Sermons on Pivot Point:

When The Kingdom Seems Unimpressive Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2025

The parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast point us to a truth that's uncomfortable at first: the Kingdom might not look that impressive the first time you look at it.

UNIMPRESSIVE: Jesus acknowledges that many will initially see the Kingdom as insignificantly small. - Luke 13:18-21. - Matthew 13:31-33; Mark 4:30-32. - I guess you could say that sometimes we hype up Jesus and His Kingdom too much. - “Who wouldn’t want this?” - “It’s so obviously true and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize that God is our strength, refuge, and shield, and through understanding and embracing this divine truth, we can transform our lives and strengthen our faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, I want to share a message with you that has been resonating deeply within my heart. It's a message of hope, resilience, and faith, derived from the very words of our Holy Scripture. It's about the divine truth that our God is Our Strength, Our Refuge, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2, 2 Samuel 22:40, 1 Chronicles 16:11, Ephesians 6:10

Topics: Strength, God

When Everything Else Fails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to highlight the power of touching Jesus with faith, as demonstrated by the woman in Mark 5:25-30, and to encourage believers to exercise their faith in Jesus for miraculous results and hope.

Good morning, family. I'm excited to share the word of God with you today, focusing on an incredible passage from Mark 5:25-30. It's a story of faith, hope, and the miraculous power in touching Jesus. Our sermon today is on The Power of Touching Jesus with Faith, The Miraculous Results of Touching ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-30

Topics: Power, Touch

Inheritance For God's Children PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that by fully obeying and following God's commands, we can receive His blessings of inheritance, freedom from oppression, and the promise of a new land in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family! Today, we're going to dive into the riches of God's promises as we explore Deuteronomy 28:1-8. I am excited to share this message with you because I believe it will inspire and encourage us all to lay hold of the promises God has for us. As Charles Spurgeon once said, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-8

Topics: Egypt, Promise Land

Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that Jesus demonstrates His love, compassion, and acceptance for all people, regardless of their past or social status, and calls us to do the same in our relationships with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story found in John 4:1-42, where Jesus shows us His mission of love, compassion, and acceptance. As we explore this story together, let let me start with a quote from Brennan Manning: "Jesus comes not for the super-spiritual but for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Topics: Mission, Jesus

Be Strong In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to trust in the Lord's strength and power to overcome life's challenges, standing firm in our faith and relying on His might rather than our own abilities.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful message from the book of Ephesians, focusing on the power of the Lord, the necessity of standing firm in our faith, and the benefits of being strong in the Lord. Now, we all face challenges and battles in our lives, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Topics: Stand Strong, Lord

In The Beginning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to celebrate the beauty, love, and hope found in the Christian creation story, setting it apart from other creation stories and emphasizing God's desire for a relationship with us.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we have gathered here to rejoice in God's goodness and celebrate the beautiful story of our creation. We're going to dive into the first chapter of Genesis and explore the Good News of Our Creation Story, The Beauty of Our Story Compared ...read more

Topics: Beauty, Story

Stepping Out Of Your Wilderness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of prayer, God's promise of provision, and the joyful journey towards praise as demonstrated in the story of Elijah and Ahab in 1 Kings 18:41-46.

Good morning, dear friends and family! Today, we are going to dive into the book of 1 Kings to understand the incredible potency of prayer, the beautiful promise of God's provision, and the joyful journey towards praise. E.M. Bounds once said, "Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Topics: Wilderness, Experience

Two Miracles, One Savior PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that faith in Jesus Christ can bring about restoration and healing in our lives, even in the most desperate situations, as we trust in His compassion and power.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that speaks to the very core of our faith in Jesus. It paints a vivid picture of His compassion, His willingness to heal, and His response to desperate situations. As we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Topics: Compassion, Healing

Don't Quarrel On The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

The sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of forgiveness, letting go of resentment and bitterness, and trusting in God's divine direction to move forward without quarreling, as instructed in Genesis 45:24.

Good morning, friends! We are gathered here to explore some profound wisdom from the Book of Genesis. Together, we'll navigate through the murky waters of resentment and bitterness, the urgency of moving forward without quarreling, and the absolute necessity of trusting in God's divine direction ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:24

Topics: Bitterness, Resentment

God Is In The Business Of Hope

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 9, 2020

So many things in life are up in the air or on hold or have been canceled because of COVID-19. We need the kind of hope that comes from God through Jesus Christ. I believe the absolute best thing I can do for you today is to point you towards hope!

GOD IS IN THE BUSINESS OF HOPE VARIOUS PASSAGES #Easter2020 INTRODUCTION… https://www.funny-jokes-quotes-sayings.com/funny-easter-quotes.html A Sunday school teacher was asking her six-year-olds about the meaning of Easter. “Children,” she said, “Do you know why we celebrate Easter?” A little girl ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:18-20, Psalm 33:17-22, Romans 5:2-8, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Important At Christmas

Contributed by John Foster on Jul 19, 2003

A light look at business and the busyness of Christmas. Looking at the important things we do in the run up to Christmas put pointing out THE most important part is so obvious - Jesus Christ.

The most important thing about Christmas A few years ago I met a very clever and learned business consultant. He’d been an officer in the RAF and had moved on from there to work in the banking industry. He had eventually ended up as the Vice President of the Bank of America before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

"thy Kingdom Come" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 10, 2002

"Thy Kindom Come" in the Lords’ prayer encompasses a great deal more than most Christians realize, this sermon takes a look at the Kingdom from a higher vantage point.

“Thy Kingdom Come” In our last message for this series, we talked about the invocation and the first petition of the Lords’ Prayer. And if you missed the last one, don’t worry because each sermon in this series will be totally “self-contained” and understood easily by itself. Anyway, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Foundations - Going Beyond Repentance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

The writer of Hebrews tells us we must mature in Christ to the point where we go beyond the "elementary truth" of things like repentance. But how can we do that?

OPENING: A fellow named Louie, deep in debt, was thinking of ending it all. "That’s ridiculous," says his neighbor, who was a chemist. "Look, I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. I’ll say you died - but then I’ll ship your body to another state, where you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Always To Soon To Quit

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 24, 2001

Winston Churchill addressing the graduating class of West Point walked to the podium and said "never, never, never, never quit" We should take heed as well in our ministry callings.

IT’S ALWAYS TO SOON TO QUIT 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible