Sermons on Threshold:

Facing The New Year

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Dec 29, 2025

Contrast between faithfulness and popularity. Are we willing to sacrifice popularity for faithfulness?

FACING THE NEW YEAR Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text: John 12:42-43; Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

Explores the Beatitudes as a call to character transformation, guiding Christians to embody Jesus' teachings in their daily lives amidst imperfections and trials.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! We gather here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the Beatitudes. These potent words spoken by our Savior, Jesus Christ, are not just mere moral guidelines; they are a radical call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Jesus' Ideals

Before The Battle Begins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores how faith in God, like David's, can empower us to face our battles with courage and emerge with blessings.

Welcome, beloved. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship, to lift our hearts in worship, and to turn our ears and minds toward the Word of God. Today, we set our sights on a familiar story, a story that resonates with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Topics: Battles, Life

Shrink Resistant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

Encourages Christians to remain faithful, find hope in adversity, and honor God through perseverance, guided by Jesus Christ, our High Priest.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I warmly welcome you all to this blessed gathering, where we come together as one family, united by our faith, to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to a passage from the book of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Topics: Faithfulness

Life Of A Pastor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

Explores Paul's life and ministry, emphasizing the transformative power of God's Word and our role as God's fellow workers in His divine mission.

Welcome, beloved friends. As we gather today, let's take a moment to appreciate the richness of God's Word, a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance that never fails to illuminate our path. We are here to examine the divine text of 1 Corinthians 3, a passage that shines a light on the life of Paul, ...read more

Topics: Making, Apostle

Let's Be Honest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon explores the Christian call to a higher standard of honesty, beyond not lying, and opening up to God's reality, perspective, and standards.

Hey, everyone! So glad to see all your lovely faces here today. We're here to share, to learn, and to grow in faith together, right? Well, I'm pretty excited about what we're going to talk about today. It's something that's as essential to our Christian walk as breathing is to life. We're talking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Topics: Ten Commandments

A Meeting With Mercy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

Encourages us to find hope, comfort, and guidance in God's Word, emphasizing the importance of love, forgiveness, and mercy in our faith journey.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts full of hope, eyes lifted to Heaven. We come together to find comfort, wisdom, and guidance in the Word of God. We are not strangers, but a family. A family brought together by our shared faith, our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:22

Topics: Meeting With God

Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of demonstrating faith through actions, not just words, and living out faith in daily deeds.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in faith. We are here to share, to learn, to grow. We're here to lift each other up and to strengthen our bond with our Creator. We turn to the book of James today. James, a servant of God and of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-16

Topics: Faith, Works, Dead

In Season And Out Of Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Encourages believers to uphold and preach God's truth, stand against false teachings, and honor God in all aspects of life.

Greetings, beloved family of God. It is indeed another wonderful day that the Lord has made, and as we gather together in His name, we are reminded of the unending grace and love that our Heavenly Father showers upon us. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to partake in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Topics: Living For The Lord, No Matter What

Rejoice Always! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the joy, jubilation, and divine light available to us in Jesus Christ, as illuminated in various Scripture passages.

Welcome, beloved family of faith. It is indeed a privilege and a joy to gather in the house of the Lord, united in our pursuit to know Him better and to make Him known. Our hearts are brimming with anticipation as we prepare to delve into the richness of God's word today. Let's take a moment to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Isaiah 61:1-11

Topics: Light, Jesus

Born Again PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores the transformative power of spiritual rebirth, as illustrated in the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus.

Warm greetings, beloved family in Christ! It's a joy to gather together, united in our love for our Savior and our desire to grow in His wisdom. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to the profound truths found in the third chapter of the Gospel of John, focusing on the first seven ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Topics: Born Again

A Warning On Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Explores the meaning of money, the dangers of greed, and the importance of gratitude.

Welcome, everyone. I'm glad you're here. We're here to talk about something we all know. Something we all use. Money. We all need it. We all want it. But what does it mean? Is it just paper and metal? Or is it more? G.K. Chesterton once said, "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Topics: Love Of Money, Root Of Problem

Home Going PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon explores the hope, comfort, and assurance found in Jesus' promise of a prepared place for believers in the Father's house.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a beautiful day to gather in God's name. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a passage that holds the key to the mysteries of our faith. A passage that, in its simplicity, holds a depth of truth that can change our lives. It's a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Topics: Salvation, Christ

Lost And Found PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores God's relentless love, His pursuit of the lost, and His promise of salvation, as illustrated in the parable of the lost sheep.

Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to be still in His presence, to feel His love surrounding us, to listen to His voice whispering to our souls. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. This is a sacred moment, a moment to connect with our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Topics: Picture Of Salvation

Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of thankfulness, its connection to our understanding of God, and the role of trust in fostering gratitude.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with gratitude that I stand before you today. We are gathered here, not as individuals, but as a family, a family bound by the love of Christ, and it is in this spirit of unity that we will seek ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Topics: Thankfulness