Sermons on Teachable Moments:

The Courage To Go Home

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Sometimes it’s difficult to go home, but it is essential that we do so.

Introduction: I want you to imagine for a moment that you have one chance to travel back in time and go back to relive part of your life. And suppose that when you go back, you know everything that you know now. You have all the understanding and the wisdom that you have developed over the years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article #5 - Sin, Original And Personal Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The fifth in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the doctrine of sin and the way in which we can have an "Independance Day" in our lives.

Article of Faith #5 - Sin, Original and Personal Date: Sunday, July 4, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study today, I’d like to take a moment of pastoral privilege. A couple of weeks ago you took some time to recognize some special occasions in my life; my birthday, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Remaining Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

In this message, part 16 in series, Love Never Dies, Dave looks at Christ’s words “Remain in me.”

Remaining Love Never Dies, prt. 16 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 1, 2010 John 15:1-12 (NIV) 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Monumental Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2022

We must not forget the blessings of the past because they serve as powerful reminders that whatever we face now or in the future as individuals or as a church, God is able

[NOTE: This series uses stones as visual cues for our journey through Lent. This is actually the first sermon in the series. Each week, I have the ushers make sure that everyone has a stone. I ask them to hold the stone during the service and then, at the end, I ask them to come forward and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 4:19-24, Mark 16:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

King Saul Dies In Battle With The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

He keeps saying, "Who am I to harm the Lord's anointed?" But finally, it comes to its final point here. It says that the Philistines, this enemy nation, right near Israel, they are attacking Israel. There's there's a huge battle going on. And many were slaughtered.

Have you ever had a loved one in your family pass away? Can anyone relate? I think we've all probably had someone pass. And for some of us, it was someone we loved dearly. That's so incredibly hard. Then again maybe we don't have a good relationship with our parents or with our moms. ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Perfect Plan And Timing Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 9, 2024

The angel Gabriel's visit to Zechariah reveals significant truths about God's sovereignty.

Do you believe in chance encounters? Two people meet on a bus ride and end up getting married, remaining so for over 70 years. A random introduction leads two men to become the best of friends and end up establishing Apple computers. A random encounter between a 9 year old girl and a Theology ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Malachi 4:1-6, Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Out Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Sep 13, 2020

Our mission, our calling in this world is to show an unbelieving world what God is like. One of the simplest ways to do this is to serve others selflessly out of love and compassion all while pointing people back to the Father.

Slide Introduction Welcome, welcome, welcome-I’m so glad you could join us from where ever you find yourself. I would love to start our morning off by asking you this question-What is the strangest, weirdest, maybe even the scariest dream you’ve ever had? Think about that for a moment-What is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Die Entschlafenen

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

Death is sacred sleep in Christ; counterfeit awakenings deceive, but the true resurrection will come when Jesus calls every sleeper by name.

There are certain moments in life that are so quiet, so still, so unexpectedly tender that they seem to slow the entire world. Not dramatic moments. Not tragic ones. Just the moments when evening settles over the house and everything finally stops moving. When the phone stops buzzing. When the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5, John 11:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Daniel 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Loving The People Right Around You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

The sermon urges us to love God wholeheartedly and express that love through everyday acts of kindness and care for those around us.

Some words from Jesus land in the heart like a familiar melody. They hum along in the background while you’re packing lunches, paying bills, or waiting at a red light. They are simple enough for a child to recite and strong enough to hold up a life. Mark 12:30-31 is like that. It meets us at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Intentional Love, Relationships

Knowing How To Appreciate Yourself The Way God You

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 23, 2003

This sermon was for the Pastor’s Appreciation of one my friends, Rev. John M. Taylor. Sr., a very sainted man of God.

13 July 2003 Pentecost/Season after Pentecost “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well” (Psalm 139.14). Knowing How to Appreciate Yourself the way God made you 1. Knowing how to appreciate yourself the way God made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Springs Of Life

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

I scratch my head at times and wonder what happened to the Nineties? We all must face the fact that time keeps marching on. Where you and I are concerned LIFE is measured by time.

"The Springs Of Life" Prov 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. There are different type of messages that are preached. Some can be placed under the heading of Expository, Analogy, Textual, Topical, Question Method, etc. There are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Partnering Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Shows the importance of partnering with the Pastor for prayer.

Title: Partnering through Prayer Theme: The importance of partnering with the pastor through prayer. Text: Exodus 17:8-16 Amalek is a descendant of Esau the brother of Jacob the two sons of Isaac. Remember Esau, who cared nothing for his birthright, chose to sell it to Jacob. This disregard for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Stewardship 3 - Finishing The Inside Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 21, 2005

This is the third in a stewardship series but can be used stand alone. It investigates the stewardship lessons found in the giving of a poor widow.

Building a Life of Christian Stewardship Pt 3 – Finishing the Inside Mark 12:41-44 We’ve spent the first two weeks of stewardship month dealing with the major portions of building this life of Christian Stewardship. First was the foundation established in God’s ownership and our management of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: *other

Excitement

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

A Sermon for Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 "Excitement" 11:1 ¶ And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Mountain Falls

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 22, 2011

A September 11th memorial service to mark the tenth anniversary of the attacks

When the Mountain Falls Psalm 46:1-3 September 11, 2011 9/11 Service Message Morning Service September 11th is one of those moments frozen in time. It is one of those moments that everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. When the first plane struck the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God