Sermons on Steadfastness Of Hope:

"do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2021

A sermon of hope for those of us who have felt exiled during this pandemic.

“Do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?” Isaiah 40:21-31 For the past year and a half or so, how many times have you heard the phrase: “When will we get back to normal”? It seems that this pandemic just goes on and on and on. Lately I’ve been hearing this phrase “When will we get back to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Even Though I Feel This Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2021

We are faced with two options. The first is to see how bad things really are and to focus on them. And we have every right to focus on them because things are indeed bad. Or the second option is to decide even though things are bad, I chose to rejoice and trust in my Lord.

Introduction: I cannot recall in my 27 years as Pastor a sermon that I preached from the Book of Lamentations until today. Today will be my first. But I believe that are present condition of the world makes Lamentations a good book to preach today as we begin our new series “Even Though”. I have ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Takes Trust

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 12, 2021

Sometimes what God permits us to lose or endure, points us to the truth that He is all we really need. It's a matter of learning to trust God in the good and in the bad. It's a matter of trusting God and not trusting the things that He provides.

Do you trust God? I mean do you really trust God? Back in 1859 there was a tightrope walker by the name of Charles Blondin. He amazed the world when he walked the tightrope across Niagara Falls. The cable sagged about 60 ft in the middle and formed a sharp slope and the drop below him was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 17, 2021

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ.

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ. These are inseparable, the one from the other. True repentance cannot exist apart from faith, nor faith from repentance. It has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

My Peace I Give To You Series

Contributed by Jyotirmaya Deep on Nov 29, 2022

We live in a world of crises where disasters, conflicts and wars are frequent. We face struggles at workplaces, businesses. We struggle because of sicknesses and broken relationships. At such a moment of our lives, Jesus says, "My peace I give to you."

“MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU” Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27 1. INTRODUCTION: We remember a time when everything had capsized for us. Schools, colleges, offices, businesses, transportation had stopped working completely. Roads were empty. Everything had silenced. People were worried, troubled and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Other

Martha Syndrome Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 29, 2022

Entering into the first Sunday of Advent, hope outshines disappointment. At some point of all of have come down with Martha Syndrome. When our caring and compassion tanks are nearing empty - Watch Out!

It was Junior High in the mid 1980’s when the Wilder family opened up Tokens Video Arcade in my home town of Lansing, IL. Today, you can go to Google Play or the Apple Store to download a pinball game, but it is nothing like the original. The pull of the spring tensioned launch button, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:28-31

Clinging To The Faith

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 2, 2022

What is it to have mercy? What is it to have guilt? No doubt we have at some point felt that we are no longer to be forgiven for some sin or transgression. But then there is something called faith.

In verses 12-13: Is it not wonderful to know that Christ has reached down and forgiven us from our sins, and then to call us into a ministry, no matter what that ministry is? Look at Paul and what he was before he came to know Christ as his Savior. He denounced the teachings of Christ, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be An Encourager. Hebrews 10

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 4, 2022

Our time here on earth is limited and we must strive forward to lead people to reach out to others being and encourager. The call is neverending and it is what we need to do on the planet we call home.

Be an Encourager. Hebrews 10 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteous Branch

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 6, 2022

Jeremiah predicted that a righteous branch would come and bring hope inn the midst of a hopeless situation

A Righteous Branch Jeremiah 33:14-16 12-04-2022 Advent I didn’t grow up with advent like many of you did. In fact, for years after working retail at Christmastime, I was a pretty big Scrooge. But, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown to love advent and the reminders that it gives us every week. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Dec 20, 2022

When I was in my mid twenties {about 40 years ago}, I had a beautiful vision of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sermon I Saw Jesus Part 1 [7/2021] Everyone is called to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. + Everyone is called to share the Gospel somehow. For most of us – we share the gospel by our good behaviors. We are kind || patient || loving || generous. This is a wonderful way to share God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Why Jesus Was Borm

Contributed by Gregory Peterson on Dec 20, 2022

Explore some of the reasons Jesus was born, often teach our children that Jesus came, but seldom do we help them understand why He came. Perhaps we have never considered this or have come up with the idea this scripture presents but not the why. Explore that today.

I. Jesus was born to save His people from their sins. This implies that each of us is guilty of sin. Romans 3:23 affirms that, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Sin has caused a separation between us and God, a complete breaking of fellowship with Him. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 22, 2022

John’s only direct reference to the birth our Lord, but this one brief statement says volumes. You see.

THE WORD BECAME FLESH (John 1:14) Immanuel God with us Introduction Well, it has officially begun Christmas or, as the world calls it the Holiday Season. We will have plenty to eat, parties and family get togethers. That’s o.k. After all this country has been through the last three years, we need ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Facing The Giants Of The New Year Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 31, 2024

Faith in God

**Title: "Facing the Giants of the New Year with Faith"** As we stand on the threshold of a new year, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past and looking ahead with a mix of hope and apprehension. Tonight, let us draw inspiration from the timeless story of David and Goliath, found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, John 3:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Sin Abounds, Grace Abounds Even More

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 31, 2024

A message about the Love and grace we get from God in our lives. A message from the Book of Romans.

Please stand hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the same. In Jesus Name Amen? Before you sit down, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Give Up. The Promise Of The Harvest Is In God's Perfect Timing. Galatians 6:9

Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 4, 2025

A message about not giving up on life. Pursue what is His purpose for you.

Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational