Sermons on Secret To Calm:

Jerked Back Into Reality

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2022

The disciples were whipsawed into reality, that Christ was risen from death.

Easter Tuesday One of the realities of life is that our little minds are quite capable of self-delusion, and on a grand scale. Most of the time we fool ourselves into thinking we understand what is going on around us–way more than we actually do understand. We kid ourselves that we are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Catholic

Distinguishing Between Divine And Demonic Influenced Voices In The Head

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2025

The phenomenon of hearing voices in one's head can be a source of great confusion, fear, and uncertainty. Some may view it as a

The phenomenon of hearing voices in one's head can be a source of great confusion, fear, and uncertainty. Some may view it as a sign of mental illness, while others may believe it to be a spiritual experience. As Christians, it is essential to approach this topic with a biblical perspective, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8, 1 John 4:18

The Burden Of Guilt (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003

This is the second in a two-part message about how we can get rid of the guilt that we feel for past forgiven actions.

February 2, 2003 Zechariah 3:1-10 ¡§The burden of guilt¡¨ (pt. 2) You may know that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was the writer of the Sherlock Holmes novels. But you probably don¡¦t know that he was quite a prankster. One day he played a prank on 5 of the most prominent men in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

(I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Lose Your Song! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 29, 2013

Do not go the next 20 years allowing the same things to steal your joy. Change your approach. Learn to live in that joy.

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Scripture: Philippians 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Still Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2009

Rest in the Lord and so find rest in the storm. Trust His Word. Trust His presence. Trust His power.

Be Still! (Mark 4:35-41) When Sharon Fleming was a teenager, her family took cross-country car trips each summer. To keep the peace, they each took a turn choosing a cassette to play in the car tape deck. No one was allowed to complain or comment about another’s choice. Sharon says her mother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding Joy In The Midst Of Struggles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God’s presence brings peace and joy in life’s storms; we can trust Him, rejoice, and find hope even amid trials and uncertainty.

Friend, if your week has felt like a hailstorm of headlines and heartaches, you’re in good company here. God gathers the weary and the worried and whispers hope. He knows about the tightness in your chest at 2 a.m., the text that didn’t come, the bill that did, the doctor’s words you keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Psalm 16:11, James 1:2-4, John 16:33

Topics: Transcendent Joy, God's Peace

Dark Or Light, Fear Or Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 3, 2020

Darkness cannot exist where there is light and fear cannot exist where there is faith. If fear does not come from God then it comes from the devil.

DARK OR LIGHT, FEAR OR FAITH! 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Darkness cannot exist where there is light and fear cannot exist where there is faith. I. If fear does not come from God then it comes from the devil. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8

Chapter 1 - Running From God Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 30, 2020

God said to go east, so he goes west. God says to go overland, instead he takes off toward the sea. Sent to the big city, he tries to flee to the end of the world.

Jonah Chapter 1 – Running from God February 2, 2020 Jonah 1:2-6 NIV “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2-6, Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 20, 2025

Jonah was one of the few prophets to be called to foreign soil. He had to go there!

The Story of Us Jonah March 23, 2025 Jonah 1:2-6 NIV “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2-6, Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearless Campaign Week 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 2, 2009

Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign. This is my sermon based on the outline that he gives. The main point is that its not about the storm, but who you discover in the storm.

Fearless #1 The first church I went to as a child had a bully in it. It was the preacher’s son. His name was Johnny and I remember he wore a leather jacket just like every bully wears. He had greasy black hair too. Johnny was an intimidator and generally tried to terrify the kids who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Church Of God

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Respond To Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people. Paul wrote, "Speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the Head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) Ask the Lord to help you speak the truth in a loving way to people who are prone to deceive, cheat or ...read more

Scripture: John 9:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Promise From God Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 9, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 7. If thinking about a coming Savior raises the hopes of a people, who were focused on the circumstances they were in rather than trusting God; how can we take encouragement from this because we already HAVE a Savior?

A Promise from God Isaiah 7:1-25 Introduction - Lots to cover tonight – prayerfully we will get through it all with God’s help - On Sunday we saw God’s commissioning to Isaiah and how he responded - We discussed the importance of responding in the same manner; without fail - Because God is our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 12, 2021

We consider the Abraham promises that God will bless those that bless him. David commands us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

#1 PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Luke 21:20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, John 14:27, John 16:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God