Sermons on Sharper Than Sword:

You Have To Earn God's Love Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 6, 2025

You don’t have to earn God’s love—He gives it freely by grace. Stop striving, and rest in the gift of His love.

### **I. Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 1 The world is full of lies. And sadly, many times the lies of the world are believed and become our truth. And the devil—called in Scripture the father of lies, the prince of deception—spreads them far and wide. He uses this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 9, 2025

Pentecost, as it is called in the Greek language for the Jewish Feast of Weeks, as celebrated 50 days after the resurrection gave birth to the church.

When you stop to think about it…what brought us here today. Now I don’t mean by plane, train, or automobile, but what things in our lives caused us to be gathered today, and each Sunday before and after today? We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are not here merely to fill a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Leviticus 23:15-17, Luke 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Luke 24:46-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard, Follow Jesus!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2025

When following Jesus gets hard, and it will, we must remind ourselves that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Be encouraged and Follow Jesus Anyway!

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard, Follow Jesus! Scripture - John 6:66-69 “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, John 6:1-12, John 6:56-59, 2 Timothy 3:12, Luke 9:23, Mark 10:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Run To Win

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 6, 2025

We are not in the Olympics or the Isthmian games. Still, we’re all running and we’re all busy. But are we running toward the right thing? What race are you running right now? Are you running the rat race of a hectic life, or are you running the race for heaven?

Alba 7-6-2025 RUN TO WIN I Corinthians 9:24-27 Herm Edwards, former coach of the New York Jets, was best known for his leadership and motivational abilities, which helped shape not just the teams he coached, but also the players who respected him. His most memorable moment with the Jets came in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By God's Grace

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

What is God's Grace and how He gives it to us.

BY GOD’S GRACE By: C. Mason Davis A man died and went to heaven. St. Peter met him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, “Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done, and I will give you a certain number of points for each item, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

"Understanding & Breaking Generational Curses.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 24, 2025

The means for breaking generational curses was accomplished at Calvary. Still, the lingering effects of past actions and sins that have been passed down through our bloodline may remain, and addressing these problems involves repentance, faith, deliverance, and a dedication to a new life in Christ.

SCRIPTURAL REFERRENCES [Matthew 11:12] “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” [Romans 8:22] “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:22, Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding The Line Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025

A sermon that addresses the church's responsibility to guard biblical truth, call out sin, and confront sin in it's ranks with redemptive discipline

Holding The Line 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG – 8-10-25 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5 (CSB) ________________________________________ Introduction: I drive a lot in my new job. I’m averaging between 1000 and 1200 miles per week as I drive between here and Hudson WI, up to St Croix Falls, and usually ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Time Is It?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2025

We’re living in a critical moment in history – between the Cross and the 2nd Coming of Jesus! What's the Time? It's time we be ALERT, be ACTIVE, PRAY, and WIN SOULS!

WHAT TIME IS IT? Mt. 13:35-36; 2 Tim. 4:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A certain pastor claimed that his church people would be the first to go up into the clouds to meet the Lord Jesus in the Rapture. 2. Another minister said, “And on what basis do you make this remarkable assumption? “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:35-36, 2 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wages Of Sin Is 'aaaughh!' Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

Sin always pays its wages — and the result is death. We all run somewhere when confronted with our guilt — but where we run makes all the difference. Temporary fixes and “spiritual tourniquets” cannot save us; only Jesus can bring true healing and freedom.

### **Introduction – “AAAUGHH!”** Video Ill.: Goulash — The Skit Guys It has been a few weeks since we started our series The Gospel According to Peanuts, so let us take a moment to remind ourselves where we have been and why we are here. This series is all about taking the timeless truths of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 7:24-25, John 15:5, Deuteronomy 30:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 47 – Restoration Of The Displaced People – Had God Forgotten Them Forever? Lamentations 5:20-22 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 16, 2025

Jeremiah takes up the plight of these people he was among. He asks if God had forgotten them. Then we look at the prayer for restoration and what it means. That is followed by a look at David’s restoration from Psalm 51.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 47 – RESTORATION OF THE DISPLACED PEOPLE – HAD GOD FORGOTTEN THEM FOREVER? Lamentations 5:20-22 This is the second last message in Lamentations. I believe these last three verses to be Jeremiah speaking to God in regard to the people. The prophet was wondering ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:17, Lamentations 5:20, Jeremiah 25:8-11, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Lamentations 5:21-22, Isaiah 59:12-15, Psalm 51:3, Psalm 51:4, Psalm 51:5-7, Psalm 51:9, Psalm 51:10-12, Psalm 51:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Near -- So Far

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Older brothers get lost at home—close to God yet far from His heart—but the Father invites them inside to enjoy His joy.

INTRODUCTION – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Today our nation pauses to remember those who gave their lives for freedom. For many, Memorial Day is a date on the calendar; for me, it is a name. My older brother Bob, now laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, reminds me that freedom always carries a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:15-17, Psalm 103:10-13, Galatians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ain't It Th Pits?

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Oct 31, 2025

Have you ever been in a pit? I’ve been in trouble many times in my life, and I’ve experienced things that made me think I was in a pit.

Ain’t It the Pits? Jeremiah 38 Sin brings trouble. Proverbs tell us Pro 13:15 …the way of the treacherous (or faithless, or transgressor) is hard. And you know, we know from our own experiences that this is true, don’t we? When we’re disobedient, whether it’s to our Lord, the laws of the land, or ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

15. The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 1, 2025

This message looks at several comments and opinions and proves that the Parable of the Leaven is that of evil permeating the Church and the world. It brought in a corrupting influence. Leaven is never good! What is the woman, and three measures and the meal in this parable?

15. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 2 We are doing a series on the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13 and this message continues the fourth one, the LEAVEN. In the last study, we looked at the biblical mentions of leaven to see that it always stood for evil without exception, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:9, Matthew 13:33, Zechariah 14:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 12, 2025

Somehow, we have the mistaken idea that the Christian life is like a fairy tale. That is, you accept the Lord as your Savior, and then then you live happily ever after! But there is no such life for any of us while we are here on earth.

It does not matter: • If a person is rich or poor • What country a person lives in? • What family a person belongs to? NO ONE IS EXEMPT FROM THE SORROWS OF LIFE. Why is it important that we realize that!!! Illus: It is important because it makes me think of a young lady that was dating a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Taste Of Saltiness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Become an influence maker in your church.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in our faith and to deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Topics: Be The Salt Of Your Church