Sermons on Staying Connected:

Restoring Foundational Truths Of Our Sexuality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

To reach what is good, perfect, and pleasing…including what is good, perfect, and pleasing (fulfilling) as sexual beings… involves transforming our perceptions. In this case it may mean deciding that the movies and magazines really can’t tell us who we re

Restoring Foundational Truths of Our Sexuality Series: Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality Brad Bailey – March 22, 2009 Intro – This past week my wife was facilitating a group of mothers who have been discussing sexuality… and in this particular week… imparting healthy sexuality to children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready Or Not

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Ready or not, Jesus is coming again and the wise person will be prepared for His imminent return.

READY OR NOT Matthew 25:1-13 Are you ready for Christmas yet? It is hard to believe, but the big day is only a little over 5 weeks from now. This can be one of the most frantic times of the year for people. As we busily make preparations for sending Christmas Cards, buying presents, setting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Ruth's Redemption

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 6, 2013

The story of Ruth is a story of redemption, inclusion, and faith taken from the whole book of Ruth in the Bible

Ruth’s Redemption Text: Book of Ruth CHCC: March 3, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Fifty days after Passover, the Jews celebrate a festival called Shavuot … it is also called Pentecost. (This year it will be celebrated May 15-16.) It was on Pentecost that the Church was born … Peter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 14, 2016

When you grow in your faith, hope will spring forth giving a new way to look at life!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO- Apollo 13 • SLIDE #1 • Life can throw some difficult situations at us can’t it? • Life is not always easy and for many it is never easy. • That reality leads us to a key question this this morning. How do I deal with the hardships and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And… Discern The Times — What Is The Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 11, 2025

There are moments in history when God’s people cannot afford to be spiritually asleep. Moments when we must wake up, watch, and wisely walk. In David’s day, the men of Issachar were like this. They understood the signs of the times and knew what Israel should do.

Go! And… Discern the Times — What is the Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NLT): “From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Genesis 30:17-18, Genesis 49:14-15, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 28:2, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 16:2-3, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, James 1:5, 1 Peter 5:8, Luke 11:28, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good And Perfect Gift

Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2024

A Message given at Christmas, but good for anytime. It speaks of the Good and Perfect Gift of the Savior as well as the Gifts that were given to the church, and carries over into the eternal gifts to come.

The Good and Perfect Gift Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Christmas time has always been known as the season for gifts. We know that it all stems from the gifts that God gave to mankind through his own Son, Jesus. We also know that God’s gifts are priceless and always perfect. The Wise men from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11, James 1:16-17, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thorn In My Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores the power of humility, encouraging believers to embrace their struggles as reminders of their dependence on God and their role in His plan.

Good morning, cherished friends and family. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love and the wisdom of His word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us, a message that is as timeless as it is timely. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: Humility

Tis’ The Season

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008

Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of Patience

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 29, 2020

Our choices have consequences! Lack of patience will always leads to costly mistakes.

THE FRUIT OF PATIENCE "8 Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 Now it happened, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partners In Ministry Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2024

Paul and the Philippians have an exemplary Christian bond. We see their partnership in the Gospel and mutual support in ministry.

Phil 1:1-11 Partners in Ministry We are moving on to a new book today but still in the same timeline as Ephesians. • Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians about the same time as Ephesians, while he was in captivity in Rome. • This letter is one of his more personal and joyful letters among ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Want To Be Great Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 16, 2012

Leadership in the Kingdom of God is about service and humility. It is about working at a level where you are equal or even below everybody else.

Illustration: A Sunday School Teacher was trying to train her kids. She had told them how to behave, and especially since she was teaching at the Sunday school, she wanted to make sure her kids were behaving properly. To make sure that they understood, she asked, "Now why is it that we do not make ...read more

Denomination: *other

Advancing Through The Challenges Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022

In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gining Grit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2025

To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things

Gaining Grit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Core 52 / Perseverance / Hebrews 12:1–2 To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things INTRODUCTION - How does a person persevere when it is not easy to do so? - How does an athlete push hard as their body is hurting and it does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Follows Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 8, 2025

Faith That Follows reminds us that real faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. Like John the Baptist, we’re called to embrace our role in God’s mission. When we follow where the Holy Spirit leads, even ordinary moments can become divine appointments that change lives.

Live Volume 3: Get Going — Week 2: Faith That Follows Text: John 1:19–34 (NLT) Theme: Faith That Follows reminds us that real faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. Like John the Baptist, we’re called to embrace our role in God’s mission: to prepare the way, stay the course, and point people to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facebook Or Fellowship?

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 23, 2014

Genuine Christian fellowship must go beyond the superficiality of Facebook.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey October 10, 2010 FACEBOOK OR FELLOWSHIP? [transcript] Hebrews 10:23-25 ________________________________________ Please open your Bible to Hebrews Chapter 10, starting in Verse 23. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist