Sermons on Pause:

"Who Is Our 'man From Macedonia'?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 15, 2015

A sermon about mission.

"Who is Our 'Man from Macedonia'?" Acts 16:6-15 Our Scripture passage from Acts starts out with a series of experiences which must have been extremely disheartening and discouraging for Paul and "his companions." They had made huge commitments and sacrifices in order to go out on this long and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

"i Trust In You, Lord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2020

A sermon about trust in the midst of despair.

“I Trust in You, Lord” Psalm 31:9-16 How are you doing this morning? How are you feeling? This is the fourth Sunday that we have not gathered together as a church family. For some of us, this may very well be the first time in our adult lives that we have gone four weeks without worshiping ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:9-16, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

God With Us - Nevertheless Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 21, 2021

Isaiah shows us that in spite of all the wickedness around us, God has a way of turning things around.

Opening Scriptures: Isaiah 8:21 – 9:1 – 7 Let me remind you that when the Bible was written there were no chapter divisions. It was not until later that chapter divisions were placed into scripture so that would could get some organization when finding passages Introduction I mentioned ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"we Had Hoped..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2021

A sermon about the Road to Emmaus and beyond.

“We Had Hoped…” Luke 24:13-48 All four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are absolutely consistent on this one thing: no one believes the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection when they first hear it. No one. And that includes Jesus’ own disciples, the ones who were closest to Him and spent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-48

Denomination: United Methodist

God Our Maker-Helper-Keeper Twenty-Four-Seven! (Psalm 121) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by trusting our Maker to help us be true to Him and protect us from them who would distract and deter us away from our trust in Him.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XII – Psalm 121 David the shepherd lad who became ...read more

Endure Mistreatment

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2019

The subject “endure ill-treatment” is passé! People pick up their baggage to leave at the drop of a hat and over a small rift, no endurance, patience or tolerance.

Endure –ill-treatment Hebrews 11:25”…choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin..” The subject “endure ill-treatment” is passé! People pick up their baggage to leave at the drop of a hat and over a small rift, no endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Job's Worst Day Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2017

Our response to what's going on in our lives, matters. How can we show others Who we serve if our reaction to God is sinful? If we cannot even respond with reverence … how will we live properly?

Job’s Worst Day Job Sermon Series, Part 2 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think this is about a man named Job who had a rough life - However, we can easily fail to focus on the main character … God - I believe this book ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Then I Will Teach

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

13th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:13 3/29/18 (Maundy Thursday) (Create in Me a Clean Heart #13) THEN I WILL TEACH “There are too many hypocrites in the church!” How many of you have heard that statement? How many believe it’s true? How many of you would confess to being a hypocrite? (Pause) Strictly speaking, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Throne Room

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2014

Heaven: a place of eternal rest and for so many filled with wonder and curiosity. If you are a believer in Christ, surely you've wondered at least once, "What will my first moments before the Throne be like?"

The Throne Room Revelation, Part 4, Revelation 4:1-11 (Ezekiel 1 also) Introduction - Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” -- We ought to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 24, 2015

Jesus invites us to take part in his feast for the soul. He urges us to eat until we are full. Only he can satisfy our deepest hunger-the quest for eternal fellowship with him. Our main purpose in life is to get spiritual nourishment and eternal life.

A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday morning to spend the day hiking in the wilderness. Rounding a sharp bend in the trail, he collided with a bear and was sent tumbling down a steep grade. He landed on a rock and broke both legs. With the ferocious bear charging at him from a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Remembrance Sunday - Remember To Remember Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2016

A Remembrance Sunday Reflection on what we should remember about our Lord.

Remembrance Sunday is set aside to remember those who have given their lives for the freedom of others. Sadly for some people, today will come and go without them giving any real thought to the meaning of today. What and why do we need to remember? We remember the reality of what actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s The Deciding Factor?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 12, 2021

We were created to depend solely on God. Our Lord, and our Savior. We were created to be God’s Sons, and God’s Daughters. We shouldn’t fight this. We are His.

What’s the Deciding Factor? Psalm 32:5, 7-9TPT I was reading this article about a couple and their plants. The wife stated, My household plants were drooping, She read about this horticultural hint, on how to keep plants looking fresh. It stated that dust accumulating on the leaves can actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7-9, Psalm 32:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

James And John Call "shot Gun"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 16, 2024

A sermon about following in the steps our Servant Savior.

“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun,” you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Family Tree

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2024

For the first Sunday in Advent. There is no one who is not good enough for God to love.

Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus’ Family Tree When I was in college I was walking across campus when I came across a woman who was in one of my classes. She also came to our Campus Bible study. She was maybe in her 50’s, which seemed ancient to me. We got into a long and in-depth conversation that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Mile Markers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Remembering God’s past faithfulness sanctifies Him in our present and guides us forward; our mile markers become tomorrow’s testimony of hope.

Opening Illustration – Finding the Road Again Have you ever driven a long stretch of unfamiliar highway at night? You keep glancing for the next green sign or reflective number — a mile marker — proof that you’re still on the right road. Without those markers, even a straight road can feel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7, 1 Peter 3:15, Isaiah 8:13, Psalm 77:11-12, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist