Sermons on Thinking Ahead:

He Leads Me In The Right Tracks.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009

The Good Shepherd is the best guide for arighteous life.

Changing the Price Tags: Tony Campolo "Who Switched The Price Tags?" One year, my best friend and I devised what we thought was a brilliant and creative plan for mischief. We decided to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. We did not plan to rob the place (Sunday School boys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abundant Stuff

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2021

God calls each of us to abundant life not abundant stuff.

Abundant Stuff Luke 12:13-21 Introduction- Good morning everyone- Would you bow your head and open your heart as we ask to Lord to speak to us. Prayer- Turn to Luke 12 I want to talk about stuff- your stuff and my stuff. I mostly want to talk about your stuff because I like my stuff and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Most Dangerous Word In The Bible

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2024

When asked, people thought the most dangerous word might be ‘hate,’ ‘hell,’ 'fear,' 'revenge,' or 'death.' But the answer is a word much more innocent looking; it's the word "TOMORROW!"

THE MOST DANGEROUS WORD IN THE BIBLE James 4:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONE-LINE QUIPS 1. What do you call a cow with a twitch? Beef Jerky. 2. Did you hear the rumor going around about butter? Never mind, I shouldn’t spread it. 3. I stayed up the whole night trying to figure out where ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary, David, Paul And Margaret: One Thing Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 10, 2022

Mary, David, Paul and Margaret teach us to value One Thing above everything else. Indeed that One Thing is the only thing that's essential.

How important is Jesus in your life? QUITE important? VERY important? One of several things that are essential? Or, the ONE THING that is truly essential? Over the period to Christmas we’re mainly looking at Revelation. But we’re also having some talks about people in the Bible. In each case, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Luke 10:41-42, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Following God Takes Courage…

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 12, 2026

A few months ago, I preached from 1 Samuel about the prophet, Samuel and then the first king in Israel, Saul. And Saul, he started off as a good King, full of the Holy Spirit and humble…but by chapter 15, he drifted far from God.

I Samuel 16:1-11 Following God takes courage… . A few months ago, I preached from 1 Samuel about the prophet, Samuel and then the first king in Israel, Saul. And Saul, he started off as a good King, full of the Holy Spirit, HUMBLE…but by ch 13, he drifted far away from God. In ch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-11

Mentoring Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2025

Your legacy has a lot to do with your vantage point. What you pay attention to will get your attention. What gets your attention will determine your direction. Your direction will determine your destination. Your destination determines your legacy. So look.

INTRODUCTION - As we enter the final mini-series of Core 52, our final series is entitled Look. - We will look back, look around, and look forward. - Today, we will look ahead. - Our first message will focus on something you may or may not think much about when you are young and have a lot of life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strange But Familiar Voice

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2025

The Gospel truth is that, when we know Jesus as our Saviour, Jesus will keep revealing Himself to us.

NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th April 2025 John 21:1-14 “The Strange But Familiar Voice” Have you ever had one of those times in your spiritual life where you feel like you are just drifting along? You know Jesus and you love Him. You are not in a space where you are doubting your faith, or ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 2, 2025

Because He lives, the Great Commission becomes resurrection life in motion—Christ’s presence transforming ordinary believers into living proof of His victory.

Nothing can strike a note of guilt in the Christian heart quite as fast as the Great Commission—perhaps raising our kids comes close—but this one has a special sting. We read the words and instantly feel their weight: > “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given unto Me. Therefore go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, John 20:21-22, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Puts Your Life On Hold Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011

When Joseph is in prison for a crime he did not commit and is forgotten for two years having asked to be remembered, he learns to trust God even when it seems your life is put on hold.

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN GOD PUTS YOUR LIFE ON HOLD! “Some time later, Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer and chief baker offended their royal master. Pharaoh became angry with these two officials, and he put them in the prison where Joseph was, in the palace of the captain of the guard. They ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humble Servant

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 30, 2000

Sermon Outline on being a Humble Servant

HUMBLE SERVANTS GAL. 5:16; PHIL. 2:3-4 I. Intro. There was once a lion who was very proud of his mastery over the rest of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure that the other animals knew that he was king of the jungle. He was so sure of himself that he by passed the smaller ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-16, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Bible Church

I Am Joseph

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 20, 2006

7th in a series on the life of Joseph

Why was Joseph considered great? Why does the spirit of God seem to hover over his life more than any other person in the book of Genesis? Joseph wasn’t any superhero; he was just a mere man. He never walked on water, he didn’t possess a halo, he never performed a miracle, this guy seemed to be a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Risk Of The Steward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

Thrive Amid Adversity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 9, 2021

Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity.

Introduction: The Righteous can thrive in adversity because they understand several principles. Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 6:10-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 19, 2003

Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Giving As An Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2003

What are we declaring when we give our weekly offering to God. Powerful insights are given by Solomon to his son. (A couple of families changed their giving practices as a result of this sermon)

OPEN: In 21ST Century Christian Magazine a mother told this story: Our 3 year old daughter was in the habit of giving half of her 2 quarter allowance to God each week. One Sunday we were out of town, so the next Sunday, we gave her an extra quarter to teach her about “making up” our giving when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ