Sermons on Permissive Will:

Losing Track Of God Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jun 10, 2025

Sometimes God does such unexpected things that we get confused and frustrated with him.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

I Have Given You Authority - Stepping Out Of Survival Into Dominion Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 28, 2025

Today is not just the last Sunday of the year 2025. It is a spiritual checkpoint. We are not here to merely thank God for survival. We are here to receive instruction for dominion.

I HAVE GIVEN YOU AUTHORITY Stepping Out of Survival into Dominion Anchor Scripture: Luke 10:19 (NIV) “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” INTRODUCTION: THE END IS NOT A CLOSING — IT IS A HANDOVER Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Charismatic

My Times Are In Thy Hand: Finding Refuge In A World Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 3, 2026

A sermon that calls believers to anchor their lives in God’s sovereign care by trusting Him honestly in suffering and courageously declaring, “My times are in Thy hand.”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 31 (KJV) Introduction: The Storm and the Anchor Good morning, beloved. We gather this morning in a world that often feels like a ship tossed on a raging sea. The winds of anxiety blow hard against us. The waves of uncertainty crash over the deck. We face the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If The Horse Is Dead

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2025

THERE IS A DIVINE GIFT WE NEED TO RECEIVE, PEACE. If the horse is dead, we need to quit beating it and dismount.

IF THE HORSE IS DEAD --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) There is a divine gift of peace that we often overlook. Why would anyone refuse to accept DIVINE PEACE? John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Numbers 22:27-31, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is The Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

The sermon encourages trusting God in all circumstances, recognizing every day as a divine gift, and finding joy in His presence, regardless of life's challenges.

Good morning, dear family of God. It is a joy to be gathered together in His presence, to share in the fellowship of His Word. We are here by divine appointment this Lord’s Day. God has a message for us today, a message of hope, of joy, and of His enduring love. I am reminded of the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Topics: Rejoice

Focus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers, regardless of their age, to focus on God's characteristics, serve Christ diligently, and live a godly life.

Good morning, family! We're gathered here today to dig deep into the Word of God, to understand how we can focus on God's characteristics, serve Christ as youth, and live a godly life. Our guide today is 1 Timothy 4. You know, Billy Graham once said, "In character-building and in living the ...read more

Topics: Youth, Serve Christ

Draw The Line PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To encourage believers to stand firm in their convictions, resist temptation, and trust in God's Word.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message drawn straight from the first chapter of the book of Daniel. Our topic? Knowing where to draw the line on temptation, staying true to your convictions, and placing unwavering trust in God's Word. As one poet, Oliver Wendell ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Topics: Convictions

Debate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To emphasize God's sovereignty, the cunning of the Pharisees, and our responsibility to honor God in all we do.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we delve into the fascinating passage of Matthew 22:15-22. This scripture is one where Jesus brilliantly fends off the cunning attempts of the Pharisees to trap Him. It's a passage that speaks volumes regarding God's Sovereignty, the debate of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: God's Image

The Means Of Grace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 23, 2023

God’s power does not depend on tangible things or reside in visible things. It is God in Christ who calls, and when we come to him, it is God in Christ who heals.

Can you imagine how desperate General Naaman must have been? Aram and Israel were enemies, for goodness’ sake. They were raiding across each other's borders, looting and taking slaves and generally making nuisances of themselves, keeping in practice for the next full-scale hostilities to break ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Post Salvation Blues

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2023

The greatest feeling of our life was the day we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior. That feeling doesn't last forever. We have to live in this sinful world. We all experience post salvation blues. The word of God can encourage us to overcome.

Until a few years ago, the best way I know how to describe my Christian life was like that of a convict. A convict who has been pardoned. The cell door has been opened, but I was still living in a prison. There was no doubt in my mind that I had been pardoned and the door was open, so I was free to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Gardener

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2022

This was a funeral sermon I preached for a dear woman who was known in the community for her beautiful garden

Lee Ann, thank you for helping us get to know your mama a little better. Both you and Gena shared so many stories about your mom. They say a good eulogy makes the people who knew the person glad they did, and the people who didn’t wish they had. Your family has done that so well. There are others ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2022

A message delivered at the funeral of a young woman when most of those attending made no pretense of following the Faith of Christ the Lord.

“It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him” [HEBREWS 9:27-28]. [1] Memorials are erected, and forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Hagar, The Runaway Slave Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 11, 2024

Hagar has long represented the plight of the foreigner, the slave, and the sexually abused woman. She was a Slave. She was abused by Sarah, and abandoned by Abraham. Appreciated by God.

Theme: Hagar, the Runaway Slave Text: Genesis 16:5-16   Introduction: Hagar is both a minor character and an important figure within Genesis. She is an important figure within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Genesis 16, Hagar is introduced as an Egyptian slave woman who belongs to Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:5-16

Denomination: Methodist

Mt. 23:1-12

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

These verses proceed the eight woes of which Christ warned the Pharisees.

Mat. 23:1-12 by: Joe Mack Cherry I. Preface to the 8 Woes Christ pronounced and explained toPharisees and the Sadducees. A. Jesus and the Pharisees 1. We have learned through time and study that Jesus was never harsh on the struggling sinner. a. Jo 4 – The lady at the well from Samaria b. Jo 8 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Myth #3: I Could Never Forgive That Person Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 29, 2023

Forgiving other people is a highly personal subject - most of the things that we struggle with forgiving are painful.

Myths Christians Often Believe I COULD NEVER FORGIVE THAT PERSON Introduction Forgiving other people is a highly personal subject - most of the things that we struggle with forgiving are painful. We have likely heard stories of people who forgave someone who hurt them deeply and it captures our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ