Sermons on Rising:

Our Deepest Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

True Christian living finds its meaning and endurance in love; without love, our actions and gifts are empty, but with it, everything gains lasting value.

Good morning, friends. If you came in today weary, worried, or worn thin, you’re not alone. Some of us have been carrying more than we care to admit—unanswered questions, unspoken hurts, unfinished to-do lists. We try harder, run faster, give more, and still wonder: Why do I feel empty? Why does my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Topics: Love

Follow Christ, Our Firm Foundation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

True faith is shown by obeying Jesus’ words, building our lives on His foundation so we stand firm through life’s storms.

Friends, some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The winds may not be rattling your windows, but they might be rattling your peace. A report you didn’t expect. A bill you can’t pay. A relationship you’re not sure will hold. Have you ever felt the floorboards of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49, Psalm 11:3

Topics: Following Christ, Firm Foundation

Any Questions? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

Jesus invites us to bring our deepest, honest desires to Him in prayer, trusting His compassion and power to transform our lives.

If you could hear Jesus ask you one question today—face to face, heart to heart—what would you hope He’d ask? And if He asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” what would rise to your lips before you could filter it—before fear, pride, or past disappointments edited your answer? Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:41

Topics: Transformation, Jesus' Questions

A Pharisee And Tax Collector Pray Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

True acceptance with God comes not from self-righteousness or comparison, but from humble confession and receiving the mercy and love found in Jesus Christ.

Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a scoreboard in our heart. You know the scoreboard I mean—the quiet tally of how we’re doing compared to others, the inner itch to be seen as enough, the nervous need to be noticed and approved. We measure our worth by the week we had, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Humility, Exaltation, Self-Righteousness

The Greatest Gift At The Best Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

God’s perfect timing brings us from slavery to beloved family, granting us adoption, identity, and intimacy with the Father through Christ and the Spirit.

Friends, pull up a chair and take a deep breath. Some of us arrived today with a smile; some of us arrived with a sigh. The week may have felt heavy, hurried, or hollow. And yet, here we are. What if—right here, right now—this simple moment belongs to God’s perfect timing for your heart? What if ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Topics: Redemption, Adoption

Anchored In Hope When The World Feels Uncertain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Prayer is our refuge in anxiety, inviting God’s peace and strength to guard our hearts and renew us amid life’s worries and uncertainties.

Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a weight on the chest. Worry whispers at 3 a.m., bills pile on the counter, diagnoses arrive in sterile envelopes, and the what-ifs line up like storm clouds on the horizon. Our hearts try to outrun our thoughts, and our thoughts try to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Jesus-Reflectors, Change, Living

Living As Jesus' Reflectors In A Changing World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God uses our ordinary lives and small acts of integrity to shine Christ’s light, making a meaningful difference wherever we are placed.

Some of the most meaningful moments of grace happen in the middle of ordinary days. Between alarm clocks and car keys. Between lunches packed and emails sent. Somewhere between the grocery aisle and the front porch, God whispers a reminder: You carry light. You may not feel brilliant. You may feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 3:17

Topics: Reflecting Christ, Everyday Life

Imperfect People In God's Perfect Plan: Judah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God redeems our deepest failures, transforming brokenness into hope, as seen in Judah’s story, ultimately pointing us to Christ’s unfailing love and redemption.

Friends, settle your hearts and take a deep breath. Grace has a way of meeting us right where we are—right in the middle of our mess, our mistakes, and our midnight worries. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can weave good from the tangled threads of your past, you’re in the right place. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Revelation 5:5

Topics: Judah, Character, Tribe

Mother And Daughter Relationship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

God works through ordinary courage, presence, and compassion, weaving deliverance and hope even in our most fragile and uncertain moments.

Some stories slip into our souls like a lullaby. Exodus 2 is one of them. We can almost hear the hush of a mother’s whisper, see the ripple of the Nile, feel the tremble of a sister’s hope. A woven basket, a watchful girl, and a princess with tear-touched eyes—God pens redemption with reeds and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-9

Topics: Motherhood, Daughters, Relationships

Zacchaeus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Jesus seeks out the overlooked, calls us by name, and transforms our lives when we respond with open hearts, repentance, and welcome.

If you listen closely to this old story, you may hear your name woven between the branches of a Jericho tree. Have you ever felt small in a crowd? Not in inches, but in influence? Have you ever felt unseen in a swirl of noise, pushed to the back while questions press to the front? Then you’ll feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Desire, Jesus

Who Do You Think You Are? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God welcomes honest, humble prayers from needy hearts; true prayer is not performance, but sincere confession that receives mercy and transforms us by His grace.

If your heart is tired and your prayers feel thin, you’re in the right place. The Lord welcomes real people with real needs and real words. He is not looking for polish; He is listening for honesty. He is not impressed by our resumes; He is moved by our repentance. We’ve all had those moments—hands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Prayer, Proclamation, Positioning

When The Mantle Must Rest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

The sermon encourages embracing God’s timing, resting from roles when needed, prioritizing presence and relationships, and trusting prayer to shape our lives and seasons.

There’s a rhythm stitched into the world by the hand of God. The tide rolls in and slips out. Winter gives way to spring. Babies cry, grandparents smile, and somewhere in between we learn how to hold on and how to let go. Seasons change. And if we’re honest, our souls feel it—the gentle tug that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Topics: Sacred Tension, Seasons

Kingdom Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

Jesus enters our everyday struggles proclaiming God’s good news, inviting us to turn from old ways and embrace new life under His gracious rule.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. Bills are due, news feeds are noisy, hearts are heavy, and sleep has been shallow. Others arrived bursting with good news, yet even your celebration carries questions about tomorrow. Life feels like that—full and fragile at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14

Topics: Kingdom Life, God's Kingdom

What Happens When You Get What You Ask Or Pray For? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

True security is found in trusting God as our King, not in pursuing what others have or seeking control through earthly solutions.

Have you ever stood at the fence line of your life, looked at what others have, and felt that tug? If I just had their certainty. Their security. Their leader. Their plan. The human heart has a way of reaching for what is visible, tangible, and immediate. We want a king we can see. A system we can ...read more

Topics: Divine Will, Human Desire

A Better Walk With God Through Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2025

Gratitude opens our hearts to God’s presence, transforming ordinary moments and burdens into opportunities for praise, hope, and deeper relationship with Him.

Some of us walked in today with full hearts; some with heavy ones. Either way, here you are, and here God is—nearer than the breath you just took. Picture an old, sturdy gate swinging open. Hear the hinges creak a welcome. On the other side? Not a cold courtyard, but the warm smile of a Father who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Topics: Thankfulness, Choice