Sermons on Shifts:

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 21, 2025

Paul is urging believers to live out their new identity in Christ by cultivating hearts overflowing with thankfulness. Why? Because gratitude is a response to God’s grace. It reminds us of His faithfulness, aligns our hearts with His will, and demonstrates that we trust in His sovereign goodness.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Be Devoted In Prayer - Colossians 4:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2025

Prayer is the breath of the believer. When prayer fades, spiritual vitality fades. When prayer is absent, spiritual power disappears. When prayer becomes mechanical, our hearts become mechanical too.

Go! And Be Devoted in Prayer - Colossians 4:2 (NLT) INTRODUCTION – “WHEN THE CHURCH FORGETS TO BREATHE” Church, imagine walking into a hospital ward and discovering that the oxygen supply had been switched off. Patients would struggle. Nurses would panic. Doctors would rush to reconnect the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Acts 2:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, 1 Peter 5:8, Philippians 4:6, Hebrews 10:19-22, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust Him Daily: How Reading The Bible Every Day Grows Your Trust In God - Psalm 119:105 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 24, 2025

What is the first voice you hear each day? For many it is the voice of the news, the voice of social media, the voice of anxiety, the voice of fear - But for the follower of Jesus Christ, the first voice we need to hear is the voice of God through His Word.

Go! And Trust Him Daily: How Reading the Bible Every Day Grows Your Trust in God - Psalm 119:105 INTRODUCTION Let me ask you a simple question that reveals a profound spiritual truth: What is the first voice you hear each day? For many today, it is the voice of the news… the voice of social ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Romans 10:17, Isaiah 40:8, John 5:39, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust What You Have Heard Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 3, 2025

How did the Gospel writers — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — recorded the teachings, miracles, parables, conversations, emotions, prayers, and actions of Jesus with breathtaking accuracy.

Go! And Trust What You Have Heard How the Gospel Writers Knew What Jesus Did and Said INTRODUCTION If someone today claimed to remember every word spoken by a friend three years ago, we would raise an eyebrow. We forget what we said yesterday, never mind three years ago! And yet the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Timothy 3:16, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:8, John 20:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Open Door: Jesus’ Welcome For The Burdened

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the homily for a man who was part of our congregation but did not make a clear confession of faith, though he showed positive signs of change and faith after being with us for about 10 years.

The Open Door: Jesus’ Welcome for the Burdened Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Times Are In Thy Hand: Finding Refuge In A World Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 3, 2026

A sermon that calls believers to anchor their lives in God’s sovereign care by trusting Him honestly in suffering and courageously declaring, “My times are in Thy hand.”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 31 (KJV) Introduction: The Storm and the Anchor Good morning, beloved. We gather this morning in a world that often feels like a ship tossed on a raging sea. The winds of anxiety blow hard against us. The waves of uncertainty crash over the deck. We face the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Still Standing: Faith That Moves Forward

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 13, 2026

This message takes a biblical look at perseverance, justice, and faithful endurance in seasons when doing the right thing feels costly, slow, or exhausting.

Church, today we pause to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Not as a myth. Not as a political mascot. But as a Christian pastor, husband, father, and preacher of the gospel. Dr. King earned a doctorate in theology, served as a Baptist minister, and spent most of his adult life behind a pulpit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Other

Sermon On The Deer Hunter

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 8, 2026

Rubble is frequently considered a potent, sombre, and poignant symbol that conceals the shattered dreams of life.

Larry Crabb, an American author and counselor once remarked: "God is always working to make His children aware of a dream that remains alive beneath the rubble of every shattered dream." Romans 8:28 reminds us: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Ephesians 6:10

The Questions Of Homosexual Desire Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has become equally impassioned. A deep animosity has grown between portions of the homosexual community and many who represent a Christian unde

I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. that of sexual identity and homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become the most politically and personally polarized as any in our lifetimes. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlearning And Learning

Contributed by Guido Brits on Aug 27, 2001

To be a Christian is a process of getting rid of old and sinful habits and behaviour

Ephesians 4: 17-24 “Unlearning and learning” Introduction In my preparation of tonight’s sermon, I came across something saying that in 1962, in the “Australian Social Studies “ magazine, which was distributed to school children, one of the first five articles was titled, “The Christian Way of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Undeceive A Desire James 1:15-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 13, 2021

The reason you sin is not desire. Jesus desired food but didn’t fall when tempted with food. The problem is not desire; it’s deceived desire. It’s a desire that is deceived about sin, about life and good days, and about God. This passage exposes those deceptions and the way to correct them.

How to Undeceive a Desire Suffering, Tests, and Temptation Part 9 James 1:15-17 12-7-2014 The reason you sin is not desire. Jesus desired food but didn’t fall when tempted with food. The problem is not desire; it’s deceived desire. It’s a desire that is deceived about sin, about life and good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15-17

You're A Winner! - Genesis 25 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

It’s fun to listen to the birds out there, isn’t it? Alright. Question: Who knows the longest running game show on TV? What do you know? What do you think it is? Not Jeopardy. What else? The Price Is Right! Not the Wheel of Fortune. The Price Is Right. In 1956 The Price is Right came out. It’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Servant Leadership (The World’s On Fire) - Mark 10:41-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2024

In 2020, our President was impeached, economy shut down, 40 million people lost their jobs, widespread corruption at the highest levels of our government are being exposed, and there are riots, beatings, and murders across the country. Jesus shows us that all these rise out of the same root cause.

Mark 10:41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 20:24-28

Should We Ask God Tough Questions, Or Not? (Isaiah 45:9-25) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 16, 2024

Some Christians think it's ok; others would never dare. Can questions make God angry, and put us in danger? Or does God welcome the questions?

I'd like to start today by reading the first five verses of our passage, using the NET translation. As I read, just try to think about one thing: Is it okay to challenge God, or to ask God questions about what He's doing? Isaiah 45:9-13 (NET): 9 One who argues with his Creator is in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:9-25, Job 42:7-8

Navigating Truth With Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Navigating Truth with Love Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – February 6, 2022

Navigating Truth with Love Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – February 6, 2022 Intro Today I am inviting us to into a new series.... a series focused on helping is navigate our divided times. As I shared in some promotion of this series... The recent season of political ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational