Sermons on Shrinking Back:

True Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 1, 2024

Jesus is the only source of salvation who can bring us forgiven and restored back into an intimate relationship with God the Father. Forsake the world, self, and those things that cannot nourish us spiritually.

JESUS HAS JUST FINISHED FEEDING THE 5,000 AND IS DEPARTING THE AREA. HE HAD JUST DISPLAYED HIS POWER AND AUTHORITY AND REVEALED THE GLORY OF GOD. ONE WOULD THINK IT WOULD BE SEARED IN THE MEMORY OF ALL 5,000 PEOPLE. NOT QUITE! WE ARE TOLD, BY SCRIPTURE, THAT THEY WERE ACTUALLY A BIT OFFENDED THAT ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Fundamental Gratitude Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you." It is an offering of thanks for the grace we have received. It is a reciprocal practice, where we receive God's grace and offer it back to Him and others.

You know, these past few years we've lost a lot of famous legends. It makes us all stop and think about what really matters in life. We all want to live a life that means something, right? A life that leaves a mark. But what makes a life meaningful? The Bible tells us it's all about gratitude. When ...read more

Topics: Appreciation, Thankfulness, Positive Psychology, Emotional Wellbeing

Losing The Shame Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 5, 2025

The way back begins when you remember God’s love for you, renounce your unfaithfulness to God, and receive God’s discipline. Then you can anticipate God’s restoration.

Phillip Griffin tells a story about a man who walks into a restaurant and orders a Coke. As soon as he receives it, he throws it in the waiter's face. The waiter is ready to fight, but the man says, “Oh, I'm so sorry. I have a horrible compulsion. I can't help it. Whenever someone hands ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-63, Ephesians 5:25-27, Psalm 51:4, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Total Turnaround For God’s Glory

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 4, 2025

The book of Zephaniah is a short one, with only three chapters, which tells us that God will deal with evil, and a day will come when He will save, heal, bring back, and appoint us for praise.

“Behold, at that time I will deal with all who afflict you; I will save the lame, and gather those who were driven out; I will appoint them for praise and fame in every land where they were put to shame.” Zephaniah 3:19 Total turnaround for God’s glory is what you and I expect during this ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:19, Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 49:8, Isaiah 49:22-23, Jeremiah 30:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking The Truth In A Twisted World Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 18, 2025

When culture twists truth, followers of Jesus are called to respond with courage, humility, and conviction—always pointing people back to the one true God. Challenge wrong thinking with God’s truth.

Introduction – When Truth Gets Twisted Good morning, church. Let me ask you something: Have you ever said something that got completely misunderstood—or maybe twisted into something you never meant? It happens all the time today, doesn’t it? You share a simple post online—something encouraging, or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Can!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 14, 2024

want to begin by asking you this question, and later we will go back to this question with the answer. “If God wants it done, can it be done?” “Does the Bible say with God most things are possible?”

(Thoughts from this message came, Dr. Neil Andersons devotion) I Can! Philippians 4:11-13 I want to begin by asking you this question, and later we will go back to this question with the answer. “If God wants it done, can it be done?” “Does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Flying Beneath The Radar

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 27, 2024

Radar is defined as a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance, and speed of aircraft, ships, and other commodities, by sending out pulses of radio waves which are reflected off the intercepted object back to the source.

Dallas Willard, an American philosopher once remarked: “The core of the person is what he or she loves, and that is bound up with what they worship - that insight recalibrates the radar for cultural analysis. The rituals and practices that form our loves spill out well beyond the sanctuary. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 1 Peter 3:4, Colossians 3:2, Romans 12:2

(Christmas Sermon) Another Way Home: When Finding Christ Changes Everything

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 27, 2025

They (the Magi) went home, but they didn't go back the same way they came. Physically, yes, they took a different route to avoid Herod. But spiritually, this represents something much deeper.

(Christmas Sermon) Another Way Home: When Finding Christ Changes Everything Good morning, church family! As we gather here the Sunday after Christmas, many of you are probably still feeling the warmth of Christmas morning - the joy of family, the excitement of beautifully wrapped presents, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Both Ways

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The World Is Floating With The Church

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

The church has a powerful influence over the world and we need to come back to it’s dignity that because the church exist today, so does mankind. Paul in the ship on his way to Rome.

The World is riding with the CHURCH TEXT: Acts 27 – Read All Expound on the text – Historical Acts 27:19-25 19 On the third day we threw the ship’s tackle overboard with our own hands. 20 Now when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest beat on us, all hope that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Snare Is Broken

Contributed by Robert Parker on Jul 30, 2002

David said If it hadn’t been for the Lord in his life the Snares of the world that tried to Hold him back could not have been broken. This is a word of encouragement and hope for the saints of God. God Bless

Psalm 124: 1 “If it had not been for the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say; (124:2) “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us”. (124:3) “When they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us; (124:4) “Then the waters had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8, Isaiah 50:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Helping People Get Up Off The Mat When Life Gives Them A Body Slam

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 29, 2004

The sermon has two purposes: 1) It is possible to get back up when life slaps you down, and 2) to present a booklet we prepared to use in crisis calling. (Booklet subject enclosed)

HELPING PEOPLE UP OFF THE MAT WHEN LIFE GIVES THEM A BODY SLAM John 14:1-3 Hope Christian Church, February 22, 2004 Dr. David L. Haun Years ago I had a friend who loved nothing more than to go to wrestling matches. What he loved most was when one wrestler picked up his opponent and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Everyday Survival Kit

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

Youth Service – Day before school starts back illustrated sermon. [Items needed: toothpick, rubber band, band aid, pencil, eraser, chewing gum, mint, candy kiss, & a tea bag.]

TEXT: No Certain Text TITLE: AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT (Youth Service – Day before school starts back illustrated sermon) [Items needed: toothpick, rubber band, band aid, pencil, eraser, chewing gum, mint, candy kiss, & a tea bag.] Toothpick – to remind you to pick out the good qualities. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Freedom From The Guilt Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

Satan uses guilt so many times to hold us back from experiencing God’s ultimate purposes for us, so we need to break through the guilt and that is accomplished through confession.

Finding Freedom from Guilt! Boy and Grandma’s duck Satan’s weapon of guilt on the growing Christian One Christian discipline provides freedom from guilt Confession 4 Preachers Fellowship of saints, not sinners 3 Essentials to Confession: An examination of conscience Open to the gaze of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Great Commission

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 18, 2005

The Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus gave his followers to make disciples. We see here that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus presence.

Introduction: Very simply the Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus has given to all his followers to make disciples of all nations. In this passage we see that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Charismatic