Sermons on Silicon Valley:

Deborah — Judge-Prophetess-Warrior

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 30, 2021

The biblical Deborah could have rightly called herself—judge, prophetess, warrior, minstrel, or faithful follower of God—she chose to call herself a mother.

The Biblical Deborah Deborah's biblical story is one of the few which featured female abilities and leadership. It is a wonderful example of how God can use any person who wants to be His servant. In fact, He even used people like Jonah who resist God at every turn, and John who argued with the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:8, Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Manger Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 24, 2021

The miracle of the manger is the incarnation. God becomes a man. A Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we consider the miracles of Christmas, the most obvious miracle of all is the incarnation, God became a man. That is Christmas, the birth of our Savior, God coming to earth as a man as foretold of the prophets of old. Matthew 1:23 “BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Why I Love America” (John Wayne)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 3, 2024

On a gloomy day in 1857, a man in New York City by the name of Jeremiah Lanthier scanned the morning newspaper as he rode to his office: He was distressed to read...

• That the depression gripping the nation was causing fear and panic among the people. • Factories were stopping production, and thousands were unemployed. Although Jeremiah Lanthier was not a big industrialist, only a clerk, he had one important distinction. He was a man who had great faith in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Real! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023

You never hear the story of Jesus birth start with "Once Upon a Time" because this was an actual historical event in history!

Christmas is Real – Jesus is Real – therefore you do not have to be alone! This is the School Christmas Program Message tonight! You see the phrase "Once upon a time" is a stock phrase used to introduce a narrative, typically in fairy tales and folk tales. It has been used in some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Mark 1:1-8, Luke 1:1-4, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unto You Is Born - A Savior Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 3, 2023

There are many stories about people being saved that could be pulled from history today, but I am going focus on just one.

Alba 12-3-2023 UNTO YOU IS BORN – A SAVIOR Luke 2:11 An online Reader's Digest story entitled, “What to do when you’re kidnapped at gunpoint”, updated November 24, 2022 shared the following: Around 9:30 on a cold March morning, a 17-year-old girl was carjacked at gunpoint in Wildwood, New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, 2 Timothy 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Retirement Sermon God Always Has A Replacement

Contributed by Jack Martin on Dec 15, 2023

Time for leadership Change

First off I want to thank each of you for being out this morning. It’s a bit of a surreal feeling for me. I don’t suppose I will be long winded this morning so perhaps in my last message you can say that you saw a miracle. Something the Lord has reminded me of recently is that He always has ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Soar Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023

Some of you made great progress. For some, it was a year of challenges, struggles, and pain. However

INTRODUCTION Praise the Lord and welcome to our New Year Service message “I will Soar”. I am sure 2018 was a great year for some of you. Some of you made great progress. For some, it was a year of challenges, struggles, and pain. However, within a few minutes, we are going to say goodbye to this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1, 2 Corinthians 1:3, Romans 8:37, Isaiah 40:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 7 - The Unchanging God And Changing Man Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2024

Have people you loved hurt you, let you down or betrayed you? Don’t lose heart because we have a God who is faithful, whose love is unchanging and who will never ever leave us or forsake us.

We read in Numbers 23:18-19, and Balaam uttered this prophecy: "Come, Balak son of Zippor, And listen to what I have to say. God is not like people, who lie; He is not a human who changes his mind. Whatever he promises, he does; He speaks, and it is done. (GNB) These were the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:18-19, Matthew 26:35, Matthew 26:37, Luke 22:59-61, Hosea 14:4, John 21:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Philadelphia - Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

A faithful church vs. A lukewarm church

Opener We are excited to be here this morning. We are making progress in our study of the seven churches that John addresses in the book of Revelation. In fact, we are concluding our study on these churches in Revelation. To date, we have looked at the church in Ephesus, who had forsaken their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham A Journey Of Faith, And Ours As Heirs Of The Promise. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 15, 2024

Abraham was promised land, that he would be a great nation, from him all the people of the Earth would be blessed. At the end of his life he owned a burial cave, a field and the trees in that field. A heads up the promise is fulfilled. God's promises always are.

Abraham a journey of faith, and ours as heirs of the promise. The thing with Abraham and his journey of faith was that it was just that. A journey of faith. God had told Abraham when he was still Abram, yip before the name change this: Check out Genesis 12 verses 2-3. “I will make you into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3, Romans 4:2-3, John 8:49-59, Psalm 100:5, 2 Samuel 7:28, Psalm 34:8, Philippians 4:6-7, John 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 3:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Commitment To Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

It's one thing to know what love is, and to be commanded to practice love; it's another to be committed to love!

Text: John 14:1-18 (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Guarded Inheritance (Second Sunday Of Easter 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 15, 2023

We have a living hope, a guaranteed inheritance and the understanding that we are studying for what some call “finals” --- their final exam when they will receive the goal of their faith namely eternal life.

THE GUARDED INHERITANCE Text: 1 Peter 1:3 – 9 1 Peter 1:3 - 9:   “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  (4)  and into an inheritance that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 25, 2023

A look at what Christians must do and the end apporaches.

Stay the Course If you have your Bible, please open it to Hebrews Chapter 12. A man died and went to heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an example?” “Sure. Once I was in a roadside diner and a group ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

God's Grace Sustains Us! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 27, 2023

Through God’s grace the weak of us are able to shame the strong not due to our abilities but due to Christ’s power that rests upon us to do great things in His name!

God’s Grace Sustains Us! 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 4:8-12; Philippians 1:27; Romans 8:37; 2 Kings 18-20 How hard is it to say YES to the Lord when He asks you to serve in His kingdom? While we would like to say that with the bravery of Moses at the Red Sea, David in front of Goliath, Daniel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, Philippians 1:27, Romans 8:37

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Live - Life?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 28, 2023

What is the purpose of humanity? Why are we here on this earth? How are we to live - Life?

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; Genesis 1:26-31 Theme: How Do I Live – LIFE? What is the best way for me to live my life? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Let’s start off this morning with some very important questions – What is the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene