Sermons on Puzzles:

Joseph In The Pit Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 24, 2020

Joseph’s story, as told in the Bible, is a beautiful illustration of how God’s purpose can be found in our pain.

Joseph in the Pit Genesis 37:12-36 His brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks at Shechem. Israel said to Joseph, “Your brothers, you know, are pasturing the flocks at Shechem. Get ready. I’m sending you to them.” “I’m ready,” Joseph replied. Then Israel said to him, “Go and see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Glimpse Of Heaven (Exodus 24:1-25:8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2023

God, and his people, enter into a new covenant, and share a meal. An impossible picture combining worship, and service, and God's presence-- and a glimpse of our future.

Today's passage, for me, has always been one of the most confusing, mysterious, and wonderful passages in all of Exodus (although I feel like God totally opened it up to me this week; it's ridiculous how this just flowed out). It's the kind that leaves you with questions (and the kind ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18, Exodus 25:1-8, Luke 22:7-20

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The good news of Easter is that the power to conquer death is already available to those who will humble themselves to receive it as a gift.

For the man who has everything there is now a solar-powered headstone. John Dilks, a computer engineer for Western Electric designed this headstone with a recording device and a video display screen, which will display a biographical account and a computerized photograph. Dilks Creative Tombstone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

7 Habits For Growing Believers Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 29, 2024

Over the next few minutes, I’m going to touch on each of these seven habits. I’ll be all over the pages of the Bible. I hope to serve as a catalyst for your personal spiritual growth for the next few moments. I want to encourage you to form some personal habits that shape and focus your life.

In my mother-in-law’s house, there is a really important wall. It’s a wall that has marked our children’s physical growth over the years. When you walk into the guest bedroom and look down at the base of the wall, you see little pencil marks next to dates from years ago. Then as you look eye-level, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Luke 18:1-8, Malachi 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, Romans 1:16, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 95:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

4 Rs Of The Millennium

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jul 24, 2023

There’s lots of material available discussing the signs preceding Christ’s return but what exactly will happen when He does return? Not only did Jesus personally promise that He would return (Jn. 14:1-4, Acts 1:11) but that upon doing so, He would rule and reign.

4 Rs of the Millennial Reign of Jesus Rev. 20:1-12 INTRO: There’s lots of material available discussing the signs preceding Christ’s return but what exactly will happen when He does return? Not only did Jesus personally promise that He would return (Jn. 14:1-4, Acts 1:11) but that upon doing so, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-12

Part 20: How To Have God's Peace In Horrible Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2025

1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3, 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4). 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord's righteousness (vs. 5-6). 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 20: How to Have God's Peace in Horrible Times Psalm 37:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - November 7, 2012) (Revised March 27, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Dead But Now I'm Alive Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 16, 2025

Can you imagine Mary and Martha pacing the floor, waiting for Jesus? They were at the deathbed of their beloved brother. Can’t you see Lazarus struggling to breathe? The whole time, they’re looking out the window expecting to see Jesus arrive.

What if I told you that surveys suggest that nearly three-quarters of doctors in the United States believe in miracles? And what if I told you that over half of the physicians surveyed noted that they had witnessed what they considered to be miracles?1 Find John 11 with me, if you will. Ed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Psst. It's Not A Secret

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

Truth isn’t hidden or mystical; God revealed Himself openly in Jesus, offering relationship, forgiveness, and meaning beyond the illusions of modern “secret wisdom.”

There’s a moment in almost everyone’s life where you wonder if the universe is trying to tell you something. You’re scrolling TikTok late at night… You see a video that says, “Here’s the secret you’ve been missing.” You hear someone whisper, “You’re more powerful than you think.” You see a post ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Romans 3:23, Acts 17:27, John 1:14, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Life The Grave Could Not Keep

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 22, 2026

Death interrupts life, but God confronts it directly, restores what was lost, and promises a future where the grave does not prevail.

(A message centered on life, not escape.) Death is not something most of us think about very often—until it interrupts us. It interrupts a conversation that wasn’t finished. A relationship that still had words left unsaid. A life that was still in the middle of becoming something. Death rarely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, John 11:25-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Praying In The Last Days PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

The sermon calls us to seek God above all else, finding rest, confidence, and purpose in His presence amid life’s storms and uncertainties.

Some days the heart feels like a hummingbird in a hurricane—fluttering, fragile, and longing for a safe branch. We scroll and scurry and strive, yet the soul still whispers for something steady. We want a place to rest. We want a Person to hold us. We long for something clear when everything else ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-6

Topics: Closeness, God

Are We Related? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

God adopts us into His family through Jesus, offering true belonging and purpose beyond our natural ties, inviting everyone to a place at His table.

Have you ever noticed how the family refrigerator becomes a gallery of grace? Smudged fingerprints. Crayon drawings. Photos held up by a magnet that looks like a banana. Report cards with coffee stains. A wedding invitation tucked next to a grocery list. That door tells a story. We want to belong. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Topics: Friends, Family

Contradictions, Confrontations, And Conflicts Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

Third in a series on Jacob which deals with his encounter with the angel at the brook Jabbok.

A Bible Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com The Story of Jacob: Contradictions, confrontations and conflicts This chapter will emphasize two intense events that ultimately result in a profound change in Jacob’s character. In both instances prayer plays a key role. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is In Charge? Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 19, 2002

Explores biblical role of submission in marriage. Advocates biblical equality among men and women assuming different roles. P.P.T. friendly outline. Relevant language

"Who is in charge?" Ephesians 5:21-33 The biblical role of submission in marriage Pastor Bob Hunter Today I want to talk to you about who is in charge of the marriage. Whose responsible for the decisions? Who calls the shots? And who wears the pants? Now, if you’re a member of the Flinstone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Holiness

What Makes A Hero? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 9, 2002

Everyone needs a hero, and on 9/11, we discovered that there are heroes all around us. What traits make a person into a hero, and what does God need to do in my life to turn me into one?

September 1, 2002 Hebrews 11 ¡§What makes a hero?¡¨ INTRODUCTION My son, Benjamin, being the extremely active boy that he is, will often fall and get cuts and bruises. When he does that, he¡¦ll come to Tammy or me for us to take the pain away. Knowing that we cannot take the pain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Bear With One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

As we put up with each other, and forgive when we need to, the body will be built up. Is there anyone you need to bear with?

Bear With One Another I have some good news and some bad news this morning. The good news is that everyone who has received Jesus Christ is going to heaven. The bad news is that we’re traveling there together. It’s easy to get out of sorts with those around us, isn’t it? The story is told of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist