Sermons on Redefine Normal:

Delighting In Divine Companionship

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 7, 2016

Why do you want to be a Christian? Along with that, what does being a Christian really mean to you? Your answer will really define your understanding of what it means to be a Christian. My answer is simply this, Companionship.

Many characters in the Old Testament would be very interesting to sit down and talk. I believe, for myself, I would have loved to sit down and talked with Enoch. I do not know if there is a more interesting character than Enoch for the simple reason we don’t know very much about him. He must have ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023

It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.

Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18, Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 6:34, Malachi 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Tranquillity

Contributed by William Meakin on May 16, 2022

Tranquillity is defined as the quality or state of being calm.

Sri Swami Satchidananda, an Indian yoga guru and religious teacher once remarked: “We are not going to change the whole world, but we can change ourselves and feel free as birds. We can be serene even in the midst of calamities and, by our serenity, make others more tranquil. Serenity is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Philippians 4:6, Galatians 5:22, Isaiah 26:3

Advent Iv "the Cast Of Christmas"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 19, 2023

Mary and Elizabeth: Ordinary People In God’s Plan I begin and end with "Mary did you know" No, but she adjusted to God's plan. Elizabeth adjusted. The ? is not Mary did you know...but do YOU know?

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2023 Advent IV Luke 1:26-38 Redeemer “The Cast of Christmas” Mary and Elizabeth: Ordinary People In God’s Plan This is the time of year when Christmas songs fill the air…people are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 1:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Your New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 19, 2022

Paul reminds the believers at Ephesus of the depth of Grace and mercy of God. We all need to remember what happened in our own life to bring about this new life in Christ. The spiritual transformation of a sinner saved by grace.

The news cameras panned across the beautiful coast of Alaska. In the background birds were flying, whales were swimming and baby seals lying on the rocks. Everywhere the cameras focussed was teaming with wildlife. The news was there to report a tragedy. The ship in the picture was an oil barge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We To Do?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2023

When we find ourselves in a dry deserted place and time in our walk with the Lord, and things do not seem as if they are getting better, do we just give up?

When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We to Do? 1 Kings 19:1-18 This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death and Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No God, No Peace. Know God, Know Peace!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2023

Hate can never drive out hatred. Darkness can never bring light. Peacekeeper can not force peace.We need dreamers to be peacemakers, then there will be real growth.

NO GOD, NO PEACE! KNOW GOD KNOW PEACE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Martin Luther King said: DARKNESS CAN NEVER DRIVE OUT DARKNESS: ONLY LIGHT CAN DO THAT. HATE CANNOT DRIVE OUT HATE: ONLY LOVE CAN DO THAT. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 9:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Are We Told To Take No Thought For Our Lives?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 6, 2023

We should turn our worries into prayers. While we are in prayer and with thanksgiving in our hearts, we should learn to give it to God and leave it there.

Matthew 6:25-34 closes this piece of the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus teaching about worrying. Indeed, even to the extremely poor, Jesus says not to stress over food or garments. God takes care of the birds and garments the lilies in a beautiful manner, and God’s children are definitely more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "be" Attitudes 09

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 8, 2023

Thie is the last of the series on the beatitudes and deals with the nature, reason, and encouragement when we face persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE “BE” ATTITUDE’S PART 9 MATTHEW 5:10-12 MATTHEW 5:10–12 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 11 “BLESSED ARE YOU WHEN PEOPLE INSULT YOU, PERSECUTE YOU AND FALSELY SAY ALL KINDS OF EVIL AGAINST YOU BECAUSE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

We All Got Issues!!! But God

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on May 21, 2023

This story about the woman with the issue of blood in the Bible will empower, encourage and inspire you.

We all have issues. Some of us have big issues others have small issues but it can be certain that we all have issues. Some of us have come to realize that we have issues while others of us are still trying to figure out what’s wrong with everyone else in the world It is worse for a person who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Spiritual Family

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 25, 2023

Jesus created the Church as the spiritual family we all need on our faith journey. And just as strong families are the building blocks of a healthy society, our spiritual families are equally foundational to living a richer life in the Kingdom of God.

(Read text.) A true story: a missionary was under house arrest in China when soldiers came one day and said, “You can return to America.” As he and his wife were celebrating, the soldiers added, “But you can only take 200 pounds with you.” They had lived there for several years with their two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

The Struggle To Believe

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 26, 2022

Based on Mark 9:24 - "Lord, I do believe. Help me overcome my unbelief!"

“THE STRUGGLE TO BELIEVE” Mark 9:24 FBCF – 8/31/22 REFRESH Jon Daniels Phone call w/ Mama this AM – She needed some white-out (Liquid Paper). Kroger – Walgreens – Dollar store. Decided to go to Walmart Sat AM. Doesn’t normally shop at Walmart. Washed her hair & everything. Tons of people – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Gain? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2023

There are two sharply contrasting philosophies of life. One is seen in the rich fool story. It is about going for what the world offers. The other philosophy of life is about going for what Christ offers. Our passage contrasts these two philosophies.

What will you gain? Mark 8:34-38 The story is told of a rich farmer, his fields were particularly fruitful, so much so that there was not enough room to store everything. He tore down the barns and built new and bigger ones. After the new barns were built, he felt like he could sit back and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Luke 13:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Focus Of The Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This message looks at where we focus our spiritual life

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE FOCUS OF THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Matthew 6:22–24 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Bohemian Rhapsody

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 6, 2024

Bohemian Rhapsody was a song by the renowned British rock group: “Queen” and released in 1975.

Sarah Jessica Parker, an American actress and television producer once remarked: “I believe in God, but in my own unconventional way. We're not affiliated with any organisation, and I have no religious education of any kind, but I definitely have my own kind of ideas about it.” Luke 4:23-24 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7, Psalm 101:3, James 1:14, John 1:12