Sermons on Small Things:

Decision Time! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2023

The final message in the series, calling us to make a decision to follow Jesus. Based on the book from Kyle Idelman, Not A Fan.

Fan or Follower! February 12, 2023 In January of this year, Time Magazine ran a series of articles under the heading THE HAPPINESS REVIVAL GUIDE. I was hoping the articles would make me happy or even happier. They didn’t! I tried, but they failed. One article was about a Yale University ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

At The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 21, 2023

Jesus took on the sins of man, and it was at the cross.

As we look at our text this morning, we see Mary, the mother of Jesus, is no longer the adolescent who gave birth in a manger that was filled with hay. She is now 33 and 1/2 years removed from that scenario. And at this juncture in time the average age of those who lived in that day was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Human Life Sunday

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2025

Human life is sacred and as such believers in Jesus should take courage to take a stand and offer hope and healing to those impacted by abortion and other life issues.

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY EXODUS 1:1-22 #sanctityofhumanlife INTRODUCTION On January 22, 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued a presidential proclamation designating the third Sunday of January (or close to that) as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Bush #41 and Bush #43 continued the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosea, (Root Word Of Jesus) The Prophet Of Unconditional Love; About 750 Bc - Before The Assyrian Captivity Of The 10 Northern Tribes; Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 2, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries; location is the northern kingdom of Isreal. Hosea's personal life was tragic: his wife was an adultress who spurned his faithful love. Finally, he redeemed her from slavery, and she truly repented.

The minor prophet's experience Hosea’s Wife and Children (and Gomer) 1 The word of the Lord which came to Hosea the son of Beeri, during the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the Lord first ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Solution To Church Conflict

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 1, 2025

Church unity is not preserved through debates or leadership but through agape love—a voluntary, unconditional, and sacrificial love that mirrors Christ's sacrifice on the cross, calling believers to forgive, serve, and seek reconciliation over division.

Loving God by Loving one Another 1 John 4:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What happens when the people who are supposed to love each other the most turn against one another? Have you ever walked into a church and sensed the tension in the air? Maybe it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10, Mark 10:45, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:10, Philippians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 17, 2025

Sermon for Easter/Resurrection Sunday. Teaching sheet at end of text.

“Believing is Seeing” Mark 16:1-14 Pastor John Bright When Pokémon Go was released in 2016, the church I was serving began to get visitors to the side parking lot. They told me that the location was a gym where they could battle other trainers, It still looked like a parking lot to me. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14, John 20:22, Ephesians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:20, Ephesians 2:6-7, Acts 17:28, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"a Resounding Tribute To Pastors.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 3, 2025

Pastors equip the saints for the work of ministry and for building up the body of Christ. This involves guiding their flock to pursue their divine purpose, thereby fulfilling the Great Commission: empowering people to share the Gospel and live out their faith with passion and purpose.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 3:15) "Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding." (Hebrews 13:17) “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, Proverbs 14:4, Proverbs 15:17, 1 Timothy 5:18, Numbers 18:19, Jeremiah 3:15, Nehemiah 6:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transitioning To Retirement Series

Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025

Rev. John Duah, after a successful but all-consuming career in ministry, optimistically embraces retirement as a liberating new chapter focused on personal pursuits and family.

PRESENTED TO ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY- EXPOSITORY PREACHING BY ST. PS. FELIX NANA BOAKYE TEXT: NUMBERS 8:22-26 SUBJECT: RETIREMENT THEME: TRANSITIONING TO RETIREMENT I.EVERY MINISTER SHOULD TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT BECAUSE IT ALIGNS WITH GOD'S COMMAND (V.22–25). ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 8:22-26, Numbers 27:18-23, 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Love Takes The Stand

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 11, 2025

(A Reflection on the Father’s Heart in the Final Judgment.) God’s judgment reveals His heart — justice fulfilled. Of

Introduction — The Courtroom of Grace Picture it quietly. The courtroom of heaven is not built of marble or gold but of light — pure, living light that exposes everything yet shames nothing. There is no jury box, no polished oak bench, no clatter of papers. Just a throne, and from it, a presence ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22, Revelation 5:12, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:1, John 8:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From The Unknown To The Known God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 15, 2025

Believers are to engage an idol-filled modern culture with the same wisdom, compassion, and courageous clarity Paul displayed in Athens—understanding people’s longings, building bridges to the truth, and faithfully proclaiming the risen Christ!

How do we, as Christ’s ambassadors, engage a modern culture with wisdom, courage, and gentleness—so that the gospel is not just another opinion in the noise, but a message carried on “beautiful feet” bringing good news? Everywhere we look, the signs of moral fracture are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Once Upon A Time On A Lake Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2023

Once upon a time on a lake, we see the power of the divine command.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Once Upon a Time on a Lake Luke 8:22-25 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… Luke 8 (p) There are some passages or chapters in the Bible that are epically long. For example, Psalm 119 is 176 verses long and has about 2445 words. If I wanted to preach one sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – Retribution Both Swift And Delayed – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023

Christians are not to seek retribution or take vengeance. It belongs to God. We look at the vengeance and retribution of God both swift and delayed. We are bound by time but our God is not. All our lives must rest in His hands. Edom will be the main focus.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – RETRIBUTION BOTH SWIFT AND DELAYED – PART 2 This series deals with Justice and Injustice and the vengeance of God, and covers a lot of ground. Today we are going to look at swift and delayed retribution, and the decision rests with the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-40, 2 Kings 2:23, Numbers 20:14, Numbers 20:18, Numbers 20:19-21, Deuteronomy 23:7, Obadiah 1:10-14, Isaiah 34:5-15, Ezekiel 35:1-15, Isaiah 63:1-6, Obadiah 1:18-21, Isaiah 11:12-14, Daniel 11:40-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Conduct: Employment Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 7, 2025

The teaching of Peter as to how Christian slaves are to conduct themselves equips us with a biblical approach to "live good" as Christian employees.

You can listen to this, and all NPBC sermons, at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 3rd August 2025 1 Peter 2:18-25 “Right Conduct: Employment” Today we are going to focus on a section of Peter that deals with slaves and slavery. I’ll read the section in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Place At The Table

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

God turned David’s denied dream into Christ’s eternal kingdom, inviting every sinner to leave Lo-Debar and feast forever at His table of grace.

Opening: The Weight Warriors Carry Have you ever sat across the table from a war veteran and really listened—listened until the silence said more than the words? I grew up with those stories. My father fought in the Second World War. He was a soldier in the Battle of the Bulge—and by the way, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, Romans 8:1, John 3:17, Hebrews 4:16, 1 John 3:19-20, Luke 1:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Is The Only Way

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 13, 2025

Jesus is the only way to the Father.

“Jesus is the only way” John 14:1-6 A bank in New York had some flowers: ­ sent to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. ­ There was a mix up at the flower shop, and ­ the card sent with the arrangement read, “With our deepest sympathy.” The florist, who was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ