Sermons on Participating:

Cracked Cisterns And Living Water

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 2, 2025

This sermon explores Jeremiah 2’s image of cracked cisterns and the fountain of living water, reminding us that faith was never meant to be contained or controlled but to flow with the living, moving grace of God.

Let me start with a confession. I’m not much of a handyman. I try. I really do. I have a toolbox, I watch the YouTube videos, and I stand in the aisle at Lowe’s like I know what I’m doing, but often, I end up calling someone more competent to fix whatever I broke in the process of trying to fix ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

That I Might Know Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Understand and embrace the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, recognizing that all worldly gains are insignificant in comparison and that our ultimate goal should be to know and serve God.

Good morning, family! We've got some deeply enriching spiritual food to dig into today. We're going to take a deep dive into Philippians 3:7-11. Now these verses remind us of a truth that Watchman Nee once expressed so well, "May the things of this world so lose their power over us that we do not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Topics: Life's Goal, Christ

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the biblical concept of giving, emphasizing that God blesses us not to increase our standard of living, but to enhance our standard of giving.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we are diving into the rich and profound message of giving as illustrated in the book of Exodus. This theme is beautifully captured in the words of Randy Alcorn, "God prospers us not to raise our standard of living, but to raise our standard of giving." Let that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:20-29

Topics: Give, Freely

Prayer Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the power, faith, and results of prayer as highlighted in James 5:12-20, emphasizing that God hears, heeds, answers, and delivers through prayer.

Good morning, church family. One of my favorite Christian authors, E.M. Bounds, once said, "Four things let us ever keep in mind: God hears prayer, God heeds prayer, God answers prayer, and God delivers by prayer." As we dive into our sermon today, we'll be discussing the power, faith, and results ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-20

Topics: Prayer, Saints

A Culture Of Prodigals PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of creating a global Christian community that actively seeks out those who have strayed from their faith, and joyously welcomes them back, fulfilling our responsibility as a church.

Good morning, church family. I am so glad to see all of your beautiful faces this morning as we gather here to explore some profound truths from the book of James. Today, we are going to delve into James 5:19-20. "My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Topics: Gathering, People Of God

New Beginnings (Part 8) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Learn from our past without dwelling on it, live in the present with gratitude, and look forward to the future with hope, trusting in God's promise of renewal and new beginnings.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a rich and inspiring passage from the Book of Isaiah. But before we do that, let's take a moment to consider these words from Woodrow Kroll: "The God who made us also can remake us." We've all got things in our past that we cling to, but God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Imagine, Big

Lord, What Do You Want Me To Do? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

No one is beyond God's redemption, and like Saul, who became Paul, we are all called to respond to God's transformative power, hope, and command to action.

Good morning, church! As we gather together today, we turn our focus towards the transformative power of the Gospel, the hope it brings, and the call to action it demands. We'll be hanging out in Acts 9:6, where Saul, a fierce persecutor of the early church, has a life-changing encounter with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6

Topics: Redemption

The Power Of Sharing Our Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Learn from Paul's boldness in sharing his faith, assuming that others are interested in hearing about Jesus, and understanding the transformative power of Christ in our lives.

Welcome, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to journey through Acts 25:23-26:29, diving deep into the power of sharing our faith, the assumption that people are interested in hearing about Jesus, and the transformative difference that Christ makes in our lives. This is a passage that tells ...read more

Topics: Share Faith

Jesus Called Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage us to respond to Jesus' call in our lives, becoming workers in His harvest field, spreading the good news and showing His love to a world in need.

Good morning, church family! Today, we gather to explore a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, which centers on Jesus' call to the apostles, their response, and the challenge for us to respond to Jesus' call in our lives today. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "The great thing to remember is that, ...read more

Topics: Jesus Calling, Apostles

The Lost Coin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the immense value of every individual in God's eyes and the importance of seeking the lost and rejoicing in their return to Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into a passage from Luke 15, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Lost Coin. This passage highlights three important themes: The Joy of Finding the Lost, The Value of the Lost, and The Celebration of the Lost. C.S. Lewis once said, "There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Topics: Celebrating, Lost

Anchored For Destiny PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace God's predestined plan for our lives, the power of Christ that anchors this destiny, and how we can live out this destiny through Christ Jesus.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. It's wonderful to have you all here today as we God’s plan for our lives. We are going to unpack Ephesians 1:11… Here it is from The Passion Translation: Through our union with Christ, we too have been claimed by God as his own inheritance. Before we were even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11

Topics: Destiny, Christ Jesus

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon encourages us to embrace generosity, trust in God's promise of heavenly blessings, and seek spiritual growth through giving.

Good morning, dear church family. We gather today under the sheltering love of our Heavenly Father, and in the redeeming grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we will turn the pages of the Holy Scriptures and let the wisdom of our Lord illuminate our hearts and minds. Our focus today is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Topics: Giving

Being Thankful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of expressing gratitude for God's blessings, guided by the celebration and worship depicted in 1 Chronicles 16.

Beloved, we gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of life. We stand on the precipice of a new revelation, an understanding that will not only illuminate our minds but also ignite our hearts. We are here to embrace the wisdom of the Word, to drink ...read more

Topics: Thanksgiving

A Band-Aid Or A Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores how God's transformative love turns our burdens into blessings, leading to true healing and growth in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It is a joy to be gathered here today, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word. It’s a beautiful day to seek wisdom, to find solace, and to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Topics: Greatest Gift, All

Repositioning For Destiny Fulfillment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Encourages trusting in God's presence and promises, even in difficult times, drawing inspiration from Gideon's faith and courage in the book of Judges.

Beloved friends and family, gather near as we open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that awaits us in the sacred pages of our Bibles. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the Old Testament, to the book of Judges, chapter 6, verse 12. It reads, "When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Topics: Arise, Shine