Sermons on Strain:

A Band-Aid Or A Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores how God's transformative love turns our burdens into blessings, leading to true healing and growth in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It is a joy to be gathered here today, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word. It’s a beautiful day to seek wisdom, to find solace, and to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Topics: Greatest Gift, All

One Thing Is Needed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023

The account of Mary and Martha reminds us that only one thing is needed. We face so many distractions. There really is only one Attraction.

“ONE THING IS NEEDED” (Outline) February 12, 2023 – Epiphany 6 – LUKE 10:38-42 INTRO: “ONE THING IS NEEDED”. The Bible has examples of those who knew the importance of holding fast to God’s Word. Mary, mother of Jesus, gave birth to her son. Shepherds come to see the Savior. They spoke with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Listen

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 1, 2025

This is all about getting to know the Shepherd and how to identify the things in life that drown out the voice of Christ... And hopefully it can help us learn to Listen to Jesus

John 10:27 – "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." Have you ever tried to have a conversation in a noisy room? Maybe you were at a party or a busy restaurant, and no matter how loud you spoke or how much you leaned in, the message just didn’t get through. It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To Me Patiently Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

We are called to win souls, not arguments! So, be like Jesus and speak the truth in love.

LISTEN TO ME PATIENTLY Text: Acts 25:23-26:3 Introduction 1. “Speak softly, those who cannot hear an angry shout will strain to hear a whisper.” (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/353321533250199014/). 2. Now, I know that not all of you are on social media, but I think this, is something that all of us ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Build One Another Up: Living As Encouragers In A Discouraged World - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2025

A single cruel comment online can crush a heart. A careless word can shatter confidence. But one word of encouragement—spoken in love, rooted in Christ—can change a life.

Go! And Build One Another Up: Living as Encouragers in a Discouraged World - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT): “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” Introduction: The Power of a Word in a World of Wounds We live in a world that tears ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 15:4, Hebrews 10:24-25, Proverbs 12:25, Acts 4:36-37, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Has Spoken Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 16, 2025

This sermon encourages us to look to Jesus who is superior to the prophets and angels lest we drift away.

INTRODUCTION: A DRIFTING SHIP There’s a story from 1969 of a small fishing boat off the coast of Nova Scotia. A father and son went out at dawn, the waters were calm, and the skies were clear. But somewhere between the nets and the shoreline, a fog rolled in. A gentle current pulled the little ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Walk By The Spirit - Galatians 5:16–26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 1, 2025

We live in a generation that tells us to “follow your heart”, yet Scripture tells us the heart is deceitful, prone to wander, and constantly pulled between the sinful nature and the work of the Holy Spirit.

GO! And Walk By The Spirit - Galatians 5:16–26 INTRODUCTION — A CALL TO A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIVING If there were ever a passage that exposes the war within the human heart, it is Galatians 5:16–26. We live in a generation that tells us to “follow your heart”, yet Scripture tells us the heart is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Romans 7:15-25, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 15:4-5, Romans 6:6, Psalm 143:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Laziness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025

This is the 10th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

Series: Wisdom For Life [#10] THE DANGERS OF LAZINESS Proverbs 6:1-19 Introduction: Laziness is a silent thief that can quietly steal away our potential, blessings, and purpose in life. In Proverbs 6:1-19, God warns us about the destructive nature of laziness and the importance of diligence. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Move On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Encourages us to trust in God's plan, move beyond our mourning and disappointments, and embrace the new beginnings He has prepared for us.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's truly a blessing to gather with you today, under the banner of His grace, to share in the richness of His Word. The Word of God is a living, breathing testament of His love for us, a love that is steadfast, relentless, and all-encompassing. It's a love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2

Topics: Mourning

The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 2, 2024

Tonight, we will see the clearest revelation of the Holy Spirit given by the Lord Himself. He had already revealed who the Person of the Holy Spirit is back in John 14. Now, He reveals the WORK of the Holy Spirit.

Tonight, we will see the clearest revelation of the Holy Spirit given by the Lord Himself. He had already revealed who the Person of the Holy Spirit is back in John 14. Now, He reveals the WORK of the Holy Spirit. READ v. 7. We know that it is the Holy Spirit who comforts and helps us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hole Help Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

Holes. Gaps. Stretched. Should this be the case? We are gifted to help. We are needed. We are the answer to an age-old problem.

Help Wanted Pt. 1 - Hole Help I. Introduction In September 2021, economists projected 500,000 new jobs were created, but just 194,000 were filled. The driving factor is a massive labor shortage. In five of the last six months before September, job openings hit new record highs. But, despite these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Ezekiel 22:30, Luke 5:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024

There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptized To Go And Bear Fruit

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large grand pianos. The only way to get the piano into the Sanctuary was by taking out the back windows and raising the piano over thirty feet into the air.

Baptized to Go and Bear Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 Intro: A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rivers Of Living Water

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, this sermon elaborates on Jesus's passionate invitation for the spiritually thirsty to find satisfaction in Him transforming him into a conduit overflowing with the Holy Spirit's life.

Introduction: A Cry That Cuts Through the Noise Our passage today transports us to a crowded, noisy, and thirsty city: Jerusalem. I want you to truly picture the scene, because the context makes Jesus's words explode with meaning. It was the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles. For a week, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Tell: Sharing The Good News That Changes Lives - Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2025

The Gospel—the Good News of Jesus Christ—is not just a message; it is the cure for the sickness of sin. It is the only hope for a dying world.

Go! And Tell: Sharing the Good News That Changes Lives “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, NLT) Acts 1:6–11 (NLT): So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, Psalm 96:2-3, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 12:11, John 4:29, Colossians 4:6, 1 Peter 3:15, Isaiah 55:11, Philippians 4:17, Romans 5:8, John 14:6, Romans 1:16, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal