Sermons on Our Purpose:

Jesus Meets Our Needs, More Than Our Wants Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 25, 2009

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 12

8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 12] July 26, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear heavenly Father, we come to worship with so many needs. Some among us may be ill. Some of us may be facing difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 32 - Acknowledging Our Sin Is To Be Our Regular Practice

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 29, 2023

Have you ever felt that your relationship with God has been, not just stagnant, but wooden and hollow, with no life, no relationship, no joy, no vibrancy or flourishing? Like it is forced and faked and empty?

This morning we are looking at Psalm 32 and we find that it is written by King David. It’s a psalm paired with Psalm 51. They’re bound together. “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love.” And they’re bound together because the context of the psalm is 2 Samuel chapters 11 and 12. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ash Wednesday: Confronting Our Sins, Embracing Our Vulnerabilities

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

Ash Wednesday sermon about confronting our sins, but how that is a call to vulnerability by the Holy Spirit

Ash Wednesday: At one time Advent was my favorite season of the church year. The happiness, the joy of anticipation, the hope of a manger, the birth of a child… it all added a hopeful newness to my soul. But our culture ruined Christmas with the rabid consumerism and those lame made for TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

First Comes Our Transformation - Lastly Comes Our Transfiguration

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 18, 2020

We will join Jesus, Moses and Elijah and we will be transfigured in that glory.

Message/Devotion February 23, 2020 Matthew 17:1-9 First Comes Our Transformation – Lastly Comes OUR Transfiguration The Reading Jesus Transfigured on the Mount 17 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:44-46, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casting Our Cares On God And Trusting Him With Our Future Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

God's Word encourages us to cast our cares on Him..

As believers, we are not immune to worries about the future. We fret about our careers, finances, relationships, and uncertainties that lie ahead. But as Christians, we have a heavenly Father who cares deeply about our future and desires to guide us through life's journey. In 1 Peter 5:7, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Genesis 39:21-23

Taw - Psalm 119:169-176 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 6, 2012

God's Word must be the focus of our lives!

TAV May 02, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:169-176 (ESV) – 22 of 22 Tav – 22nd letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 169Let my cry come before You, O Lord; give me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Baptist

Building People Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

If we are followers of Christ then it will show in our lives.

A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 22, 2004

To explain further our mission purpose

Whatever It Takes 04/25/04 Mark 3:1-6 INTRO: Last week we looked at the first part of our mission statement: To Passionately Pursue God. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscover Church

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015

Rediscovering the purpose and practice of our faith

Rediscover Church Introduction: I remember when I was teenager going to a church right after I became a Christian and I remember it being like family. I remember this deep connection that everyone had. There was a close friendship between everyone. and we were constantly involved in each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's About God's Truth, Not Our Own PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's truth found in the Bible, emphasizing its role in providing spiritual freedom and guiding faithful living.

Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to our gathering today. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to be here with you, standing on the sacred ground of our shared faith. Together, we are a mosaic of God's children, each of us a unique piece, yet all of us connected by the mortar of His ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Topics: God's Truth, Foundation, Life

People With A Vision

Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008

We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Irreverence In Worship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

Worship is all about God, not us! So, as Paul instructs the church concerning worship, he is in reality, instructing the church to be more God centered, and less self centered. To achieve worship that is God centered, we must deal with our own attitude,

IRREVERENCE IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 INTRODUCTION: Beginning here and continuing through Chapter 14, Paul deals with issues regarding public worship. This is an important point – what Paul has to say he says in the context of public worship. Simply put, worship is aligning ourselves with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Pathways Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022

Sometimes we forget God has a plan and purpose for our lives. Often we move through life without giving God’s plan a second thought and we seem to forget He has designed a specific pathway for each of us.

Powerful Pathways Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Sometimes we forget God has a plan and purpose for our lives. Often we move through life without giving God’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Lord's Love Lasts Forever

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 19, 2004

PENTECOST 20[25 (A)] - Our Lord’s love lasts forever. Even though we often turn away from God’s love -- God’s love turns us around time and again.

OUR LORD’S LOVE LASTS FOREVER HOSEA 11: 1- 4,7-9 -- October 1, 2004 -- PENTECOST 20 1 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3It was I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Savior's Next Step For Our Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 15, 2013

How can we take the next step? 1. Carry out the Lord’s commands (vs. 12). 2. Pray with passion (vs. 13-14). 3. Believe the Bible (vs. 15-20). 4. Enlist and equip more help (vs. 20-23). 5. Humbly accept the Lord's assignment (vs. 23-26).

The Savior's Next Step for Our Church Acts 1:12-26 (Initial reading: vs. 8-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 *This is last week's issue of "The Baptist Message," and the headline for this article is: "Hankins Delivers Sobering News to 2020 Commission." It tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist