Sermons on Secular Guidance:

A Call To Help

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014

These verses show how Paul took Timothy under his care to develop and grow him.

AUG 11 2013PM A Call to Help Acts 16:1-16:11 Paul and Barnabas have parted ways since they couldn’t agree on whether to include Mark on the 2nd missionary journey. The disagreement was so sharp that Barnabas took Mark and went his way, while Paul took Silas with him to start his 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Out In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014

There is a word here for us as well! • There will be times when things appear hopeless. • times when/shattered pieces/our dreams will lie around us.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Jan 5th, 2014 Genesis 37:1-11 Standing out in the kingdom Intro: “There are two great days/person’s life - the day we are born and the day we discover why.” • One is easier than the other. • One is a date in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jewels Of Rules Series

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Jun 2, 2020

One of the first benefits we obtained in the Garden of Eden was life itself. But, even better... the promise of never dying, actually... as long as we followed one simple rule. See... God set into motion man's Free-Will...

It is a rare person who does not like benefits. The working we do, the toiling we face, and the utter anguish we endure are all resolved when benefits follow closely behind. You may know that ‘benefits‘ is generally described as, “something that is advantageous or good.” Sometimes, even having an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, John 15:5, Proverbs 19:27, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer (1) Gideon’s Prayer Regarding A Fleece

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 7, 2020

Most commentators criticise Gideon, feeling that his prayer demonstrates a lack of faith. But given how positively the New Testament views Gideon, we should be inclined to take a positive view of his prayer. It's a very sensible prayer, and a great example to us.

Today we’re starting a short series on prayer, and looking at a prayer which Gideon prayed. It’s in Judges 6:36-40. Introduction First, let’s look at the situation Gideon was in before we look at his prayer. We may think, ‘We pray, God answers. Simple.’ But when we look at what was going on at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mentoring With God: Model Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2025

If you were looking to benefit from mentoring, what might you look for from a mentor? What if you knew the qualities of a Godly mentor that would shape your goals as a mentor and direct your search as a mentee? Get ready to discover what a model mentor looks like!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Mentoring with God: Model John 21:15-25 This is the fourth message in our series, Mentoring with God. Here is an excerpt from my recent email to our small group leaders: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: *other

Charting The Course On The Road To Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 26, 2024

Where do we go from here? This is a lesson on how God selected Moses’ replacement and then charted Joshua’s course on the road to success.

Sermon. Charting the Course On the Road to Success Scripture Text: Joshua 1:5-9 “No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

A Handful Of Cash And Great Relationships: Finding God's Sweet Spot For Life - Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

The more your affections reflect the relative value of things, the more you will make the right call on hard decisions. This message will help you find the relative importance of money, relationships, and comfort.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Ecclesiastes 4:4 I saw that all labor and all skillful work is due to a man’s jealousy of his friend. This too is futile and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

The Lord Is My Light

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

God’s unchanging presence and guiding light free us from fear, empowering confident prayer, joyful worship, and courageous hope in every season of life.

Opening Illustration – Confidence in Turbulence An airliner was making its way from New York to San Francisco. Midway across the country, one of the engines caught fire. The captain came on the intercom and calmly reassured the passengers, > “Don’t worry. The fire will be out soon. This ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Teach Me Your Paths Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God teaches, forgives, and protects—guiding our steps, uniting our hearts, and delivering us from fear when we take refuge in Him.

Introduction – Going to the Designer Have you ever tried to fix something you didn’t really know how to fix? Years ago a man named Tim was stumped by his old Macintosh laptop. His favorite Bible software simply would not run. He spent hours troubleshooting—restarting, reinstalling, checking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, 1 Timothy 2:5, Psalm 91:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Blueprint For Spiritual Renewal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon encourages us to trust God in all circumstances, live according to His plan, perceive His guidance, and practice compassion and forgiveness as He commands.

Welcome to another beautiful day in the house of the Lord. Isn't it a marvel to gather in His name, to bask in His glory, and to learn from His holy Word? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:32

Topics: Divine Guidance, New Life, Navigating

Listen In The Wilderness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

In times of vulnerability and fear, we must quieten ourselves to hear God's voice, just as Elijah did when he fled from Queen Jebezel and found solace in a cave at Mt. Horeb.

Welcome back for week three of our sermon series, “Wilderness.” I hope you have enjoyed it so far. God has something to say to us today from His word once again, and I’m excited to share it with you. We’ve been spending some time hopping around to different stories in scripture, all of which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Topics: Vulnerability, Divine Guidance, Inner Peace

Sermon Series: Wilderness

Too Busy Not To Pray

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Amidst the busyness of secular and Christian life, God is calling us to be still and know that He is God.

***It should be noted that parts of this sermon have come from the fantastic resource Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala.*** My prayer for today is that we would all be challenged. Not that we would come to church expecting to leave feeling warm and fuzzy. But that, at the end of our time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible Is Our Guide In This Sin Sick World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2015

We are a privileged people – we have free access to the Bible, the Word of God, God’s has given us the Guide Book for Life. The Bible is a gift from God, God speaks to us and other believers around the world today through the pages of the Bible.

The Bible is our Guide. Our theme this month is the Supernatural Stream of God’s Guidance and calling. We are a privileged people – we have free access to the Bible, the Word of God, God’s has given us the Guide Book for Life. People in the world today often ask questions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bi Vocational Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

One of our problems in life is that we divide everything into the sacred and secular. We are great at compartmentalizing things: over here is the secular, and over there is the sacred. The reality is that we spend the majority of our hours every day in th

Bi Vocational Luke 5:1-11 On Sunday afternoon, Tommy Grace and I were hanging out and he said, “Tomorrow’s Monday isn’t it?” Yep, I said. “I hate Mondays.” And I said to Tommy, “I was thinking something entirely different:. I can’t wait to get to work ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iii: Enduring In Anti-Christian Environments Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when anti-Christian rhetoric and actions have become viral, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful and true to godly principles and lifestyles - whether it be in the sacred or secular realms of responsibility.

Enduring As Christians in Anti-Christian Environments Christian woman flies out of Sudan, meets Pope . . . (Headline July 24, 2014): “A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity walked off the plane cradling her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-21