Sermons on Plainness:

The Focus Of The Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This message looks at where we focus our spiritual life

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE FOCUS OF THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Matthew 6:22–24 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 14 - Practical Atheism Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 11, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 14

14:1 - The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, They have done abominable works, There is none who does good. • The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God”: David looked at those who denied the existence of God and came to the conclusion that they are fools. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jan 1, 2026

Faith is the victory, but we must understand the tactics of the enemy.

FAITH IS THE VICTORY INTRODUCTION A. The world often looks upon Bible-believing Christians as a bunch of losers who are totally out of step with reality and the mainstream of society: 1. John would agree that true Christians are out of step with the world, but that this makes us winners (1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, 2 Corinthians 2:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Small But Great PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God's power is often manifested in small, steady actions and steps of faith, and no action is too small or insignificant in His great plan.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a beautiful part of God's Word that reminds us of the significance of small things in His great plan. Our focus will be Zechariah 4:6-10. The Scripture reads: "Then he said to me, 'This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Small Steps, Big God

Firm In Faith Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon series will explore the book of 1 Thessalonians, focusing on the theme of standing firm in faith, trusting in God's identity and our identity in Him, as taught by Paul in his early letters to the Thessalonian church.

Welcome church! Today we begin an encouraging 4-week series in the book of 1 Thessalonians. 1st and 2nd Thessalonians were some of the first “epistles” or letters written by Paul, and the church in Thessalonica was one of the churches established by Paul during his second missionary journey. So, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11

Topics: Firm Faith, Sacrificial Love, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians

Baggage - Cast Your Cares Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of letting go of personal anxieties and burdens by entrusting them to Jesus, as part of the final week of the Baggage Series.

Welcome to the final week of our Baggage Series. As a brief recap of our first 2 weeks I would like to share this one sentence. Let go of the baggage in your life and travel freely into a life filled with expectation and anticipation of all that God can do in and through you. That sounds like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Topics: Anxiety, Trust In Jesus, Letting Go

Sermon Series: Baggage

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 29, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 4: 1 – 49

Deuteronomy 4: 1 – 49 There is a reward for obedience 4 “Now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I teach you to observe, that you may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers is giving you. 2 You shall not add to the word which I command you, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Is? Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004

Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement ¡§God is Love!¡¨ If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

Love is ¡KPart 2 Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement ¡§God is Love!¡¨ If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from Step Mom: Scene were the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Departure From The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 19, 2013

Apostasy is an ongoing threat to the faithful. It is a process rather than an event.

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare His Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2010

To Prepare the Way for the arrival of Christ, John the Baptist presented 1) His Ministry (Matthew 3:1-6) and 2) His Message (Matthew 3:7-12) pointing to the coming King.

Matthew 3:1-12. [3:1] In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, [2]"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." [3] For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

The Straight Highway Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2010

The Baptist called for those who heard to prepare a straight highway for the coming Lord. What is meant by that call?

A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2011

1 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. What is essential to a new beginning? 6 concessions essential to a new beginning are...

A NEW BEGINNING-I—John 3:1-21 Attention: New Years Day is about the beginning of something new. It is a harbinger of a time filled with potential... Of possibly doing things differently & better—particularly if last year was a difficult one. It is also the start of an extension of last year’s joys ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Humbling - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

Fasting is never commanded in the NT, yet all the godliest people in the Bible did it. If it is important, why isn't it discussed in the epistles? If it is not important, why did Jesus do it? And why did he promise reward if we do it?

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

The Heart Of Guidance: How To Hear God’s Voice - Psalm 25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2025

This message will show you what an incalculable treasure God’s guidance is, how to receive it, and how to know when you have received it.

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

Working With What You Have PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 23, 2025

God values faithful stewardship of whatever we’re given, no matter how small, and calls us to trust Him and courageously use our gifts for His glory.

Some of God’s best work begins with something small. A seed the size of a freckle. A lunch packed by a mom. A shepherd boy with a sling. A widow with two coins. Our Father loves to place grace in small packages and watch courage unwrap them. You may feel your life is “just” a handful of minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: Growth, Stewardship, Increase