Sermons on Progressive:

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 18, 2022

The Christian life is as good as it gets, with its promise of greater love, joy and peace. Those rewards, and more, are there for everyone who actively follows Christ and lives their faith in the spirit of the great adventure it was always meant to be.

Philippians 3:10-14 In the 1980’s a Californian named Larry Walters, a 33 year old truck driver, rigged 42 weather balloons to an aluminum lawn chair and then had two friends untie the tethers from the bumper of his Jeep. Expecting it to drift gradually up and away, instead he streaked into the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Don't Walk Like The Gentiles

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Feb 9, 2022

In Ephesians 4:17, Paul “testified” to those Christians that they should not walk as the other Gentiles walk. He strongly charged them to not conduct themselves like others now that they were Christians. Ephesians 4:17-32 deals with the practical aspects of living as a Christian.

Introduction. In Ephesians 4:17, Paul “testified” to those Christians that they should not walk as the other Gentiles walk. The word “testify” is defined “to summon as a witness” and then “to bear witness” or “declare.” He wanted to strongly impress on them the charge to not conduct themselves like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2nd / 3rd John And Jude Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 26, 2022

The emphasis on Walking in Truth and Love

February 26, 2022 Today we are combining 2nd and 3rd JOHN and JUDE. Partly because they are short letters, but also because they share a common thread – All three congregations were facing a crisis. The believers were in danger from other “Christians”, whose only goal was to, deceive, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2-3, Psalm 85:11, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:90, John 1:14-17, John 14:6, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10, 2 John 1:1-13, 3 John 1:1-14, Jude 1:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2022

This service can be customized any way you see would work better for your congregation.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Legitimacy Of Scripture Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 24, 2022

The human trap is that we’d use scripture like a baseball bat and abuse people with it. But in reality, it ought to be a source of comfort and sufficiency in God - it should be our lamp in a very dark world!

The Legitimacy of Scripture 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This Gospel is our measuring stick; and it is what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exchange Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

I. Introduction There are a lot of things that I love about Christmas. The music. The get togethers. The excitement over giving gifts. Haven't you noticed the older you get how much more exciting it is to give the unexpected gift than it is to receive the unexpected gift? The lights. The jog ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Who...your Do

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Oct 2, 2021

we need to understand who we are in Christ and that what we do will never change who we are

Your who or your do? Romans 3:23- 28 23 since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] [a]grace, through the redemption ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon On Flourishment & Growth

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2022

Flourishment is defined as: To grow luxuriantly. It includes thriving amidst adversity, achieving success and energising prosperity.

Dr. Lucas D. Shallua, an American dynamic speaker, entrepreneur and academician once remarked: “Love is like a seed, if nourished and taken good care, it grows and flourishes but if neglected and not taken good care, it stagnates and eventually dies.” Psalm 32:19 confirms: “They are planted in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Zechariah 9:16-17, Proverbs 28:25

A Sure Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 19, 2022

We are saved by faith, believing God’s promises. Now let’s live by them. You need to recognize your future is as bright as the promises of God. You held on to the key of promise. Jesus said, I will never leave you or forsake you. God kept his promise concerning Israel possessing the land.

An elderly believer was facing death. While he lay dying he told his pastor, “For years I have relied on the promises of God, but now in my hour of death I can’t remember a single one to comfort me.” His pastor replied, “Do you think God will forget?” He smiled, “No, no he won’t forget. I can ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Overcomers Sermon Iii: Overcome Being Forgotten Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome like Joseph and Jesus, cultivate your awareness that "this is of the Lord" and then take on the task of doing whatever good needs to be done, whenever it needs to be done, for as long as it needs to be done.

Overcome Being Forgotten “Gone, but not forgotten” is a phrase often used to express one’s sentiments on the anniversary of a loved one’s death; also, you may have seen it engraved on a grave marker in a cemetery. To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-22

How To Overcome In A Crisis Situation Through Trusting In The Lord.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 23, 2020

When a crisis struck, what do we do? Do we look at the problems as a giant and ourselves as grasshoppers? Or do we look unto our God as the great and mighty one able to do above what we know and believe?

All over the world the story is the same as people are facing hard times. The coronavirus outbreak has caused untold pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost but economic difficulties as well. In that situation you might ask what to do to beat the odds? Or how do I cope with the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 10:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delusions That Defy Common Sense

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 16, 2021

The world system and all who live by it apart are deluded by both the devil and their own depraved minds. They believe they have everything figured out and can live without the intervention of God Almighty. Scripture proves otherwise.

The apostle Paul reminded the church of Corinth that there was a time to put away childish things and assume the maturity and responsibility expected of an adult or mature young person (1 Corinthians 13:11). The time comes for everyone to grow up and realize that the world and all you know does ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5-6, Matthew 3:7-9, Matthew 6:7, Luke 12:19, Acts 24:25-26, James 4:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: The Messiah, Not A Meal Ticket Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 14, 2021

When Jesus fed the five thousand, as recorded in all four gospels, He demonstrated what He taught about God being the Provider of our needs (Matthew 6:25-34). Most of the crowd, however, wanted food, not faith.

The Lord Jesus never taught anything about the nature and character of God the Father that He Himself did not demonstrate or model before either His disciples or the people who followed and listened to Him. When we first read of this miracle, mentioned in all four gospels, we see the Divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14, John 6:22-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In The Greatest Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 15, 2021

Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:14-21; Numbers 21:4-9 Trusting in the Greatest Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear one of the most cherished Bible verses of all time, John 3:16. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Triumphal Entry Prophecies Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 18, 2021

This sermon on a familiar passage takes a different approach, looking at the prophetic quotes within the Triumphal Entry story.

OUR FOCUS IN THIS MESSAGE: This Triumphal Entry story pauses to note its Old Testament roots. - John 12:16. - This is easily overlooked, but it is important that it is inserted here. What do the prophetic pieces of this passage have to tell us? - Preaching on the Triumphal Entry normally either ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist