Sermons on Tight:

What Is Hope?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

May 17, 2020 From the Pastors Desk: Hope – is a well grounded and confident expectation of who God is. Illustration: A woman that had boarded a plane to visit family struggled to wedge her suitcase into the tight overhead bin. Eventually triumphantly closing the door and taking her seat. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Spiritual Mindsets

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 10, 2018

The growth mindset, by contrast, believes that there is no limit to our ability to learn, grow and change for the better.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2018 Reformation/Revolution Now what? We have received our ashes, symbol of our turning back or turning more faithfully to God. We have begun our Lenten journey, forty days and a triduum toward the destination of Christ’s Resurrection. What do we do now? Our study for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25, Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Nothing

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 19, 2021

Nothing is impossible with God

One of the most effective ways to study our Bible is by word studies. Nothing. Matthew 27:19-24; 1 Corinthians 13:2; 9:16; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Acts 4:21 I. There is a “Nothing” in our Activity, in our Christian Service. 1. Christian service. Philippians 2:3 2. Matthew 5:9, “blessed are the peace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3, Philippians 4:6, Luke 1:37, Revelation 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Digging

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

It’s time to start digging again and open up the wells the enemy has stopped up.

• Notice the last part of the verse: “when you shall search for me with all your heart” • Something that I always wanted as a child was a metal detector. Not a cheap one, but one that could really detect stuff deep in the ground. I could imagine hearing it going off really loud, grabbing the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope For The Suffering (Job 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

If we suffer is there hope?

Should a brief life invest in eternity? Does such hope help us endure suffering, comfort the suffering? Let’s look at Job 14. As Job muses on the few days and trouble of a normal life, how does Job address God? Man, who is born of a woman, is of few days, and full of trouble. He grows up like a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Mountain Too High For God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

In the book of Genesis, we are asked if there is anything too hard for the Lord. Jeremiah provides us with the answer in Jeremiah 32:17, affirming that there is nothing too hard for Him! Our faith can often be tested, especially when we face towering challenges. However, we must remember that no mountain is too high for God.

Introduction: In the book of Genesis, the question is asked, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" In Jeremiah 32:17, we find the answer that there is nothing too hard for God. Our faith is often tested when we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, but we can trust that God will give us victory ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Challenges

Divided In Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Following Christ can bring division in relationships, but it is important to remain faithful and trust in Jesus' honesty and guidance.

Bring in a rope and have two volunteers come up. Have them hold the rope, one on each end, and explain that the rope represents our relationships. When we follow Jesus, sometimes it can cause tension and division in our relationships, like when we pull the rope tight. But Jesus is with us through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Faith Journey, Biblical Teachings

Funeral Sermon For A Sweet Sister And Aunt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Trusting Jesus brings peace amid life’s storms, as He prepares a true home for us and invites us to reflect His welcoming love to others.

If you’ve ever come home on a rainy night, you know the relief of a porch light and a door that opens. Shoes squeak, coat drips, and someone says, "You’re here. Sit down. You’re safe." Isn’t it something how a house can feel like a hug? Smells of supper in the air, a chair pulled out just for you, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Hospitality

Christmas Eve 2002

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 24, 2002

We say that Christmas is the season for giving. In reality, it is the season for receiving.

(This message was given as a Holy Communion meditation) Old Testament Reading Isaiah 9:2-7 New Testament Reading Titus 2:11-14 Gospel Reading Luke 2:1-20 We say that Christmas is the season of giving. But is it really? Why do you buy gifts to give? Let’s be honest. Do you buy gifts because you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Symbol Of Salvation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

SYMBOL OF SALVATION Ephesians 1:3-7 INTRO: I once heard the story of a Bible translator telling about his search for a word in the African dialect to translate the English word redemption or salvation. Finally, an African working with the translator suggested that he use the phrase, “he took our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results.

I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anxiety Hampers Faith

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2016

God is the head of this project and He would see to it that things move!

Trust in the Lord forever! Isaiah 26:4”Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.” Did you know anxiety hampers faith but trust boosts faith? When I walked into an Officer’s room with my big file with all relevant documents for the running of our Abide ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust In The Lord Forever!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 26, 2014

Did you know anxiety hampers faith but trust boosts faith?

Trust in the Lord forever! Isaiah 26:4”Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.” Did you know anxiety hampers faith but trust boosts faith? When I walked into an Officer’s room with my big file with all relevant documents for the running of our Abide ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Was Lord

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 27, 2014

Friend, never feel that God has abandoned you, He would come at the right moment! His timing is impeccable!

They knew it was the Lord! John 21:12”…Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord.” I feel choked up with emotions already before I could type this message! Call me crazy if you will, but you would never know what it is to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our God Is Yoke! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 8, 2021

Many of us have heavy burdens, but Jesus encourages us to take "his yoke and learn of him, and He will make the burden to be light.

The word "yoke is used 50 times in the Old Testament and 8 times in the New Testament. We are not speaking about a part of an egg! I have a friend who will not eat the yokes of the eggs, Some people love the yokes runny. But we know it was a wooden harness for two oxen or cattle, for a pair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ