Sermons on Relational Failure:

After Giving Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores Matthew 25:31-46, challenging us to live out the Christian ideal of serving others as if we were serving Christ Himself.

Welcome, friends. It's good to be together again. We gather in this sacred space, united in our faith. We're here to learn. We're here to grow. We're here to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Today, we're focusing on a powerful passage from the book of Matthew. It's a passage that challenges us. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Separation, Kingdom

Do We Want To Avoid Temptation? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 2, 2025

We finish up the Lord's Prayer sermon series with Jesus' words on temptation. Do they match how we normally approach sin in our lives?

AVOIDING TEMPTATION: Do I want this for my life? - Matthew 6:13. - Now we come to the close of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus has invited us to pray about a number of important subjects and now we have a final one about spiritual victory. - What does v. 13 mean? I think a summary statement would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Your Cares And Fleeing From The Devil

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

Cast your cares on Him

Casting your cares and fleeing from the devil 1 Peter 5:1-8 Good morning everyone, Welcome. 1Peter Chapter 5:1-8. Peter speaking to a crowd of believers 1 Peter 5:1-4 Read from the bible- clearly and slowly. Peter has some history with the church and with Jesus. Peter is one who most look up too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of looking forward to the future with hope and expectation as a Christ-follower.

Several years ago, I saw an interview with professional golfer Tom Lehman, who happens to be a Christian. But I really appreciate how Tom lives out his faith as a person in the public eye. He never hijacks a conversation to talk about Jesus. If a sportscaster asks him about his faith, he is happy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Hope, God's Plan, Moving Forward

The "I's" Have It

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Nine words that begin with the letter "I", which defeat the true power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As we look at the actions or inaction’s of life, and especially in the Church, we can see some REASONS for why things happen or don’t happen.....and we also can see some EXCUSES for why things happen or don’t happen. A. When I first thought of this subject, I was narrowly applying ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:23-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Condemnation In Christ

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 25, 2002

Our response to the Gospel is relationship and obedience. Relationship without obedience leads to "Cheap Grace" and Obedience without relationship leads to "legalism"

Rom 8:1-17 – No Condemnation in Christ What is it like to be a condemned man?  Have you ever imagined what it would be like to stand in the dock waiting for the jury to deliver its verdict and to hear the words “we find him guilty”  And then to hear the judge pronounce the death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Good Housekeeping

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 24, 2008

Since God lives in us, we need to keep His house uncluttered and in line with His purpose.

Good Housekeeping: God’s home is where your heart is I. The Place of the Temple (Believers, individually and collectively) II. The Purpose of the Temple (Prayer, Worship, & Ministry) III. The Purity of the Temple -Mark 11:15-17 15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Our Greatest Asset

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 22, 2007

A sermon that considers the call to love one another as a primary call on our love in the Christian church.

JN 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." 13:34 A new command. In a sense it was an old one (see Lev 19:18), but for Christ’s disciples it was new, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isn’t Sin Just A Little Mistake? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009

First message in a series dealing with "church words." This message deals with the definition of sin.

Today we’re beginning a seven part series called "Those Confusing Church Words." Most unchurched people have heard of some of these words but they have no idea what they really mean, or how they are affected by them, if they are affected by them at all. It might surprise some of you, but there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Double Blessings

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 15, 2012

Sermon showing the tremendous blessings of God

God’s Double Blessings I met Oscar in Jan 06. He looked unkempt with hair considerably too long, and a nervousness that was very apparent. I could see it in his eyes and see it in his actions. I knew he was the one I had come for. We loaded him in the car and took him home. Adjusting to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Spirit - Who Is He? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

The third person of the Trinity is not out there, some where. He is with us, in us.

God in YOU Series Intro: EXPERIENCE! We remember experiences, don’t we? ∙ I can still recall, in vivid detail, the sounds, smells, and sensations that were a part of my extended visit to India in 1985! After a quarter of a century, the experience of stepping off the plane in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Ability For Human Necessity Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 8, 2015

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21 says “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” A "man's heart" is a little world, full of Dreaming, scheming, and planning. We are always devising. To every device of all hearts, God's "counsel," His design, exists ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Heal

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

Jesus is the Provider of all our needs for body, soul and spirit. He is the complete Savior for every need.

THE POWER TO HEAL John 5:1-17 Holistic health is a relatively new field of health practice. Not only do the practitioners stress physical health but also emotional well being. All of us should realize we cannot separate our lives into separate compartments because one part affects another. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Service Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 11 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message expands on the subject of the fear of the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Faithful God-fearing Followers REVIEW I. REBUILDING SECURE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Is Church

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 22, 2020

We want us to look into God's Word and wonder at the beauty, the mystery, the glory, and the greatness of the church.

What is the Church In whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. - Ephesians 2:22 Who needs the church? Well, the answer is: if you're a child of God, you need the church. I need the church. We all need the church. And when we say the word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational