Sermons on Sense:

Obey God's Plan For Giving Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003

My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. One of the more important aspects of any Christian’s life is giving and tithing and we will look at that topic today. The passage that we will look at is a simple one

8 RULES FOR LIVING A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: OBEY GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING MATTHEW 19:16-22 INTRODUCTION What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cave Time

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 28, 2006

Nobody likes the cave experience, but when you learn what it can produce it makes it a whole lot easier There really is a blessing in the cave.

CAVE TIME 1 Kings 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? Why do we find Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What American Idol Do We Follow?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2006

"The the dearest idol I have known. Whate’er that idol be. Help me to tear it from the throne and worship only Thee."

What American Idol Do You Follow? "I am the Lord God. You shall have no other idols before me." (Exodus 20:2,3) Recently, American Idol pulled in over 60 million viewers and continues to be the number show on television. Many people long to find heroes to follow only to be disillusioned by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Our Mission?

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Sep 2, 2008

Looks at how Jesus was faithful to His mission and how we are to do the same.

Let me pose a hypothetical situation to you this morning: Let’s say I was to make an offer to you. I would offer to give you two free plane tickets to anywhere in the world. Would you take it? Well, there’s one catch – what if I didn’t tell you where you were going before you got on the plane? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

Home, Sweet, Home

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 2, 2011

When we welcome Jesus into our lives we find ourselves at home as children in his household. This is the fuller fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy.

If someone were to ask you where HOME is, what would you tell them? If you are not living there now, do you ever go back? Why or why not? [Carry on group discussion.] When I was 19 my parents moved to Tempe from San Jose -- where I had spent all but perhaps three months of my life. In my mind, to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: *other

Beloved: Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 27, 2024

This sermon (and series) uses the lectures of Henri Nouwen about "Being Beloved" as a template for exploring the Christian's identity in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: Theorist Erik Erikson coined the term "identity crisis" and believed that it was one of the most important conflicts people face in development. According to Erikson, an identity crisis is a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Waiting Father

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

Heavenly Father is waiting for the prodigal son or daughter to come back home

The waiting Father Luke 15 1 Peter 2:9 Good morning everyone If you would turn to Luke 15 we are going to look at a parable spoken by Jesus himself. In this parable of three separate situations something is lost and something is found. The lost sheep The lost coin The lost son. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is Alive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Explores the transformative power and significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its role as the cornerstone of Christian faith.

Welcome, beloved family, to our time of worship and reflection on the Word of God. As we gather today, let us remember that we are not just a gathering of individuals, but a body, a family, united under one name - the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Work, Done

Keep God First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Encourages prioritizing God's presence, seeking His kingdom and righteousness first, and trusting in His promises and provision.

Welcome, beloved in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by our shared faith and our shared purpose. We are here to learn, to grow, to be nourished by the Word of God. We are here to seek His counsel, to bask in His love, to be transformed by His grace. This is our purpose, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: God First

What Is Your Why? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, prayer, and trust in God through the life experiences of Samuel and his mother Hannah.

We gather here today in the warm embrace of God's love, united by our shared faith and commitment to His word. We find ourselves in the book of 1 Samuel today, a book that, like our own lives, is filled with the ebb and flow of human experience - promises and prayers, trials and triumphs, despair ...read more

Topics: Give It All

Unhindered PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages believers to emulate Apostle Paul's unwavering faith, standing firm in God's promises despite challenges, and finding freedom and fulfillment through faith.

Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for the Lord and our eagerness to glean wisdom from His Word. We are here today, not as strangers or casual acquaintances, but as members of God's family, bound together by His grace and love. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:28-31

Topics: Faith, Circumstances

Why Does Gratitude Matter? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of gratitude in our lives, encouraging us to appreciate our blessings and draw closer to God.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today with hearts full and spirits high. The air is filled with a sense of hope, a sense of expectation. We are here to share in the Word of God, to find solace, strength, and wisdom. Our focus today is on a powerful passage from the Bible. It is a passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Topics: Gratitude

Eternal Applications Of Our Choices PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores the eternal significance of our everyday choices, urging us to live in the light of eternity and make decisions that honor God.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in the richness of His Word, to grow in the knowledge of His truth, and to be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46

Topics: Eternal, Echoes

Growing In Your Knowing

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

Most of our knowledge about God is second hand knowledge. God calls us to expereince first hand knowledge about Him.

Growing in your Knowing I Peter 1:5 Intro: Ever heard someone say, “There are people who know things then there are people who really know things”? Meaning there is second hand knowledge then there is first hand KNOWLEDGE. What you know or think you know can hurt you. For example: Religion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Is...

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

What we really need is a practical definition of faith. How can you employ "Bible" faith in your everyday life?

WHAT FAITH IS Heb. 11:1-3 INTRO. We have heard sermons and lessons from this passage many times. This single chapter, above all others in the Bible, defines, illustrates and lists the rewards of faith. But this was meant to be much more than just a beautiful dissertation on religion. A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist