Sermons on Sermon Planning:

Living Gracefully: Letting Go Series

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 18, 2007

This message addressed a question asked by my Sermon Planning Group about how to understand and respond to memories of past sin once we come to live in the grip of grace

"BIG IDEA":Paul’s heartfelt words in 2 Corinthians 7 help us avoid the destruction of haunting regret (in ourselves and others) by suggesting three differences between worldly sorrow and Godly Sorrow. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Peace In Jesus' Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus calls us to focus on His peace, His place, His promises and His plan.

In this sermon, we will explore the four truths that Jesus imparts to His disciples in John 14. These truths are essential for us to trust in as well, as they provide us with peace, assurance, and hope in our journey of faith. Jesus begins by addressing the troubled hearts of His disciples. He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Funeral, Comfort

God's Workers Compensation Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

God gives increases

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by our shared love for our Heavenly Father and our desire to serve Him faithfully. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the Word of God. We are here to be about our Father's business. Let's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-12

Topics: I'm About My Father's Business

For I Know The Plans I Have For You

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Jun 20, 2001

Wedding sermon for a couple - bride entering second marriage, groom entering first.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Jeremiah 7:2-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Plan For Your Accelerated Promotion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the three anointings of David as a roadmap for understanding how God brings about accelerated promotion in the lives of believers. Through a process of testing and graduation, from little to much, we can reach a place of Divine Trust.

In this sermon, we will explore the three anointings of David, which illustrate how God brings about divine acceleration and promotion in the life of a believer. These anointings serve as tests and steps towards gaining God's divine trust. Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:12-13 God chose David, who was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:3

Topics: Anointing, Divine Acceleration, Promotion

Sermon For Graduates

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 28, 2013

The nation of Israel was facing the unknown in exile in a foreign land, they needed to know God was there. Jeremiah gave them a message that brought comfort...

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 23, 2013 Date Preached: May 26, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Graduation/Graduate Sermon Sermon Title: Graduation has come-What’s Next? Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14a [HCSB] Introduction: This morning we have met 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

State Of The Union

Contributed by Jason Winters on Jun 12, 2010

Sermon given at one year anniversary of my pastorate.

State of the Union “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24(niv) Summer Goals i. Memorize one verse a week Psalm 119:9-13 ii. Read Thru the New Testament Psalm 119:14-16 ; 105-106; 112 iii. Add 25 % Colossians 3:16-17 invite more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Are The Mighty Fallen

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 5, 2022

A sermon on the Eulogy David gave for King Saul and Jonathan

“How are the Mighty Fallen” 2/6/22 a.m. 2 Samuel 1:17-27 I don’t know where you all get your news. Most of us watch FOX news. In the OLD DAYS you watched ABC, CBS, NBC. As a kid I remember David Brinkley, Harry Reasoner, Roger Mudd, I used to laugh at his name, and of course, Walter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Tribute To God's Plan Of Redemption PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Explores God's grace, love, and redemption plan, urging believers to deepen their understanding of God's Word.

Good morning, dear friends! I trust you've come with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of our Lord today. We gather in this sanctuary, not as strangers, but as a family bound by the love of Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Topics: Chosen, Blessed

God's Witness Protection Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God’s love transforms us, reconciles us to Himself, and sends us out to love others with grace, forgiveness, and the hope of new life.

Some of us walked in today with hearts humming like quiet engines, carrying the week on our backs—school runs, bills to pay, conversations we wish had gone better. Others of us came with hope rolling like a sunrise—news of a baby on the way, a victory over a habit, a fresh start at work. Wherever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Topics: Protection, New Creation, Identity

Don't Settle For Plan B - Go For Plan A(Braham)

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2011

God gives us dreams of his big plans for us - but as time goes on, we feel we have to "be realistic" - The lesson from Abraham: don't. Just keep trusting the God for whom nothing is impossible.

Sermon on Genesis 15 "Don't settle for Plan B: Go for Plan A--Braham" A representative of the gas company phoned the owner of an expensive new home to make an appointment for the service man to come in and light the pilot lights and adjust the furnace. The owner said that was OK, but he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Histiography

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2026

Historiography is reputed to be the systematic study and written interpretation of the human past,

Robert Wilson Lynd, an Irish writer once remarked: “The art of writing history is the art of emphasizing the significant facts at the expense of the insignificant. And it is the same in every field of knowledge. Knowledge is power only if a man knows what facts not to bother about.” Hebrews 4:12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Jeremiah 29:11, Revelation 1:1, John 1:1

Sermon On Collegiality

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 15, 2023

Collegiality is defined as the relationship between colleagues. It may include companionship and cooperation.

Deepak Chopra, an Indian-American writer once remarked: "Whatever relationships you have attracted in your life at this moment, are precisely the ones you need in your life at this moment. There is a hidden meaning behind all events, and this hidden meaning is serving your own evolution." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, 1 Peter 2:17, James 5:16, Titus 2:7

Failure Not Final Sermon Iii: A Failure Almost Impossible To Cope With Or Overcome Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

By God's grace, invoked by the praying of God's people plus an humble attitude brought about by God's discipline, servants of God can be forgiven of their failure and healed of their critical spirit.

A FAILURE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO COPE WITH, LET ALONE OVERCOME “To better understand Baptist behavior, come over to the college and study human behavior.” Thus spoke Dr. George Christenberry, president of Augusta State University but also chairman of the deacons at ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

A Clear Direction

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010

Sermon done on our one year anniversary regarding vision.

A Clear Direction About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational