Sermons on Quest:

Introduction Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

First in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

Actual warning labels from products • Sign on the side of a massage chair: "Do not use massage chair without clothing." • "Do not use snow blower on the roof." • "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." • A warning on an electric router made for carpenters: "This product not intended for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection: Doubt

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 3, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Doubt Matthew 28: 16 “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” A skeptic is defined as: 1. A person who questions the validity or authenticity ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prophets Foretold It

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Dec 16, 2008

The coming of Christ: The Prophets foretold it, history proves it, your life confirms it.

The Prophets foretold it Michael Wiley 12/14/08 Isaiah 11:1-4a Introduction: Are you a history buff? Many people hate history. But we forget that we can learn a great deal from history. We home school our two youngest boys. I teach history. It can be daunting, from memorizing all the names and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiven To Forgive

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 27, 2020

God forgave us our sins so that we can forgive others. It is not always easy, but God expects his children to freely forgive. Unforgiveness is a cancer that eats up the bearer gradually.

TEXT: Matthew 6:14-15 ; Luke 6:37c For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses (Matthew 6:14-15). ...... forgive, and ye shall be forgiven (Luke 6:37c). WHAT DOES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 6:37, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 21, 2021

In Acts 1 the disciples asked: “will you now restore the kingdom to Israel?” Hoping for the glory days of David and Solomon. That was not God’s plan. “Why is the Church on earth?” Worship. Fellowship. Discipleship. Service and Missions –

In Jesus Holy Name May 23, 2021 Text: Acts 2:42 Pentecost “Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection” After the resurrection Jesus had been appearing to the disciples over a period of 40 days. Sometimes in Jerusalem, on the road to Emmaus, at the Sea of Galilee. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

In Search Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On A Marathon In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 24, 2025

A Marathon is defined as a long-distance running contest, typically one of 42,195 km.

Brian Moynihan, an American businessman once remarked: “This is a marathon in life. You can't be sprinting all the time or else you wear yourself out. You have to make sure you're taking care of yourself, keeping yourself grounded and not letting every little thing get you worked up.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11, Romans 5:3-4, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 24:13

Buried Treasure

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 8, 2007

With the movie theme Pirates Of The Caribbean, discover how Job not only obeyed God’s Word, but TREASURED God’s Word more than food, more than life.

I. WHEN YOU THINK OF BURIED TREASURE – WHAT COMES TO MIND? A. Pirate Buried Treasure – Their Booty B. Shipwreck – Buried Treasure At Sea? II. LOOK WHAT JOB SAYS ABOUT THE WORD OF GOD A. Not Just Obeyed B. But Treasured Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Porn Sunday - Week 1 Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Feb 25, 2008

This sermon deals with the issues of pornography and sexual integrity.

Porn Sunday #1 © 2008 Eric Bain NOTE: The following sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Well good morning and welcome to what we are calling Porn Sunday, here at Sanctuary! If you’re a first time visitor, maybe you’re new to Christianity, and you came because you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alone And Outnumbered -- What Should I Do?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2007

Many situations can make us feel alone and outnumbered. Paul shows us what to do in a situation like that.

Alone and Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? Acts 17:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 22, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Tonight Paul is alone in Athens, and he has some things to teach us about being alone. But before we read Acts 17:15-21, let’s remember why Paul was alone in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 10, 2026

The wise men are a great example to us today, to be SEEKERS, WORSHIPPERS and, when necessary, REBELS.

PART 1: INTRODUCTION People have been intrigued by the story of the wise men who visited the infant Jesus from the earliest days of the church. Long ago, people carefully kept the bones of the wise men. They’re now in a huge, gilded shrine in Cologne Cathedral. Some of the greatest painters in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Calling The Plays

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

Giving up control of our lives to God who is the only one ultimately capable of settingus on the proper course for living a life of meaning.

Our scripture for today seems to me to stand against everything that our culture seems to tell us as many other scriptures do as well. There are many ways that people in our culture seek to understand us and we all are searching for something in life that really matters. Throughout our lives ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Attorney, Given By Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 25, 2006

Jesus has invested us with Divine Power of Attorney to transact his earthly business with his word of truth to bless, to serve, to forgive and tell others of God’s love and peace in Jesus. His prayer is that we remain in a contemporary culture which see

In Jesus Holy Name May 28, 2006 Text: John 17:11, 14-21 Redeemer “Power of Attorney-Given by Jesus’” A few years ago Colleen and I were asked to take care of her aunt. We were given “Power of Attorney” to transact her business for her. When you are preparing your own ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Word For The Overworked

Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Jan 14, 2003

The conversions of Peter and Cornelius in Acts, Chapter 10 gives insight into God’s conversion for the Overworked

God’s Word For The Overworked January 12, 2003 "You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the Good News of Peace through Jesus Christ." Acts 10:37 Are you tired, overworked, run down? Is the pace of your life getting you down? No, this is not a Geritol commercial. But, if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:15-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wijd

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

Better than What would Jesus Do is What IS Jesus Doing.

WIJD Youth Weekend- Vendee October 2, 2004 We are familiar with the wristbands, worn by some of us, even, that have the initials WWJD on them. Means what? I was thinking about that, a few days ago, and it occurred to me that that is rather academic. It seemed to me that that does not accurately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational