Sermons on Shifts:

The Half Gospel Church

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 7, 2026

Discipleship begins where control ends. Trust is revealed not by belief, but by movement

Introduction We live in a time that prizes manageability above almost everything else. We want lives that are controllable, predictable, and efficient. We value systems that reduce friction and minimize risk. We are constantly offered ways to simplify what feels demanding, streamline what feels ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, John 10:27, Hebrews 3:7-8, Matthew 4:19, 2 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Desire For Deliverance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus knows His disciples will always be sinners, and that is why they need to pray daily for forgiveness. He knew they would be subject to daily temptation. They would be in constant need of deliverance.

Winston Churchill suddenly found himself a 25 year old prisoner of war. This was in 1899. He was captured by the South African Army in the Boer War, and he endured a nightmare. He was the first prisoner of importance to be captured in the war. Churchill roamed the prison camp in Pretoria, as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

The Wings Of The Wind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Shakespeare was right when he said, "Ill blows the wind that profits nobody." Every wind can profit the Christian if they will, like the Psalmist, look for and see God riding on the wings of the wind.

When Columbus and his crew were being blown West by the Atlantic trade winds, one of the reasons they were so fearful was they did not know how they could get back home against the wind. Fortunately they discovered not only a new world, but new winds that carried them back to Spain. They returned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-12

Trustworthy In The Little PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

Trusting God with our money reveals our true priorities; faithful stewardship transforms wealth into eternal impact and frees us from serving money as a master.

Friends, welcome. Pull up a chair. In a world where prices climb and schedules squeeze, our hearts can feel thin. We carry questions into church tucked beneath our smiles. Will the paycheck stretch? Will the college fund be enough? Will retirement come with peace or pressure? Money talks, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-16

Topics: Money Management, Stewardship

The Ministering Assembly PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

Worship transforms us as God’s priestly people, awakening courage and purpose, and empowering us to minister to Him and impact the world around us.

If you walked into this room today with a sigh in your soul or a song on your lips—or maybe a little of both—you’re in the right place. God meets us where we are, and He leads us where He is. He hears the hush of a hospital hallway and the hum of a kitchen sink; He listens for faith at a funeral ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-3

Topics: Priesthood, New Testament Church

Let God Arise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

When God rises in our lives through prayer, fear and troubles scatter, and His presence brings peace, joy, and hope to our hearts.

Some mornings feel heavier than others, don’t they? The alarm sounds, the headlines scream, the to-do list grows, and your heart whispers, “Lord, I could use some help here.” You’re not asking for fireworks. You’re asking for a Father. You’re asking for a God who stands up in the storm and says, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-3

Topics: Peace

The Power And Importance Of Intercessory Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God seeks ordinary people willing to pray and stand in the gap, using their faithfulness to bring hope, healing, and change to a broken world.

Some of the greatest moments in the Bible begin with God looking for a person. Not a celebrity. Not a committee. A person. A shepherd with a sling. A teenage girl with a “yes.” A fisherman with a net. Heaven leans over the balcony and asks, “Who will stand? Who will say yes? Who will carry My heart ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Topics: Intercession, God's Agents

Are You Devoted To The Apostle's Teaching? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

Doctrine is imporatnt, and is useful for our growth in Christ. We need to be sure that we take God’s Word and the study of his word seriously.

“Are You Devoted to the Apostle’s Teaching?” Introduction: When their son left for his freshman year at Duke University, his parents gave him a Bible, assuring him it would be a great help. Later, as he began sending them letters asking for money, they would write back telling him to read his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call To Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to use the most powerful weapon possible; prayer.

Title: Love Expressed in Prayer How do you connect with God? That is the question for us today. Let’s watch this short vidoe clip. (Clip) Connecting with God is so important that Jesus gave us instructions in how to talk to. Turn in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 6 verse 5. Please read it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Methodist

Excellence In Influence Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 7, 2003

Jesus taught us that a believer should be like salt (Matthew 5:13). We should act, as agents of influence in society, not isolate ourselves from it. Paul moves beyond the analogy to provide some practical ways that Christians can be salt. Paul tells us ho

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I began a series last week called “Leadership and Service Excellence.” It was the introductory message that will serve as the “setup” for many messages to come regarding God-glorifying excellence. We’re not about perfectionism. Neither are we about a snooty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Birthmarks Of A Christian

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn the four marks of a true Christian.

We continue in our study of 1 John, beginning in chapter 5, verses 1-5. If you’ve not been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be new material for you. If you’ve been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be repetitive, but that does not mean you can take a nap. Very few of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Included, Equal, Responsible

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 1, 2001

A sermon on the Baptism of Jesus

Jesus Baptism Luke. 3:15-17,21-22 "Included, Equal, Responsible" One of the favorite children’s stories is the many tales of Winnie-the-Pooh. When Anthony was a little younger, he enjoyed carrying around his stuffed Winne-the-Pooh and wanted us to read to him over and over again, the different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Forget To Forget Your Past Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

?u???the past behind and forgetting it is one of the most trying thing for most Christians to do. But Paul encouraged us not just to put our pass life without Christ behind, but also to count it as garbage and above all, as being lost; completely forgo

Watch Night Message 2004 Don’t Forget to Forget You Past Will You Carry Your Old Mess Into the New Year? Or Will There Be A New Beginning? Introduction: Church, are you ready for the New Year? - Are you ready for a fresh new start? - Are you ready to soar with the eagles? - Are you ready for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2004

In Christ, we can have no fear!

INTRODUCTION • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Your Master? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2003

The slavery to sin is broken, but now what? I want to thank Gareth Reese for his great commentary on Romans that was very helpful in this series!

INTRODUCTION • Today our country is in the throws of a war to help free the nation of Iraq from the oppression of their FORMER dictator err “President” Saddam Hussein. I do not know if you have some of the torture that he subjected his people to, but it is horrible to think a person could have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ