Sermons on Strategic Pause:

1 - The First Commission Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 22, 2020

This is the 1st of 31 Sermons on the Book of Jonah, where I've compared The Church at large with Jonah

Introduction We are all aware that the story of Jonah as recorded in the Bible is a true story of an account that took place in history and one that cannot be disputed. But what I’d like to do in these 31 devotions, is compare the story of Jonah as recorded in the book of Jonah, with The Church ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 4

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2020

Let’s take a look at John’s vision of heaven in Revelation 4.

Let’s take a look at John’s vision of heaven in Revelation 4. Heaven Revelation 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks To God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of cookies and put them in her shopping bag. She then got in line for coffee,

Give thanks to God Ps: 95 1. Deuteronomy 8:11-18 2. Luke 17:11-19 Illustratioin One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of cookies and put them in her shopping bag. She then got in line for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-18, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eulogy "a Son's Testimony Of His Mother Clarien Dixon"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 6, 2025

The oldest of 3 sons gives his testimony of the life of his mother who was a believer in Christ.

A Son’s Testimony Regarding His Mother, Clarien Dixon Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-4 I want to thank all of you for your outpouring of love and generosity to us in the loss of our Mother. I want to acknowledge that she has passed the torch to the new matriarch of the family on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Held In His Hands: Finding Grace In Our Finiteness

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 22, 2025

This sermon grew out of my meditation on a difficult day.

“Held in His Hands: Finding Grace in Our Finiteness” Text: Psalm 103:13–18 (CSB) Introduction – When We Hit the Wall You ever have one of those days where everything just seems to catch up to you? Where your body aches, your nerves fray, and you suddenly realize… you’re human. Finite. Fragile. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving The Unseen God

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 23, 2025

Everyone says they love God. But John asks the question that tests that claim: How can you love the God you cannot see if you do not love the brother you can see?

Loving the Unseen God Subtitle: Why loving people is the proof that we love the Lord. HOOK PARAGRAPH Everyone says they love God. But John asks the question that tests that claim: How can you love the God you cannot see if you do not love the brother you can see? God does not measure devotion by ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Every heart longs for home—and the good news of the gospel is that God’s grace is the doorway that always leads us back.

Introduction Have you ever longed to come home? Not just back to a house—but back to the embrace of a parent, back to a place of belonging, back to the place where you’re fully known and fully loved? The Bible tells us that grace leads us home. That’s what I want to talk about today. --- The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"he Can Have My Room"

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 7, 2024

This is short sermon or devotional featuring the story of Wally and the Christmas Pagent "He Can Have My Room."

"You Can Have My Room" ”And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.“ Luke 2:7 KJV Wally was nine years old and in the second grade, though he should have been in the fourth. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Luke 2:1-18, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Saul – A Tragic Lesson In Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The death of Saul is not just a tragic end—it is a divine warning. He began with divine favour, but ended in divine silence. His life teaches us that charisma without character, and position without obedience, lead to ruin. Saul chose to please people over pleasing God.

THE END OF SAUL – A TRAGIC LESSON IN DISOBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 31 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 4:6, Ecclesiastes 12:13–14, Galatians 6:7 INTRODUCTION: The closing chapter of 1 Samuel is both sobering and instructive. Saul, Israel’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building My Church. Matthew 16:18

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 28, 2025

Learning about who really owns and builds the Church we may attend.

Good Morning Grab your Bible and say this with me: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished – The Loudest Whisper

Contributed by Michael Hobday on May 13, 2025

The loudest victory in history was spoken in a whisper: “It is finished.”

A jar full of sour wine was there, and they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to Jesus' mouth. When He had received it, He said, “It is finished,” bowed His head, and gave up His spirit. Introduction: A Whisper That Changed the World Church, today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:21, Genesis 3:15, John 10:18, John 19:29-30

The God Who Kept Me Through The Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 16, 2025

This message celebrates God’s preserving power and faithfulness that sustained us through every season of the year.

THE GOD WHO KEPT ME THROUGH THE YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 Key Verse: “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.” (Lamentations 3:22) Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:1-8; Isaiah 46:3-4; 2 Timothy 4:18; Psalm 124:1-3; ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Big Three Of Christian Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon explores how we can emulate Stephen's unwavering faith, grace, power, and divine wisdom in the face of trials and opposition.

Hello, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, where we can pause from the clamor of the world and tune our hearts to the gentle whisper of our Father. We find ourselves today in the company of Stephen, a man of God whose life was a radiant testimony of faith, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Topics: Living Alignment, Relationship

The Genuine Article Series

Contributed by Scott Heine on Feb 27, 2001

Second in a series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on knowing God as he really is, not merely as we might imagine him.

Some of you have participated in “Twelve Step” programs at some point in your life, as part of your effort to break an addictive behavior. There are plenty of these programs out there — Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous, and more recently Internet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

American Idol

Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007

This is a very interactive sermon that looks at what an idol really is in our contemporary culture. It’s different than you might think!

American Idol Exodus 20:4-6 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com NOTE II: For this message I passed out tiny containers of Play-doh to everyone in the congregation. I had them make sculptures representing their "idols." At the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational