Sermons on Probability:

You Want Justice – It’s Gonna Cost You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 24: 1 – 27

Acts 24: 1 – 27 You want justice – It’s gonna cost you 24 Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul. 2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 30, 2015

When we think of the problems in the Corinthian Church they are numerous but Paul chose to address disunity first.

United we stand What a mess! It should have been a model church; after all it had all the earmarks of becoming the greatest church in the denomination. Its founding pastor was the most prolific church planter in the denomination; the next man was by far the best preacher that could be offered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Value Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2018

Paul proclaims The Value of a Woman, as specific women are identified and 1) Commended as an Excellent Helper (Romans 16:1–2), 2) Commended for Excellent Hospitality (Romans 16:3-5a) and 3) Commended for Excellent Hard Work (Romans 16:6-7, 12-13).

It’s not uncommon on Mother’s Day, to thank moms for all they do. We praise them for their hard work, attentiveness, thoughtfulness, compassion and care. As appreciative as we may be, the unfortunate inference is that we just value them for what they do. Naturally, with God, His valuation is much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-7, Romans 16:12-13

Denomination: Other

Reality Distortion Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 3, 2022

This sermon focuses on our limited view of reality and how Paul distorts that reality by exploring the resurrection reality that has been made possible through Jesus Christ.

How many of you happened to be here a few weeks ago when I showed the State Farm commercial as the opening illustration? The point was to show how easily it is to misunderstand a conversation, especially if you are only hearing one side of it. This week, when I was working on my sermon, I was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Last Days (Are We There Yet?) Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on "The Last Days" specifically what we can learn about it from the Book of Revelation and how it applies to living as disciples of Christ.

Good morning. If any of you watch the History Channel, you probably recognize that trailer. It is a two-day miniseries that begins tomorrow and goes for two days. I am not one to really be into the end-time stuff, but this one seemed to catch my attention given all the weird stuff that seems ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-2, Revelation 5:9-14, Revelation 21:1-5, Revelation 22:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 2 Peter 3:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Life In Paradox Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022

This sermon focuses on the concept of paradox (i.e.,a person or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature) and how Jesus presents a seemly paradox of life using the Greek words Psyche and Zoe.

If you have your Bibles today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at John 12:20-25. Depending on where you get your news, you probably heard last week of a terrible tragedy. Comedian Robin Williams suddenly passed away by suicide. As we went through the news stories, we ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-25, John 10:10, John 3:16, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian Church

Seeking His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022

This sermon focuses on how we often get caught up in worrying about things in this world and how seeking God and his Kingdom will help a person see and experience God's abundant provision, and how it available to satisfy all our needs in this in this world and the world to come.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Savoring Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2021

If you want to savor your life, choose to enjoy God’s delights, then learn to embrace God’s discipline.

From his hospital bed on the eve of open-heart surgery, Pastor Bruce McIver asked his cardiologist, Dr. Dudley Johnson, “Can you fix my heart?” The physician, known for being short and to the point, said, “Sure.” Then he quickly turned and walked away. Following the 12-hour surgery, McIver asked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hard Sayings Of Jesus - Ask Anything In My Name Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Feb 23, 2022

What did Jesus mean when He said we could ask anything in His name?

When the 1960s ended, San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and most of the hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn't name their children Melissa or Brett. People in the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unexpected Events (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021

Message analyzes the incident in Exodus 4:24-26 when God sought to kill Moses. Why were God's dealings so severe when he was on his way to Egypt to do what God told him to do at the burning bush? What lessons can the Christian draw from this story?

Before we get into the message, I want to mention an opportunity we have in this season. Tomorrow, September 6th at sunset begins the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah). That also launces the annual Ten Days of Awe on the Jewish calendar which culminates on September 16th with Yom Kippur, the Day of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Hebrews 12:1-29, 1 Corinthians 11:17-31, 1 Peter 4:17-18, Genesis 17:1-14, Matthew 10:28, James 3:1, James 4:15, Romans 14:5-6, Amos 5:19, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Romans 11:22, Exodus 4:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022

If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Last Day For Elijah

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 23, 2025

A sermon to adults on Elijah's last day on Earth.

2 Kings 2:1-15 11/23/25 a.m. Can I ask you a question? If you knew that TODAY would be the last day of your life ... WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Would you spend it with Family and Friends? Give some hugs and kisses. Tell people that you lov’em. Would you do things that you had always wanted to do? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Last week we begin a series on the Miracles of Jesus. The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today.

So, as a reminder here they are: The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan is the spend a few weeks in the miracles, shift to some parables, and finish up with the miracles. We are examining these miracles chronologically with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

"A Stone..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 8, 2004

Impetous, I’d say. Reckless, all the way. That was Peter to a fault. Come to think of it, we’re all a lot like him. As God did with him He will with us!

Introduction I. "Hardened by the elements of life and polished by the daily grind" would of been the way his resume’ would of began! His name was Peter. Some who had the misfortune of meeting up with him on a bad day probably called him by some other name. A. Regardless though, God used this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Joseph (New Testament)

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 21, 2009

Why did God choose Joseph to be the foster-father of our Lord Jesus? What were the godly qualities that Joseph possessed? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give a brief feedback.

Lessons from Joseph (NT) (First preached on 25/12/2005) Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Don’t get confused with OT Joseph and NT Joseph. Cana of Galilee and Jesus’ cross – Joseph is not mentioned. So, Joseph might have probably died in Jesus’ adulthood. 1. Righteous Man (v. 19) Joseph had a right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God