Sermons on Stephens Sermon:

Sermon On Pilgrimage

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 18, 2024

A pilgrimage is principally defined as a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

Eric Clapton, an English guitarist and singer-songwriter once remarked: “I think everybody has their own way of looking at their lives as some kind of pilgrimage. Some people will see their role as a pilgrim in terms of setting up a fine family, or establishing a business inheritance. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, 1 Peter 2:21, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Isaiah 40:31

Sermon On Dearth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2022

Dearth is defined as a scarcity or lack of something.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Too many people are hungry not because there is dearth of food. It is because there is dearth of love and care in human hearts.” Matthew 4:4 confirms: But he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, 1 Peter 3:8, James 1:14, 2 Peter 3:2

Sermon On Caducity

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 3, 2023

Caducity is defined as the infirmity or weakness of old age.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Old age need not be misery. In many ways, old age can be a great blessing because the whole experience of life is behind you. When you were a child everything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 46:4, Job 12:12, Psalm 92:14

Sermon On Conservation

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 3, 2022

Conservation is defined as prevention of a wasteful use of a resource.

Dian Fossey, an American-born primatologist, conservationist and author of “Gorillas In The Mist.” once remarked: “When you realize the value of all life you dwell less on past and concentrate more on the conservation of the future.” Genesis 9:1-3 reminds us: And God blessed Noah and his sons and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:33-34, Jeremiah 2:7, Revelation 11:18, Psalm 24:1

Sermon For Epiphany

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 21, 2023

Epiphany is defined as the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author, philanthropist and public speaker once remarked: “Everyday epiphanies encourage us to cherish everything. Today a new sun has risen. Everything lives. Everything can speak to your soul passionately if you will be still enough to listen. "You have to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13, Psalm 67:2, Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16

Sermon On A Scapegoat

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2025

A scapegoat is defined as a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

Lloyd Blankfein, an American businessman once remarked: “There is a line in which populism can cross over into demagoguery. Demagoguery is the crossover where populism becomes a bad thing, and people make things up, and they assign responsibilities that aren't fair and justified, and scapegoat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:10, Philippians 3:21, Galatians 6:5

Sermon On Differences

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 4, 2025

Differences are defined as the quality or state of being dissimilar in appearance, nature, form, or character.

Virginia Satir, an American author once remarked: “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.” 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 3:8, Luke 21:1-4, Acts 17:11

A Sermon To Die For Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2025

Eutychus fell asleep during church... and he woke up dead. Why was Eutychus at church that night, and what can we learn from his experience?

Someone once noted that falling asleep has often had unforeseen consequences. Adam fell asleep and woke up married and missing a rib! Samson fell asleep and woke up bald and beaten! Jonah fell asleep in the boat and woke up wet! Eutychus fell asleep and he woke up dead! Like Eutychus, people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Amount

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

Tithing and Sabbath-keeping are not payments for God’s favor but grace-filled acts of worship—joyful, concrete responses to the God who first loved, first gave, and continues to work in us.

(God’s call on our time and tithe) Introduction – The Heart Before the Numbers You’ve heard of the Sermon on the Mount. This morning, I want to talk about the Sermon on the Amount. Now, don’t confuse that with a sermon based on the size of the offering. A pastor once faced a stifling summer ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:11-14, Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:8-10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Acts 20:7, Matthew 23:23, Hebrews 7:8, John 3:16, Matthew 6:21, Philippians 2:13, Nehemiah 10:34-39, James 2:17, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 1, 2025

Based on Titus 1:5-9 - Charge to candidate to remain strong in the Lord.

ORDINATION TO MINISTRY Titus 1:5-9 FBCF – 11/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Thought it would be appropriate to begin message w/ lyrics from a song since we are ordaining our Minister of Music today – “These Days” (Jeremy Camp) I believe that you and I Are in the right place, at the right time God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Altruism

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 21, 2025

Altruism is widely considered the direct opposite of selfishness.

Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." Ephesians 2:10 reminds us: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Altruism ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Philippians 2:20-21, Galatians 6:2, Jeremiah 29:11

Sermon On Histiography

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2026

Historiography is reputed to be the systematic study and written interpretation of the human past,

Robert Wilson Lynd, an Irish writer once remarked: “The art of writing history is the art of emphasizing the significant facts at the expense of the insignificant. And it is the same in every field of knowledge. Knowledge is power only if a man knows what facts not to bother about.” Hebrews 4:12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Jeremiah 29:11, Revelation 1:1, John 1:1

Engagement Sermon

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 28, 2026

Today we are not only celebrating a betrothal, we are celebrating a divine joining. When God joins two lives, He does not join them to struggle alone, but to flourish together

JOINED BY GOD, DESTINED TO FLOURISH” Psalm 128:1–4 1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord,     who walk in obedience to him. 2 You will eat the fruit of your labor;     blessings and prosperity will be yours. 3 Your wife will be like a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Selfless Love

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

Loving your enemies?? What??? Yep. That’s truly showing genuine love.

Selfless Love Read Text: Matthew 5:43-48 "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor…”(Matt 5:43). Heard from whom? Their teachers. Where did their teachers get it from? Leviticus 19:18 NIV says, “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Las Enseñanzas De Cristo

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 4, 2006

Esto es uno de dos mensajes acerca de las Bienaventuranzas de Cristo y como en ella vemos 8 pasos acerca de avivamiento

Mateo 5:1-12 Esto es el primero de dos mensajes acerca de las bienaventuranzas de Cristo. En las bienaventuranzas de Cristo que se encuentran en Mateo 5:1-12, podemos ver 8 pasos hacia al avivamiento espiritual. Los versiculos 3-6 tratan con nuestra relacion con Dios. Y los versiculos 7-12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist