New Sermon Series Now Available
Everything you need for your next series
AI Sermon Generator
Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.
Biblical Sermon Calendar
Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching
Sermon Research Assistant
Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!
Topical Sermon Calendar
Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year
Funeral Sermon Generator
Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon
Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This sermon explores the severity of sin, the sufficiency of God's salvation, and the transformative power of sanctification in our lives. Key
Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters, it is a joy and privilege to gather with you all today, to collectively lift our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of life that God has woven for us, a tapestry that is ...read more
Scripture: Romans 7:7-25
Topics: Dead In Sin, Alive In Christ
If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.
It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20
Denomination: Catholic
I was bell ringing yesterday, for the Salvation Army, at the red kettle, and a guy walked past me and said, "Who wrote the Bible?"
“Has anyone provided proof of God’s inexistence? Not even close. Has quantum cosmology explained the emergence of the universe or why it is here? Not even close. Have our sciences explained why our universe seems to be fine-tuned to allow for the existence of life? Not even close. Are physicists ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:20
Denomination: Salvation Army
God's provision for Adam and Eve demonstrates His grace in the midst of our sin.
The Compassion of God in the Crisis of Sin Genesis 3:20-24 How did it ever happen? He was once a respected leader. Now his hidden scandal is known by everyone. His wife has left him. His children won’t speak with him. When he’s at work, it seems that everyone is talking about him. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.
"The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37
Denomination: Congregational
The perils of unbelief apply to those in the church as well as those without.
An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 10: The Perils of Unbelief 1 Peter 2:7-8 Introduction We continue today in our study on 1 Peter. As a way of reminder, we remember that Peter addresses the topic of persecution of the believers. But to use the word “topic” we are greatly understating things. It is a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7-8
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The scandal of grace transforms sinners from death and darkness to life and light in Christ.
During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, other ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-21
Denomination: Other
This message looks at how Jesus healed a paralytic, and discusses the connection between sin and illness, and forgiveness and healing. God desires for your whole spirit, soul, and body to be healed (1 Thessalonians 5:23).
I would like to begin our message this morning with a true story about a woman’s healing. A pastor named John Wimber says, “A woman in her late forties asked me to pray for her healing. She suffered from chronic stomach disorders and arthritis . . . I asked her if she was feeling hostility, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
We get to know the ancient list of seven dealy sins and begin to combat them.
The Michael Vick saga reminds all of us of the human problem of sin. Gambling, which is at the base of dog-fighting might be defined as greed. Vick originally lied to Atlanta Falcons owner, Arthur Blank about his involvement, because one may suggest that in his pride, at that time he wanted ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This message seeks to answer the question: “Why does all of humanity have to suffer with sin because Adam sinned one time? It doesn't seem fair.”
It has been the title of several novels, songs and movies and the inspiration for more art than I can count. But we’re not looking at literature, music or art this morning. We are at the end of our “Asking for a Friend” series where we have answered questions that the Cornerstone family has ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:12-16
Denomination: Wesleyan
Getting sin out of your life.
Does Sin Have You or Do You Have Sin? I John 1:8 ¶ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Many people think they can hide sin. Some think they can control sin. Others think they have no sin. I. Hidden Sin. Joshua 7:19-25 A. Hidden from others. ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 7:19-25, 1 John 1:8
Denomination: Holiness
The judgment of God is inescapable on those who condemn others for the very sins they practice themselves. Their capacity to judge others does not absolve them from guilt. In fact, it increases their own condemnation.
(7) Revelation of the Sin of Good People Romans 2:1-16 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge. In the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 2:1-16
In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations.
In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations. Nobody can feel immune from accusations in a world where people rush to be identified as a victim for self-aggrandizing reasons. When someone tries to shift the blame toward you what is your usual ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 55:9-15
Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.
A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
Let us reflect on a solemn warning from the book of Malachi. God's judgment on corrupt priests serves as a reminder of the consequences of our actions when we stray from His ways.
The Bible teaches that God holds spiritual leaders to a higher standard, and corrupt priests who disobey and profane His name will face His judgment. Throughout Scripture, we see examples of God punishing bad priests who neglected their duties, corrupted the worship, and led His people astray. In ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 2:8, 1 Samuel 2:22-25