Sermons on Staying Steady:

It's By Love

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Feb 17, 2001

Only through God’s love will we reach the world.

It’s By Love Matt 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Holiness

Tent Of Meeting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012

Imagine being in Agra and bypassing the Taj! Imagine being a born again Christian and bypassing the tent of meeting with God! Scores do it, though.

Tent of meeting! Exodus 33:7 Now Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the “tent of meeting.” Anyone inquiring of the LORD would go to the tent of meeting outside the camp.” Imagine being in Agra and bypassing the Taj! Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:3-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renewed Strength For The Journey

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2025

Today, we embrace the limitless beauty of God’s promise—a gift of renewal born from His boundless love. With open hearts and unwavering faith, we delve into the profound depths of this divine invitation.

Introduction Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ” • This verse is a beacon of hope for the weary, a reminder for those waiting on the Lord that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 27:14, Lamentations 3:25-26, Psalm 103:5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 12:1, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Resolute Within Vacillating Winds

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus maintains his unwavering course to the cross through the events of Holy Week

April 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54 Resolute within Vacillating Winds Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Lawrence Pertillar wrote the poem “By the Shift of Winds.” It starts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pandemic Crisis Could Be Our New Appointment To Rise Up

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Even so, the plans of the Lord always carry with her the potential to move us to a new level of experience. According to His purpose, God can allow changes when it is ordained to take us to Mount Pisgah so we can see the Promised Land.

Moreover, as humans, we are accustomed to believing that unplanned changes caused by a crisis are not our friends because they tend to threaten and upset the balance of our nature and livelihood. However, what looks like unplanned changes to us maybe God’s plan according to His purpose. But can God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

77 Reasons To Trust And Worship Jesus Every Moment Of Every Day!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 10, 2022

Some Simple Truths about Jesus

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the architect of the universe and the Manager of all time! He always was, always is, and always will be! He is unmovable, unchanged, undefeated and never undone! He was bruised and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 28:6, Malachi 3:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Praying Prophet Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022

Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pastor Who Loves His People

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 8, 2021

Moses, a Pastor of the same congregation for his entire ministry. A Pastor who often dealt with much of the problems the Pastor of today faces. Such as: commitment, conflict, confusion, and compromise.

Every church needs and deserves a Pastor who loves God and loves his people. God has given him to Pastor. I. He Listens to God with the Ear of a Servant 1. A servant recognizes his master’s voice. John 10:27 a. Moses became remarkably familiar with the voice of God. 1) Mt. Horeb 2) Midian 3) Red ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgment On Corrupt Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

Let us reflect on a solemn warning from the book of Malachi. God's judgment on corrupt priests serves as a reminder of the consequences of our actions when we stray from His ways.

The Bible teaches that God holds spiritual leaders to a higher standard, and corrupt priests who disobey and profane His name will face His judgment. Throughout Scripture, we see examples of God punishing bad priests who neglected their duties, corrupted the worship, and led His people astray. In ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:8, 1 Samuel 2:22-25

Man's Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

We are deeply flawed yet deeply loved; God’s law reveals our need, and only Christ’s grace can heal and restore us.

If you walked in today feeling a little weary, worried, or worn-out, you’re in good company. We bring our Mondays and our midnights, our sighs and our secrets, into the same sanctuary. Some of us carry guilt that nags like a dull ache. Others carry questions that won’t sit down. And a few of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Topics: Sin, Humanity

The Sinner And The Saint PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

True acceptance with God comes not through self-righteousness or comparison, but through humble confession and receiving His mercy offered in Jesus Christ.

Some stories slip into the room and sit right beside us. This is one of them. It whispers to the weary, “You can put down the mask,” and it nudges the proud, “You can put down the measuring stick.” Picture it: two people walk into God’s house—one with a polished prayer and a proud posture, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: God's Mercy, Divine Compassion

Coasting

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 25, 2005

A message calling people (including myself as pastor!) back to the basics of prayer and the Word.

Coasting Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 26, 2005 I need today to be a time of repentance, not where I demand that you repent of things, but where I repent to you, and confess to you some areas where I have not been as faithful as I need to be. Those of us entrusted to guard the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

"My Lord, I Did Not Choose You"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2009

He chose us, we did not choose Him

“You did not choose Me but I chose you…” To begin, keep your place in John 15 and let’s go together to the 6th chapter of Luke’s Gospel and read verses 12-16. “It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. 13 And when day came, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Orthodox

The Challenge Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 21, 2005

One of the major landmines to seeing your vision fulfilled is handling criticism. This sermon explores the types of criticism Nehemiah faced, and a few keys to moving forward in the face of criticism.

We have been working together on bringing into focus the vision that God has for your life, and for our church. For Nehemiah, it was represented by a wall to be built around the city of Jerusalem. Hopefully, through our first month of exploration you have been able to start to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing Your Future

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Find out how to find and follow God’s plan in this message about God’s will for your future.

Facing Your Future God’s Game Plan for Your Life 8/27/03 I. Introduction There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational