Sermons on Safe Space:

Let Go Off Toxic Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Bad relationships can be toxic and harmful to our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

Have you ever felt trapped in a relationship that was draining your energy, suffocating your joy, and hindering your walk with God? Maybe it was a toxic friendship, a harmful romantic partnership, or a family bond that was weighing you down. Are you tired of being weighed down by relationships ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 119:130

Making Sure To Put On Every Piece Of Armor

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 28, 2009

It is easy to skip over God’s instruction trusting in past encounters with God. However, the Lord wants us to daily be prepared so that we can stand against the devil and his cunning.

An Astronaut is ready for the first time to walk in space. He has spent countless hours in simulations. He has already taken off from earth and is now in outer space. He has his space suit on and so he is protected from head to toe against the deathly cold of space. This astronaut seems to be as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

The Beauty in creation is a reflection of God's mind

The Bible and the Jewish Torah, both begin with the words "In the Beginning God." (Barshit Elohim). It does not say that in the beginning there was God. Rig Veda (1500 BC) on the other hand says, "In the beginning was God." (Prajapatir vai idam asit: In the beginning was Brahman ...read more

Denomination: Other

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Susan & Lucy Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 2, 2005

#6 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Envision with me the glimmer of a lamppost in the distance, and snow is falling ever so gently across the beam of light, allowing for you to barely pick up on the trees draped in their bridal gown of white. This is an unEXPECTED discovery, what lies ahead beyond the forest is a new world, a place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Human Spirit Fails, But The Holy Spirit Prevails

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 24, 2010

Where are you on the line between optimism and pessimism? What is the right balance? Let's see what we learn from the tower of Babel. A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross

Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Theme: The Human Spirit Fails, But the Holy Spirit Prevails A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross Season: Pentecost - c Date: May 23, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

In The End God Wins

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Oct 16, 2018

An overview of the Book of Revelation that underlines the fact that God will triumph in the end. If our life in linked to God's then we too shall win.

Some years ago, on a two-hour flight from Winnipeg to Calgary I ended up seated next to a young woman in her late twenties. As we made our way over the seemingly endless grain fields I asked the inevitable question: So, what do you do for a living? I'm a palm reader; a fortuneteller was her ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Transformative Power Of Hospitality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance and transformative power of hospitality in our Christian walk, as it blesses both the giver and receiver and brings people closer to God.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the message and implications found within Matthew 10. As we delve into the themes of The Blessing of Offering Hospitality, The Impact of Receiving Hospitality, and The Power of Hospitality to Transform Lives, let us remember the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Topics: Hospitality

Speaking Up For Those In Need: Embracing Our Call On Safeguarding Sunday - Proverbs 31:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2024

Safeguarding Sunday, a day when we pause to focus on our responsibility to protect and care for those who are vulnerable. In the Bible, we find a clear and strong message about justice, compassion, and speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Speaking Up for Those in Need: Embracing Our Call on Safeguarding Sunday - Proverbs 31:8 Introduction Today we are gathered on Safeguarding Sunday, a day when we pause to focus on our responsibility to protect and care for those who are vulnerable. In the Bible, we find a clear and strong message ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8, Psalm 82:3-4, Isaiah 1:17, James 1:27, Ephesians 4:2-3, 1 Corinthians 12:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost - Withdrawing

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

We sometimes picture the Holy Spirit as fire, chaos & activity, but the Spirit is about withdrawing & silence too.

Ezekiel 37: 1 – 14 Acts 2:1-13 Two very famous readings today. The Old Testament lesson from Ezekiel 37 tells of the powerful wonderful vision of the Holy Spirit bringing life to that which was dead, & of course how could we not have Acts 2, Luke’s account of the Spirit falling that first ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Reasons For Believing In God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Learning to connect reason with faith in order to strengthen our faith.

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose of this series is two-fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Said, "i Am The Door/Gate"

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2025

Jesus said, "I am the Door/Gate" - a short gospel sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A door lets people in. (2). A door keeps people out. (3). A door excludes people. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Doors Quiz illustration. • (Photos available in the PowerPoint). • Door #1: 10 Downing Street • Trivia: The London home of the British Prime Minister. • The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7

Denomination: Brethren

A Completed Appointment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2008

Funeral sermon for Alfred Bailey, long-term chair of the church Building and Grounds Committee, civic activist, and Martin Luther King Memorial founder. His unfinished tasks and his missed appointments are completed by a God who gave him many assignments

It’s tough to be on time. And it’s tough to get things finished. In fact, those two items are closely connected. It’s tough to be on time precisely because it is so tough to get things finished. And if you are involved in a great many things, chances are you will never complete them all, nor ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do It Anyway You Can

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about doing the will of God in any way we can.

Have you ever felt so compelled to do something that you didn’t care about the details of the matter? Have you ever wanted a job so bad that you didn’t care what the pay was? Have you ever been so convinced that God wanted you to do something that you did it without weighing the options? Almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let Us Rise Up And Build

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

Sermon used for Ground breaking service for new building.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18; 4:6 Title: Let Us Rise Up and Build Date: January 5, 2003 Ground Breaking Abney Baptist Church Introduction: There is a plague in an old English Church that reads, “In the year 1653 when all things sacred throughout the land were demolished or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Demons:what You Need To Know(1) Series

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014

A systematic studies of demons:their nature,power,influence and limitations.An essential knowledge for every spirit filled believer who intend to live an over-comers' lifestyle

Demons are angels who decided to follow Lucifer the archangel in his insurrection against God. They could therefore be safely called “the fallen angels”. (Rev. 12:4,7-9). Jesus personally called some beings angel of the devil (Matt. 25:41) while the Pharisees even in their religious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal