Sermons on Serene:

From Fretting To Trust.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2022

Keeping faith, and resting in the LORD.

FROM FRETTING TO TRUST. Psalm 37:1-11; Psalm 37:39-40. PSALM 37:1. Somebody is in trouble, fretting because of the unfairness of life: but the pastor’s responsibility is not to burden the poor soul with a ‘snap out of it’ sort of approach, which often only leads to further despair; but rather to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:39-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let His Joy Reside In You Series

Contributed by Craig Hunnel on May 17, 2022

What is the joy of our journey with Christ? What inspires you? Challenges

Let His Joy Reside in You 1 Peter 1:3-8 A Living Hope 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birthb into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Gate Is A Metaphor For Leader, Guide.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 20, 2017

This is NOT the voice of the Shepherd, "I told you so," "You're just like your mother!" "Can't you do anything right?"

Easter 4A Our Responsorial Psalm today from Psalm 23 is very personal. There are no references to "we" or "us" or "they," but only "my" and "me" and "I" and "You." This is David's testimony, his personal experience with God. “He guides me in right paths,” the second part says. In our Gospel we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Love At Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 4, 2024

Love is at the very heart of the Christmas story. Today, let's talk about the depth of God’s love, how it should guide our lives, and how we can share it with others.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (This was Jesus speaking to Nicodemus) Introduction • Christmas is the season of giving, joy, and family. o But beyond the gifts and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 John 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Kiss The Son Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 2 contrasts the futile rage of a rebellious world with the unstoppable authority of King Jesus, presenting the urgent choice to either face His judgment or find blessed refuge by surrendering to His rule.

Title: Kiss the Son Text: Psalm 2 Introduction: If you read the news or simply look at the world around you, it is easy to feel that everything is spiraling out of control. Nations rage against one another. Leaders plot and scheme. In boardrooms and in classrooms, the authority of God is mocked, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Concerning Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

The importance of wise living

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “CONCERNING WISDOM” ECCLESIASTES 7:10-29 Two young engineers applied for a single position at a computer company. They both had the same qualifications. In order to determine which individual to hire, the applicants were asked to take a test by the department manager. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Really Love God Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

I hope you passed last week’s love test. And assuming that you did, let's consider 4 results of loving God that will be evident in our lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 1 John 2:3-5, 4:11-16; John 17:20-21; A. Last week, my sermon was titled "The Love Test," & we looked at a couple of passages of Scripture. The first was 2 Corinthians 13:5 where Paul tells the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-5, 1 John 4:11-16, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Building Your Home? Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Allow God to build your home and then it will stand the storms that come against it.

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERIES WHO IS BUILDING YOUR HOME? PSALM 127:1-2 THERE IS A WORD THAT IS USED TO DESCRIBE THE BROKEN AND SHATTERED HOMES OF TODAY. THAT WORD IS DYSFUNCTIONAL. IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY YOU WILL HEAR PEOPLE TALK ABOUT DYSFUNCTIONAL HOMES OR DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES. THIS LEAVE THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patience Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 5) What is patience? The picture of patience. The purpose of patience. The practical practice of patience. Find sermon at www.praiseag.org

PATIENCE The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 5) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: The annual cost of people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005

Paul provides four keys to experiencing the inward and abiding peace that only God can give.

In our last study, as we considered the first five verses of this last Chapter of the Philippian letter, we saw how that Paul urged the importance of there being “harmony in the Lord.” That is, the Apostle stressed the necessity of their being peace between members of the Body of Christ. There ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 5:9, Luke 12:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing The Right Home

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 8, 2017

When buying the right home price, foundation and location play a huge role in our selection but what choosing our eternal home? Is not our eternal home so much better than any physical one?

Choosing the right home is not an easy task. Recently my wife and I went through the process of buying a new home. To say it was challenging would be an understatement! After all, a home is one of the most expensive items that a person invests in during their lifetime … so you want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 39 - Eradicate Envy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 15, 2023

Are we targets of envy or do we sometimes envy others? Jealousy is a strong emotion that can cause much harm, and God’s word teaches us how to deal with it and be rid of it from our lives.

We read in Hebrews 13:5, Don't love money. Be happy with what you have because God has said, "I will never abandon you or leave you." (GW) One of the crucial emotions that a majority of people struggle with, is that of jealousy, though many feel uncomfortable to accept this fact. If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 26:12, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 27:4, Genesis 37:20, Psalm 106:16, Numbers 16:1, Numbers 16:3, Numbers 16:12, Numbers 16:15, Numbers 16:26, Genesis 37:11, Genesis 26:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Strength From The Shepherd

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 24, 2019

The Shepherd Psalm is so familiar but it is so full of encouragement.

STRENGTH FROM THE SHEPHERD PSALM Introduction Passages That Strengthen Me is a great theme for a series of messages. When we turn to the Scriptures for the strength we can truly find what we need. Everyone in this room has needed to find strength for difficult days. Ephesians 3:16 I pray that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Measure Upon Measure – Separation – The Restoration Of God - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 22, 2025

In this continuing study of the Restoration of God, we look at what sin ruined, the results of that; how the Lord identified with those results, and now what God has restored. This time our theme is SEPARATION. Sin caused separation.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SEPARATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 3 CHAPTER 2 - THE SECOND CONSEQUENCE In the previous two messages we studied the first consequence to come from the disobedience of Adam and Eve. That was GUILT and associated SHAME. In the Garden of Eden SERENITY was RUINED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8, Genesis 1:27-28, John 3:19-21, Matthew 27:45-46, Hebrews 10:5-7, 1 Corinthians 11:28-30, Matthew 27:50, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Wait Upon The Lord

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 30, 2002

So many Christians today miss blessing after blessing because they do not wait upon the Lord. There is a timing in God that we must learn to flow in.

INTRODUCTION - Jas 1:3 - patience is a product of faith - Gal 5:22 - patience is a fruit of the Spirit - The Bible teaches that we should be patient with one another - But there is a different kind of patience - "waiting on the Lord" - We are conditioned by the world to "get it now" - The church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7-11, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational