Sermons on Strategic Pause:

Joshua's Conquering & Rahab's Saving Faith - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 20, 2020

It is by faith we are saved and are more than conquerors!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.- NIV Title: Joshua’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me / Another Prospective

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 27, 2014

What if this text is about not being afraid; not being afraid of death. About not fearing the suffering places in our lives that can often feel so much like death. For the moment we start to fear death, it will not long before we start to fear life. Updated August 2020.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105; Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 16:21-28 The story is told ... that a man living out on the edge of town ... heard a commotion in his back yard. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 7:9-11, Matthew 16:17, 1 Timothy 6:15, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Another Change For Grace

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

What does it mean that 144,000 people will be saved before the terrors of the end of times arrive? Will you be a part of that group? Do you want to be a part of that group? Let's find out together

Another Change for Grace Revelation 7, 8, & 9 Michael H. Koplitz We continue today with our look at the book of Revelation by examining chapters 7, 8, and 9. In chapter 7, there is a pause in the destruction that is being leveled against the earth that we saw in the opening of 6 of the 7 ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The 2nd Advent

Contributed by Peter Ghalayini on Nov 30, 2000

The troubles in this world are the signs of a 2nd Advent

Without a doubt Summer has well and truly arrived. The hot weather is a sure sign that Summer is here. The headers are out which tell us that the harvest is ready and Summer has arrived. Even if you didn’t have a calendar, the signs will tell you that Summer is either here or at least ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

I Made A Mistake, I Am Not A Mistake Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the sixth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

I like this image, because it represents God as parent, God as mother, God as Father. It’s a healthy way to see God, to feel God, if we can separate it from our own experience with imperfect parents, or of h being imperfect parents. We’ve been talking about a lot of things in this course that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-19, Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"well Pleased"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 5, 2026

If we can really believe that God loves us anything is possible.

Matthew 3:13-17 “Well Pleased” In a story in the Upper Room Devotional a number of years ago a woman from Ohio named Lois Wilson wrote: “On the first day of each community college art class I taught, I would ask the students to write a brief answer to the question: “Who are you?” Later, I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

When Life Falls Apart Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

When life falls apart, God’s unseen hand still weaves redemption—turning famine into harvest, bitterness into blessing, and emptiness into grace-filled return.

Introduction — When the soul runs out of fuel It happens slowly. You don’t crash in a single day. First, it’s the mornings that come too soon. You lie there, staring at the ceiling, trying to remember what it used to feel like to wake up with joy. Then the evenings grow heavy. You sit in silence ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 61:3, Matthew 11:28, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Great Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2025

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

A Great Cloud of Witnesses Hebrews 12:1-3 When Bob Homer was a young boy he had a paper route. And back in the days of paper routes, the paper girls or boys would have to collect money from each customer by ringing their doorbell once a week. And so, you got to know the people you delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Love, Obedience, And The Peace Beyond Understanding

Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 24, 2025

Jesus’ call to love and obedience, coupled with His promise of the Holy Spirit and peace, is a divine blueprint for a life of purpose, fulfillment, and harmony.

Good Afternoon. Today, as we meditate on Jesus’ words in John 14:23-29, I want to center our reflection on one core truth: love is what makes the world go round. Jesus’ call to love and obedience, coupled with His promise of the Holy Spirit and peace, is a divine blueprint for a life of purpose, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Mile People

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount"

Second Mile People "If anyone forces you to go one mile go with him two miles." Matthew 5:41 Intro: This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount". This teaching ...was shared very early ... in our Lord's ministry. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Undivided Heart Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God answers the cry for an undivided heart—guiding our steps, deepening our worship, and giving peace stronger than any enemy or fear.

Introduction – When You’re Pulled in Every Direction Do you ever feel like your heart is being pulled apart? One moment you want to serve God wholeheartedly; the next you’re dragged by competing worries, desires, and distractions. You sit down to pray and suddenly remember bills to pay, emails to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 6:24, Exodus 34:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Caring Mother And The Caring Child

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2011

MOTHERING SUNDAY SERMON

THE CARING MOTHER AND THE CARING CHILD Introduction The history of Mothering Sunday is interesting. Some say it is difficult to be definitive about how it all began. The following are some of the theories advanced about the history of this all important day: It may have started from a Roman Spring ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 15, 2016

This is a biblically based wedding ceremony. It points people to the true meaning of marriage and how it is possible to live together in one accord. It should be very helpful to anyone desiring to conduct a wedding ceremony that honors God.

Wedding Ceremony Dr. Lewis Gregory Prelude/Processional *Music *Minister & Groom walk in together *Groomsmen make their entrance on side *Grandparents Seated *Parents seated *Bridesmaids, then maid of honor *Ring bearer & flower girl enter Bride’s Entrance/Giving Away of the Bride Ladies ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Create In Me ( 12 Minute Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 15, 2018

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart These, O' God, you will not despise. Create in me a clean Heart O' God! A shorter version (Homily) of a Longer Message Titled "Create In Me A Clean Heart". (Updated February 2023)

Psalm 51 ... designated for today ... is one of the few psalms ... where we are given ... the historical background ... that led to the writing of this Psalm. The inscription reads, ..."A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet came to him, ... after he had gone into ...Bathsheba." That ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Samuel 11:3-15, Colossians 3:9-10, Ephesians 4:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Temple In Heaven

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 27, 2014

When any person gets an opportunity to look into the majesty of Heaven, it should cause us to be encouraged, excited, and to look forward! Even during worst human time(s), God still shows us how amazing He is!

The Temple in Heaven Revelation, Part 24, Revelation 15:1-8 Introduction - This is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah (righteous and (IMP) merciless) -- Make no mistake: He shall no longer be the sacrificial lamb -- He is the one promised to judge the living and the dead - As Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational