Sermons on Strain:

Come And Go

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Disciples live between two commands—called out from corruption and sent out for compassion—united in holiness, mission, and love.

Have you ever heard of the creature called a Push Me Pull You? It comes from the old Doctor Dolittle stories—a curious animal with a head at each end. Each head knows exactly which direction is right, and each pulls with conviction. The problem is they’re attached to the same body. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Revelation 18:4, Matthew 5:13-16, John 17:15-18, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Angels Long To See Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 24, 2025

Heaven marvels not at angels, but at the miracle of grace — because the redeemed will one day stand in a glory the angels will only witness, never experience.

WHAT ANGELS LONG TO SEE Why Heaven Is Astonished by Our Salvation (1 Peter 1:12) ________________________________________ PROLOGUE — A MISCONCEPTION THAT DIMINISHES GLORY We have all heard the phrase at a funeral: “Heaven gained another angel.” It sounds gentle. Comforting. Poetic. But it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Race Toward Godliness

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 2, 2023

Someone said that running in the morning ensured that nothing worse can happen to you in that day.

Race Toward Godliness 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Introduction Someone said that running in the morning ensured that nothing worse can happen to you in that day. Other people are bigger fans. “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever put my body through, but for me, running is a mental game. I’ve learned that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Faith Through Storms

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Faith through storms means trusting the unseen Christ, whose presence anchors us when silence roars and waves threaten to overwhelm.

The Wreck The November wind howled across Lake Superior like a living thing—cold, relentless, merciless. The kind of wind that makes grown men tighten their collars and check their ropes twice. It was November 10, 1975, when the Edmund Fitzgerald—a massive ore freighter, proud and trusted—faced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Hebrews 6:19, Psalm 107:23-30, Isaiah 43:2, Revelation 21:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

So You Want To Go Back To Egypt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of perseverance in faith, warning against the temptation to revert to past ways, and encouraging the congregation to move forward in faith, despite challenges and trials.

Good morning, Church. We all gather here today to explore a passage from the Book of Numbers, a narrative filled with lessons to guide us in our faith journey. As we turn to Numbers 14:1-4, we're confronted with the story of the Israelites contemplating a return to their past in Egypt, a stark ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4

Topics: Falling Away

Turning The Page PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to leave their past behind, embrace the future God has planned for them, and continuously grow spiritually.

Good morning, church. Let's take a moment to center ourselves in God's word before we dive into today's sermon. We're going to be exploring Deuteronomy 2:3, a verse that speaks to the importance of leaving our past behind, embracing the future God has set before us, and growing spiritually in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:3

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Anniversary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

Encourages Christians to embrace their past, live in the present, and strive for their future, guided by God's Word and His promised heavenly reward.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am thrilled to be standing before you today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united by our faith. We are here to share in the love of our Heavenly Father and to seek His wisdom. Our Scripture passage today comes from the book of Philippians, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Pressing On

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

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

Divided In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon discusses the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that it can lead to division in earthly relationships, and encourages strength and faithfulness in the face of such challenges.

Does anyone here today enjoy being at odds with their friends, family, or neighbors? Maybe you’re the type of person that looks forward to a good argument, or maybe you’re the type of person that would rather avoid an argument at any and all costs. Whoever you are here today, I think we can all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Faithfulness, Gospel, Earthly Relationships

Its A Long Hard Road

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

The road may be long and hard, but Jesus is good to see us through.

IT'S A LONG HARD ROAD. Acts 9:9-19 There is a very real and dangerous misconception which has been circulating for some time among church folk. I don't know when, or how, it all began but it's present toll upon the individual lives of the followers of Jesus is mounting. The deadly idea which has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement In A Dark Hour

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

David was encouraged by a friend in one of his darkest hours.

Encouragement in a Dark Hour II Samuel 15-17 In his fine little book Fully Human, Fully Alive, author John Powell relates a true story. It didn’t happen to him but to a friend of his while he was vacationing in the Bahamas. What attracted the friend’s attention was a large and restless crowd ...read more

Denomination: Baptist