Sermons on Sunday Punch:

We Believe In Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Sin is more than a behavior. Sin is a power in each of us.

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Antics Of Anger - A Multi-Part Message

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 13, 2021

Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all.

"If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack." (Prov 25:28 GNB) Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all. It can be physically, emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, John 2:14-16, Luke 15:28-30, Proverbs 18:19, Proverbs 29:22, James 1:19, Mark 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Fulfilled The Law Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

God's Son explain the law, Christ fulfills the law.

I. Introduction A. An Amish man answered a knock on his door one morning. An electric company worker handed him a piece of paper stating that the electric company would like to run a power line through his pasture. The Amish man said, "No." "Legally, that paper says we can." replied the worker. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of The Party Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 16, 2023

If you want to be fully alive, invite Jesus into your life, turn to Him for help, and do whatever he tells you to do. Then have a good time!

While teaching at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Tony Campolo once turned an ordinary lecture into an unforgettable lesson. He asked an unsuspecting student sitting in the front row, “Young man, how long have you lived?” The student answered his age. Tony responded, “No, no, no. That's how ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 10:10, Matthew 5:44, John 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From The Pit To The Promise

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 28, 2023

All of us will go through the pit at some point. All of us will at some point go through hard times. We will go through the valley. But for every pit, for every valley, there IS a way out that leads to the very promise of God!

Here are things to remember when you get in the pit. First, intolerance of your condition creates your future. Say that with me. Intolerance of your condition creates your future. The problem is some start looking for ways to get accustomed to the pit. You read books on how to adjust to darkness. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacred Name

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 18, 2023

Have you ever considered the power of God's Name? Do you know the danger of using the Sacred Name in vain? "Do not take Name of the Lord your God in vain, for God will not hold you guiltless," meaning He will not forgive that.

Today, "The Sacred Name". Have you ever considered the power of God's Name? Do you know the danger of using the Sacred Name in vain? Consider the rich benefits of keeping the Ten Commandments. It's the blueprint for a great society in America. America has lost its moral compass, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Painful But Profitable Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Today, we’re starting a new series through the New Testament book of James called Faith & Works. I truly believe that you won’t find a more practical book in the entire Bible than James. Some of you may remember the For Dummies series of books that became popular 20-30 years ago and are still ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Days Are Now

Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023

God desires our wholehearted devotion so that He can make us into wholesome Christians.

Gonna let you into my world a little. My approach with each preaching assignment is to ask God for a heart of solemnity, a mind of sobriety, and with the goal to achieve solidarity with the people whom I share my message with. I tell you this because I want you to join with me in the manner of how ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Responsible Witnesses Series

Contributed by John Mitchell on Dec 20, 2024

Jesus is giving final instructions to His Disciples. In doing so, He calls them to remember his words and recognize fulfilled prophecy. He is equipping them, and us, to be Responsible Witnesses.

Luke 24:44-49 ESV 44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Doctors, Bridegrooms, Patches And Wineskins

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 30, 2023

This is an expository message on the ministry of Christ.

Title: Doctors, Bridegrooms, Garments and Wineskins Script: Mk. 2:16-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 10-1-23 Intro: Dr. Kent Keith said in the paradoxical commandments, “People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Restoration For The Galilean

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 1, 2024

Peter denied Jesus three times. Later Jesus restores Peter

The Restoration for the Galilean Mark 14:65-72, John 21:15-19 Good morning. Many of us remember the TV show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The show was hosted by Ty Pennington, and it was about rebuilding homes, trying to give certain families hope. The show would do electrical, plumbing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:65-72, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Ways To Speak Without Regret Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 11, 2024

Words spread easily. Kudzu was introduced from Asia for soil erosion control. But the problem with Kudzu is it easily spreads and suffocates native plants and even trees. Knowing that your words can spread so easily, think before you speak.

I want to speak to you about 5 Ways to Speak without Regret. Let’s talk about the power of your words for the next few minutes. We continue a series entitled Give Me THAT Attitude. Often, we tell our children, “Don’t you give me that attitude.” This is the exact opposite. These are attitudes we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:14, Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral For A Friend

Contributed by Scott Cody on Nov 13, 2003

A personal reflection on the life of a great man and the example he left us all to follow.

A man bought a parrot, but when he got him home, the parrot started cursing and biting people. They tried everything from soft music to talking nicely to it, but nothing worked. One day, after the bird let out a string of expletives, the man, in a fit of anger grabbed the bird and threw him into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 15:52-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Verdict: "He Is Risen!"

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 14, 2001

In First Corinthians 15, to make his case for the validity of Christ’s resurrection, Paul presents physical evidence (vv. 1-2), a written statement (vv. 3-4), eyewitness testimony (vv. 5-7), and a star witness (vv. 8-10).

The Verdict: He Is Risen! I Corinthians 15:1-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 15, 2001 Easter Sunday Message Introduction: I love the last song we sang together—“My Redeemer Lives.” I not only sing that song. I believe that song. I know that my Redeemer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: *other