Sermons on The Unknown God:

Laodicea: The Complacent Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Jesus lovingly calls us to reject complacency, pursue genuine relationship with Him, and value what truly matters over worldly success or self-sufficiency.

There’s a kindness in the way Jesus speaks to us. He doesn’t holler from across the street; He knocks at the front door. He doesn’t shove His way into our living rooms; He stands and waits, like the Friend you can trust with the tender truth. You can almost hear the hinge creak as you reach for the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Topics: Vibrancy, Complacency, Church

Pornography And Immorality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

True freedom is found not in following worldly desires, but in surrendering to Christ, who offers cleansing, strength, and grace for purity of heart.

Church family, I’m so grateful we’re together today. You look across a room like this and you see faces, but the Father sees stories—stories of hope and hurt, of wins and wounds, of prayers whispered in the dark. He sees the real you, and He smiles with a shepherd’s kindness. He knows the tug of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28, Job 31:1, 1 John 2:16, 1 Corinthians 6:18

Topics: Sexual Sin, Lust, Pornography

Excellence #9 - Accountability Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Free From Condemnation

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Based on the story of the woman caught in sin this sermon shows the nature of true and false guilt and how Jesus deals with it.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Condemnation comes through being GUILTY. In this story the woman was openly guilty, the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty at heart - Their consciences condemning them (Rom 2:15 cf. Ex 31:18). God uses guilt to save us, Satan abuses guilt to trap and destroy us. Two Types ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11, 1 John 3:20-21

Denomination: *other

Lord Of The Storm

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

Jesus can calm any storm we face in life

Lord of the Storm Luke 8.22-25 July 13, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Bad storms: Last Week, Nicholasville, Driving home from Zanesville, At Mom’s house, Lake Erie II. Life is full of Storms: Disappointments, heart aches and heart breaks, physical problems and illnesses, general ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Communion With Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

The goal of Communion is to draw closer to Christ

Communion with Christ October 3, 1999 Christ cares for our needs – He feeds our needs A. We have a need for physical food 1.) This is basic means of survival 2.) We must have the basic needs for good health and strong life 3.) Without the basics of life we cannot focus properly on God B. We have a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

"Troubled Relationships"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

There are many people who spend a great deal of their time and life tearing down relationships rather than building them. This may be without consideration of the results of their actions; however, there are serious consequences

"TROUBLED RELATIONSHIPS" Dr. Dennis Deese I Samuel 18:5-30, 18:29* ETS: David & Saul had a troubled relationship. ESS: Most, if not all of us, have experienced some troubled relationship. There are many people who spend a great deal of their time and life tearing down relationships rather ...read more

9-11 Remembrance: Hope And Healing

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002

A reminder that the only true hope is Jesus

9/11 Remembrance Hope and Healing John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about the constant preparedness of the Marines for the physical battle, but how we hurt like everyone else spiritually. ILLUS - Story of WTC Visit: I visited my brother in Manhattan two months after the World Trade Centers were ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Made All Things

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE MUST DENY OURSELVES IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS A SERVANT.

I AM MADE ALL THINGS INTRODUCTION THE APOSTLE PAUL SHOWS US OF THE ACT OF SELF - DENIAL AND SERVITUDE. THE ACT DENYING ONESELF OF THE PRESERNT POSSIBILITIES AND BENEFITS. IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS SERVANT. NOT BECAUSE HE HAD PAYED FOR IT BUT THAT HE COULD BRING SOMEONE TO CHRIST TO THEM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening And Doing Series

Contributed by Steve Steve on Oct 9, 2002

Simple sermon outline based on James chapter 1.

Listening and Doing- Part two of a two part series. I. Greetings and reminder of where we were last week A. Last week we cover three different ideas of the “Art of Communication” 1. quick to listen 2. slow to speak 3. slow to anger B. Last week we even looked a little at the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Healed In Spite Of It All

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 14, 2002

Sometimes it is us who hold back our blessing, we let everybody else tell us what we can have or what we cannot have. If it is something that you really want, you should not let anyone come between you and your blessing.

Intro: This story start off with one of the ruler of the synagogue, Jairus by name; who came to Jesus for help. His daughter was dying and he wanted Jesus to come and lay His hands on his daughter so she could be healed. Jesus went with him and many of the people followed Him, and pressed around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: *other

Which Jesus Do You Follow?

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 17, 2001

First we must be following the right Jesus, and then we must ask ourselves if Jesus has authorized what we are doing for Him and in His name.

Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. We know it as the Sermon on the Mount. And towards the end of this sermon we find this morning’s scriptures. It has caused me to examine my actions as it relates to discipleship. Jesus starts off by telling us that not all people who sound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 15, 2005

The fact that the church needs a foundation can not be disputed. Let’s take a look at the way the foundation is laid as well as the purpose and types of stone used.

Psalms 118:22, "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner." Ephesians 2:20, "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Cornerstone." 1 Peter 2 4-8, "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's The End Of Church As We Know It!

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004

For to long we have taken the divinely instiuted Church and made it something that is corrupt. It has to be the end of Church as we know it, or it will be.

IT’S THE END OF CHURCH AS WE KNOW IT. Text: Eph 2: 19-22 During the Viet Nam era a song was popularized which stated because of the uncertain times, “ It’s the end of the world as we know it.” The times were troubling and the people of the nation were rising up. There were protest against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Intentional Evangelism: Part One

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 27, 2004

This is part one of a two part message where Jesus gives us a design for intentional evangelism in the field where He has planted our church.

Intentional Evangelism John 4:1-30 I. Jesus Went To Where the Woman Was (v. 4-9) A. Jesus Had a Divine Appointment (v. 4) Do you believe that there are certain people that you may be able to reach for Christ that no one else can reach? B. He went to the place that most Jews would avoid (v. 5-6) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist