Sermons on Stretching:

How To Dress A Sermon Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

In order to be presentable, a sermon must be properly dressed!

HOW TO DRESS A SERMON Preaching involves all the components of dressing appropriately for the occasion. You would not go swimming in a three-piece suit and tie any more than you would enter the pulpit in only your underwear! How your dress your sermon will determine your ability to communicate ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Day

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 24, 2022

Jesus through the eyes of Mark

Skipping Christmas Christmas Day December 25, 2022 One of my friends asked what I was going to preach on for Christmas Day and I told him, the birth story of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. In all honesty, Mark really doesn’t have a birth story. So, this should be really short! Right?! Nah! As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Restored To Lead - (Lesson From Peter On Denying Christ)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Dec 6, 2024

This is a message for anyone who feels like their failure has disqualified them from God’s plans. Through Peter’s story, we see that failure is not the end; it’s an opportunity for God to show His grace and call us into greater purpose.

Expository Sermon: Restored to Lead Key Text: John 21:17 – “He said to him the third time, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?’ Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ And he said to Him, ‘Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:17, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Is More Than Able. Ephesians 3:20

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 20, 2024

A message about the reality of what the Lord can do in our lives as we learn to trust Him.

God is more than able. Ephesians 3:20 This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginning Of The Gospel (Mark 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2024

How did Jesus first preach? How did John point to Him? Let's discuss this in Mark 1.

Did John prepare the way for the Lord? Were Father, Son and Holy Spirit involved in Jesus’ baptism? How did Mark summarize the Good News that Jesus preached? What did Jesus tell his first disciples? Did Jesus heal many? Did people come to Him from everywhere? Let’s find out in Mark 1. Serving as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

False Start Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 13, 2025

Moses had not wanted this assignment, but after some convincing, he had gone before Pharaoh and thrown down the gauntlet, but instead of crumbling, Pharaoh had taken up the challenge and thrown the first punch, apparently unafraid of the insignificant shepherd and his desert God.

February 15, 2025 Last week, when the Children of Israel were told that Yahweh had seen their misery and was concerned about them: “They believed and bowed down and worshiped” It was a great 1st start. Now all Moses and Aaron had to do was convince Pharaoh. I am not sure what they were ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace For The Wounded Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

God’s grace not only forgives sinners—it restores the wounded, heals hidden pain, and speaks life into every silence and shame.

(2 Samuel 13 — Tamar, Daughter of David) Introduction – When Grace Walks into Silence Some stories in Scripture whisper rather than shout. Tamar’s story is one of them. No thunder, no miracle, no happy ending—just silence. And yet, within that silence, the heart of God beats louder than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 56:8, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 53:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Choose Your Altar

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

Sin disguises death, but the cross reveals truth. Choose Christ’s altar and guard your home from the silent discipleship of darkness.

Introduction — The Altars We Don’t Notice There was a time when altars were unmistakable. Stone. Fire. Blood. Devotion. Awe. Everyone knew the moment of worship. Everyone knew to whom they were offering themselves. Today, the altars have changed. They glow. They scroll. They entertain. They fit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:11, Leviticus 18:21, Matthew 6:21, John 14:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lost In The Maze? Frustration

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 3, 2023

We walk in an angry frustrated world. Have you ever desired to accomplish a goal and you find nothing but frustration and anger? Frustration can lead to spiritual death.

LOST IN THE MAZE. IDENTIFY THE TRIGGERS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) I HAVE A CANDLE BURNING. *MAZE: CONFUSING. In a maze it is easy to get lost. It is a network of paths as a puzzle through which you have to find the right way. *FRUSTRATE: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:5, Luke 17:32, Luke 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray The Price: The Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2023

WE MAY WALK A TWISTED JOURNEY? WILL WE ACCEPT THE MANTLE. CAN WE HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT? MAKING A DIFFERENCE. YOU NEVER KNOW THE IMPACT OF THE POSSIBILITIES THAT ONE DAY CAN FOREVER CHANGE YOUR LIFE. THE JOURNEY CAN BE AS IMPORTANT AS THE DESTINATION.

PRAY THE PRICE? A TWISTED JOURNEY? ACCEPTING THE MANTLE. HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT? RESTORATION… MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) YOU NEVER KNOW THE IMPACT OF THE POSSIBILITIES THAT ONE DAY CAN FOREVER CHANGE YOUR LIFE. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:2-10, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Of Hope: Living In God's Plan Jeremiah 29:11-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 25, 2024

In Jeremiah 29:11, God assures us of His plans for our lives and we discover hope, purpose, and assurance, even amid uncertainty. Let us explore together how we can be transformed by the truth of God's divine plan.

The Promise of Hope: Living in God's Plan Jeremiah 29:11-14 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into the comforting words found in Jeremiah 29:11, where God assures us of His plans for our lives. In this passage, we discover hope, purpose, and assurance, even in the midst of uncertainty. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commissioned For Kingdom Impact Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 27, 2024

In Mark 16:15-18, we are presented with the Great Commission, a divine mandate given by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself.

Commissioned for Kingdom Impact Mark 16:15-18 Introduction: Today we delve into a passage that encapsulates the heart of our calling as followers of Christ. In Mark 16:15-18, we are presented with the Great Commission, a divine mandate given by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. As we explore this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Acts 4:29-30, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15, Psalm 103:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Of A Traitor (2 Samuel 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 15, 2025

Do we celebrate or mourn the death of a traitor? Let's look at 2 Samuel 18.

Do people like Joseph’s brothers, Absalom, Adonijah and Judas remind us of betrayal? How do we treat our very imperfect leaders? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 18. Who were the three captains of David’s army? Did he request that they be gentle with his rebel son Absalom? And David numbered the people who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He's My King Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

Psalm 47's theme is clear: God is our King. Today, as we dive into this Psalm, we’ll examine it from several angles, exploring what it means to serve and worship God as our King.

He’s My King! Psalm 47 Introduction: Psalm 47 = beautiful hymn of praise – 9 verses long. Theme = God is our King (v.6) – “King” = 3x’s [vv.2,6,7] Don’t know the name of the human writer or penman but we do know from its divinely inspired title… song was delivered to “The chief musician” = led ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 25

September 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:30-37 Greatness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Soon it will be October. That means one thing: baseball playoffs! As the weeks of October progress, the field ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran