Sermons on Our Great Shepard:

The Source Of Our Strength Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 26, 2008

1. Where are you drawing your strength from? 2. Are you relying on tradition, law, race, rank, religion, or sincerity? 3. Do you expect recognition when helping out someone in need?

The Source of Our Strength- Philippians 3:1-11 Introduction: We all fall into the trap of comparing ourselves with others around us. For some reason we think we are better than those to whom we are comparing ourselves with and we think that makes us right with God. We find ourselves picking at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Final Flight Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022

Funeral Sermon: This message was written for the death of a pilot. It shows how aviation is a metaphor for life, with its highs and lows. It was written primarily for the survivors, to help them lean on God during the difficult days ahead.

We are gathered here today to remember and celebrate the life of George Royalty; and I want to hone in on a brief chapter of his life – one of the most memorable – which was his pursuit of aviation; a pursuit he undertook with his son. I got to meet George and talk with him a couple of times, such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Fortress Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 23, 2019

As Christians our fortification is not found in anything we could construct ourselves, our fortification is a spiritual fortification in God.

We continue in our theme Dare to be Different and our focus this month is Different Fortification. The dictionary defines fortification as a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack. For us, as Christians, our fortification is not found in anything we could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:7-12, John 14:21, Psalm 27:13-14, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is Our Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2019

Consider the truth that Christ is our Cornerstone.

Christ is our cornerstone We continue in our theme Dare to be different and this month we have been looking at Different Foundations. This morning I want us to consider together the truth that Christ is our Cornerstone. Listen to the words of the first verse of the song in Christ alone: In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, John 3:16-18, Romans 10:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Midst Of Our Struggles

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2019

Following Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples hid within the Upper Room, fearful of the Jews and uncertain of their future. In their time of need, Jesus came, standing their midst, while speaking to their situation. I am thankful He remains in the midst of our struggles as well.

In the midst of our Struggles John 20: 19-29 As believers, we are aware that Jesus will never leave us, nor will He ever forsake us. Those who have been saved by His grace are indwelt with the Holy Spirit. He is our constant companion and guide. While we may not always be aware of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Our Struggles

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2019

Following Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples hid within the Upper Room, fearful of the Jews and uncertain of their future. In their time of need, Jesus came, standing their midst, while speaking to their situation. I am thankful He remains in the midst of our struggles as well.

In the midst of our Struggles John 20: 19-29 As believers, we are aware that Jesus will never leave us, nor will He ever forsake us. Those who have been saved by His grace are indwelt with the Holy Spirit. He is our constant companion and guide. While we may not always be aware of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Our Savior

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 23, 2019

Christ, while facing His crucifixion, offered a prayer to the Father for His disciples as well as you and I that ends showing Christ' desire for us to be forever with Him in Glory someday. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of His love for us and a desire for us to do well.

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR John 17 Text- John 17:9 INTRODUCTION Looking at our text, it is important that we understand what is occurring during this time in the life of Christ as well as what his disciples are about to encounter in their walk. It is important to understand that this is potentially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 17:1-26, Jeremiah 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Our Successfulness

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 7, 2019

How would you score on a test that determined how to measure your successfulness as a Christian?

How would you score on a test that determined how to measure your successfulness as a Christian? On the surface it probably appears very easily that everything is ok, because we are doing a good job. In fact I’m convinced that most everyone would say if asked (how is your faith walk with God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Galatians 5:22-25, Philippians 3:12-17, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guarding Our Hearts

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 27, 2018

Our heart speaks of the seat of our mind, will and emotions. The Bible says the Heart needs guarding. This sermon looks at the issue of the why we need to guard our hearts.

GUARDING THE HEART Introduction “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23, NIV). Scripture clearly teaches us that the real issues of life are spiritual and are really matters of the heart, the inner man. Maybe it’s for this reason the word “heart” is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Our Spiritual Toolbox Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 9, 2018

What are the tools in our toolbox the will enable us to live a victorious Christian life in the Spirit?

We all want to live the Victorious Christian Life. But the fact is we struggle day in a day out just keeping our heads above water. How is it done? What are we doing wrong? The Bible points us to all the key tools we need to live the life we are called to live. The problem is we don’t open our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-26, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Blood On Our Hands

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022

Prophecy of the watchman. Unbelievers who hear the warning horn and fail to heed the gospel, are responsible for their own death. Christians who fail to share the gospel are responsible for causing people to die a spiritual death.

On April 10, 1912, the Titanic, commanded by Captain Edward J. Smith, set sail. On April 11, 1912, there were seven warning messages sent about icebergs on the Titanic’s course. These messages were noted but not heeded. The Titanic then hit an iceberg, and by 2:18 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 4, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. All Scripture references (except where noted) is from the NASB.

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. A week ago last Friday, Mr. Merle (a prominent man in our congregation) went to be with Lord. We buried his earthy remains last Thursday. There was hope in that funeral service because Jesus said: John 14:19b … because I live, you will live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Our Savior Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE BELIEVE the only means of being cleansed from sin is through the precious blood of Christ. We receive access to that by having faith in Jesus, repentance, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit for personal salvation

INTRODUCTION Maybe one of the most well-known sermons that is not in the Bible was written by Jonathan Edwards and preached in 1741. This sermon is believed to have started the great awakening in America, but at the very heart of this sermon is fear and anger. Tell me if this is familiar to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:47, John 14:6, Romans 8:16, Titus 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Our Banner

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 15, 2025

Battles are fought under a flag as their banner. The Lord is our banner, leading us forward in this life

What’s so special about a flag? It’s much more than a cloth hanging from a pole. It can represent national pride and patriotism. It’s design symbolizes the special qualities of a people. It usually precedes soldiers going into battle, reminding them why they’re going into combat, and during that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15, John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist