Sermons on Return From Exile:

From Darkness To Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores our transformation from darkness to light through Christ, the exposure of sinful acts, and the blessings of living in God's light.

Good morning, family! It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. Today, we're gonna get into a piece of Scripture that's gonna challenge us, encourage us, and hopefully, change us. Before we get to that, I want to share a quote with you from Gary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Topics: Christian Influence

From Poverty To Royalty PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon emphasizes our identity in Christ as chosen, royal, and holy, and the transformative power of God's grace in our lives.

Beloved, I am thrilled to stand before you today, to share God's word with you, and to uncover the treasures of His truth together. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered as one family under the banner of Christ's love. It is a privilege to be part of this family, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Topics: Love, God's Love

From Condemnation To Liberation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores the freedom in Christ, the battle between flesh and spirit, and the transformative power of faith in our daily lives.

Greetings, beloved in Christ! How wonderful it is to gather together, to feel the warmth of shared faith and the comfort of our spiritual community. We stand, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a love that transcends earthly understanding. Today, we will be looking at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Topics: Mindset, Flesh Vs. Spirit

Rain From Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

God abundantly refreshes and enriches our lives when we pray, turning our dry seasons into fruitful harvests through His faithful provision and grace.

Some of us walked in today feeling like cracked earth—stretched thin, thirsty, waiting for a cloud to gather overhead. You’ve known seasons like that. Maybe you’re in one now. The bills feel bigger than your paycheck. The grief feels heavier than your shoulders. The prayers feel longer than the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:9

Topics: Rain, River, God

Saved From Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the story of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Christ, emphasizing the significance of the names Immanuel and Jesus, and how they reflect God's relational nature and His power to save us from sin.

Hello church! Today we’re going to look at a story from the gospel of Matthew about circumstances leading up to the birth of Christ. Unexpected events are unfolding in the lives of Mary and Joseph who were two very ordinary people. There was nothing spectacular about them. They weren’t famous, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Immanuel, Sin Salvation, God's Presence

From The Ashes - Humility Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of humility as demonstrated by Jesus, encouraging believers to emulate this trait in their interactions with others, and underlining the importance of service to others as a form of service to God.

Once upon a time a rider came across a few soldiers who were trying to move a heavy log of wood without success. The corporal was standing by just watching as the men struggled.The rider couldn’t believe it. He finally asked the corporal why he wasn’t helping. The corporal replied: “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Topics: Humility, Servant Leadership, Christ-Like Behavior

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

From The Ashes - Contemplation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of intentional contemplative prayer in fostering a deep connection with God amidst the busyness of life.

Welcome to week 3 of our From the Ashes Sermon Series as we take a 6-week journey to the cross together. Each week we are looking at a different aspect of Jesus’ life and ministry during His time here on earth. Each week we are getting a glimpse into the abundant life possible in and through ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Topics: Contemplative Prayer, Divine Connection, Intentional Practice

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

From The Ashes - Confession Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of confession as a means of acknowledging and turning away from sin, thereby experiencing God's forgiveness and grace, and rising anew from past mistakes.

Admitting failure is difficult. Confessing and coming clean when we are at fault is not an easy task. I’m sure many of you here today have a similar story like the one I just shared. Honestly, we probably all have numerous stories that sound eerily similar. Thankfully, the stories end differently ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Topics: Confession, Forgiveness, Grace And Mercy

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

The Rescue From Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the grace and faith in Jesus Christ as our rescue from sin, acknowledging our inability to save ourselves and urging us to live in the truth of Christ's sacrifice for our sins.

Well I’m excited to be with you here today. Whether you are here physically or virtually, we are thankful you decided to tune in and worship with us as we continue in our sermon series on the book of Romans. Last week we began in Romans chapter 1 and talked about one of the main problems with sin; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Topics: Grace, Faith, Rescue From Sin

Sermon Series: Romans

Lessons From Prison

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jan 12, 2026

Paul wrote Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians while imprisoned in Rome, not knowing whether he would be released or executed (Phil 1:21-26). Despite his imprisonment and the cloud hanging over him, these three epistles were filled with hope and joy:

LESSONS FROM PRISON The Attitude of Gratitude INTRODUCTION A. Some people perpetually cry, “Why me, Lord?” B. Paul wrote Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians while imprisoned in Rome, not knowing whether he would be released or executed (Phil 1:21-26). C. Despite his imprisonment and the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6, Galatians 5:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aliens From Another World

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 24, 2020

We need to view ourselves as “Aliens,” and not make ourselves too comfortable as citizens of this world.

TITLE: ALIENS FROM ANOTHER WORLD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 69:8 / EPHESIANS 2:12 / I PETER 1:1-2 When I was growing up in the 70's, it seemed like the most popular tv shows and movies involved aliens and UFO’S -- I grew up watching Star Trek - Lost In Space -- and it was as if most shows on TV, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From Mammon Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

We need to break free from the spirit of Mammon, which causes us to crave more, having less to show for it. Mammon wants to keep you enslaved and distracted from following God fully, but God wants you to be free!

Breaking Free from Mammon Luke 16:9-15 9 "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. 10 "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Six Trees

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 1, 2026

An Advent journey through the whole story of the bible from Genesis to Revelation - by using six trees from the Bible

In the wilderness a voice splits open the wind, a hard cry— REPENT Even now the axe gleams, lying at the root of the trees, cold as truth, waiting for the weight of a just hand. Every tree that bears no good fruit leans already toward its ending, toward the fire that hungers for what has hollowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10, Revelation 22:1-6, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Galatians 3:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Rising From Life's Difficulties

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Aug 15, 2012

Everyone faces tough times and trials. Too many times the answers we here are trite or condescending. But in the story of Lazarus we can find the meaningful truths that will allow us to rise from the difficulties of life.

Rising From Life’s Difficulties Text: John 11:1-46 I. Introduction Illustration: Walking Dead – Hershel Greene -I can't profess to understand God's plan, Christ promised the resurrection of the dead. I just thought he had something a little different in mind. Are things not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Comes To Launder Lives

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Lord Comes to Launder Lives 1) He purifies us from sin; 2) He restores our usefulness.

If you were going to design a Christmas card what would you put on the front cover? Would you draw a picture of the Christ-child lying in a manager as Mary and Joseph stand guard and a wide-eyed shepherd boy peers in on the little babe? Maybe you would sketch an angel next to the words “Peace on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran