Sermons on Owned:

Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Jesus made two triumphal entries, one in a manger, one on a donkey.

This week starts the season of Lent. During this season we begin to prepare ourselves for the Passion Week, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Through Lent I will be giving a series on the Passion Week. Each week we will look at another aspect of that glorious and painful week. Triumphal ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

What Paul Knew -- Father's Day 2014 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014

Father's Day Message that looks at What Paul knew about His relationship with God and what Father's today should know about theirs

What Paul Knew ILLUSTRATION: BRUCE LOCKERBIE WRITES IN HIS BOOK FATHERLOVE THE FOLLOWING STORY, “WHEN I WAS ELEVEN YEARS OLD, OUR FAMILY DROVE FROM TORONTO TO EASTERN ONTARIO, TO THE REGION NORTH OF THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, WHERE MY FATHER HAD BEEN BORN. WE REACHED THE LITTLE VILLAGES OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock Higher Than I Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

This message on Psalm 61 shows how a desperate cry from an overwhelmed heart leads us to find divine refuge and unshakeable security on the "rock that is higher than I."

The Rock That is Higher Than I Introduction There are moments in life that push us to the very edge. Moments where we feel distant, isolated, and utterly alone. It may be the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, a daunting medical diagnosis, or a crisis of faith that makes us feel as though we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment & Accountability PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the Christian responsibility of discernment without judgment and the importance of spiritual accountability, guided by compassion and understanding of God's Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has called us together to delve into His Word, to glean wisdom and understanding, to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Galatians 6:1-5, James 4:1-12

Topics: Discernment, Gaslighting

Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of prayer and praise, encouraging believers to actively pursue God's heart, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of the Lord, ready to unwrap the gift of His Word? I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of my own merit, but because we are here to celebrate and contemplate the wonders of our faith, a faith ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Topics: Prayer, Praise

Interest In Interests - Sermon On Philippians 2:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

God commands us to live in peace with one another. But what do you do when there is an impasse?

Introduction “Hey look, here they come again. Wow. I’m surprised they came back after how they got treated last time. But … now it looks like there’s more of them … a lot more. And look down there. Oh man, there are hundreds of them. And this time they have swords! Oh boy. Quick, go run and tell ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Titanic: Keeping Romance Afloat Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

1st in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

TITANIC: KEEPING ROMANCE AFLOAT Reel Relationships - Week 2 Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip montage from Titanic - mpeg 2:58) It was that tragic, true story that served as the backdrop for the blockbuster film Titanic, which steamed past all other movies to become the top grossing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003

Why did Jesus go first to the Temple and then begin to cleanse it? What does he need to cleanse from our temples?

CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The shouts of Hosanna still rang loudly in ears of the citizens of Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. A large gathering of people were on hand to see Jesus as he rode into the city as the King of Peace on the back of a colt. Jesus continued down the dusty streets while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Matthew 21:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resolution We've Already Broken

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2009

We try to be perfect, in the "spotless" sense. But perfection means completion, and is tied to meeting others’ needs rather than achieving our goals. Jesus’ sacrifice was his "finished" accomplishment.

It happens every January. Just as sure as snow and the Super Bowl, with or without your favorite team, it always happens in January. Broken resolutions. Broken resolutions are the order of the day in the first month of the year. Those noble impulses we all have to do better and to be better – we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Idol Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014

Today it may not be about golden calves which have been replaced by other things more important than God and our lives spin around them recklessly.

Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on for ages and still does. We will also get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beholding And Reflecting Our God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 13, 2021

After Moses had beheld God's glory on Mt. Sinai, he could not help but reflect God's glory. That is God's will and plan for us. We are supposed to behold God, become like God, then reflect God to others.

A. Our mission as children of God and disciples of Jesus Christ is to behold and to reflect our God. 1. Let’s begin with two illustrations – one about beholding and the other about reflecting. B. We are all familiar with the saying: “You Are What You Eat.” 1. I like this meme: “They say you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Present State Of Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2020

We have seen the present state of Israel; they are lost. That is their condition today. They are lost just as the Gentiles are lost. The reason is that Christ is the end of the law of righteousness. Now Paul turns from the sovereignty of God to the responsibility of man.

(34) The Present State of Israel Romans 10:1-4 Scripture 1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing God's Direction

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 21, 2004

"Why did I do something even though I knew what the outcome would be?" Even though I knew what direction God would want me to go, I continued to move in the direction I knew better than to go.

I was asked a question the other day and, as I was seeking the answer, God brought me to these verses. The question was, "Why did I do something even though I knew what the outcome would be?" Even though I knew what direction God would want me to go, I continued to move in the direction I knew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Loan

Contributed by Peter Parry on Nov 21, 2003

Thanksgiving occurs in our life when we believe and live out the truth that the earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof.

ON LOAN (Psalm 89:11; 24:1;Dan.4:28-35) You can imagine the feeling, if on a Sunday morning, I came into this sanctuary and a stranger was sitting in this chair and then at 11 am proceeded to get up and lead the worship and preach the message. The thoughts could easily ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:11, Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Congregational