Sermons on San Diego:

Surrender

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 26, 2019

This series looks at the various things we have to surrender as Christians.

Last week I told you about the best summer job I ever had, and it was working on a ocean going salvage tugboat that went to the North Pole in 1981. But I had my first summer job at sea when I was fifteen and for the first two summers of my high school years I worked on Tugboats. Between grade ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-6, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Antidote For Depression

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2021

There has been an ever-increasing rise of personal individualism that has led to multiple dysfunctional and destructive trends resulting in people either willingly or unwillingly distancing themselves from others and struggling to make meaningful personal connections.

"Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground. So God created human beings in his own image. In the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 1 John 5:18, Psalm 23:6, Ephesians 2:19, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2022

The only countries that do not allow divorce are the Philippines and the Vatican City. The Vatican City is a state ruled by the head of the Catholic Church, a religion that does not allow for divorce.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce) 31 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Pharaoh Chides Moses And Aaron For Their Message. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2022

Verses Exodus 1:1-7 serve to link the events of the Book of Genesis and those recorded in the Book of Exodus. These two books were intended to be understood in relation to each other

These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin; Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all; Joseph was already in Egypt. (70+5 Joseph and his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2022

If you want to enjoy the diverse community God created for you, acknowledge that you belong to one body; appreciate the different members of that body; depend on one another; and do what God gifted you to do.

Grove Street was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes, but they each posted a sign out front, proudly displaying the name of the church. The three churches were named First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Essential Instructions For Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 6, 2021

1. Don't make mountains out of molehills (vs. 1-3, 5-6). 2. Don't jump to judge others (vs. 3-4). 3. Remember that we are held in the Father's Hand (vs. 4). 4. Remember that as believers, we belong (vs. 7-9).

Essential Instructions for Christian Life The Book of Romans Romans 14:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 6, 2021) MESSAGE: *We all need guidance in life. King Duncan found a list of Kid's Instructions on life, and here are my two favorites: 9-year-old Rocky said, "Always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Anger Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2021

When you feel anger, behave yourself, admit your sin, and depend on Christ.

For weeks, a couple had been arguing about buying a vehicle. He wanted a truck. She wanted a fast little sports car so she could zip through traffic around town. He would have been satisfied with any old, beat-up old truck, but everything she wanted was way out of their price range. “Look!” she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bitter Roots Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 15, 2017

Bitterness is one of the soul poisons that prevent us from living a healthy life.

Introduction I want to thank Nick and Liz Corona for sharing their story with us. More than anything else, I want you to know that your past hurts do not have to control your future. If we believe anything about the Lord—we believe that he can give us hope for the future. And this includes becoming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 12:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Incomparable Christ: Resurrection Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 6, 2016

Christ's Resurrection is well attested. It not only gives us hope, but it demonstrates Christ's supremacy over all things.

Our Incredible Christ—Resurrection; Col 1:18; 11-17-15; 4th of 4. What a wonderful journey we’ve been on as we spend time with Our Incredible Christ. We’ve looked at his role in creation and seen that we were made “for him.” We’ve seen the incarnation and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Establishing Credibility Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2025

To establish your credibility, fervently DECLARE and faithfully DEMONSTRATE the good news of God’s grace.

Several years ago (1993), FBI agents conducted a raid of Southwood psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agents had worked up an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Give Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

True gratitude transforms our lives, drawing us closer to Jesus, deepening our healing, and opening our hearts to God’s ongoing blessing and presence.

Some of us walked in today with full calendars and thin reserves. Bills on the table, worries in the heart, a sigh that sits a little too close to the surface. We could use a fresh breath of grace. We could use the reminder that God isn’t just good to us; He is near to us. Near on the mountaintop. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Thankfulness, Gratitude

Dry Bones Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 15, 2026

If you’re wondering, “Is there any hope for me?” Trust God to turn your despair into praise.

Pastor and author, Robert Morgan, talks about a businessman whose route to work every day took him through the city park, where every day he saw an old fellow sitting on a park bench. The businessman thought the old guy was homeless since he always looked dejected. So, one day, feeling a surge of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28, Ephesians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get To It! Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 8, 2002

The 2nd in the Nehemiah series...

This and other sermons in this Nehemiah series come in large part from a series done by Ray Stedman...just so that proper credit is given. Get to it! Nehemiah 2 We have in English a number of Proverbs that urge us to action when the time is right. Shakespeare wrote, "There is a tide in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 23, 2003

We are confronted with both facts and fiction in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Fact or fiction? · "I just got a hot tip from an inside source that this will go through the roof." · "The word on the street is that this deal is ready to take off." · "There is no way you can lose money. Your return is guaranteed!" · "Everyone is getting in on this." · "You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My "Other" Life

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

Our culture of blame influences how we look at others, but the Lord says examine your own heart first.

My “Other” Life TCF Sermon February 7, 1999 A lawyer in San Diego filed a lawsuit against the city because, during a rock concert at a city facility, he was "forced" (that’s the word the news item used) to use the women’s restroom. GET THIS: he also sued the company that SOLD HIM THE BEER! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational