Sermons on Perplexity:

A Treasure That Triumphs

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 28, 2025

A sermon to adults on God's Treasure that he places within us.

2 Corinthians 4:1-10 3/2/25 a.m. “A Treasure that Triumphs” We’ve all had times when things were tough. Some of you more than others. Some of you all have lost the dearest person in your life. Your husband or wife. Some of you have lost children. Some of you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 8 - Rebuild The Altars Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 19, 2024

There were four altars that Abraham built at various times in his life, and each of them had a special significance. As we understand what these altars represented, may we too take time to rebuild those areas where we are still lacking.

We read in Genesis 21:22, At that time Abimelech went with Phicol, the commander of his army, and said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. (GNB) Here we find that Abimelech a king from a foreign nation came to meet with Abraham. In general when a king wants to meet someone, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-23, Genesis 12:6-7, Psalm 122:6, Genesis 12:8-20, Genesis 13:4, Genesis 13:7-9, Genesis 13:18, Genesis 22:9, Hebrews 11:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2025

In Christ Alone

IN CHRIST ALONE (COLOSSIANS 1) Many years ago, a believer who served regularly but attended church sporadically was asked to stop serving in the praise team. Unhappy with the decision, the person dropped out of church altogether, but was approached by Jehovah Witnesses at work. The person was ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Whispers Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 2, 2025

Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up. Believers overcome discouragement by facing reality with faith—trusting God’s goodness, and rediscovering hope in Christ.

The Devil’s Favorite Tool There’s an old story told by preachers long before microphones and livestreams. It goes like this: One day the devil decided to have a garage sale. He laid out all his tools on a table—hatred, envy, jealousy, deceit, lust, pride, and lying. Each one was marked with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, 1 Kings 19:1-7, Psalm 42:5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 1 Peter 5:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Makes A Dynamic Church?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent-Ure!

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 20, 2002

God calls us into the wilderness on adventures in faith — but he goes with us.

ADVENT–URE Malachi 3:1–4 • Luke 3:1–6 December 7, 1997 • Advent 2 (c) The word of God came to John — in the wilderness. What image does the word “wilderness” conjure up in your mind? [wait for responses] Barren wastelands? Deep, untouched forests? Absence of civilization? Wild beasts? The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 7, 2004

Let us choose to know (ginosko - understand, perceive and experientially learn) more about Christ instead of merely settling for an intellectual knowledge (oida) about the Lord Jesus.

That I May Know Him (Phil. 3:10-14) Today, many people are determined to get a promotion, a higher degree or a better 401 K plan. Many students are determined to get good grades. As the election year heats up we hear about hundreds of politicians who are determined to get elected to important ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Many Trials Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004

This is the third in a series of messages looking at the life of Joseph. This message deals with how we overcome and thrive through trials in life.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 3 ¡V Through Many Trials ¡§Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come ¡V tis grace hath brought me safe thus far and grace shall lead me home.¡¨ Those are the words of the 3rd verse of one of our most beloved hymns ¡V Amazing Grace. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: *other

Learn To Submit

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 11, 2005

Maybe we need to add to instaed of take away

Learn To Submit Perfect Submission Scripture Reference: James 4:6-7 James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Revealed Purpose

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 1, 2005

The Day of Pentecost was a day when God revealed a great deal about his purpose in giving believers the Holy Spirit. This passage, surprisingly, is not about the gift of tongues.

Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Intro: Every week our church receives a number of offers to help us market the gospel. 1. to take our message and put it into an attractive format that will appeal to people. 2. glossy publications, better sound, nicer pulpit, and of course, professional graphics. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Weeping Prophet

Contributed by Colin Bain on Feb 24, 2007

Describes and contrasts the hearts of the Pastor, the People and God, leading to reconciliation.

Heart of the matter Have you ever tried to buy something in an electronics store recently? I don’t know which training program they are using, but it seem that they work on the principle that if the salesman talks long enough about stuff the customer doesn’t care about, then the customer buys ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

My God Of The Unlikely

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

If we had God figured out, he wouldn’t be God. If we had God figured out, we would not have to live by faith.

MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY I Kings 17:1-24 MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY God’s ways oftentimes seem strange to us. We do not always understand what He is doing. He does not do things the way that we think they should be done. Isaiah 55:8,9 declares "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Or...

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2008

Is life simply a matter of taking what comes and learning to live with it? Although there is some of that in the human experience; God has not left us without options.

Dakota Community Church February 03, 2008 Grace Or… There are many things over which we have no control what-so-ever in this life. Most things in fact I would say. We have no control over when, where, or to whom we are born. We have no control over the other people in our lives, though many of us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

A Lifting Of The Burden

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

Lenten Communion Meditation for March 4, 2007

(Slide 1) Introduction: A public reading of Luke 13:10-17 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: Woman Healed’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. (Slide 2) This woman suffered from two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 17, 2007

A sermon based on the C.S. Lewis’, "Liar, lunatic, Lord" quote.

All other religions :Hinduism, Buddhism. Confucianism, Shintoism, and Islam Founded by human beings - based on philosophies, rules and norms for behavior Take any of these leaders away...Religions still stand...Little would change Take Jesus out of Christianity....Nothing Left Christianity isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational