Sermons on Shoulders:

Overcoming Cliques In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.

Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28

Topics: Exclusivity, Inclusivity, Cliques

The Shepherd And You: Life In The Valley PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

God’s presence with us in life’s darkest valleys brings comfort, courage, and guidance, assuring us we are never alone, no matter the circumstance.

Some valleys look like hospital rooms with the blinds half-open and the clock moving too slowly. Some valleys sound like the phone call no one wants or the silence after the door shuts. Some valleys feel like midnight at noon—shadows stretching across the heart, courage feeling thin, hope feeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Topics: Jesus Shepherd, Valley Walk

Need Assistance With This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God calls us to courageous, faithful proclamation of His Word, persevering in truth and love, regardless of opposition or changing times, trusting Christ’s presence and strength.

Church family, have you ever received a message that felt like a hand on your shoulder—steady, strong, and timely? Paul’s words to Timothy read like that: a seasoned shepherd speaking to a younger servant, a father in the faith speaking to a son in the faith. The room is small, the air is cold, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Topics: Pastoral Anniversary, Celebration

Unexpected Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 5, 2025

Jesus faced some things that we may see as unexpected as he dined with a Pharisee and welcomed a motley group of followers.

There are a variety of ways in which we set expectations. Sometimes cultural norms - like a handshake or a hug - set certain expectations. Sometimes we have expectations based on tradition - for example how to set a table or what you do on holidays. You may have performance expectations set by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Veil Is Lifted

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on May 19, 2025

Moses was overwhelmed by the immorality and religious practices from Egypt brought from Egypt. He had met God who gave him the Ten Commandments to implement within the new culture. He had a Shekinah Glory experience--God on earth. The Light of God radiated in his face.

This past Sunday our pastor was recovering from the flu. When I asked him how he was doing, he said he was about 70% recovered. He then shared this with the church. As he began to preach there appeared to be a sincere heartfelt message flowing from deep within. A middle-aged man always makes a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Knows Best

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 15, 2022

“Father Knows Best” is an American sitcom starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray and Lauren Chapin.

The series, which began on radio in 1949, aired as a television show for six seasons doing 203 episodes. It was a good family program because it exalted the dad of the home. This church is blessed with some wonderful dads! You could go into any church in America and you would not find any better ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is God Silent?

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 16, 2023

To those of us who have taken the time to wrestle with our faith, have you ever noticed that there are seasons when God makes no sense?

I want to begin with a statement in my sermon this morning that whatever God is doing… it makes no sense especially to the serious believers among us, to those of us who have taken the time to wrestle with our faith, have you ever noticed that there are seasons when God makes no sense? Even though ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Season The Reason The Gift

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 26, 2023

Contrary to the cliche and tradition Jesus is not the reason for the season. Jesus is the ultimate gift.

The Season, The Reason, The Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This is truly a wonderful time of the year. One of my favorite Christmas songs is “At Christmas Time” by Luther Vandross, I love this song because it is true in so many ways, some of the words are “Ooh, every year at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5, Genesis 3:6, Psalm 58:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Love Won’t Walk By

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 25, 2025

Loving Christians refuse to walk past suffering; they see, feel, and act with Christlike compassion that changes lives for eternity.

It was just after sunset on a chilly evening in Chicago. The streets pulsed with life—horns, footsteps, laughter, rushing commuters. The Michigan Avenue Bridge glittered with lights reflecting off the black water below. Thousands passed across it every hour. But on this particular night, one man ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Lamentations 1:12, Luke 10:33, Matthew 25:40, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Whose Time Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

When you give Christ your life you really mean your time as that is what comprises a life.

Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: (KJV) God is a jealous God. He is jealous of time as well. He is not an ATM machine that dispenses ready blessings on demand. He demands the deposit and investment of your time before you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Tradition Of The Elders

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Introduction 1. As most of you know, the consistory has been going through a time of self-examination for both themselves and the church. As part of that examination we came up with a list of seven corporate sins that we as a congregation share. These are sins that are prevalent in our church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Finished!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider what Jesus means when He says "it is finished and we ask ourselves if it is finished for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. After being ordained into ministry and installed in Welland, local paper reported on the event - heading was "From Saving money to saving souls", referring to how an accountant became a minister of the word. Being involved in the work of God in saving souls is a much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Voice That Will Calm Your Fears

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 2, 2000

The message reminds us that it is the act of hearing from the Lord that calms the fears in our lives.

THE VOICE THAT WILL CALM YOUR FEARS © Copyright 1999 by Mark Beaird Text: I Kings 19:11-18 (emphasis v.12) Someone said, "Sometimes the Lord calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child." There is a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-18, 1 Kings 19:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Should I Do?

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 8, 2000

The pressing question of a Christian in every situation

The most popular question in Christian circles today is "What would Jesus do?" This question is the theme of a book entitled In His Steps, written by Charles Sheldon. In this fictional story, the people of a town are transformed in wonderful ways when they decide to always ask themselves the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad News And The Good News

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

Christian Victory

THE BAD NEWS AND THE GOOD NEWS © 3-2000 by Mark Beaird Text: John 10:10 n Many men would love to lead the life of Sean Connery. Tall, handsome, and dashing, Connery played the glamorous part of 007 in six James Bond movies. Connery travels the world to shoot movies in places exotic as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal