Sermons on Thin Places:

Committing To Our Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

God calls us to see our everyday places and relationships as mission fields, inviting us to share His love and presence wherever we are.

If we could sit across a kitchen table together this morning, coffee steaming, hearts open, I’d ask you a gentle question: Where did Jesus meet you this week? In a car line with cranky kiddos? In a conference call that felt like it would never end? At a mailbox where the bill looked bigger than the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Service, Mission, Discipleship

God’s Open Door—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are

GOD’S OPEN DOOR-II—Revelation 3:7-13 Father’s Day—2002 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Born!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 24, 2008

Why did they have to lay this poor child in a manger? It’s not said that they were too poor to afford a decent place, but there simply was no place in the inn. Come on: They knew she was pregnant. Traveling with an expecting woman you make reservations, d

Sermon on Christmas Eve 2008: Christ is born Birth: Luke 2:1-7 * Down-to-earth story * Political context * Not a cute family scene, but privacy issues * The powers of the time: Roman Emperor and Governor, Oppressors * Joseph and Mary humbled themselves and followed the order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Personal Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

When we talk about preparing for our future with Christ, there are several levels where this preparation takes place. Preparation takes place on a personal level, a mutual level, and finally what I would like to call and emergency level. This morning, I

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Personal Spiritual Preparation ACTS 16:25-35 Acts 16:25-35 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

I will like to ask you as a child of God that what are your treasures? What do you place priority on? What do you place value on? Are your treasure based on the worldly possessions or do you mind the things of God.

TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 19-21. 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018

One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Jesus Was Born Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 16, 2015

Little is said about the actual place where Jesus was born, instead we accept tradition over scriptures as to the place of his birth. This evening I would like for us to go to the Word of God and see what it says about this very topic.

The Lamb of God Series Where Jesus was Born Information taken from Ariel Ministries, Jewish history, and scriptures. Micah 4:8 Monte T. Brown December 14, 2014 Sunday Night Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude Little is said about the actual place where Jesus was born, instead we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth City Of Refuge - Bezer Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022

We are studying the meaning of the name of the fourth city which was called ‘Bezer’ which means, ‘inaccessible place or stronghold or fortress.’ It is a place where no evil could come near. Bezer reminds us that God is a refuge to all those who trust in Him.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 35:15,“These will serve as cities of refuge for Israelites and for foreigners who are temporary or permanent residents. Anyone who kills someone accidentally can escape to one of them.” (GNB) When the people of Israel inherited the Promised Land, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:15

Denomination: Other

Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024

This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 18:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 8:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run To The Lord! Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 25, 2024

When life feels overwhelming and when the storms rage, there is one place we can always run to—the Lord. Stop striving, stop running to the wrong places, and instead, run to the One who holds all things in His hands.

Run to The Lord! Psalm 46 Introduction: We all face troubles in life. You face the, I face them… everyone faces them… saved and unsaved alike. Job 5:7 – “…man born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble.” Truth = as long as we live in a fallen world we are going to face troubles… when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Inexpressible Joy

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 1, 2024

This kind of joy is not rooted in the absence of struggle or challenges but springs from a deeper place—a place anchored in God's promises. Today, we will explore this profound joy, its foundation, its vast greatness, and how it can be truly ours.

1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction A Kid Anticipating Christmas Use the excitement of a child counting down to Christmas morning. The child’s joy isn’t just about the day arriving; it’s about the hope and anticipation of what the day will bring. Similarly, our joy in Christ is grounded in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Authentic Worship - Epiphany 3 C

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 23, 2016

Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit Anointing and 5. Full Salvation

Scripture: Luke 4:4-21; Nehemiah 8:1-10; Psalms 19 Theme: Authentic Worship Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Prayer For Spiritual Progress

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life.

A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS—Philippians 1:9-11 Proposition; For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make progress in their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Living Waters

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jul 19, 2003

When the most broken places of our hearts are exposed, Christ invites us to let him in.

Introduction I’d like to introduce you to a woman, who is a lot like us. All of us before we come face to face with our Creator is like this woman. In listening to her story, we discover our own story. As we see her receive something from God. we ourselves learn to receive from God. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Judgment

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003

From the first time you ever sinned, your placed yourself in a system that will lead to judgment and punishment.

THE LAST JUDGMENT Acts 17: 31, Revelation 20: 11 From the first time you ever sinned, your placed yourself in a system that will lead to judgment and punishment. All of us know down deep in our hearts that there is a God. We know that God is in control. We know that sooner or later there is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:31

Denomination: Baptist