Sermons on Pew Research:

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Heal

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 14, 2024

The answer to the “tsunami of secularism” is nothing less than a tsunami of the Spirit.

In the film “Dead Man Walking,” there is a striking moment of contrasting pastoral styles. As the condemned prisoner, Matthew Poncelet, walks to his execution, the prison chaplain, Father Farley, suddenly appears to offer his blessing — a dispassionate ritual performed from a safe distance. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2025

We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Drifting never requires effort, only neglect.

The Danger of Drifting November 2, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Focus Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4 (Pew Bible page 1373) Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Noah's Ark And The Worldwide Flood Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Apr 9, 2011

Was Noah's Ark a real story? Find out as we explore the facts about a world wide flood?

Noah's Ark and the World Wide Flood Introduction A. The reason I am teaching on the topic of evolution verses creation is so that you can get access to scientific information that the public schools are censoring for fear that it might show how foolish the teaching of evolution really is. The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008

This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Matters: Sharing The Gospel Boldly (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 6, 2021

A disciple is one who understands the Gospel clearly and shares it boldly.

Discipleship Matters: Sharing the Gospel Boldly (Part 2) 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-06–202 A Bible for Penn Jillette  Penn Jillette is one part of the magician duo Penn and Teller. He’s an author, thinker, inventor, and outspoken atheist. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Cloning

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2021

The purpose of this course is to make today’s Christian think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.

For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Good To Be Alone Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage

“It’s Not Good to Be Alone” Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 10, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro I want to invite us to imagine the massive nature of the creation of all things. God provides us with a poetic summary in the first Book in the Bible….Genesis. It declares how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's About Time Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

How many times in your life do you find yourself saying, “I wish I had more time?” The ironic thing about getting older is the longer you live, the more you find yourself saying that. Remember, life is time, and time is life.

Good morning, church family. Thank you for worshipping with us and for being apart of the 40-Day Challenge. Inside your worship guide is a 40-Day Challenge card. Will you take this out and put me before you in the moments to come? I want to speak to you on a message I’ve entitled, “It’s About ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Daniel 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Flourishing Through Righteousness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

Trusting God, not wealth or success, leads to true flourishing, contentment, and resilience, as He faithfully cares for and delivers those who rely on Him.

There’s a reason our hearts flutter a bit when the stock market scrolls across the screen or when the bills stack higher than the mailbox can hold. Money talks. It promises security, status, and sleep at night. Yet, like a mirage in a hot desert, it keeps moving when we move. God knows this. He ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28-30, Proverbs 10:21, Psalm 37:16, Psalm 34:19

Topics: Righteousness, Living

How Should I Fight If The Battle Is The Lord's? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

Trust God to fight your battles; respond with prayer and praise, knowing His presence and power are greater than any fear or opposition you face.

Some mornings the alarm clock sounds like a starter pistol. We leap from bed straight into a race we didn’t sign up for—emails, meetings, bills, a stack of must-do’s. And then there are the battles no calendar can predict: the doctor’s report that makes your heart pound, the prodigal child who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Battle

Superficial Or Supernatural

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012

Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural?

Introduction Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural? You’re going to find two kinds listed here in James chapter 1 beginning in verse 26: “If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

4 Components For Deep, Significant Relationships - Philippians 2:2 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

The closer we get to the Lord, the easier it is to love all the different people around us. God wants us to be able to move forward with unity, even though we have diversity.

I smile, as you probably do too, whenever you see that science confirms something we already know in the Bible. Right? Or archaeology comes up with this discovery that this historical place actually was there, which the Bible talks about. Or when it comes to mental health, we know that the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready Or Not, Here We Go: The Human Genome Project

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 13, 2000

Examination of the spiritual implications of the charting of the human genome.

 You may or may not have realized it, but last Monday’s (6/26/00) news carried the story that is a very likely candidate for the story of the decade. The New York Times headline proclaimed: “Scientists Complete Rough Draft of Human Genome” The entire human genome has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Investing For Eternity

Contributed by David Limiero on Jul 30, 2002

The Dow is Down! What would have happened if your had invested in the "Naperville Christian Church Spiritual Index" instead? A fun stewardship message that focuses on the value of eternal investments.

Investing for Eternity Naperville Christian Church David Limiero, Lead Minister July 28, 2002 *How Are Your Investments Doing? (Part 1)* Remember the old hymn "All to Jesus I Surrender"? (sing/speak the words of verse 1) Well I’ve taken the liberty to re-write the words from the standpoint of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbelieving Believers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 18, 2004

We need to make three commitments: 1. Reading the Word of God. 2. Believing the Word of God. 3. Applying the Word of God.

On July 28, 1982, Keith Green, a Christian songwriter, was killed at the age of 28 in a small plane crash. Two of his children were with him and also died in the crash. Keith Green was from a Jewish background, but grew up reading the New Testament. He walked with Christ for seven years, and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist