Sermons on Passive Listening:

Are You Persuaded?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 26, 2009

In these very troubled times everything that can be shaken will be shaken. This is not a cause for fear but an opportunity grow in grace and truth, as well as an opportunity to increase in confidence as we see God’s absolute faithfulness revealed toward

Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39. nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Persuasion - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Strange, A God Who Raises The Dead 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 20, 2009

First of a two part sermon that deals with Paul’s testimony/defense before Festus and Agrippa in Acts 25-26

Text: Acts 25:13-26:32, Title: Strange…A God That Can Raise the Dead, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/23/09, AM A. “…well my plan is to convince people that all they have to do to get to heaven is to be a religious person.” B. Background to passage: Recap briefly how we here. One of the responsibilities of a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There's Always A Critic Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 10, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

From comment cards to online customer service surveys our culture encourages us to be critical of everything from food to services. I know, it comes in the package with freedom. It’s a first amendment thing. Recently Time Magazine featured an article entitled “When Everyone’s a Critic.” The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Am I! Send Me! Send Me!

Contributed by Rob Plain on Jan 23, 2013

Hear God's call for your life.

Here I am! Send me!! Send Me!! Isaiah 6:1-13 One day, some 2500 years ago, a religious man by the name of Isaiah went to church. While he was there he suddenly discovered God’s presence in a most different way. No, This was not the first time he attended the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 2, 2014

The Spirit filled life is not simply about spouting Spiritual garbage. It is about allowing the Holy Spirit to control every area of your life. Come and see how that works out practically

Info: Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, "Why do we need this 'Mr. Moody'? He's uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?" A younger, wiser pastor rose and responded, "No, but the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Prayer Life?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2014

A sermon on encouraging married couples to pray together (Material adapted from http://www.coupleswhopray.com/)

HoHum: Several years ago, Redbook magazine did a computer survey on sexual attitudes and practices (not surprising). What was surprising in the survey was they sprinkled questions about religion in with the study. The survey of about 19,000 women showed that “strongly religious” women ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 16, 2018

The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

“Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Man Card

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 15, 2022

God has put 5 mandates on your "man card."

A group of women got together and came up with 34 qualities they think men consider to be “man-card” worthy. I’ll pick 10 of them and you raise your hand each time you fulfill one. 1. You can grow a beard. 2. You have skills at the grill. 3. You own quality tools. 4. You know about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2023

Taking up the shield of Faith to deflect the arrows of the enemy. putting the whole armor of God on everyday.

God’s shield of faith Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:2- Introduction- Good morning to those listening online. Please turn to Ephesians 6 We have been studying Ephesians chapter 6 for several weeks and in a series of “When the enemy attacks.” We have looked at the importance of Paul’s words of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Come Boldly To The Throne Of Grace...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2022

We are called to draw nearer to God... When one door closes another will open... just wait. Let us look at how Jesus invites us TO COME UNTO HIM.

COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. WE ARE A PRODUCT OF OUR DAILY CHOICES. WILL WE COME CLOSE TO GOD… I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are We Waiting For?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 18, 2021

Are we waiting in eager expectation for the gift of the Spirit? A heavy re-work of a much earlier sermon from many years ago, which is looking to provoke a change in peoples perspectives.

In the Name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Very, very occasionally I will head off somewhere on a train, and as I look around the platform, it doesn’t take too long to see that there is a difference between how adults and children wait for its arrival. As you stand ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15, Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Fall Of The Untouchables

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

Even when oppressors seem invincible, God sees and reverses injustice; the righteous live by faith while His glory fills the earth.

(When pride meets God’s justice.) Picture this: you’re standing in front of the shampoo shelf. You reach for a bottle because you want something that will make a difference — something marketed to change your hair, change how you feel, maybe even change how the world sees you. You read the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Romans 1:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

But You Shall Receive Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to fully trust in God's provision, be empowered by the Holy Spirit, and act as His witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Good morning, church family! I have a message for you today that will empower and encourage you, one that I believe will light a fire in your hearts. It's all about the promise of God's provision, the power of the Holy Spirit, and our call to receive and act. Today, we're going to dig deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Topics: Desire, Filled

Where Is God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To explore the story of Joseph, emphasizing God's sovereignty in difficult times, Joseph's unwavering faith, and the truth that God's silence doesn't equate to His absence.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving deep into the story of Joseph from Genesis 37:1-4 and 12-28. This narrative is packed with lessons on God's sovereignty in difficult times, Joseph's unwavering faith in God's plan, and the powerful truth that God's silence doesn't mean His absence. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Topics: God's Silence, Difficult Times