Sermons on Reluctant:

Joseph’s Dilemma (Advent, December 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 21, 2022

Until Joseph understood what was going on, he was trying to figure out a way to get out of the commitment. The Bible says that he did not want to expose her and publicly disgrace her.

JOSEPH'S DILEMMA Text: Matthew 1:18-25 JOSEPH'S DILEMMA Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew 1:18-25  Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Call To Follow Him

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2021

Jesus is reaching out to this generation calling them to follow Him. He wants to pour Himself into them to make authentic reproductions of Himself. His call supersedes all other earthly responsibilities. Do we have enough of Jesus to reproduce Him?

JESUS' CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mk. 1:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Career planning 1. One Sunday morning, as the Bubba Rathbone family were driving home from First Assembly after a great service where their Pastor really preached a great message, 9 year old Sam said to his father Bubba, "When I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"let My People Go" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 26, 2021

Sermon based on Exodus 5 - Encourages hearers to consider that God has a plan for our deliverance.

“LET MY PEOPLE GO” Exodus 5:1ff FBCF – 4/25/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – The delivery business is big business these days, especially during the months of the pandemic: - UPS – 2020 revenue up 14.2% to $84.6 billion - FedEx – 2020 revenue was $69.2 billion - Grub Hub, Door Dash, Uber Eats - I was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of A Disciple (Luke, Part 4) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2022

It’s critical that we see ourselves and the calling of the disciples was NO different than ours. If we will not share what we know, are we any different than the religious pharisees?

Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for several reasons -- We can clearly see Luke’s genuine interest in people (career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with society; critical lesson for us - Last week, we unpacked the temptations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"depression (Part 1): Understanding The Symptoms, Effects, Cauising Factors, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is affecting more than 264 million people, Christians and non-Christians alike. This sermon talks about symptoms and factors that cause depression and what the Bible says about it.

Last Sunday, we learned about grief. Today and next week, we will learn about depression. Depression is different from sadness or grief. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. But being sad is not the same as having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 20:14, Numbers 11:14-15, 1 Kings 21:27, Psalm 3:3, Jonah 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 1, 2021

What will the Second Coming look like? This message preceded the observance of the Lord's Supper. All Bible References are from the NASB

Jesus is coming again. The Bible makes this fact very clear. Both the Old and New Testaments are filled with promises of the Second Coming of Christ. There are 1,845 references to it in the Old Testament, and a total of seventeen Old Testament books give it prominence. Of the 260 chapters in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Something Against You? Coa?doa?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2021

Today we have to guard are words because people are so easily offended. What do we do when God says: I have somethings against you? Without a COA(COURSE OF ACTION) we will be DOA (DEAD ON ARRIVAL.) God has a plan to stretch our faith to new levels.

SOMETHING AGAINST YOU? COA VS DOA? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If we really trust Jesus by faith we must give up all of our rights of personal understanding and personal opinions and say: GOD BY FAITH I WILL COMPLETELY TRUST YOUR PLAN. TEXT: Matthew 24:10 And then shall many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10, Revelation 2:4, 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Friday: A Sermon For Passion Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2024

Why is this sermon called "Palm Friday?" Is it not "Palm Sunday?" Is not Friday called "Good Friday?"

Palm Friday: A Sermon for Passion Sunday John 18:22 NKJV And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Do You answer the high priest like that?” We now come to the Sunday which has two names in the Lectionary. It is called ...read more

Scripture: John 18:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Lack In The Middle Of Abundance

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 4, 2025

As Christians, if we are called to live in the abundance of God’s provision, love, and grace, why are so many of us living in a mindset of lack—spiritually, emotionally, and even materially? Why do we say that we serve a God of abundance, and settle for scarcity?

John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Introduction: As Christians, if we are called to live in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 4:19, Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 23:1, Matthew 6:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church On Mission - Going! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025

Do you believe God called you just to study? To live in Vienna, to get a job, find a spouse, to have a family, to settle down, to live the good life or is there an even greater calling on your life?

I have recently been reading a book called, The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty written by a master violin maker - “a luthier.” The author described all that is involved in making a beautiful instrument visually and acoustically. He drew an analogy of the crafting of a violin to the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Let The Spirit Fill Your Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2024

One must allow the Holy Spirit to fill their life if they are to live a life of eternal significance.

Financial expert and radio personality, Dave Ramsey says there are three things one can do with money: spend, give, or invest. Of course, one must become debt free first. There’s a parallel between what he says about money and what God says about life. I can spend my life, give my life, or invest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetic Alignment Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

Prophetic Alignment" is a call to the church to tune into God's voice, align with His heart, and act on His direction. This sermon challenges believers to hear clearly, live obediently, and impact the world through prophetic action that reflects God’s will.

Throughout history, God has always spoken to His people. He has never left His church without direction, guidance, or His voice. The Bible is filled with stories of how God aligned His people with His purposes by speaking to and through His prophets. In these moments, prophetic alignment was not ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:7

Denomination: Other

United We Stand: The Power Of Teamwork

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 25, 2024

Words of King David in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. David was not only a king but also a warrior, poet, and musician. He knew the importance of working together as a team, and in our lives today, teamwork can make a significant difference.

1. The Power of the Team: David’s Mighty Men Let’s start by talking about David’s mighty men. They were a group of his most loyal and skilled warriors who fought side by side with him. Together, they accomplished incredible feats that no single warrior could have achieved alone. Even in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

And This Time Around PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to trust and obey God's call, face their fears with faith, and embrace the new path He has laid before them.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Gospel of Luke. As we begin, I'd like to share a quote from Christian author Max Lucado, who once said, "Feed your fears, and your faith will starve. Feed your faith, and your fears will." Let those words sink in as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11

Topics: Obedience, God

The Joy Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores the joy of Mary, magnification of Jesus, and the salvation message in Christ's birth, emphasizing hope and transformation through understanding God's Word.

Greetings, beloved family of God, and welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ. We are here, united in purpose and spirit, to celebrate, cherish and comprehend the divine words of our Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56, Psalm 98:1-3

Topics: Joy, Messiah