Sermons on Social Tension:

Saved For Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Christians often need to be saved from their subjective fears that put their emotional system into a turmoil.There was a spirit of pessimism reigning over the lives of the Apostles in this setting. They were safe, but they felt like they were sunk.

Most of us probably have some money in a saving account where it is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Cooperation, or FDIC for short. This brilliant idea which saved the banks after the depression, and saves all savers a lot of anxiety is a gift God gave to the American people through a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

When Two Remain Two: Marriage To An Unbeliever Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

As long as the divorce is sought by, and initiated by, the unbeliever, the Christian spouse is not enslaved to Jesus’ command not to divorce. Yet, the believer will plead with the unconverted spouse to change their mind on wanting a divorce.

Marriage is the story of our lives. It is the story of grandpa’s love for grandma for these past fifty years. It’s the backdrop of the world our children are born. It is the fabric of so many of our families where dad and mom set up a home. Their love is constant. Their love is normalcy. Romantic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Waiting On The Other Side Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the things that we will encounter as we continue to serve the Lord.

WHAT IS WAITING ON THE OTHER SIDE Mark 5:1-22 Like many of you I began this year with great hope and anticipation. On the first Sunday of the year, many of my preacher friends rolled out their “2020 vision” to their churches. In hind sight, that “2020 Vision” got blurry in a hurry! There is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Show Partiality?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

This message looks at four different types of partiality that take place in churches: Class, Geographic, Racial, and Denominational discrimination. Prejudice in the church displeases the Lord, it is unjust and a complete travesty!

Last Sunday was recognized on the SBC calendar as Racial Reconciliation Sunday, and so I want to share something applicable today. I’ve entitled our message, “Do You Show Partiality?” and this is actually a question for each of us here today. According to Noah Webster, in the 1828 American ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, John 4:5-9, Galatians 2:11-12, Acts 10:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 17 – Psalm 133 – Brethren Should Dwell In Unity: Good And Pleasant It Is Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 12, 2024

How blessed is a church that has full unity in the Lord. In this psalm UNITY IS THE THEME and two examples are included. It really is a delightful psalm for meditation and I hope you are blessed by the message.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 17 – PSALM 133 – BRETHREN SHOULD DWELL IN UNITY: GOOD AND PLEASANT IT IS Psalm 133 A Song of Ascents, of David {{Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:2 It is like the precious oil upon the head ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Deuteronomy 16:16-17, Genesis 3:15, Galatians 5:22-25, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 3:14, Exodus 30:22-25, Exodus 30:30, Matthew 26:3-4, Hebrews 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stretching For The Impossible

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 10, 2022

This sermon focuses on the 1. The man who had the withered hand 2. His encounter with Jesus and 3. His healing. It is the micro story in the middle of a macro story about the Sabbath Day - it is how the presence of Jesus brings transformation.

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12; Psalm 27 Theme: Stretching for the Impossible This sermon focuses on the 1. The man who had the withered hand 2. His encounter with Jesus and 3. His healing. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! Have you ever heard the phrase - “you are too close to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 3 With Conclusions Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022

Psalm 88 is the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state . Even by the end of the Psalm the conflict was not resolved. In Psalm 88, the writer was overcome by feelings and emotions.

SERIES - THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 PART 3 THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 3 VERSE 13 Psalm 88:13 But I, O LORD, have cried out to You for help, and in the morning my prayer comes before You. The previous verses comprise four questions all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:13-18, Jonah 2:3-5, Job 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilt

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2023

If you have committed a wrong that is weighing you down with guilt, even though you have repented and received God's forgiveness, please read this message of hope.

Guilt Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 3:22-24 The title of my message this morning is “Guilt.” I do not know about you, but there are times when I lay in bed at night thinking about things that I have done that were not right and actually hurt others. I think about the repercussions of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5, Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"a New Focus"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 25, 2023

This is part of a series in Philippians

Title: “A New Focus” Scripture: Phil. 1:21-26 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 5-28-23 Intro: One of the best parts of being a pastor is the opportunity I have to perform wedding services. I have been very blessed to be involved in the service for both of my married sons, and soon, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Selfless In A Selfie World Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

Churches make an impact for the gospel when they choose to be selfless in a selfie world

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

I'm With You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

God’s presence and promise give us courage to face opposition and uncertainty, reminding us that prayer shapes our lives and God stands with us always.

Some weeks feel like a wrestling match. You wake up with a knot in your stomach, step into the day with a brave face, and still hear the whispers of worry: What if this doesn’t work? What if they don’t understand? What if I’m not enough? You’ve felt the headwinds—critics at the office, tension at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:19

Topics: Victory

Wait And Don't Wait PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

Trusting God in seasons of waiting renews our strength, turning weariness into endurance and hope, as faith refuses to panic amid uncertainty.

Some of us walked in today with a wait in our bones. We’ve stood in waiting rooms, stared at silent phones, counted ceiling tiles in the midnight hours. We’ve waited for a call back from a doctor, a prodigal to come home, a door to open, a cloud to move. Life can feel like a long line at the DMV of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Perseverance, Endurance

Faith Never Fails: It Is Imperishable PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

The sermon calls believers to courageous, costly obedience, trusting God’s sovereignty even when outcomes are uncertain, inspired by Esther’s example of sacrificial faith.

There’s a holy hush that falls over a room when courage walks in. Not the loud kind that shouts to be seen, but the quiet courage that prays in whispers and stands when knees are weak. We know this courage. We’ve asked for it in hospital hallways. We’ve reached for it at midnight when the house is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Topics: Perseverance, Faith

(1 Of 4) The Gospel Is Good News Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

The gospel of Jesus Christ is history’s central story—faith in the past, hope for the future, and love today.

Not on Fox. Not on the peacock channel. Not on C-SPAN or ESPN. Not a stock market report. Not a weather forecast. Not stale news. Not fake news. Not bad news. Good news. The gospel is not a broadcast that fades after the commercial break. It’s not spin for ratings or another voice in the noise. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thomas: A Disciple Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 21, 2025

The overall word that described what Thomas was dealing with was: pressure.

THOMAS: A DISCIPLE UNDER PRESSURE JOHN 11:1-16 #ApostleThomas INTRODUCTION… Known for one thing Some people are known for one thing. We sometimes call that “a one shot wonder” or a signature or a trademark. We can also use the phrase “one trick pony” or notorious. Some people are known for one ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ