Sermons on Quick Thinking:

Turning Fear Into Joy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 21, 2024

If we think about it, if we go through a fearful time in our life, when all turns out okay and are settled, we tend to be joyful.

For the past 3 weeks, we have been talking about having a reverent fear of God, about feeling secure from fear in the arms of God, and replacing our fear with courage. Today, we are going to talk about bringing it all together and turning our fears into joy. If we think about it, if we go through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Equipped

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 13, 2024

Believers need to comprehend the ways of God and grow, the moment calamity hits the roof, they think we have sinned, God is bad; nevertheless, sufferings are part of life.

Stay equipped 2 Kings 4:1 “The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” There is an urgency to share my thoughts because believers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The God Of Your Today And Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2025

Have you ever lain awake at night, staring at the ceiling, thinking about tomorrow? When God speaks a promise, it carries the power to accomplish what it declares.

Go! And Trust the God of Your Today and Tomorrow Introduction – Living Between Today’s Worries and Tomorrow’s Promises Have you ever lain awake at night, staring at the ceiling, thinking about tomorrow? Maybe you’re wondering how the bills will be paid, or how that medical report will turn out, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Luke 1:37, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Since I'm Saved By Grace, Can’t I Do Anything I Want? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 22, 2024

Can you think of someone who says they are a Christian but treats obeying God as optional? Many Americans hear about the cross and God’s grace and automatically believe they can do whatever they want.

This morning, I want to answer this question, “What Good Is It to Obey God?” We are focusing on four habits/attitudes that every family should have in this series. Families are so much fun. Teenagers are so much fun! I recently watched a funny compilation by Chip Leighton, a father of two who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Out Part 4: Living Together Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

The Israelites are pretty high off of the Exodus. They have seen the miraculous work of God in freeing them from the Egyptians. Things are going incredibly well. I think of Moses in the Prince of Egypt as he is coming down from the mountain ...

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/19/let-it-out-part-4-living-together-things-can-happen/ The story so far ... The Israelites are pretty high off of the Exodus. They have seen the miraculous work of God in freeing them from the Egyptians. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 20, 2016

Seek to be a peacemaker, and speak to build others up.

All of us REACT when we are angry; we don’t RESPOND with wisdom and sense. When we are in a rage, we do crazy things. • We’re going to see one rare moment in David’s life when he was driven by anger, in 1 Sam 25. • It can happen to any one of us, me included. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responsible Christian Living

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 4, 2011

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” Phil. 4:8.

Theme: Responsible Christian living Text: Ex. 32:1-14; Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14 Our priorities in life dictate our choices and our choices determine the outcome of our lives. Whether we arrive at the right destination or not depends on our choices that are often between alternatives that appear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friends, Faith And Forgiveness

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Sometimes I think God puts a message on my heart, especially when it is a specific passage, then as I dig in and began my sermon prep, I find out what He really put on my heart!

Stealing a question I told a man about a year ago, that I was going to steal a question from him! So today, I am making good on that promise of theft! We’ll address that question eventually. Did I mention that this message started out differently about 3 weeks ago? The key passage is centered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Gift Worth Giving

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 13, 2011

At times it’s the kind of person that we say, “Oh, my goodness we’ve got to get a gift because they gave me a gift. And I hope this is about the same cost.” Kind of a tit for a tat. And so when we think of God, we think of grace and we say, “There’s no wa

Opening illustration: Play the Jesus Gift video Introduction: Long before we took our first breath, our Creator showed Himself to be a great giver of everything a man or woman could ask for. Today, He still wants to give us the desires of our heart (Psalm 37: 4). As the Father of heaven, He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vengeance Is Mine!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012

Revenge-we’ve probably all plotted it at one point or another. We’ve lived out the famous saying, “don’t get mad-get even!” We think revenge will make us feel better. We think through revenge we right the wrong. Let’s take a look at the dangers of revenge

VENGEANCE IS MINE! INTRODUCTION: Revenge-we’ve probably all plotted it at one point or another. We’ve lived out the famous saying, “don’t get mad-get even!” "Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after I folded the items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beholding The Glory

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 5, 2024

As followers of Jesus Christ, we ought to be excited to experience the future Glory that Jesus will reveal. We believe that it will transcend all the glories in this world. In our present time, when His Glory at least flashes in us, what do you think could be our reaction?

“When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary, saying in private, ’The Teacher is here and is calling for you.’ And when she heard it, she rose quickly and went to him. Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha had met him. When ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For The Despised

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on May 27, 2017

True grace goes much deeper than we tend to think it does. We tend to reserve it for those who are already followers of Christ, however, Christ exercised grace, mercy, and love even to the most despised of sinners.

Introduction: I’m sure most of you are familiar with the biblical account of a tiny little guy by the name of Zacchaeus. Well, far from just an entertaining story popular among Sunday School children, the incident with Zacchaeus gives us an incredible example of God’s grace and love. We see in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joash: A Child Of Promise Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 27, 2006

Joash lived so that Jesus, another child of promise, could die and make our futures bright.

They were excited for the birth of their child. So much so that they had converted the guest room into the baby room before the first trimester was even over! They also started to save money so they could open a RESP (a college fund) the moment their child was born. They wanted the very best for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Hope For You In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 27, 2010

When the world is in a down thinking attitude it is best for all of us to remember that Jesus did the impossible thing. He did it! He promised us that He would be back for us! I believe it. There is hope!

THERE IS HOPE IN THE RESURRECTION Easter Sunday, 4-4-10 New Liberty Christian Church, Rich McQuinn, Pastor Veedersburg, Indiana. Mr. McQuinn lives in Lafayette, Indiana LUKE 24:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Your preacher stands before you today on drugs. He is walking like a duck and his pain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Book Of Books

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2005

A sermon on the greatness of the Bible (Taken from an article by Dean Davis in Christian Research Journal called, "Apologetics and the Unity of the Bible")

Sermon for 12/11/2005 The Book of Books Introduction: A minister was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverent tone about how it was the “Word of God.” Her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ