Sermons on Progressive:

God's Country?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025

America is not Jerusalem. American is not the new Israel. Our country is not protected as Israel was. But WE, the church of Jesus Christ, are.

Is America Jerusalem? The Puritans in Massachusetts thought of their colony as a “city on a hill”, a great experiment in godliness which would shine like a beacon to all the nations as a testimony to the transforming power of God. But not everyone came to this country for religious reasons. Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Habits #4 - Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2025

Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient endurance.

HOLY HABIT #4 PERSEVERANCE Introduction We’ve been exploring the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:5–7—what we’re calling Holy Habits—virtues we’re called to develop intentionally as followers of Jesus. Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 11 - Our God Given Authority Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

There is an authority that God has bestowed on us as His children which many of us are not aware of. If we can understand who we are in Christ, our lives will change and so will the situations around us.

We read in Numbers 23:24, “The nation of Israel is like a mighty lion: It doesn't rest until it has torn and devoured, until it has drunk the blood of those it has killed.” (GNB) Though this verse seems strange these are the words that were spoken by the Prophet Balaam about the people of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:24, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 1:28, Psalm 33:9, Romans 5:17, Revelation 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023

Help the congregation experience the joy of the Lord

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not just as individuals, but as a family, a community, a congregation united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Almighty. Today, we are going to embark on a journey, a spiritual expedition, not into the unknown, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Topics: Outside Looking In At Joy

We Are All Crazy!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

I heard a saying once that tickled my brain. It says: We are all crazy, just some hide it better than others! I know a lot of you believe in me and I appreciate that. But it also sort of scares me, because I always knew I was real.

We are All Crazy! I heard a saying once that tickled my brain. It says: We are all crazy, just some hide it better than others! 33% Crazy?: It’s said that 33% of the people have mental illness, that’s 1 in 3! Do you know how to detect who’s crazy? You look to your left to see if they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Mark 7:21-23, Matthew 23:27, Romans 8:7, Romans 7:18, Genesis 6:5, Isaiah 1:5-6, 1 Corinthians 11:28-30, James 1:14-15, Matthew 24:12, Ezekiel 36:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Believe This Stuff Anymore! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 11, 2023

Based on 1 Cor. 1:18 - This sermon defines deconstruction & the importance of being grounded in the truth of the Gospel.

“I DON’T BELIEVE THIS STUFF ANYMORE” 1 Cor. 1:18 FBCF – 9/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Here are some names I want throw out to you: - Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call – now a drag queen who calls himself “Flamy Grant”) - Kevin Max (DC Talk) - John Steingard (Hawk Nelson) - Michael & Lisa Gungor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 12, 2023

The Anointing, The Entrance, The Garden and The Betrayal

The Journey To the Cross (The Anointing / The Entrance / The Garden /The Betrayal) Let us journey in history to what is known as Holy Week or Passion Week. During this special week, historical events occurred surrounding our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let us consider the circumstances and how they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:3, Mark 11:9-10, Matthew 26:39, John 13:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Good...but Life Stinks Sometimes! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon challenges hearers to consider reasons for suffering that comes into our lives.

“GOD IS GOOD, BUT LIFE STINKS SOMETIMES” FBCF – 9/19/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A few things we all have in common w/ each other: - All of us have a mother & a father. - All of us are breathing oxygen right now. - All of us need water to live. - All of us will suffer in this life – To put it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 25:8, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 145:9, Mark 10:18, Galatians 6:7-8, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Irrevocable Invitation

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Sep 24, 2023

THERE IS AN INVITATION, WHEN IT IS EXTENDED, WILL NEVER BE RESCINDED OR REVOKED.

At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Apostolic

Kingdom Keys - Malachi Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

One of the great enemies of God is apathy. A lack of interest in God is the same as rejection without declaration.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Peep Into The Great Commission: Go Ye Therefore And Make Disciples… Matthew 28: 19.

Contributed by Uwomano Okpevra on Oct 10, 2023

The theological foundation for the Great Commission can be traced to specific passages in the New Testament, which encapsulate the essence of the Great Commission - Jesus Christ instructs his disciples to disseminate the gospel to all corners of the world.

A PEEP INTO THE GREAT COMMISSION: GO YE THEREFORE, AND MAKE DISCIPLES… MATTHEW 28: 19. By Uwomano Ben Okpevra, JP, PhD, MA.Div. ubokpevra@gmail.com Text: Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

The Building Blocks Of A Happy Home

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 12, 2023

Solomon is not interested only in helping individuals construct a building to eat and sleep in, as important as that is. Instead, the word house is used to represent a happy home, a good family, a sweet life. Let's dare to build.

Sermon - The Building Blocks of A Happy Home Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4 “A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.” Introduction: With so much division in the world, you may wonder, can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 4:5, Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 7:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Grafted In By Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

The God of Grace will restore you...

Grafted in by grace Romans chapter 11:11-11:24 Good morning everyone, Please turn in your bibles or bible app to Romans chapter 11and the book of Ephesians chapter 2. I want to speak a minute on God’s wonderful Grace and believers accepting that grace and being grafted into the kingdom of God. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

"the God Of "how And When" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

Nehemiah 2 So let me begin with a story that goes back 25 years ago. My wife and I were feeling led to start a brand-new church.

“The God of “HOW” and “WHEN” Nehemiah 2 So let me begin with a story that goes back 25 years ago. My wife and I were feeling led to start a brand-new church. We were serving here , locally in a larger church where I was associate pastor. The church we were serving owned some property in a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender And Trust: Learning To Let Go And Let God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2024

Two things can radically change our walk with God: surrender and trust. These two ideas go hand in hand, and they are crucial to living out a faith that’s vibrant, powerful, and real.

Surrender and Trust: Learning to Let Go and Let God Matthew 26:39 (NLT) – “He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, ‘My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.’” 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, 1 Peter 5:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 11:28-30, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal