Sermons on Secular Guidance:

Finding The Lord’s Will

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Some would have us believe that one of the hardest things in this life to find, is the will of God for our lives.

Illus: Some think that finding the will of God for our life is like playing the game where you put a marble on the table, turn three cups upside down with one of the cups covering the marble. And then someone very quickly switches them around, then you try to guess which cup the marble is under. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

“the Gift Of Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2015

James speaks to us about how to receive wisdom from God.

James tells us that wisdom is a gift we should ask for and here in his discussion, he tells us about the giver and the giving of wisdom; and the receiver and the receiving of wisdom. (READ TEXT) 1. The giver and the giving of wisdom - v. 5 James tells us that the giver of true wisdom is God. Some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Guiding Presence, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Part 2 of 2 sermons on how the Holy Spirit guides us

A Guiding Presence, Part 2 Acts 16: 1-10 One thing is very clear in Scripture: God guides his people. In fact, as you read through the Scriptures, particularly the Book of Acts, it seems that guidance from God through the Holy Spirit is a normal and regular part of following Jesus. But sometimes we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Living In The Truth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2021

Second John 1-4 teaches us about living in the truth.

Scripture Last time, we completed the First Letter of John. Today, are going to begin studying the Second Letter of John. And in a few weeks, we will study the Third Letter of John. By the time John wrote these letters, he was an old man. He had been called by Jesus to serve as one of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Animal Are You Most Like?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 5, 2020

Learning from Sheep what is it really like to be a Christian

What Animal are you Most Like? John 10:1-11 What Animal are you most like? Do we have a lion here tonight? How about a bear? Perhaps an Iguana? Many years ago, I was pastoring a Church in Calgary. Muriel was invited to the young married couples fellowship night. And they put her on the hot seat. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Text Message From Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2024

Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go right!”

Text Message from Heaven Text: Acts 16:6-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Every Inch Of The Way

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2026

Earthly human life, in a metaphorical sense, could be considered to represent the span of a tape measure with a finite end.

Abraham Kuyper, a former prime minister of the Netherlands once remarked: “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” Psalm 37:23-24 reminds us: “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 1:6, Matthew 28:20

In God's Time

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

All good things come to those who wait.

IN GOD’S TIME By: C. Mason Davis A man was speaking to God, and he asked him, "God is it true that to you a thousand years is a minute?" "That's true," God replied. "And is it true that to you $1,000,000 is like a penny?" "That's true," God said. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Embraced By God's Love

Contributed by Carolyn Butler on Aug 7, 2024

God love is a constant and comforting presence in our life. When we are embraced by God's love we have everything we need.

Introduction Today, we gather to reflect on a profound and beautiful truth: the constant and comforting presence of God’s love in our lives. Throughout our journey, we experience many seasons of change. We encounter good days and not-so-good days, moments of happiness, sadness, and even pain. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Living By The Word Of God #1 Series

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 10, 2024

As followers of Jesus Christ, we know that the Word of God is essential for wisdom, direction, spiritual nourishment and power for life and ministry. Developing an ongoing habit of ‘feeding on the Word’ can be challenging, but it is as important to our spiritual life as ‘eating’ is to our physical.

SOURCE OF TRUTH & WISDOM 1. Truth: The Word of God is the inspired Word of God and is Ultimate Truth • All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 9, 2025

Jesus invites us to seek him out and come to him

June 5, 2025 Women’s Retreat, Luther Park Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, Seek, Knock Knock, knock, (who’s there?) Dozen (Dozen who?) Dozen anyone want to let me in? Oh, groan! That’s the proper response to a knock-knock joke. They’re all about the pun. And as Oscar Wilde noted, a pun ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On A Red Door

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 2, 2024

In many cultures and traditions throughout the world, red-painted doors have often symbolized protection and safety.

It was once said: “The kingdom of joy is protected from all evil by a red door.” (Source unknown) Psalm 121:7-8 reminds us: The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” In many cultures and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, Matthew 7:7, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 6:19

Let God Lead Your Battles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

If you try to fight your battles without God's guidance, you may find yourself in trouble. Trust in Him and let Him lead the way.

Before we delve into this message, let us begin with a prayer: "Lord, scatter every enemy of my increase by fire, in Jesus' name." As you read this message, may the Lord touch you and destroy anything hindering your progress. Just as the Bible says, "I will bring honey out of the rock. I will bring ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13

Topics: Trust In God, Divine Guidance

Finding Yourself: A Divine Inquiry SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

When God asked Adam 'Where art thou', He wasn't seeking his location, but prompting Adam to understand his own state. Today, He continues to pose the same question 'Where art thou', urging us to introspect and realize our own condition.

Today, we will explore the significance of God's question to Adam in the Garden of Eden. This question goes beyond simply asking for Adam's location; it serves to make him aware of his condition. Even today, God continues to ask us the same question: "Where are you?" When God called out to Adam and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Topics: Self-Realization, Divine Guidance

Finding Faith In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Philip leaves a place of spiritual revival to venture into a desert, seemingly barren of life. Yet, it is here that he encounters an individual chosen by God to receive His word. This narrative explores the theme of finding faith in unexpected places and the divine guidance that leads us there.

Today, we will explore the fascinating account of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch, as recorded in the book of Acts. This story highlights the work of the Holy Spirit, the power of God's Word, and the role of a faithful servant in leading someone to faith in Jesus Christ. Philip's Divine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Evangelism