Sermons on Rough Roads:

Good Eyesight Spiritually

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 10, 2025

In this passage of scripture, the Lord used the image of eyes to convey an important spiritual principle that we need to consider. We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us in this PHYSICAL WORLD, but it is EQUALLY IMPORTAN IN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD.

Illus: Because our eyesight is so crucial to us, He created the eye so it can be protected. For example: • God placed our eyes lower than our forehead so our eyes can be protected by our forehead. • God gave us eyebrows for the purpose to help keep moisture, such as sweat and rain, out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Over Judgment

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Aug 27, 2024

It seems like the world is full of experts—especially when it comes to how everyone else should live their lives. You’ve got your social media gurus, your armchair quarterbacks, and yes, even those folks who somehow know exactly what Jesus would tweet

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed something lately. It seems like the world is full of experts—especially when it comes to how everyone else should live their lives. You’ve got your social media gurus, your armchair quarterbacks, and yes, even those folks who somehow know exactly what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Luke 5:27-32

The Call Of Moses

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

Everyone of us has a call to do some kind of kingdom work

The Call of Moses Exodus chapter 3 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn in your bible or Bible app to Exodus chapter 3 This morning as we come into the presence of God through His Word, I pray that He would speak to us and get personal with us in our lives. That is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Elijah’s Last Message To Ahab Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 17, 2024

Ahab was king of the Ten Northern Tribes (Israel) and wanted to purchase a vineyard growing next to his palace, The owner wouldn't sell, so Jezebel (the queen) took matters into her own hands. The results were not pretty.

Introduction: After Elijah had left Mount Horeb and returned to Israel, he seems to be out of the picture for a while. King Ahab, though, had been very busy with wars against Syria (see 1 Kings 20). After that, Ahab saw a vineyard belonging to someone else but Ahab wanted it anyway. He got it, all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Holds When You’re Tested

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025

In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 2, 2025

This is a sermon for Veteran's Sunday. Teaching sheet at end of the text.

“Fighting the Good Fight” 1 Timothy 1:12-19 Veterans Sunday Pastor John Bright 1 Timothy 1 “12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-19, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, 1 Timothy 1:19-20, Ezekiel 33:1-6, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Genesis 4:8-9, Acts 5:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026

Jesus is our hope

Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us as we open God’s word to lead us. Please turn to Romans 15 We are living in a day and age of change- some change we like and some change we do not like. Some change we need to initiate and some change we need to stop. Some days we seem to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Shepherd And His Sheep PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores the intimate relationship between God, our Shepherd, and us, His sheep, emphasizing His care, guidance, and the peace found in His presence.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering of believers. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Lord. We are here, not to merely go through a religious ritual, but to seek the face of our ...read more

Topics: Sheep, Shepherd

Behold, The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 18, 2025

Jesus is the Lamb of God. What does that mean for me?

Behold, The Lamb Of God Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Easter Series / Lamb of God / John 1:29; John 1:35–37 Jesus is the Lamb of God. What does that mean for me? INTRODUCTION - It is Resurrection Sunday! - This is a time to celebrate this wonderful holiday that represents the greatest event ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, John 1:35-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live By Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 29, 2023

How to live by faith

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity to delve into the boundless wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Topics: Trusting God

The Re-Creation Story Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of re-creation through the story of the empty tomb in John's gospel, emphasizing how the Risen Christ's love for us offers a chance for resurrection and transformation.

The story of the empty tomb in John’s gospel is one of re-creation with hints back to Genesis and John 1. The Risen Christ sees Mary just as she is and loves her. The Risen Jesus sees all of us, too, just as we are and offers to re-create us with resurrection life. This is the fulfillment of God ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Topics: Resurrection Life, Re-Creation, Divine Love

Righteous Rain Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 5, 2007

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Why does He allow His followers to suffer?

You’ve probably heard the questions asked before: -->If Denny’s restaurants are, as their slogan says, "always open," why do they have locks on their front doors? Why do those locks exist? -->What is the purpose of those two lines between your nose and lip (by the way, their anatomical name: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Faithful Friends Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005

A person may have many acquaintances and several casual connections, but good friends are hard to find. This sermon continues our look at the book of Philippians and highlights two of Paul’s faithful friends - Timothy and Epaphroditus.

At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my new found faith would grow. Two things occurred to me at that time. First, I did not make a very good “mountain man.” Roughing it, to me, is a Holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Destined Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians

I Am Destined Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - January 19, 2014 Introduction Do you have hope? I don't mean simply hope about what you might do today or tomorrow....I mean ultimate hope. Do you know your ultimate destiny? > That is what I believe God wants to speak ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amnesty- Week 1 Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Apr 23, 2014

This is our Easter 2014 Sermon. It launched a 4 week series on forgiveness and has mixed live and video content.

Amnesty - Part 1, Pastor Rob Ketterling PASTOR ROB: Well, I want to say welcome to all of our campuses as we celebrate Easter together. I, along with our teaching pastors and our campus pastors, are going to be doing an interactive sermon that will be live and on video and have video ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God