Sermons on Pastoral Motives:

Attracted To God’s Goodness

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024

What could we observe on the person, who has been exposed or being drawn to a unique and higher level of experience – being attracted to God’s Goodness?

“When Abram heard that his kinsman had been taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. And he divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and defeated them and pursued them to Hobah, north of Damascus. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 10 - Riches Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 25, 2024

As we study the life of Joseph and compare it with the life of the church we will learn many important lessons. The Lord expects us as His children to grow in our knowledge of Him and to experience the riches of His glory through

Let us look into 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) As we continue our series of meditations based on the above mentioned verse, we realize that God alone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 3:14-21, Hosea 4:6, Genesis 42:3, Genesis 42:5, Genesis 42:8, Genesis 42:16, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Acts 17:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

"Learning How To Develop A Grateful Heart”

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 25, 2024

This is a sermon on the importance of gratitude.

Title: “Learning How to Develop a Grateful Heart” Script: I Thes. 5:16-18 Type: expository Where: GNBC 4-28-24 Intro: Read: “Several Ways to Make Yourself Miserable” – E. Elliot. I find that those who are most miserable are also the most ungrateful. With this in mind, as Christians, we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are You?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Where are you? Are you hiding, afraid of God, because of sin in your life? Maybe you’re trying to cover your sin with the fig leaves of your good works.

Introduction: Does this mean that God didn't know something? Not at all. Someone can easily ask a question to which they know the answer. Usually, the reason to do that is to point something out or teach something. Obviously, Adam and Eve had sinned. God asked, "Adam, where are you?" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconstructing Our Faith In The Bible.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 4, 2024

Sometimes, in talking to someone who has walked away from their faith and the church, they will say that their process of deconstruction began when they began to question the bible. This message looks at some ways to avoid that.

This might make you think less of me, but sometimes I google my name. I know, I’m so vain. There is a little bit of truth in that, but it’s also to keep an eye on who’s preaching the messages that I post online and also to track where my books are being mentioned. And yes, I am a little vain; the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Kingdom Of God - "The Kingdom Proclamation”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 5, 2024

Today’s signature verse, Mark 1:14-15, is a perfect summary of Christianity and what it stands for, as well as the message of what the Gospel is all about. It is a message that is desperately needed in our world. It’s the proclamation of the Kingdom of God that has come.

The Kingdom of God “The Kingdom Proclamation” Mark 1:14-15 Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j229bA9ECY Like the children's drawing puzzle, many people have been trying to connect-the-dots in their lives. Their lives and understanding of Christianity have been a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Jeremiah 16:6, Romans 10:14, Hebrews 1:1-2, Isaiah 61:1, John 3:16, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Meaning Of Pentecost

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 21, 2024

This is a message for Pentecost Sunday that teaches about the person of the Holy Spirit, the liturgical calendar and year, the fruit and gifts of the third Person of the Trinity.

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2024 Today is Pentecost Sunday. That might mean a lot to you, or not much at all. If you come from a mainline church background, Anglican or Catholic for example, there was more than likely some celebration of Pentecost Sunday as an important part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Memorial: Those Who Have Gone Before

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on May 24, 2024

Do you know the difference between Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day? How does this relate to us in faith?

TITLE: Building A Memorial: Those Who Have Gone Before SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 11 Hebrews 11:1-40 (KJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Close To God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 24, 2024

When you couldn’t reach up to God, He reached down to you, and He invites you to meet Him in the darkness, away from any idol, at the foot of the cross.

Leighton Ford, the husband of Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean, tells the story of a Russian cosmonaut. He came back from space and said, “Some people say God lives out there. I looked around, and I didn't see any God out there.” Billy Graham's wife, Ruth, said he looked in the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:21-26, Matthew 6:24, Joshua 24:15, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Hebrews 7:27, Hebrews 9:12, John 14:6, Psalm 2:4, Hebrews 9:22, Leviticus 17:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pausing To Give Thanks

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 25, 2024

Things to be thankful for in a Thanksgiving Season

THANKSGIVING 2024 PAUSING TO GIVE THANKS - - Read Psalm 100:1-5 This psalm begins with “Shout triumphantly to the Lord, or, Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, or Shout for joy to the Lord”, depending on the translation you are reading. So often, however, instead of shouting triumphantly to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel: God With Us SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Help my congregation to know and understand the Jesus of Christmas

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of the joyous season of Christmas, a season that is filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of hope, and the magic of miracles. It's a time when our hearts are filled with joy, our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-20

Topics: Who Is This Christ Of Christmas

Wait And See SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023

Help my congregation to see what God does when we give Him all we have.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a day filled with the promise of God's love and the potential for His divine intervention in our lives. We are here to embark on a journey of faith, a journey that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Topics: Giving God Everything

Son Of David, Son Of Mary, Son Of God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2024

Since King Jesus came to die in your place, make sure to give Him first place in your life.

Son of David and Son of God Matthew 1:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2024 How are you doing hanging on to Christ this Christmas? It’s so easy to get caught up in what our world says Christmas is all about that we forget what the Word says. Jesus was born in Bethlehem and grew up to pay for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating The Ebb And Flow

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 24, 2024

Jesus shared words to help John's disciples navigate change, as they were dealing with the loss of their leader. He also addressed the change of grace over legalism. This passage can be applied to change within the church.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Navigating the Ebb and Flow.” The expression “ebb and flow” is an idiom used to describe periods of highs and lows, and growth and decline, just like the rising and falling of the tides. It is essentially the idea that life is not always constant, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance - Genesis 50

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2025

A Message of Honor, Comfort, Faith, Trust and Assurance, Left with a sign of things to come (ASSURANCE) Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes GOD’s Promises may take a long time to fulfill, so persevere by trusting HIM.

2024.12.15.Sermon Notes. Genesis 50. Assurance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: A Message of Honor, Comfort, Faith, Trust and Assurance. Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes GOD’s Promises may take a long time to fulfill, so persevere by trusting HIM. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 50:1-26, Luke 19:41-42, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26, Luke 19:41-42, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 11:1, Exodus 13:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational