Sermons on Sustainable Development Goals:

This Or That PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:18-42

Topics: Critical Thinking, Victory

Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014

In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Unknown God Made Known

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul began his Gospel message by pointing out the empty altar dedicated to the "Unknown God' whom the Greeks acknowledged and worshipped, then proceeded to tell them about the true and living God and how to know Him personally.

Paul had now established common ground with the men of Athens by referring to the empty altar dedicated to the God of whom they know nothing yet honored despite their ignorance and uncertainty. Paul did not chide them or charge them with blasphemy, nor does he rebuke them for their polytheism. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 48:13, Acts 4:24, Hebrews 1:10, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Best To Be Blessed

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 7, 2001

Jesus words are to sustain, encourage, and inspire believers and warn those who trust wealth and popularity to repent, and turn to God in humble dependence upon him.

Luke 6:17-26 : Best to be Blessed. Year C : The Third Sunday before Lent 17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hearing Your Shepherd?s Voice Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Jul 21, 2003

Does God Still speak today? Absolutely! Here are some way of developing the art of listening.

TITLE: Hearing Your Shepherd?s Voice 072103c TEXT: John 10:25-27 Jesus said: I tell you for certain that only thieves and robbers climb over the fence instead of going in through the gate to the sheep pen. 2-3But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes in through it. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When I And Thou Become Them And Us!"

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

To be included overall is a seekers goal whether it is in the Christian faith or in another phase of living. How can boundarys be broken down that can cause one to ve included rather than excluded other than by mercy and forgiveness being a primary goal

When I and Thou become Them and Us Sermon by Thomas F. Bracewell Opening Statement One of the truly great preachers who was a product of the Alabama West Florida conference, was Dr. Andrew Turnipseed. Dr. Turnipseed was among the forerunners of the age of reason in this conference and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: *other

Following The Example Of Love Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

We can try to unify around a cause, a vision, a goal, a presidential candidate, or even a need, but none of those forms of unity glorify God. They glorify the cause, the vision the goal or the candidate. It is only when we, like a piano, are each tuned

We are fast approaching Easter, this upcoming Friday we will be celebrating (yes, celebrating) Good Friday, the day of our Lord’s crucifixion with a service that begins at 7pm. Then Sunday morning, you can expect a rousing encounter with our Risen Savior as we declare His glories! Invite your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving God's Provision

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 10, 2008

In verse 18, Paul is telling what Jesus said about why He sent him to the Gentiles. He listed five goals that God has for people’s lives, and I submit to you that these goals have not changed, even to this day.

This text picks up in the middle of the Apostle Paul’s recounting of his conversion experience, as he talked to King Agrippa, who was the appointed king over Judea. Paul spoke very respectfully to this man, and he took full advantage of the opportunity to share his testimony. Back in Acts 9:15, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Want Me To Live? Sermon (Philippians 1:20-21)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 7, 2013

Growing in understanding of how God wants us to live and to become an example for Him is what growing in Christ really means. To magnify Jesus while he was in the body is what Pauls main goal was....That should be our goal also.

How does God want me to live? All of these questions revolve around our memory verse: James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Philippians 1:20-21 20. According to my earnest expectation and my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Love

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Love is the highest virtue man is capable of giving or receiving. You cannot give God or man any higher gift than the gift of love. The highest goal of life is to be like Christ. The only way to approach this goal is to be a person filled with love.

Howard Thurman in Disciplines Of The Spirit, tells of one of the most unusual jobs. A large General Hospital hired a high school girl to be there mice petter. Her sole occupation was to take white mice out of their cages several times a day and pet them. They had learned that when mice are made ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

#5 Divine Possibilities: Dying In The Rut Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

Let’s consider how getting stuck in a rut will hinder Divine Possibilities and Development! Get out of the rut of unforgiveness!

SPEAK TO GOD’S POSSIBILITIES: DYING IN A RUT OF UNFORGIVENESS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher preaches 6. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 23, 2007

This is the second in a series of 8 sermons that focus on Natural Church Development’s "8 Quality Characteristics" of Healthy churches. This is on the characteristic: "Need-Oriented Evangelism". We focus on building the quality, God provides the growth.

Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story John 9:25 and context Some titles just make you want to read the book: They Like Jesus ... Not the Church It is a book that delves into the attitudes and perceptions of 20-30 year olds about the church (US!!!) 1) The Church is an organized religion with a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising Infants (0-5): Authority & Discipline Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 4, 2007

In the early years of development children need to be taught that they are to be in submission to authority and parents need to understand biblical discipline (spanking).

THE BIBLICAL FAMILY - Raising Infants (0-5) Authority and Discipline - Ephesians 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in a world today were obedience and honor are almost dirty words. 1. The words have a tendency to proclaim “Authority!” 2. Which is a dirty word as well! B. But God’s word, as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy And Crown Of Boasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

Even when separated or hindered, God’s presence unites and sustains us, making our love and faith in Christ endure until His return.

If you’ve ever waved goodbye at an airport gate or watched a taillight fade down a long highway, you know the quiet ache of separation. We stand on porches and in parking lots, with a smile on the lips and a lump in the throat, and we whisper, “Until later.” Our hearts carry faces and names. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Topics: Joy, Service

Faith In The Famine Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 17, 2011

Sermon number 24 in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine the developing faith of Abraham.

Faith in the Famine (Genesis part 24) Text: Genesis 12:10 – 20 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) The very first sentence of our text tells us that while Abram was living in the Promised Land, a famine struck and he moved to Egypt to escape it. Last week we read that Abram was 75 years old when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible