Sermons on Our Will:

The Blessing Of Guidance

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2019

The Spirit helps us with our weaknesses. It is not the case that He helps at times when we are weak, but since we live in a state of weakness, He is helping us continually.

(28) The Blessing of Guidance Romans 8:26-30 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

"Love" should be more than just a buzzword for Christians. God showed his love for us when we were still sinners. Likewise, we should love our friends and our enemies alike and show it by treating them the way we want to be treated.

[This sermon was preached on 8 July 2018, 7th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Years ago, a man came to me for help. His life was in a mess. When he looked to the past, he saw many relationships that had shipwrecked. Several of them were still haunting him almost daily. His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29, Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Burden For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 28, 2018

Paul had a convicting burden for the Gospel that compelled him to preach and share the good news. Every believer should share that burden. Are we burdened for the Gospel, compelled to share?

The Burden for the Gospel 1 Corinthians 9:16 As we continue our series, A Gospel Centered Life, I want to address the need for a proper burden concerning the Gospel. In my estimation, our text reveals one of the most convicting, compelling, and honest statements the apostle Paul ever made. In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Die

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 23, 2018

The Divine Purpose for the Divine Birth of Jesus

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Weekend Message/Devotion December 23, 2018 Born to Die Hebrews 10:5-10 This reading so illuminates and so magnifies the will of God and the mission of His Only Son that it needs to be more fully shared at this time of year. This reading is surely a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Psalm 40:6-8, Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Glory That Awaits Us

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 10, 2018

The mountain top experience-the transfiguration is a confirmation of the glory that awaits you and me.

weekend Message/Devotion February 11, 2018 Reading: Mark 9:2-9 Seeing the Glory That Awaits Us I am including the gospel reading this morning. Without this reading, today’s message won’t be as meaningful to us. I encourage you to make notes of today’s message and using them in studying Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Deuteronomy 34:5-6, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteous By Faith

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 14, 2017

Ask yourself, “Am I righteous?” Few people would answer with an unqualified “yes.” But if your answer is “yes,” and you believe that you are righteous through unblemished right living, I hope to show you righteousness lies elsewhere.

Note: I have a short set of very simple PowerPoint slides that I will be happy to provide on request. They're very plain and have only the two equations mentioned plus a few of the major points in the sermon. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Righteous By Faith slides if you're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Proverbs 15:8-9, Philippians 3:8-9, Romans 10:6-9, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Luke 1:5-6, 2 Peter 2:7-8, Psalm 14:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Another Lesson On Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2017

It was the custom of our Lord to get alone to pray. One of His disciples must have overheard Him pray, and now had a desire to pray like Christ prayed.

Judea Lesson: Another Lesson on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Pic

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 23, 2023

Jesus' Presence, Light/Illumination and Commission (PIC) are the central themes of Advent-His birth.

A few days ago we took some of our family to the airport so they could fly home for Christmas. (Personal presence is so important in seasons of celebration. In the US Thanksgiving and Christmas are the biggest travel days of the year). Of course, we took a Picture with some of the decorations in ...read more

Denomination: *other

Lessons From Elijah The Power Of Waiting And Persevering Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 20, 2025

This story teaches us valuable lessons about the importance of waiting, perseverance, and trust in God's promises.

In the story of Elijah, we find a powerful example of waiting on God's promise and persevering through challenges. After three years of drought and famine in Israel, God instructed Elijah to present himself to King Ahab, promising to send rain on the land (1 Kings 18:1). This story teaches us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1

Hallowed Be Your Name - Matthew 6:9b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 1, 2024

Why does Jesus teach us to ask God to hallow his own name?

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Children Are Windows To Heaven Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Babies and toddlers are windows to Heaven, our Home. I often ask them to tell me of their memories of Heaven because they still remember Home and are windows for us to glimpse into our unfathomable, infinite, glorious Home we have forgotten about.

One thing you may not have heard me say is that I have enjoyed a love affair with children, especially newborns, infants, and toddlers. This love affair started in 1991 when my wife was pregnant with our first child. Let me share with you how this love affair began. In 1990, I was in my second ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 1:21-23, Isaiah 25:8-12, Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus, Our City Of Refuge! Series

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 23, 2014

The Cities of Refuge in the Book of Joshua are not only a portrait of Christ, but they are also a picture of the Church, the Body of Christ. We have a refuge in Christ to give to all who are in need of a Savior.

JESUS, OUR CITY OF REFUGE! Dr. Larry Petton Great Chapters of the Bible #7 Text: Joshua 20 _____________________________________________________________________________________ THINK ABOUT THIS Homelessness is skyrocketing in America. Over 3.5 million Americans live on the streets. Of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laying Down Our Lives Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 23, 2020

We must have sacrificial and unconditional love for all people because Jesus showed us this way to love others.

IT WAS NOVEMBER 19, 1863, WHEN PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN SPOKE IN GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, SAYING “...WE HAVE COME TO DEDICATE A PORTION OF THAT FIELD, AS A FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR THOSE WHO HERE GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT THAT NATION MIGHT LIVE. IT IS ALTOGETHER FITTING AND PROPER THAT WE SHOULD DO ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13, 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Work In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 24, 2017

1. He sees our struggles (vs. 17-19; 34). 2. He develops us with detours (vs. 20-30; 35-36). 3. He wants to meet us in a miraculous way (vs. 30-33). 4. He has missions in mind for us (vs. 34). 5. He wants to save our souls (vs. 35-37).

God's Work in Our Lives Acts 7:17-37 (Scripture Reading vs. 17-23) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 7 we continue our study of the trial of Stephen. He was a good, godly man, and one of the first deacons. But in this chapter, he was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Express Our Gratitude?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 18, 2024

This sermon, which was taken from many sources, shows many ways to express our gratitude.

Opening: Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet whose writings we have all enjoyed. Unlike many old writers, Kipling was one of the few who had the opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. He also made a great deal of money at his trade. One day a newspaper reporter came to him and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16, Ephesians 5:19, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 22:37, 1 John 4:10, 1 John 4:19, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Matthew 20:28, John 10:10, 1 Chronicles 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational