Sermons on pace:

Dead Church Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

When a church has a good reputation, much activity and past accomplishment it does not guarantee a spiritually alive church.

George Barna in his book Turnaround Churches, profiles thirty churches that were about to die and made a turnaround. He compares dying churches to the Sears Catalogue. For about 100 years Sears was the symbol of mail order catalogue business. They introduced their mail order catalogue in 1894. For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Relevance Of Saint Ignatius In The Contemporary World Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024

The teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are still applicable today, providing ageless insight and direction for anyone looking for connection, meaning, and purpose in a world that is always evolving.

The Relevance of Saint Ignatius in the Contemporary World Intro: The teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are still applicable today, providing ageless insight and direction for anyone looking for connection, meaning, and purpose in a world that is always evolving. Scripture Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25-26

Denomination: Other

Sermon On Bitterness

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2022

Bitterness is defined as anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “To forgive does not mean to forget. To forgive means not to carry any bitterness in you, because that destroys your life.” Ephesians 4:31-32 reminds us: “Let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23, Romans 3:14, Matthew 6:14-15, Job 7:11

Until The Harvest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's discernment and authority, as illustrated in the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, and encourages believers to seek wisdom in discerning the good from the bad in their own lives while trusting in God's perfect timing.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I hope y'all are feeling blessed today! We're going to dive into a very interesting piece of Scripture today from the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verses 24-30. It's the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Before we get started, let me share a quote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Both Grow, God Authorizes Harvest

Distraction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ and the priority of our salvation in our lives.

Pause a moment, folks. In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, we're so often caught up in a whirlwind of distractions that we forget to focus on the most important thing - our relationship with Jesus Christ. We're here today to remind ourselves of the vital truth that faith in Jesus is ...read more

Topics: Focus, Christ, Main Thing

Kingdom Keys - Mark Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Fear and confusion are normal when first encountering the risen Jesus. It's why there are so many who hear the word, come in contact with the power of God and retreat. It doesn’t take brilliance to understand God’s message to humanity after hearing the facts. It takes courage.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:33, Mark 5:36, Mark 9:5-7, Mark 9:6, Mark 16:8, Mark 5:32-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of A Messy Stall Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 4, 2023

Increase comes by the strength of the ox. When disorder is a result of God’s activity celebrate it. Open your heart and don’t be afraid to let God work in your life

Have you ever looked at someone and just wondered how do they do it? Their yard is mowed. Their flower bed is weeded. Their car is always washed. Their garage is swept, and everything is put back exactly in its place. For you the grass needs mowing. There are weeds in the flower bed. The laundry ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

He Who Began

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

Paul begins his letter with the words, “I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you.” Paul is thankful for the Philippians.

Paul begins his letter with the words, “I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you.” Paul is thankful for the Philippians. Paul is in prison when he is writing this letter to the Philippians. We would think that Paul would be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 17, 2024

We are at a moment in time where the Disciples have spent time with Jesus and witnessed His ascension into the heavens. What do they do now?

“Moving Forward” Acts 1:12-14 We are at a moment in time where the Disciples have spent time with Jesus and witnessed His ascension into the heavens. What do they do now? Wayne Logan (a preacher friend) said to me once, “I’m going to do what I know to do until I know what to do.” There are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Christmas Dilemma

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2022

Some pros and cons of Christmas.

I am not a big fan of Christmas, mainly because it is not in the Bible. Family and friends outnumber me, so I go along with Christmas festivities but not wholeheartedly. I have difficulty celebrating it as the birthday of Jesus. For one reason, Christians did not celebrate Christmas for at least ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Caducity

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 3, 2023

Caducity is defined as the infirmity or weakness of old age.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Old age need not be misery. In many ways, old age can be a great blessing because the whole experience of life is behind you. When you were a child everything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 46:4, Job 12:12, Psalm 92:14

From The Ashes - Contemplation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of intentional contemplative prayer in fostering a deep connection with God amidst the busyness of life.

Welcome to week 3 of our From the Ashes Sermon Series as we take a 6-week journey to the cross together. Each week we are looking at a different aspect of Jesus’ life and ministry during His time here on earth. Each week we are getting a glimpse into the abundant life possible in and through ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Topics: Contemplative Prayer, Divine Connection, Intentional Practice

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

"Beneath The Surface" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

A look at ourselves through the eyes of our heart.

“Beneath The Surface” Matthew 5:8 Beatitudes - #6 Intro: If Jesus came to your home today to spend a day or two If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to him would be the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Mennonite

#3seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We search how friendship can help or hurt in the process of testing.

#3 Seasons of TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 3 of a 5 part series. If you need part contact Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3, Why tests? TEXT: Proverbs 18:24 A man that is going to have friends must show himself friendly... Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 20, 2001

This message uses the experiences of David bringing back the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in comparison to the Church bringing back the Power of God into Action today.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6: 1 - 23 Title: “The Raiders of the Lost Ark” Introduction: For 100 long years the Ark of the Covenant had been separated from the tabernacle and other places of worship. After its capture by the Philistines at Aphek (1 Sam. 4:11) it remained in Philistia for seven months, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23, 1 Samuel 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal