Sermons on Shifts:

A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

“A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Can I Be Honest To God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2009

A look at the invitation (and the need) for us to be bold and honest in our talking with God.

Is it ok to question God? - The presumption is usually that the answer is “no.” - Just sit down and shut up. Just take it. - When you hear people pray, a lot of the praying is very rote and formulaic. It’s pretty rare that you’ll hear someone really bearing their heart to God. It’s even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seek First The Kingdom

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

Encourages us to seek our success not in stuff, but in pursuing God’s Kingdom.

Seek First the Kingdom! MT 6:24-34 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obeying The Crucial Word Of God

Contributed by Jason Lim on Oct 15, 2015

Three principles to obeying the crucial word of God taken from the renewing of the covenant at Shechem.

We might sometimes think, you know, we should be out there, doing great stuff, lots of stuff for God. Get all busy, let the Word be made known, destroy the arguments of non-believers. The people of Israel, in their conquest for the land of Canaan, they were busy fighting the battle of Jericho and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glass Houses: Inside And Outside Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

We judge sin from our own sinful presuppositions

We will be looking at two pieces of scriptures. They come from the gospel of John in the 3rd and 4th chapters and tell the story of two individuals from the different sides of the economic and cultural divide. Often these stories are preached separately but when compared and contrasted they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 8:1, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Isn’t About Finding Yourself. It’s About Discovering Who God Created You To Be.

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 4, 2021

How do we understand Pauls words to the Colossians regarding the person of Christ, and how it informs our lives and what we do, and who we are - A sermon as a prelude to Lent

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Social media for me is no longer simply a pastime to browse through at the end of the day, I now often find myself either working out what need to be added to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, or working out how I add Twitch to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Sin Of Ingratitude - Sermon By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 4, 2023

We are living in a generation of ingratitude. People take gratefulness for granted. Are we raising an ungrateful generation? Are we moving from a grateful generation to the entitled generation?

Phil 4:6 Introduction Gratitude is defined as a positive emotional reaction that serves a biological purpose. It’s the appreciation of the valuable and meaningful things in our lives There are sin that we do by action are know as the sin of commission while there are other sins we do by not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-18, James 4:17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Romans 1:21, Isaiah 42:8, Luke 12:13-21, Numbers 14:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumph In Tragedy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 1, 2023

In Psalm 22:1-21 the Psalm speaks of suffering and agony and points to the greatest suffering of all, that of Jesus Christ dying on the cross. The Psalm then takes a dramatic change. In verses 22-31 Psalm 22 turns from tragedy to triumph.

In 1898 one of the greatest preachers of America was about to quit the ministry. Why? His name was George Truett. He was pastor of Frist Baptist Church Dallas. One of the church members, Captain J. C. Arnold invited him to go hunting. Truett’s gun went off hitting Arnold in the leg with birdshot. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For God's Work Colossians 1:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

In Colossians 1:29 the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and equips us for His kingdom work.

Empowered for God's Work Colossians 1:29 Introduction: Today, we explore the empowering truth found in Colossians 1:29, where the apostle Paul reveals a profound insight into the source of strength for believers. Let's delve into this passage to uncover how God's truth transforms and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:29, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 3:20, Acts 1:8, Romans 12:2, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed Minds: Anchored In Truth Matthew 4:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 8, 2024

Today, we embark on a profound exploration of two transformative truths encapsulated in the concepts of "Metanoia" and "An Anchored Mind." Let our hearts be receptive to the profound impact of God's truth on the radical transformation of our minds.

Transformed Minds: Anchored in Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a profound exploration of two transformative truths encapsulated in the concepts of "Metanoia" and "An Anchored Mind." Let our hearts be receptive to the profound impact of God's truth on the radical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Acts 3:19, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 1:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 1:14, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Irony Of Confession

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024

Confession can be a difficult spiritual discipline, yet confession is also liberating

Now it’s time to confess... What’s it like to have to confess? When’s the last time you had a heavy burden to confess? When’s the last time that you were so burdened with your sense of wrongdoing that you felt you just had to confess to get it off your chest? Confession is an important part of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:5, Psalm 38:18, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Transformed By Truth: Biblical Literacy In A Post-Literate Age 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024

As we navigate a world saturated with digital media and rapid information consumption, the importance of understanding and engaging with God's Word remains paramount. Let us explore how we can cultivate biblical literacy to be transformed by God's eternal truth.

Transformed by Truth: Biblical Literacy in a Post-literate Age 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: Today, we delve into a vital topic that resonates deeply in our modern context – biblical literacy in a post-literate age. As we navigate a world saturated with digital media and rapid information ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 30:5, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:14, Joshua 1:8, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankfull

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 4, 2023

Today, I want to talk to about the power of being thankful. It truly is a very powerful attitude to have. It can also take quite a bit of practice. The society we are part of often focuses on what we lack or what goes wrong.

Sermon: The Power of Gratitude - Being Thankful Have bucket of blessings And a mug of moaning List of blessings in strips List of moans – no holiday, Introduction: Today, I want to talk to about the power of being thankful. It truly is a very powerful attitude to have. It can also take quite a bit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Joyful Worship - Psalm 95:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 20, 2024

God's truth, found in His Word, transforms us to worship Him with joy, gratitude, and wholehearted devotion.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Joyful Worship - Psalm 95:1-2 Introduction Good morning, church! Today, we are diving into a beautiful psalm of praise that not only celebrates the greatness of our God but also calls us to a life transformed by His truth. Psalm 95:1-2 says: "Come, let us sing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, Deuteronomy 32:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 103:2, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Highlight the importance of gratitude in recognizing God's mercy and the healing it brings into our lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive into the richness of God's word, exploring the themes of God's mercy, gratitude, and healing. Let's read our passages for today: [Read passages] As David Jeremiah once said, "The Bible tells us that whenever we come before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21, Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Grateful, God's Work