Sermons on Pushing Limits:

The Israel War & Prophecy 2

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 2, 2024

The Gaza Oct. 7, 2023 invasion has spread to Syria & Lebanon, and now has become a direct confrontation with Iran. Where is this war going? What does scripture reveal about God's purposes? What's the next step in the prophetic puzzle?

THE ISRAEL WAR & PROPHECY 2 Zech. 12:2-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Tampa Bay (Florida) Tribune reported that Rev. McDonald "gave one of the world's shortest sermons on Sunday. He announced that the focus of his talk would be on sin. 'Don't do it,' he said from the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Soldier-1(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 27, 2025

1 of 2. Paul encouraged Timothy as a 'good soldier' of Christ Jesus. The level of commitment needed, for a believer to fulfill their calling in Christ, is comparable to that of a good soldier. BUT...What rules does a ‘good soldier’ live by?

The GOOD SOLDIER-I—2Timothy 2:1-3(:1-4) Attention: Twila Paris’—‘What Did He Die For’... *Read 1st part regarding soldier.* What Did He Die For Twila Paris He was twenty-one in 1944 He was hope & he was courage on a lonely shore Sent there by a mother with love beyond her tears Just a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Blessed - No Help

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2024

Jesus makes it possible for us to live beyond blessed. His interaction with the lame man in the pool teaches us how to get to that level of living!

Beyond Blessed No Help I. Introduction It was a day that rattled the entertainment industry and many fans. On October 28, 2023, Matthew Perry, who was best known for his role in Friends as the character Chandler, was found unresponsive in his hot tub and was pronounced dead at 4:17pm at the age of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Strength To Comprehend God’s Love

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

Another version of this sermon, originally preached by my friend Eric Henderson.

The Strength to Comprehend God’s Love Text: Ephesians 3:14–21 Introduction: Trying to Measure the Immeasurable You know, we humans like to measure things. It’s in our nature. We want to know how much, how far, how deep, how high. We measure how deep the ocean is. We measure how high the sky ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Hope Shows Up

Contributed by Kenneth Booker on Dec 8, 2025

My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.”

WHEN HOPE SHOWS UP – ADVENT SERMON ISAIAH 9:2–7 My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.” Advent is not Christmas itself, as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Trials Come To Make Us Strong PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores God as our life coach, guiding us through trials with His promises of hope, prosperity, and purpose, even in desperate circumstances.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in faith, love, and hope. We're here to listen, learn, and lean on the Word of God. We're here to find comfort, courage, and clarity. Our Scripture today is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: God's Interest, Jeremiah 29:11

The Challenge Of Influence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores the call to be 'salt and light' in the world, influencing others positively and living out loyalty and good works in everyday life.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here together. In this place. At this time. And it's good. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To be changed. Today, we're looking at a passage from the Book of Matthew. It's a passage many of us know well. It's a passage that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Influence

Relationships: Make Us Or Break Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of relationships in our spiritual journey, their role in our growth, and how to reflect God's love through them.

Good morning! It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the fellowship of God's love and to speak on a topic that touches the very core of our existence - relationships. We are, after all, relational beings, created by a relational God. We are not solitary creatures, but ones made for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: Relationships, Shaping

Press On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores how trials reveal our true strength in Christ and promises triumph through faith and perseverance, not a life devoid of trials.

Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in spirit and in truth. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a topic that is as timeless as it is timely. It's about the trials we face, the tribulations that test us, and the triumph ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Topics: Perseverance

The Way, The Truth, And The Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon emphasizes knowing Jesus as our guide to the Father, embodying the way, truth, and life, and experiencing God beyond mere knowledge about Him.

Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a privilege to stand before you today, under the banner of our Lord's grace and love. As we gather in this sacred space, let us pause and reflect on the profound mystery and magnificence of our faith. Our faith, dear friends, is not one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Topics: Jesus, Is

Groan For The Glory

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Saint Stephen

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 6, 2003

What is God saying to our church through the first Christian Martyr, Stephen?

Acts 6-7 Saint Stephen Boxing day – the day after Christmas, the day you recover, sit on the couch and sip something that goes plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Boxing day – the day that, just incase you haven’t had enough of the malls, and you credit cards aren’t quite topped up, you go to the stores to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Weathering Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 15, 2005

Life preservers for the storms of life based on Christ’s miracle of walking on the water.

(NLT) When the people saw this miraculous sign, (the feeding of the 5,000) they exclaimed, "Surely he is the Prophet we have been expecting!" 15 Jesus saw that they were ready to take him by force and make him king, so he went higher into the hills alone. 16 That evening his disciples went down ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.

INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: *other

What Am I Going To Wear To Church? Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 18, 2001

What we "wear" communicates what we believe.

Are any of you ladies like my wife? Looking through her closet saying, “What am I going to wear?” Sometimes it’s funny just watching her mix and match blouses with skirts, then the shoes… Then when I think we’re all ready to go, she comes out wearing something completely different than what she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational