Sermons on Sustains:

To Love Like A Child Of A King

Contributed by Tammy Hardwick on Feb 23, 2014

LOVE it is God's GREATEST action but Satan would have you believe it is just a passing emotion. A look into 1 John 3: 11 - 24 and John 13: 1 - 15

1John 3: 11 – 24 READ To Love Like Jesus, what does this even mean? I dont know about you but every I think about how Christ has and does love me I am completely blown away how do I love like that? Sometimes it is hard enough to like a person ... but to love them? I dont know if you have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Vineyard

Get Beyond The Chair

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 8, 2008

We as believers must live our lives every moment on the basis of faith in what God will do solely because He has said it.

Get Beyond the Chair Griffith Baptist Church – 10/12/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 Key verse: Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Premise: We as believers must live our lives every moment on the basis of faith in what God will do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 17, 2008

Saul was knocked down by the power of God. Sometimes we need a spiritual knockout, but we also need to get up.

Get Up! A Spiritual Knockout: How getting knocked down can change your whole life. Nov. 16, 2008 Review: Acts 1-8 The Church is in a great transition: from inward (Jews) to outward (Gentiles) C. S. Lewis said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our consciences; but shouts in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Character Of Comforting Grace

Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on Jun 10, 2014

A Sermon on Providence and Grace to encourage the Believer

The Character of Comforting Grace Acts 9:3-6, 26:13-15 Introduction 1.) The Description of Grace *Grace is God’s divine intervention into the affairs of mankind. *Grace is unmerited favor. *Grace is God’s free action for the benefit of His people. *Grace is different than Justice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Hold On To The Old Stuff

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 22, 2014

This text reminds us that God still uses old stuff to lift us up where we belong.

7Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, a eunuch in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah into the cistern. The king happened to be sitting at the Benjamin Gate, 8So Ebed-melech left the king’s house and spoke to the king, 9“My lord king, these men have acted wickedly in all they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Which Branch Do You Want To Be?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 28, 2021

As we think about Jesus being The Vine, this sermon challenges us to think about our relationship with Christ and how we move into closer relationship through our lives.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. One thing that I am not is green-fingered, I know how to mow a lawn, and how to pull up weeds, although if I’m being honest they are more likely to be flowers, and I know that roses should be pruned. I don’t know why this is the case, I just ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Imortance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 18, 2018

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” (John 6:51)

Introduction: Important events and experiences make a lasting impression on the lives of both the individual and the family. The child’s first day in school, a person’s first day at work, the day of marriage and many other events all contribute to a person’s wellbeing. The most important event ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where True Blessedness Is Found Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2019

Those who trust in the Lord are blessed

February 17, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1; Lk. 6:17-26 Where True Blessedness Is Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessedness. That’s the common word in all of our readings today. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

For Brethren To Dwell Together In Unity: An Exposition Of The 133rd Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 7, 2020

We need to be lifted up from our troubles/

For Brethren to Dwell together in Unity: An Exposition of Psalm 133 The 133rd Psalm is one of the shortest psalms in the Bible, yet it speaks a wonderful message. How pleasant it is when there is harmony in the household. The reason it stirs up such sentimentality is that it seldom works itself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon V: Ponder! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

We were not there when Christ was born, crucified, laid in the tomb, raised from the dead but Mary was there. She pondered "these things" - as should we, and exclaim as did she: "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior!"

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON V: PONDER! “But Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) Once the angels had announced to the shepherds the good news of great JOY which shall be to all people, the Bible says they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Iii: Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

A priceless gift - a blessing that we often take for granted and do not realize how much we would grieve if we lost it - is Freedom of Worship, as a nation and as an individual. Therefore, exercise it!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON III: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP Did you ever lose something that meant a lot to you and you never really appreciated how much it meant to you until you lost it? I suppose every one of us at one time or another has lost, for example, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Victory Over My Adversaries

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 7, 2016

God's children enjoy wonderful blessings from our Father. One such blessing is His deliverance of us in the face of our adversaries.

VICTORY OVER MY ADVERSARIES PSALM 3 Background: to understand this psalm, you must understand the beginning of David’s problems he has been facing. They go all the way back to his affair with Bathsheba, the murder of her husband, and the taking of her for his wife. Years later, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Crying Of The Wolf At Midnight

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

There is a crying in the night. A quiet lament of the soul. You can sense it at three in the morning, and the hour of the wolf is upon you. All the thoughts of life and the daily parade rumble through like a freight train.

There is a crying in the night. A quiet lament of the soul. You can sense it at three in the morning, and the hour of the wolf is upon you. All the thoughts of life and the daily parade rumble through like a freight train. Looking out the window, all is dark. But something compels you to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faithful In Little Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2022

The second in a four-part series for a fall stewardship emphasis.

October 2, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Found Faithful Series 1 Kings 17:8-16; John 6:1-13 Faithful in Little Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “God is in the details.” This saying is attributed to the American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, John 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery Of The Holy Communion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

The Holy Communion is not a religious ritual to be taken lightly. It is a divine mystery with deep spiritual meaning, power, and blessing. When we partake of it with faith, reverence, and understanding, we receive life, healing, restoration, and intimacy with the Lord.

THE MYSTERY OF THE HOLY COMMUNION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:26-29, John 6:53-56, Luke 24:30-31, Exodus 12:1-14 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, is a divine mystery instituted by Jesus Christ Himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God