Sermons on Poetry:

Unreasonably Reasonable

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Our rational age has lost its reason; only faith reunites logic and love, restoring truth, humility, and genuine freedom.

Introduction – The Smartest Dumb Thing We’ve Ever Done I was sitting in a campus café a few months ago when I overheard a group of students arguing over whether coffee is technically a fruit juice. It started as a joke, but within five minutes one had pulled up research on the coffee cherry, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Romans 1:22, John 8:32, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Proverbs 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Find Your Towel

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Jesus gives authority to serve, not rule—power shaped like a towel, lifting others, revealing love’s quiet strength, and mirroring His heart.

1. The Ladder and the Towel My senior pastor once stood with me in the church fellowship hall staring at a row of framed photographs—portraits of evangelists who had conducted meetings through the years. His finger paused on one. “H. M. S. Richards, Sr.,” he said softly. Then came a line I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Mark 10:42-45, John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Day In His Presence

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Better a single day near God than a thousand apart; the humble heart at His door already walks in eternal joy.

There are passages in Scripture that seem to sing even when you read them silently. Psalm 84 is one of those sacred songs. It isn’t just poetry — it’s testimony. It’s the song of a traveler whose feet are dusty, whose heart is homesick for God, whose eyes are fixed on the courts of the Lord. > ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 84:10, John 10:9, Hebrews 10:19, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Only Say The Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power and authority of God's Word, urging believers to trust and apply it in their lives.

Grace and peace to each of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here to seek His face, to hear His Word, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. For God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Topics: God Speaks, It Is Done

The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010

Jesus is coming back for His church and for us to be a part of this return we must follow the words of this prophetic book. We must live by them and keep true to them because this will lead right into Heaven.

“The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation” - part 7 Key Scripture Verse: The 6th Blessing - Revelation 22:7: 7“Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book.” Thesis: Jesus is coming back for His church and for us to be a part of this return we must follow ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Warning Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2025

In the call of wisdom from Proverbs 1:20–33, in three ways, we can see: 1) Wisdom's Cry (Proverbs 1:20–23) 2) Wisdom's Warning (Proverbs 1:24-31) and finally: 3) Wisdom's Punishments & Rewards (Proverbs 1:32-33).

Proverbs 1:20-33. [20] Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; [21]at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: [22]"How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Other

Passionate Love Awaken Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Apr 24, 2006

This is a verse-by-verse exposition (1 of 4). Big idea: Of many practical guidelines in Dating and Courtship, the most important is this: Passionate Love is meant to lead to Permanent Love.

Sacred Romance 1: Passionate Love Awaken {Intro: World’s Song and God’s Song} My favorite old movie is Casablanca. A classic film with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, where Bogie owns Rick’s Café American bar in Casablanca, Morroco. It takes place during World War 2 in Casablanca, which was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Heart Of The Story

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 9, 2014

Week one in the message series THE STORY...

The Heart Of The Story The Story – week one Video: The Bible (sermon spice) “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. 11 It is the same with my word. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Music Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 11, 2011

When we are humble the Holy One can use us.

Mary’s Music Luke 1:46-55 Rev. Brian Bill 12/11/11 I had the joy on Friday of being one of the chaperones for some of the junior highers at Pontiac Christian School while they rang bells for the Salvation Army at County Market. Joy is the right word because for 2 ½ hours this group of girls, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 19, 2019

In Malachi 3:1-4 we see the Father's "Gift of Love" in the promise of His Son through a series of predictions (i.e., announcements regarding the future). In verses 1-4 we can see love from (1) The Coming Lord (Malachi 3:1-2) and from (2) The Purifying Lord (Malachi 3:3–4).

Malachi 3:1-4 [3:1]"Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. [2] But who can endure the day of his ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Other

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro Class #7a - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A class on the Fundamentals of Interpreting the Bible (2 Parts)

1. The Bible is generally easy to understand. It is not confusing or mystical. This is why it’s OK to study a Bible in our language. Most passages and verses are plain and clear. We understand what is being said easily and right away. But in some verses we can run into difficulty, so we turn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Was America Blessed Or Just Lucky?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 13, 2021

Our Creator has certainly blessed America in many marvelous ways: Abundant natural beauty is found all across our land, including timbered forests, lush green valleys, richly fertile farmlands, the bountiful Great Plains, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, and warm California beaches.

Was America God Blessed Or Just Lucky The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern of receiving and reflecting God's blessings. Psalm 33:12 reads, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Our Creator has certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 21, 2023

To follow Jesus as your Good Shepherd, hear the Shepherd’s call, enter the Shepherd’s door, know the Shepherd’s care, rest in the Shepherd’s hand, and trust in the Shepherd’s deity.

Many years ago, Candid Camera staged their prank at an exclusive boy’s prep school where all of the students tested well above average. Candid Camera staff posed as career consultants who assessed and interviewed the brilliant young men to determine what career would be best suited to them. At ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-42, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Creativity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 2, 2001

One of God’s many attributes is His creativity. God has revealed this through creation and His dealings with mankind.

INTRODUCTION  Science tells us that we came to be by an accident of nature. They tell us that we evolved from a lower form of life. They say that one-day for no particular reason, life began.  We are taught about survival of the fittest, how man basically made it to the top of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are His Hands

Contributed by Tom Evans on Mar 28, 2001

Greatness in the kingdom of heaven is recognized by simple acts of kindness.

We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. He finished his star-studded career with a stellar performance. Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. The ball was passed to Jordan. Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Adventist