Sermons on Stop:

Stopping The Sun Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 28, 2016

God is the Warrior who fights for His people. When we're operating on our own, we accomplish what talent and education and money can do. When we're walking with God, we accomplish what God can do.

“Stopping the Sun” -Joshua 10:1, 5-14; Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (28 Feb 2016) It turns out that D-Day wasn't “The Longest Day.” It was the Battle of the 5 kings! Here's how it began: Israel was deceived into making a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Stop And Thank

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023

The cure for spiritual complacency is gratitude.

Imagine what it might have been like, back in Jesus’ day, to be a leper. Leprosy is basically just a bacterial skin infection, and nowadays it can be treated quite easily. But not back then. Back in those days it was incurable. And it was the most feared disease imaginable. First of all, it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:43-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stop The Offerings?

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 29, 2019

What causes an overabundance in giving and what should churches do with the surplus?

We have been worshiping God by learning directly from Him, through Moses and the Israelites as they went on their Exodus from Egypt towards Canaan, the Promised Land filled with milk and honey. Next week, we will finish the Book of Exodus and I have been praying that the next book we learn from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unexpected Stop Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016

This destination leaves us wondering what in the world just happened…there is often a crisis that seems to put into a spiritual tailspin

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Unexpected Stop Matthew 26:69–75 Intro: Leaving for a trip getting only a few miles and having a blowout… This destination leaves us wondering what in the world just happened…there is often a crisis that seems to put into a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Raging Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on May 14, 2018

The rage of the wicked has them deceived, their rage is against God Almighty, and their rage is the wrong response.

Stop Raging Psalm 2:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at the rage of unbelievers against God. - I’m reminded of an incident that happened back when I was in Middle School. - In gym class, we were playing flag football. - It was supposed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Will It Ever Stop? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 29, 2018

This is the third in a series, as we look at the lessons we learn from storms. In this case the multiple storms that Paul found himself in his way to Rome

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that it seemed that whenever Dad and I were chatting that our conversations often drifted to storms that we had been in together when we were at sea. And the reason, of course, is that the storms are more memorable than the nice days at sea, not necessarily more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stop The Chariot

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Apr 26, 2024

The harvest is ready but the laborers are few! We haven't much time left to bring the lost sheep into the Lord's fold. If we truly love him, we should be about the Father's business.

How many of you love St. Peter jokes? Here is one which I hope ties into our message for this morning. It goes like this: A man arrives at the gates of heaven. St. Peter asks, "Denomination?" The man says, "Methodist." St. Peter looks down his list, and says, "Go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

Rest Stop

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Life is a weary journey, but God has built a rest stop into the rhythm of our lives — a Sabbath rest in Jesus Christ, where trust replaces fear, grace replaces striving, and His finished work becomes our peace.

Introduction A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, trying to put them at ease with small talk. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he asked a little girl. Without hesitation, she said, “Tired.” She had been watching the adults in her life, always ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Stop Judging PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of avoiding hypocrisy, embracing humility, and respecting God's holiness as guided by James 4:11-12.

Good morning, beloved family of God! I am so delighted to be here with you today, standing on this sacred platform, sharing in the joy of the Lord that binds us together in unity and love. There is no place I would rather be than in this sanctuary, in this moment, with each one of you. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Topics: Judging, Others

Can't Stop Won't Stop Series

Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016

Staying the course…finishing well…in a word, persevering Is the revolution still on? in YOUR home—marriage/kids? At your workplace? Is integrity still worth defending? Is hope still worth holding onto?

Personal… gratitude… Nehemiah Mission from God might not be out there… might be right in front of you (parent blended family) might not be BIG… out there… Nehemiah has been our guide—and Favor With Kings our simple tool—to explore what I believe is true ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

Be Strong For God Is With You

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

Good sermon for ordination or installation service

Introduction: New minister & Wife-Mother story Let’s look @ someone who did get/accept the call READ/PRAY Proposition Statement: When God calls you to a task… I. Don’t let the size of the task paralyze you (vs. 1-4) A. The Death of Moses 1. Hard Act to follow (All that Moses did) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Anger

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

As I studied the Bible this week about the subject of anger, I discovered that there are 4 types of anger dealt with in the Bible.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The story is told that in the latter 1800’s, Alfred Lord Tennyson invited a Russian nobleman to his estate. And early one morning this nobleman took off with dogs & guns & servants to go hunting. At mid-day ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance: Beyond Excuses Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 18, 2007

No more explanations, no more excuses - like the Ninevites, stop, turn around, go the other way.

Repentance: Does our generation understand what it means? We have been following the prophet Jonah for the past few weeks and we have seen that for many of us, when we read through the book of Jonah we place assumptions on the text, that aren’t really there. For example, a quick reading of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Time To Stop Pretending Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2010

We are more like the Pharisees than we would like to admit - hiding our true selves from others and from God and blaming external things for the consequences of our own behavior. But Jesus offers real hope if we will open up to Him in relationship.

The act of projection involves blaming things outside of yourself for your problems. The act of denying personal responsibility means it is the fault of your spouse, your boss, the government, the weather, or even that tool you were using. The Pharisees were masters at projection, and as it turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stages Of Grief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon encourages us to lay our burdens at Jesus' feet, truly know God beyond just knowing about Him, and let His grace transform us.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the loving banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word, to find solace and strength, to find guidance and grace, and above all, to find Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Topics: Stop Beating Yourself Up