiet mode.

“God in Quiet Mode” Exodus 1:8-2:10 Many centuries ago, Isaiah declared, 1."Truly, you are a God who hides himself, O God of Israel, the Savior" (Isaiah 45:15). • Since then, many people in every generation have had this thought. God does not ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Night Jesus Was Born Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2019

When God tells you something, you must act on it.

A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the Shekinah Glory flashed about them, scaring them” (Luke 2:89, Amplified). 1. That they were ordinary, not rich, or leaders, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Distinguished By Gratitude: The Instinct Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Aug 19, 2017

The enemy of exceptionality is ordinary. Ordinary people never go beyond the common denominator. This is the story of how thanksgiving distinguished a leper, making him exceptional. Thanksgiving comes naturally or instinctively to those who know how to think. This is the instinct of thanksgiving.

This is the story of how thanksgiving and gratitude can make you exceptional in the midst of ordinary. It is the story of the ten lepers who Jesus healed on His long and arduous journey to Jerusalem. It is critical to note the writer of this scriptural narrative, the timing of the event and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal