Sermons on Slow Down:

My Redeemer Lives! Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God’s plan of redemption has been in process for centuries on end, but what it comes down to is this: Jesus is our greater Boaz. He is the faithful Redeemer, who has paid the price to deliver us and to recover us for an eternity of joy.

Over the last few weeks, we have turned our attention the book of Ruth in the Old Testament, and now, today, we come to our final study of this remarkable account. As we have said, the story of Ruth is told in four episodes with a chapter given to each one of them. The first chapter is the story ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rise From The Pit Series

Contributed by Dennise Ogalesco on Apr 22, 2015

Each one of us had experience down times, troubles and trials. Rising up must be our immediate action. God's help will always be available to those who call on Him. He will lift us up, if we never lose heart.

RISE UP FROM THE PIT 2 Kings 6:5-7 Testimonies are powerful message of God's working in our life. Apostle Paul was asked by King Agrippa to defend himself... He was asked to testify. Axe symbolizes barrenness. When the axe were not sharpened, it has no use. It has no value at all. And it is good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Led To The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 18, 2021

"One lighted torch leads to another." From the beginning of Jesus' ministry to the present times, the gospel of Jesus Christ has been passed down from person to person through a simple invitation, "come and see."

January 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:43-51 Led to the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “One lighted torch serves to light another.” Swiss Theologian Frederick Godet used this image to describe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

A Different Set Of Beatitudes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013

A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3 - Genesis 12:10 - 20 - This Service Has Been Disconnected Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 11, 2010

In Genesis 12:10 in lean times, "Abram went down to Egypt". There is no mention of Abram calling out to God. He's a business man. He just makes a logical decision, but it is decision that is devoid of the promises God gave him. DISCONNECTION big time!

PART 3 - GENESIS 12:10 - 20 - THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. PLEASE TRY ANOTHER NUMBER. We were standing in line to go into Church. It was a long line and we had to wait for some time for the doors to be opened. Although the auditorium seated 1,500 people, some people would have to come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"all I Want For Christmas Is A Savior

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

In the OT there were many prophecies that were written down and these prophecies are like promises. They both tell us that something is going to take place. Over 300 prophecies were given to us in the OT concerning the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“All I want for Christmas is a Savior” Micah 5:1-2 and Isaiah 7:14 It is hard to imagine that Christmas is now less than a day away. Technically Christmas will arrive in about 6 hours. It’s now past that time when people ask the question-hey-what do you want for Christmas? I read this week about ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

(A City That’s Out Of This World)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 25, 2025

In the text before us We have the words of John as he wrote what the Lord showed to him. John says - I saw a city out of this world. I saw a city coming down from God out of heaven. the New Jerusalem.

Revelation 21: 1- 4 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea:— :2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband:— 3 And I heard a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Apr 3, 2025

Life can sometimes feel like we are trapped in the past, weighed down by painful memories or regrets. We often find ourselves unable to move forward from past hurts. The Good News is that God offers us a new beginning in Christ.

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens paints the picture of a woman, Miss Havisham, whose life was shattered on her wedding day. Left at the altar, jilted, humiliated, and heartbroken, Miss Havisham’s life stopped. The clocks in her house ceased ticking, the wedding cake became covered in cobwebs, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

"I Am The Door Of The Sheep - I Am The Door” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022

Christ is the Door. In Egypt, the blood of the lamb was taken, and the hyssop applied the blood to the door, which made the form of a cross as it went from the doorposts to the lintel and the blood ran down. At Calvary, hyssop was taken, offered to the Door on the cross, He who is the Lamb of God.

“I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP - I AM THE DOOR” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 2 This is PART two of this address. In PART 1 we looked at Christ “The DOOR of the Sheep.” We looked at the Shepherd of the sheep. Now we continue looking at the significance of the Door in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13, John 10:1-9, John 10:10, Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 25:10, Mark 1:32-34, Mark 11:3-4, Luke 11:6-9, Luke 13:23-27, John 18:15-17, Acts 14:25-27, 1 Corinthians 16:6-8, Revelation 3:8, Colossians 4:2-4, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carry, Or Be Carried? (Isaiah 46:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 26, 2024

God has always, and will always carry you. The alternatives-- idols-- can't carry you; they will bleed you financially, and weigh you down, and you'll carry them. God encourages his people to be smart, and choose Him.

By the time they've reached high school, every straight A student knows that there's one type of assignment, above all others, that's difficult and annoying: the group project. When you get put in a group of three or four students, inevitably, one of two things happens. You either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30, Deuteronomy 4:4, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Experiencing The Miracle Of Transformation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 7, 2022

In changing the water into wine, Jesus demonstrated his authority over all things down to the smallest molecule. This was a miracle for transformation designed to convince the disciples of who he was. Water doesn’t change its molecular makeup without the authority of the Creator.

Subject: "Experiencing the Miracle of Transformation" Text: John 2:1-11 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Candle Of Humanity – How Good Is Good? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

Laws laid down by God for right and wrong determine the destiny of the human race, and of individuals. Only when man comes to the Light, and he is revealed for what he is in the true light of God, then he can understand who he truly is in the sight of God.

THE CANDLE OF HUMANITY – HOW GOOD IS GOOD? There is the light of a candle in every person relating to goodness. That light connects with the knowledge of good and evil. The good a person has, is measured against the standard of man for what is good and evil. That is why the world can say, “He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21, Mark 10:17-18, John 10:14, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 2:4, John 10:10, Genesis 22:8, John 1:29, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 16:13, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 15:14, Galatians 6:9-10, Ephesians 5:9, 1 John 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Revelation 20:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clay People

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2023

Just what are you? Are you an accidental, evolved, compilation of male and female genes? God spoke to Jeremiah: "Go down to the Potter's House, Jeremiah. Watch him work. Learn a "lesson" (Jeremiah 18:2).

CLAY PEOPLE Jer. 18:1-6; 19:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station, 2. …but while en route they spotted a North Carolina vehicle whose license plate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sons Of Thunder

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2023

Jesus nicknamed James and John the "Sons of Thunder," because of their swift, brash and judgmental temperaments. They were ready to call down fire on people. But we see how the Spirit transformed John into the Apostle of Love. Has God changed you?

THE SONS OF THUNDER Mk. 3:17; Lk. 9:51-56; 1 Jn. 4 INTRODUCTION A. HELL’S ANGELS 1. I was running a gas station outside of Springfield Missouri one time. I had 16 pumps. It was a large station and along a major highway. 2. There were two men on the pay phones. I was outside taking money from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:17, Luke 9:51-56

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