Sermons on Pagan Roots:

Advent: A Picture Of Joy (With Communion) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024

The story of Christmas is a story of joy. Not fleeting happiness tied to presents or celebrations, but a joy rooted in the faithfulness and presence of God.

Advent: A Picture of Joy (with Communion) As we continue our journey through Advent, let me start with a question: What is your favourite joyful Christmas tradition or memory? Perhaps it’s decorating the tree, singing carols, or watching the excitement on a child’s face as they open a gift. These ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Luke 1:39-47, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 126:3, Philippians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abide In Me.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2023

Jesus is the true fulfilment of Israel’s mission, and those who are rooted in Him are His ambassadors to a fallen world.

ABIDE IN ME. John 15:1-6. In Psalm 80:8-16 Israel is poignantly portrayed as a vine which has spread throughout the whole land, only to be torn down, devoured, and burnt at the time of the Exile. The vineyard motif is again taken up in Isaiah 5:1-7, where a moral reason is given for this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive As God Forgives Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2021

God desires that our hearts become a soft soil where the seed of forgiveness might germinate and take root.

February 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matt. 6:7-15; Matt. 18:23-35 Forgive as God Forgives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We all need role models. Our first role models are our parents. Children are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith That Overcomes Doubt And Fear Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith that overcomes doubt and fear is not built on emotions or logic—it is rooted in the Word of God and sustained by His presence.

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES DOUBT AND FEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, James 1:6, Mark 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: Doubt and fear are two of the most powerful weapons the enemy uses to weaken the believer’s faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Life Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025

The Scriptures call us to live a life of contentment, not rooted in material accumulation, but in trust and satisfaction in God’s provision.

LIVING A LIFE OF CONTENTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, Psalm 23:1, Ecclesiastes 5:10 INTRODUCTION: Contentment is a rare and powerful virtue in today’s world, where people are constantly driven by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 28, 2025

Joy is not just a fleeting emotion, it is a gift from God. Explore the kind of joy that is eternal, unwavering, and rooted in the Lord.

Go! And Rejoice in the Lord Always Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we gather to hear Your Word, we ask that You open our ears to listen, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive. May we be transformed by the power of Your truth. Help us find our joy in You, regardless of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:8, James 1:2, Galatians 5:22, John 16:22, Deuteronomy 33:27, Philippians 4:4, John 1:12, Romans 5:1-5, John 3:16, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Stifle The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores cultivating a constant state of gratitude rooted in our relationship with God, independent of our circumstances, as a pathway to joy.

Welcome, dear friends, to another gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today to engage with a theme that is as timeless as it is timely, as profound as it is personal: Gratitude. And not just any gratitude, but a gratitude that is deeply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Gratitude

Running Through Troops And Leaping Over Walls PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores finding strength in God, persevering through challenges, and the prosperity that comes from a faith-rooted resilience.

Good morning, cherished family in Christ. It’s a joy to gather with you once again, united by our shared faith and the love of our Savior. We find ourselves at the doorstep of another Sunday, another opportunity to soak in the Word of God, and to allow its wisdom to seep into the marrow of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:29

Topics: Pushing, Promise

World Religions - 1 Islam Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 6, 2008

Islam is a religion of works founded by a warlord. The good news, however, as that grace and truth have been revealed in Jesus Christ.

A Christian’s Guide To World Religions Part-1 “What About Islam?” Galatians 2:17-21 Introduction A missionary in India spoke near a fountain on the subject, “Jesus, the Water of Life.” A Muslim interrupted, “Your religion is like this little stream of water, but Islam is like a great ocean!” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

The celebration of the birth of Jesus by Christians.

CHRISTMAS SERMON I. Introduction *Click to baby George photo A. The Birth of a King (Prince George) It seemed the whole world was waiting breathlessly for the birth of this baby. This baby is Prince George, firstborn son of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, Luke 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sex And Discretion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stronger Together

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

My knowledge is limited in the area of trees, but I did I little bit of reading into the root system of trees. Why the roots? Because I wanted to know how is it that trees grow, how they are fed, and what allows a tree to remain healthy in order to compare it to the Christian life.

My knowledge is limited in the area of trees, but I did I little bit of reading into the root system of trees. Why the roots? Because I wanted to know how is it that trees grow, how they are fed, and what allows a tree to remain healthy in order to compare it to the Christian life. The roots of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Universal Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Can a pagan glorify the God of the Bible? If he becomes a believer, he certainly can. This invitation of Psa. 117 is authentic when it says whosoever will may come, and praise the God who is the God of all peoples.

If you think Psalm 117 is a short chapter, you are right, for it is the shortest in all the Bible. But it is twice as long in English as it is in the original Hebrew. It is 33 words in English, but only 17 in the Hebrew. And it is another of the many paradoxes of the Bible, for small as it ...read more

A Biblical Perspective On Halloween

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 21, 2001

Removal of fear of Halloween with the Word!

A Biblical Perspective on Halloween Deuteronomy 18:9-22 Col.2:6-10, 3:1-6 What’s this hubbub all about Re: Halloween? Think with me, how do the ancients think? Many of us today even grow up being afraid of the dark, right? What about the old days, when they do not have electricity to light up the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22, Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 1 Jude 1:10-11b Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

A donkey in the hands of the Lord, is superior to a donkey of a man. Balaam was the real donkey. If it was not for an obedient donkey, Balaam would have died as a disobedient donkey, and the obedient donkey would have lived. Jude continues the message on false teachers

THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 1 Jude 1:10-11b {{Jude 1:10 “These men revile the things which they do not understand, and like unreasoning animals, they are destroyed by these things which they know by instinct. Jude 1:11 Woe to them for they have gone the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Numbers 22:1-13, Numbers 22:17-41, Numbers 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational