Sermons on Reorders:

Seek God First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

Encourage believers to prioritize seeking God, trust in His provision, and find peace in His care.

Good morning, church family. I'm so glad we're all gathered here together to dig into the deep wisdom of the Bible. Today, we'll be exploring Matthew 6:19-34, where Jesus speaks directly to us about the priority of seeking God, the provision of God, and the peace of God. To kick us off, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Topics: Seek God, First

Watch The Lamb

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 22, 2001

Have we taken the the cross of Christ for granted? Take another look as we watch the Lamb!

Watch the Lamb Acts 13:26-29 Good Friday service 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC A. The Message Sent to Us Carla Muir told this story: There was a certain old recluse who lived deep in the mountains of Colorado. When he died, distant relatives came from the city to collect his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Conversion: A How To

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

This sermon was written as kind of an evangelism primer in that it discusses how people come to know Christ and what that means for us as we try to live out our Christian life of witness.

Conversion of St. Paul Galatians 1:11-24 01/25/04 There once was a brier growing in a ditch when a gardener came along with his spade and dug it up. He dug around it and gently lifted it out of the ground, bringing the brier to ask itself, “What is he doing? Doesn’t he know I’m a worthless ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

Living in the light of Christ means admitting our wrongs, but it also means new life by His Spirit.

Confirmation Sunday 1 John 1:5-10 Living in the Light of Christ 05/04/03 One of my favorite contemporary Christian tunes is a song by Geoff Moore entitled, Best Days. Throughout the song Geoff highlights some of the most memorable days of his life – a day when his dad took him fly fishing, taught ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Balancing Your Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Keeping all five biblical purposes in balance involves some work, but there are keys to being successful.

Balancing Your Life Purpose Driven Life #39 Cornwall/Montreal June 12, 2004 We’re drawing to the conclusion of our 40 message series on Living the Purpose Filled Life, and we’ve learned a lot and, hopefully, begun to implement that knowing into our lives- both individually and church-wide. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Second of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” I know that I have told you this story not long ago, but since it happens to fit well with this morning’s topic of mourning, I am going to tell you again. For some of you, it might be the first time hearing this. I used to live in San ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 6:1-16 about the qualities of the godly who finish strong

Text: Nehemiah 6:1-16, Title: Finishing Strong, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/14/07, PM A. Opening illustration: story of Greg Louganis’ victory in the ’88 Olympics, pp. 76-77, Nehemiah, Boice B. Background to passage: After dealing with some external conflict against the work, and taking some time off to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

So Little Time, So Much To Do

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

We have all received grace upon grace; therefore, we are called to share our talents just as Peter’s mother-in-law did.

So Little Time, So Much to Do Isaiah 40:27-31; Mark 1:29-39 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 8, 2009 Introduction: We continue with the first chapter of Mark. As always, Mark tells the story well and fast. His favorite word is “immediately.” There is very little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things Found In Hell, That Belongs In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008

From the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 5 of the many things which we see in hell--that needs to be found in the church

THINGS FOUND IN HELL, WHICH BELONG IN THE CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 * Let’s talk for a time tonight about 2 very important institutions. One is a place for people and the other is a people for a place. One offers life, joy, and peace, while the other offers punishment, pain, and death. One is called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The World

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2011

The speakers at the ReFRESH Conference (Sherwood Church, Albany, GA) spoke to this scripture until it birthed in me the finding of an answer. May it speak to & through you.

Changing the World Isaiah 6:1-13 * Have you ever given any real thought to what it might take to change this world? (I.E. country, community, church) * Most people would suggest legislation, delegation, and even litigation, but none of these will work. Do you know why? Simply put, it has to do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful, Counselor Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 3, 2012

This is part one of an Advent series on Isaiah 9:6, on the purposes, names and deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Wonderful, Counselor Isaiah 9:6 In Isaiah 9:6 we read the familiar verse promising the future birth of Jesus: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down Is Right Side Up! Part1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Upside Down is Right Side Up! Part1 Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along with shovels. “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway? It will only cost $2.” He said, “Can’t you boys see I’m already doing that?” “Yes sir, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Close Encounter Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

The day of the Lord is indeed near. For us, every day is his.

Have you ever fantasized about living in some other time in history? What is it about that period that appeals to you? People have often tended to look back at earlier, simpler days with a sort of nostalgia, longing for a time when the mail held nothing worse than unsolicited requests for money or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moving On To Maturity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 20, 2025

The importance of progress towards spiritual maturity.

Moving on to Maturity 2 Peter 1:1-11 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Investing In What Lasts

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 23, 2025

This sermon calls us to live with holy urgency and single-hearted devotion, being faithful in the small things and using our time, relationships, and resources now with eternity in mind, serving one Master, Christ.

Luke 16:1–13 is another one of those strange passages in the Gospels. Jesus tells a story about a manager who mishandles his boss’s money, gets caught, and then cuts secret deals to secure his own future. And at the end of the story, the master actually praises him! This is not the kind of hero you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Exodus 3:1-12, 1 Samuel 17:17-49