Sermons on Recognition:

Celebrating The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

It’s considered impolite to attend a party without bringing a gift for the host or honoree. We should feel honored to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

Today, we gather to discuss the significance of "The Ultimate Birthday Celebration." It is a time-honored tradition for people around the world, both believers and non-believers, to celebrate on December 25th. While the exact date of Jesus Christ's birth is not mentioned in the Bible, we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3

Topics: Christmas, Gift Giving

I Have Seen The Light

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

A descriptive look at how the Star of Bethlehem and the Light of Jesus Christ provide striking similarities in the work of their respective ministry to man.

"I Have Seen the LIGHT!¡¨ Matthew 2:1-12 page 681 in pew bible Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) ¡§We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him!¡¨ ¡§After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem [2] and asked, "Where is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 17, 2009

Jesus gives us the path to being blessed, are we willing to walk the path?

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 How many of you want to live a blessed or happy life? How do you live a life that is blessed or happy? What is the secret formula for living a blessed and happy life? What if I could share with you a formula for having the blessed life that you have been looking for? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing Your Religion

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 12, 2021

As a Pharisee, Nicodemus believed that God’s law had to be strictly observed and that strict observance was necessary in order to obtain God’s blessing.

TITLE: LOSING YOUR RELIGION SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 3:1-10 The first appearance of Nicodemus we see are found in the scriptures as read in our text. Nicodemus went to seek out Jesus at night. He was afraid to be seen with Him in the day. When Nicodemus met Jesus, he said he believed Jesus came from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience, Not Sacrifice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Disobedience is an extremely costly sin. God desires our obedience over our sacrifice. If we are trying to worship and we have been disobedient to the Lord, then He won’t accept our worship until we make our life right with Him.

This morning we’re going to discuss the sin of disobedience to God’s commands. Disobedience is an extremely costly sin; for we know that when the Israelites were on their exodus from Egypt that they refused to follow God’s plan for taking the Promised Land, and the consequence was spending forty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Brides Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 25, 2025

God is teaching us that it doesn’t have to be an occasion for fear and desperation but, rather, can be a time to lean into God and pour out our grief out to Him.

We are in our From Dust to Life series in the book of Genesis and last week in chapter 29 we saw how Jacob worked for his uncle Laban for seven years as a dowry payment for his daughter Rachel, the woman he loved. Laban agreed to this but did the bait and switch and gave Jacob his older daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Honour Mothers - A Mothering Sunday Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2025

Mothering Sunday is a time to reflect on the gift of mothers and the role of nurturing in our lives. It is a day to celebrate, appreciate, and honour the mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and all who nurture others in the love of Christ.

Go! and Honour Mothers - a Mothering Sunday Message Introduction Today is Mothering Sunday, a time to reflect on the gift of mothers and the role of nurturing in our lives. It is a day to celebrate, appreciate, and honour the mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and all who nurture others in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:4, Proverbs 31:26-28, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 1:38, 2 Timothy 1:5, Isaiah 66:13, Matthew 23:37, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pergamum: When Faithfulness Is Misplaced Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

Living near power, Pergamum remained faithful yet misdirected loyalty, until Christ’s word called repentance, restored authority, and promised hidden sustenance and identity.

Pergamum is the third letter to the seven churches in Revelation, and by the time we arrive here, the pressure has changed again. Ephesus dealt with something that faded quietly. Smyrna faced pressure that came from the outside, loud and unmistakable. Pergamum is different. The danger here is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Humility Of Christ: A Model For Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the call to humility, servant-heartedness, and trust in God's sovereignty as modeled by Jesus Christ in Philippians 2:5-8.

Good morning, my dear church family. It's such a delight to see each of your faces here this morning, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word and His wisdom. Today, we turn our attention to a passage from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the believers ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Topics: Palm Sunday

The Reward Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 12 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message dives a bit deeper into the subject of rewards commented on in his letter.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Reward Factor” REVIEW The church is not about location but relationships. "We love nothing better than to erect buildings and develop sprawling ecclesiastical campuses. The church is not about locationships: It's about vocation¬ships and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Obedience Conforms The Outside To God's Wishes Series

Contributed by Chuck Sackett on Nov 15, 2007

3 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com

3 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com I admit to just a little twinge of guilt every time it happens. You sit down in an airplane and you are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Courage To Stay

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 28, 2025

Encouragement sustains faith through presence, patience, and shared courage, enabling people to grow, recover, and remain faithful together.

I need to start today by saying something I don’t say often enough. This is a good church. Not flashy. Not perfect. Not loud. But good in ways that don’t show up on a website. (pause) And the reason I say that is simple. You stay. You stay when nothing dramatic is happening. You stay when the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 9:26-27, Acts 11:25-26, Acts 15:36-40, Galatians 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2025

The sermon proclaims that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls, protects, and provides abundant life for those who trust and surrender fully to Him.

Friends, some words settle us. Some words steady our steps and still our storms. John 10 is filled with those words. The scene is simple and strong: a Shepherd, His sheep, a door, a field, a wolf, and a promise. If your week has been loud, hear this: the Good Shepherd speaks in a voice that cuts ...read more

Topics: Identity, Divinity

Who Is Wise?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. The last 2 weeks and the next 8 weeks will be a busy time for me. I am involved in a number of committees. I am involved in finding a replacement for the RSC’s office administrator. And as President of the RS I need to prepare for our annual general meeting in April. I'm on a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Do Church Planting Research Of A New Area

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How to Do Church Planting Research of a New Area Profile of Yola-Jimeta, Nigeria, Religious & Social Conditions

How to Do Church Planting Research of a New Area Profile of Yola-Jimeta Religious & Social Conditions Information supplied by Peter Bartimawus Fellow Indigenous Contributors: Ayuba Betso, Jessy Chinjeli, Gasmis Bambuka, Garko Wilberforce, Maina Wakili, and Fiyau Amawo Adapted for use by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational