Sermons on Taking Hold:

Common Cana

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Jan 26, 2003

The miracle at the wedding in Cana is an example of how God can take the common and do uncommon things.

Common Cana John 2:1-11 Many people say, “I’m too ordinary!” “I’m nothing special!” “I have nothing to offer!” At some point in life, everyone reaches that place That place of inadequacy Especially when it come to doing something for God that you’ve never done before Certainly there are others who ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Up The Down Side

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Jul 31, 2014

It takes tremendous effort to make it to the top. Well, sometimes that’s the way it is for believers.

At times we may feel as though we’re going up the down side in life. Someone might say, “What are you talking about?” Let me give an example. Have you ever tried to go up and down the escalator? You might take two steps forward and fall back four steps. What should you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mission Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Develop a daily discipline of noticing others, praying for their needs, and taking action to show them they matter.

Today, we're going to talk about how we can make a difference in the lives of others. Sometimes we get so caught up in our own lives that we forget about the people around us. But Jesus wants us to notice others and show them that they matter. So, let's dive into this topic and see how we can make ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Matthew 25:37-40

Topics: Compassion, Empathy, Altruism, Humanity

Sermon # 31- God Rewards - God Restores Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 21, 2023

What happens when someone honors God, honors His anointed, holds on to their faith and implicitly obeys God? Read to know all that the Lord did in the life of someone who did this.

We read in Psalms 77:11, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.”(GNB) We recall the wonders of God from the past, so as to understand the manifold nature of our Almighty God. As we meditate on all that is recorded in the Bible, especially in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11, 2 Kings 4:8, 2 Kings 4:10, 2 Kings 4:13-14, 2 Kings 4:16-17, Matthew 10:41, 2 Kings 4:21, 2 Kings 4:26, 2 Kings 4:32, 2 Kings 4:35, 2 Kings 8:1-4, 2 Kings 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

National Prayers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 23, 2007

The Apostle Paul is being led of the Holy Spirit to take the Body of Christ to the high level of intercession for those they love and for those in authority. The truths found in this portion of Scripture guide the children of God to a very effective form

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 Title: National Prayers Theme: Praying for Our President and America Series: National Day of Prayer Listen as I read 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2001

We have to endure trials, resist temptations and take responsibility for our own lives.

Oscar Wilde, the Irish born writer, liked to say, “I can resist anything … except temptation!” Wilde also believed: “The best way to deal with temptation is to yield to it!” All of us deal with temptation. If a person is not a Christian they just give in to temptation. But temptation is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Of A Nameless Mother

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 8, 2011

This mother refused to be put off or intimidated. She was not going to take criticism or silence as an answer.

The faith of a nameless mother Matthew 15:21-28 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Donkey And The Palms Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 9, 2022

This sermon takes a deep dive into the meaning of two of the symbols we associate with Palm Sunday.

[Note: I am grateful for the Come Alive sermon series from Sermon Central. It was the starting point for this series.] Good morning! Welcome to worship on Palm Sunday! This is the beginning of Holy Week—the most significant week on the Christian calendar. For thousands of years, Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, 1 Kings 1:6-10, 1 Kings 1:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Real Man--Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 13, 2024

This is a Father’s Day sermon and deals with the question of what does it take to be a real man.

The Cost Of Being A Real Man Psalm 1:1-6 Ephesians 5:25-6:4 Today we celebrate Father’s Day as a tribute to the men who have impacted our lives in many ways. Some have been our own fathers and some have been other men that God placed in our lives. We can say thank you for your love, for your time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Plan For Restoration

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 11, 2001

The book of Nehemiah gives us insight into what it will take for the Power of God to be restored in your city.

The walls of the city of Jerusalem lay in ruins for more than a century. A city wall in ruins was a bad thing in those days. Not only did it leave the city open to attack, but it also prompted ridicule from neighboring powers. With Jerusalem, the un-repaired wall also gave foreigners a reason to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Trip Tips

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 24, 2003

Suggestions regarding what to take with you on your journey into the new year to make it as enjoyable as possible.

¡°Trip Tips¡± Matt 6:25-34 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Metamorphosis In Us

Contributed by Andy Johnson on Sep 19, 2007

This is to let believers know that when they truly accept Jesus as Lord, there is a metamorphosis that takes place in their lifes.

The Metamorphosis in Us. Colossians 3:5-17 Intro: Butterflies & Bullfrogs - (Describe how butterflies & Bullfrogs metamorphosis from catepillars & tadpoles to what tey are today) Paul is telling the Colossian people that they have to let go of their old way of living and be transformed to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Brother Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Oct 23, 2001

This sermon looks at how the older brother was unable to grab hold of his Father’s love and how we, like him, need to find our way back into the Father’s house.

The Prodigal Brother October 14, 2001 Last week we started our series on the Father Heart of God, focusing on what we’ve called Fatherless Living. - And what we said was that each and every one of us has been created, at our very core, with a fundamental need for the Father’s love. - Fatherless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Shaping The Next Generation

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 16, 2023

We can, by the power of the Spirit be part of shaping the next generation and encouraging them to take a stand for the Lord, to speak up for truth and what is right when the world is telling Christians to sit down and keep our convictions to ourselves.

I was reading an article on how to understand Millennials and Gen Z (born between 1980-2012). This article said, “You can learn a lot about a generation by looking at the generation of parents that raised them.” In a book called A Generation at Risk, a 20-year longitudinal study revealed how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Unto Me

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2017

“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matthew 11:28-29.

Introduction: A major problem in our nation today, and not a day goes by without it being mentioned in the news media, is corruption. All attempts to end it have proved unsuccessful as many people see nothing wrong with it. The reason is that they are always hearing that lying and cheating pays. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:42-49, Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed