Sermons on Taking Offense:

Dare To Be A Daniel!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2021

The Babylonians tried to erase the identities of Daniel and his 3 friends from being believers in Jehovah. The world is trying to do that to Christians today. Young people must be instructed and equipped to stand for their faith like Daniel did.

DARE TO BE A DANIEL! Dan. 1:8-17 INTRODUCTION 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way….10 but the official told Daniel, “The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walls Came A Tumbling Down Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2016

The Israelites devoted everything in Jericho to God and we are to devote everything to God.

We worship God for He is worthy of our praise and honor. We worship God with songs. We worship God with prayers, and we worship God with His Word! So let’s continue our listening and learning from God’s Word from the Book of Joshua. Before reading chapter 6, let’s look back to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Off The Treadmill

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 8, 2023

A second look at finding rest for the weary.

Get off the Treadmill Matthew 11:25-30 September 10, 2023 The New York Times ran an article called "Happiness 101." They wanted to get to the root of what really makes people happy. A team of researchers concluded that Americans seek happiness in the wrong way. They concluded - - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Cheating. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 1, 2024

It's important to recognize that cheating can cause harm to individuals and relationships, and can also undermine personal growth and integrity. It's important to promote honesty, respect, and fairness in all aspects of life.

I want to talk to you about a topic that may make us all uncomfortable, but it's essential for our spiritual growth. Cheating is a subtle sin that can creep into our lives in various ways, from small white lies to massive fraud. But God's word is clear: cheating is always bad, and one must ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-7, Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 10:9

Know People As God Knows Them

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 5, 2022

We only see that which is temporal, but God sees that which is eternal, and he wants us too as well.

There are certain people we think we know all about. We recognize them by features, characteristics, conduct and we do know much about them but not all. Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. If we're going to make this year a profitable one, we must know people as God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023

On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Israelites Are Driven Out Of The Land. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 1, 2022

Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron during the night. "Get out!" he ordered. "Leave my people—and take the rest of the Israelites with you! Go and worship the LORD as you have requested. Take your flocks and herds, as you said, and be gone.

The Israelites are driven out of the land. Exodus 12:31-36 (NIV) 31During the night Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, "Up! Leave my people, you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. 32Take your flocks and herds, as you have said, and go. And also bless ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Church On Mission - Going! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025

Do you believe God called you just to study? To live in Vienna, to get a job, find a spouse, to have a family, to settle down, to live the good life or is there an even greater calling on your life?

I have recently been reading a book called, The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty written by a master violin maker - “a luthier.” The author described all that is involved in making a beautiful instrument visually and acoustically. He drew an analogy of the crafting of a violin to the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing The Work Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025

As Christians, we all have a job to do, which includes telling people about Jesus, and showing them Jesus by the way we treat each other.

FINISHING THE WORK Text: Acts 20:22-38 Introduction 1. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees and crawled the last five ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-38

Denomination: Methodist

Deny Oneself & Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025

What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others‟. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is the most important?

DENY ONESELF & TAKE UP THE CROSS Matthew 16:21-28 What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear God's Second Wind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025

Take comfort. Many today are tired and weary with the hurdles we face. My friend, hang in there and wait. GOD IS SENDING A REFRESHING, A SECOND WAVE OF HIS ANOINTING. It is too soon to quit.

HEAR GOD’S SECOND WIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? *Life is about choices. THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. MALLEUS (HAMMER); 2. INCUS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Hebrews 12:12-15, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRUE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST A. Last May I began a sermon series on the Gospel of Mark—studying the life of Jesus from His BAPTISM to his CRUCIFIXION and RESURRECTION, and ultimate ASCENSION into HEAVEN. 1. The verse in Mark’s gospel that summarizes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Labor Day - Taking Christ With You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

One of our problems in life is that we divide everything into secular & sacred categories - but we ought to see our everyday work as a service for God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Ephesians 6:5-6; Daniel 6:20; Jeremiah 29:5-7; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday, it’s Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical of all of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:20, Ephesians 6:5-6, Jeremiah 29:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Guess Take The Test

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 14, 2001

Communion mesage: Don’t stand on the edge.

Communion. “Don’t guess take the test” The owner of a large warehouse was concerned with profits so much, he decided to make an onsite inspection. He saw a young man leaning up against the wall not working. He went over and said to him how much do you earn each week? The young man said $320. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Takes To Partake Of The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 23, 2001

how to be a worthy participant in the Lord’s Supper

Part Four of Sermon Series - Reception of Communion August 26, 2001 Just recently President Bush visited Kansas City. Afterwards, they interviewed some people from Kansas City to talk about their meeting with the President. Of course, you had the interview with the disgruntled protestors ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-30

Denomination: Lutheran