Sermons on Resting In God:

The Right Amount Of Salt, Please!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2025

Chefs have to learn the exact amounts – say – of salt to add to the food. Too much salt and the food becomes bitter. Too little salt and the food is bland. So it is with our use of "salt" in witnessing!

THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SALT, PLEASE Col. 4:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this man, he was taking a walk in the woods with his friend when suddenly they encounter a huge grizzly bear about 20 yards in front of them. They both froze in their tracks. As the bear intently stared them down, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wilderness Seasons PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

Encourages trusting in Jesus during challenging times, using His wilderness experience as an example of transforming fear into faith-based fortitude.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is a joy to gather together again in worship and fellowship, to open our hearts to the divine wisdom that our Lord wishes to impart to us. We find ourselves living in a world that often seems riddled with uncertainty, a wilderness of sorts, where the path ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Topics: Trusting, Relying, Jesus

How We Should Wait On The Advent? A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2025

What is to be our attitude as we wait for the return of Jesus? Also, what should we be doing while we wait? For the Third Sunday in Advent, Year A, 2025

How Should We Wait for the Advent? James 5:7–10 NKJV Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-10, James 5:1-6, James 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020

The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Saying The Same Thing

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2020

How do we deal with the Babel of people teaching in the church?

Saying the Same Thing 1 Corinthians 1:11-18 If there is anything that plagues the church today, it is the myriad of voices spouting all sort of “Christian” teachings. Christians are separated from each other by walls of doctrine. If it was ever true, the claim of a unified church which all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that Jesus demonstrates His love, compassion, and acceptance for all people, regardless of their past or social status, and calls us to do the same in our relationships with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story found in John 4:1-42, where Jesus shows us His mission of love, compassion, and acceptance. As we explore this story together, let let me start with a quote from Brennan Manning: "Jesus comes not for the super-spiritual but for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Topics: Mission, Jesus

Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, highlighting its prophetic fulfillment, people's perceptions, and its personal implications for modern-day believers.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to bask in His love and grace, and to delve into His living Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a grand narrative, a narrative that is woven with divine threads of prophecy, perception, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: Triumphant Entry

Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, highlighting its prophetic fulfillment, people's perceptions, and its personal implications for modern-day believers.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to bask in His love and grace, and to delve into His living Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a grand narrative, a narrative that is woven with divine threads of prophecy, perception, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: Triumphant Entry

The Inner Circle Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 23, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 13 to 19

Mark 3: 13 – 19 The Inner Circle 13 And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. 14 Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, 15 and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Demetrius And The Riot In Ephesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 15, 2017

Luke had one more story to tell of Paul’s time spent in Ephesus, before he could begin the narrative of Paul’s third missionary journey. He could not leave Ephesus without relating the story of the silversmiths’ riot. The fact that it was a good story..

September 27, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.3.h: Demetrius and the Riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-41) Acts 19:23-41 (KJV) 23 And the same time there arose no small stir about that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

Who Touched Me?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2016

To establish that the Lord was moved by the touch of a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years, that made her unclean. It was her touch of faith that removed her social disgrace. This lesson explains how that is possible, even today.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Incurable Health 2. The Woman’s Insistent Hope 3. The Woman’s Incredible Healing Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme, “Who touched me?” Our Lord asked this question because “virtue” went out of Him because of that touch. He wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions

Contributed by Rob Watts on Apr 17, 2023

We're at the tomb, an empty tomb and we're at the end of our journey. Emotions are flying high.

• John 20:1-10 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

The Way In, Is All In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025

A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

“The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:16-23, Galatians 2:20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woman: Where Are Your Accusers? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2022

To establish Jesus' wisdom in dealings with Israel’s leaders that brought to Him a woman alleging she was caught in adultery, and Moses commanded to stone such a woman, tempting Him to have reason to accuse Him. This lesson exposes their plot against the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Accusers 2. The Woman Accused 3. The Woman’s Acquitter Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “Woman: Where Are Your Accusers?” Jesus’ words to the mob: "You without sin cast the first stone," convicted her accusers, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Leviticus 20:10, Deuteronomy 17:7, Deuteronomy 22:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006

Mary and Martha show us a contrast of two lives one that is frazzled one that is unfrazzled.

Staying UnFrazzled In A Frazzled World Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Especially verses 41–42: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Introduction: 1) Being Frazzled Allow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist