Sermons on Passive:

A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006

What is God’s priority for our lives?

God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Finished!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider what Jesus means when He says "it is finished and we ask ourselves if it is finished for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. After being ordained into ministry and installed in Welland, local paper reported on the event - heading was "From Saving money to saving souls", referring to how an accountant became a minister of the word. Being involved in the work of God in saving souls is a much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Middle Of The Road

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 8, 2007

Don’t be a middle of the road christian

The middle of the road Revelation 3: 14-16 When you hear the term, “middle of the road”, what do you think of? If you are thinking politics you would say the “middle of the road” means someone who is neither liberal nor conservative. If you are thinking religion you would say the “middle of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreamy-Eyed Mary, Busily Working Martha

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Why does Jesus praises the contemplative, dreamy-eyed Mary, sitting at His feet, but scold the busily working Martha?

Intro The puzzling response of Jesus to Mary and Martha leave us scratching our heads. Our Lord Jesus praises the contemplative, dreamy-eyed Mary, sitting at His feet. He scolds the busily working Martha. What gives? Martha was the one who was busily looking after Jesus’ needs and His ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Hand In Our Luck Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 8, 2009

Did the events of Ruth 2 happen because of good luck or divine intervention?

[To receive free, weekly sermons contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; for sermon audio, visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] GOOD LUCK? Choir practice at the West Side Baptist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska, always began on Wednesday evenings at 7:20. At 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 1950, an ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005

If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Should We Judge Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2014

Does Jesus prohibit judging one another?

Should We Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction How many times have we heard “Don’t judge me?” These people claim this verse as saying that no one has a right to confront their evil actions, as though Jesus was the ultimate preacher of tolerance. Is this indeed what Jesus means here? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Servants And Masters

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Servants and Masters

SERVANTS AND MASTERS (EPHESIANS 6:5-9) The Bible casts servants in positive and negative light. Positive Negative 1. faithful and wise servant Matt 24:45 2. good and faithful servant Matt 25:21, 23 3. servant of all Mark 10:44 4. good servant Luke 19:17 5. servant of Jesus Christ Rom 1:1 6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Ephesians 6:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Absalom, Amnon And Tamar Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

The tragic story of Amnon, Tamar and Absalom highlights the problems associated with David's neglected justice, and Absalom implementing his own brand of justice, creating chaos and destruction in the process.

2 Samuel 13 (NIV) 2 Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. 12 “She said to him. “ Don’t do this wicked thing. 13 What about me? Where could I get rid of my disgrace? And what about you? You would be like one of the wicked fools in Israel. Please speak to the king; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Having A Transformed Mind

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 22, 2012

To walk a Christian walk the mind is very much involved and this is where Satan launches an unrelentless attack, leading to disparity and depression!

Having a Transformed Mind To walk a Christian walk the mind is very much involved and this is where Satan launches an unrelentless attack, leading to disparity and depression! Mark 12:30: “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Feet Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 6 Passage: Proverbs 6:18 Title: The Feet Interesting Statement: The average person takes 18,000 steps a day, walking about 65,000 miles in a lifetime. More important than how far we travel is where we allow our feet to travel… Introduction: In John 13 Jesus grabs a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

01. Simple Faith And A Cry For Revival (1 Samuel 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Every great move of God in history has begun with a crisis. Whether it was the captivity in Egypt before the Exodus, the spiritual decline before the Reformation, or the darkness before the Great Awakenings, God often allows desperate circumstances to precede divine intervention.

Simple Faith and the Cry for Revival February 26, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 1 Introduction: The Birth of a Prophet – Hannah’s Faith and the Cry for Revival Every great move of God in history has begun with a crisis. Whether it was the captivity in Egypt ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Courage

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2025

This sermon calls believers to live out Paul’s charge in 2 Corinthians 13:11 with bold faith and steadfast trust in God. Drawing from Gideon’s story, it shows that true courage means acting in faith despite fear. When we take courage, we experience God’s presence, unity, and peace.

Introduction: The Courage to Begin When Gandalf first visited Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Bilbo wanted nothing to do with adventure. He loved his comfortable hobbit-hole — his tea, his chair, and his quiet little life in the Shire. But Gandalf saw something in Bilbo that Bilbo didn’t see in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort For The Weary

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Isaiah 40 is a chapter of comfort, offering hope and strength to those who are weary and burdened.

COMFORT FOR THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-3, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 23:1-3, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God