Sermons on Performing:

Thomas Sunday Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 6, 2024

This passage gives three characteristics of Thomas, He was a confused Thomas (John 20:24-25), convinced Thomas (John 20:26-28), and committed Thomas (John 20:29). Our encounter with Christ brings many experiences.

Theme: My Lord My God Text: John 20:24-29   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will meditate on the appearances of the Resurrected Lord Jesus. The evets and persons whom Jesus met between the resurrection and ascension are another ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Belief Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

Belief is a sense of certainty that Jesus is true and trustworthy

Today we continue a 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, Romans 10:9-10, James 2:19, Luke 23:41, Acts 8:36, Acts 16:31, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Are you connected to Jesus? Perhaps you realize that you’re disconnected, far from him. You need to be plugged in, grafted on. Look at the cross, and discover his great love for you, to lay down his life for you.

Opening illustration: Use an electric appliance to show how its connectivity to power, keeps it working well. Introduction: Jesus had just washed the feet of his disciples, led them through a final meal, instituted the Lord's Supper, and now walked with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The story of Christmas shows how God's missionary heart sent Jesus to be our Savior. You can share that message of hope this Christmas with your congregation.

Opening illustration: Play video of Office Christmas. Introduction: We know that the church is supposed to be about Christ's mission on earth - preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing and teaching them. But have you considered that it is God who is the true Missionary? The story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not want matter, it was well if we did not want a heart.

Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost: The Great Transfer

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2024

During the 40 days of teaching before the Ascension Jesus was preparing the disciples to listen to His voice by the power of the Holy Spirit verses in their past when the listened to the voice of Jesus while he was physically in their presence. Pentecost is transference.

In Jesus Holy Name May 19, 2024 Text: John 14:26 & 15:26 Pentecost Redeemer “Pentecost: The Great Transfer” After His resurrection Jesus spent 40 days visiting His disciples. He showed up ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, John 15:26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore and understand the promise, power, and presence of the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, church family! We have an exciting journey ahead of us today as we delve into the depths of John chapter 7, verses 37-39. We'll be unpacking some profound truths about the promise, power, and presence of the Holy Spirit. Charles Spurgeon, a respected preacher from the 19th century, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Topics: Holy Spirit, Believers

The Power Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the authority of Jesus, the challenge of hypocrisy, and the power of repentance.

Good morning, family. We're about to dive into a rich passage of scripture today from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 21, verses 23-32. It's a passage loaded with profound lessons about the authority of our Lord Jesus, the challenge of hypocrisy, and the unmatched power of Jesus. Thomas Adams once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Topics: Hypocrisy

After The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To remind us that even in the midst of life's storms, God's power, faithfulness, and grace are constant and we should trust in Him.

Good morning, church! We're diving into the deep end today. We're tackling storms - the kind that blow through our lives, leaving us shaken, questioning, and sometimes doubting. We're not alone in this experience. Even the disciples of Jesus, those who walked with Him, ate with Him, and knew Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Topics: After The Storm

Do You Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and appreciate the profound love of God as expressed in John 3:16, and to recognize that it is not by our own works, but by faith in God's sacrifice, that we are granted eternal life.

Good morning, family! Today we are going to dig deep into one of the most well-known and powerful scriptures in the entire Bible, John 3:16. This scripture is a clear and beautiful declaration of God's love, the meaning of true faith, and the life-changing power faith has. John Locke once said, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Transformative Faith

Contend PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore how to contend for God's promises through faithful obedience and understanding the power of God's presence.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Word of God, specifically from the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 24. Here's what it says: "Set out now and cross the Arnon Gorge. See, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his country. Begin to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:24

Topics: Contest

Never Happy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand God's unexpected, sufficient, and unconditional provision.

Good morning, everyone! I'm so thankful we've gathered together today to dig into God's Word and discover new truths about His unfailing love and provision for us. Elizabeth Barrett Browning once said, "God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame." That quote perfectly captures our discussion today ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Topics: God's Provision

Prayer Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 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

Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and accept Jesus as the Bread of Life, the ultimate source of satisfaction and fulfillment, and by believing in Him, we can find true life and resolve our deepest problems and longings.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today's sermon is going to unpack some powerful truths from the book of John. We're going to dive into John 6:25-35, a passage that paints a vivid picture of Jesus as the Bread of Life, offering us an open invitation to believe in Him and find satisfaction that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Frustrating Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the surprising, transcendent, and sometimes frustrating nature of God's grace.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of Jonah, specifically Jonah 3:10-4:11. Now, y’all might think you know the story of Jonah, but brace yourselves, because it's not just about a big fish. Today, we'll be talking about God's surprising grace, His transcendent love, ...read more

Topics: Grace