Sermons on Shrinking Back:

Made New - In The Midst Of Reality Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 2, 2001

Facing the real, faith challenging situations of life, how can we proceed in the face of doubt? Watch, as Jesus works with Thomas. Consider how we can respond to doubt in our lives.

Made New - In The Midst Of Reality Bible Reading: John 20: 19-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO GUARANTEED TRUST Some years ago there was a financial ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creation: God Makes Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2016

The story of Scripture is about the glory of the Savior.

Creation: God Makes Genesis 1:1 Rev. Brian Bill December 3-4, 2016 Prayer Time – Let’s pray for Rick Williams and family in the death of his father and Janet Janacek and family in the death of her mother. I’ve been fascinated and frustrated about something for many years (just ask my family). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 28, 2016

1) The Person of God (1 John 2:29), 2) The Parousia/Return of God (1 John 2:28, 3:2), 3) The Provision of God (1 John 3:1, 3)

After a recent national referendum held on the question of Britain’s future within the European Union, the “Brexit,” short for “British exit”, vote prevailed, sending financial markets worldwide into a tailspin. The result has left people wondering about the future of ...read more

Denomination: Other

Adventurous Living

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Life is an adventure and we can learn how to make the most of it through Christ.

Turn to Joshua 3, I want to talk to you about adventurous living, having an adventurous life. Joshua 3: Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. After three days the officers went throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Successful

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 7, 2011

This sermon will detail what it takes to be successful in your calling.

How to be Successful III John, Verse 2 By: JB Hall Introduction: Here in our text verse, God, through the pen of John, tells us that He wishes above all things that we may prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers. God does not wish poverty, oppression, and suffering for His ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Colossal Christ (In The Omni Sense)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2013

When we make Christ the center of our world we discover the unfathomable largeness of God's power and passion for people.

Title: Colossal Christ Text: Colossians 1:15-20 Thesis: When we make Christ the center of our world we discover the unfathomable largeness of God’s power and passion for people! Preface Thoughts: I have chosen “colossal” as the word I will use to describe Jesus Christ today. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson Iv.a.3 By Divine Commendation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 24, 2020

In his personal examination of the seven churches named in Revelation 2–3, the Lord Jesus measured them far differently than they measured themselves. The church that thought it was poor, He considered to be rich; and the church that boasted of its wealth, He declared to be poor.

December 17, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians IV. Authority of Paul’s Ministry. (10:1–13:10). A. The Defense of the Apostle. (10:1–18). Lesson IV.A.3:By Divine Commendation. (10:12-18). 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating The Ebb And Flow

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 24, 2024

Jesus shared words to help John's disciples navigate change, as they were dealing with the loss of their leader. He also addressed the change of grace over legalism. This passage can be applied to change within the church.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Navigating the Ebb and Flow.” The expression “ebb and flow” is an idiom used to describe periods of highs and lows, and growth and decline, just like the rising and falling of the tides. It is essentially the idea that life is not always constant, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Vs. Grace Vs. Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

God’s promises are received by faith, not by our efforts; grace, not performance, secures our acceptance and hope in Christ.

Some of us walked in today with lists—mental ledgers of what we did right and where we fell short. We carry them like heavy backpacks. We whisper, “Maybe if I try harder, God will be pleased.” And our hearts grow tired, tight, and tentative. Then we come to Romans 4 and hear a fresh breeze blow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-16

Topics: Grace, Gift

Part Two The Historical Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

An unexamined faith is not faith at all it's superstition.

Sometimes we need a change of view. In most of your cases you need to have your "eyes of your understanding" checked for myopia (my·o·pi·a Nearsightedness. or Lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight). What I write here is not by any means complete and as I read other sermons I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moses' Mother

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

Today is Mother’s Day! I have a couple of stories to read to you. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does.

MOSES’ MOTHER Today is Mother’s Day! I have a couple of stories to read to you. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praise God For His Nine Anointed Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 28, 2004

We can praise God He anointed Jesus with nine key ministries that provide the avenues of our service. The Lord Jesus used this passage one day in the synagogue of Nazareth to speak of Himself as the one who fulfilled Isaiah’s prophetic words.

Praise God for His Nine Anointed Ministries (Isa 61:1-3) We can praise God He anointed Jesus with nine key ministries that provide the avenues of service. The Lord Jesus used this passage one day in the synagogue of Nazareth to speak of Himself as the one who fulfilled Isaiah’s prophetic words. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Soft And Effeminate Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2004

Sometimes love is pointed and hurts.

A SOFT AND EFFEMINATE CHRISTIANITY HORATIUS BONAR ON BIBLICAL REPROOF AND CORRECTION - Circa 1890 "There is some danger of falling into a soft and effeminate Christianity, under the plea of a lofty and ethereal theology. Christianity was born for endurance; not an exotic, but a hardy plant, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stupid With Money

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 14, 2008

How people foolishly spend there money and persue things that are of no value.

Stupid with Money November 13, 2008 Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma Luke 16:13 I’ve been your pastor here for ONE YEAR I realized that only once have I preached on Money. No time like the present>>> Read: 13No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace - How We Respond By Faith

Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 7, 2010

The purpose of this message is to show that God has already done and paid for what we will need for in this life. Faith is our response to this grace. The best way to respond is by aligning our words and action with His Word.

Week 3 By Grace through Faith – How this work together? Eph 2:8 (NKJV) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?— 7 Therefore know that only those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: *other