Sermons on Transcend:

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013

Only the Christian message gives meaning to life

Dust in the Wind? Ecclesiastes 1:1-7 “Dust in the wind. All we are is dust in the wind.” These lyrics were sung by a seventies rock group called Kansas. If one were to examine all of the lyrics of the song, he or she would find them to be both cynical and depressing. They smell of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Hang In There"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 16, 2013

A sermon about prayer and trusting God.

Luke 18:1-8 "Hang in There" I don't know about you, but I want it all and I want it now. I was speaking with my parents this past week and they happened to mention--off hand-- that my brother-in-law, the CFO for Proctor and Gamble, had dinner with Mark Zuckerburg a few days ago: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Path To A Thankful Attitude

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 24, 2006

There is a path we can walk so that we can develop a thankful attitude.

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X It is the time of the year that we are called to focus in on things we are to be thankful about. „X I know at times is can seem hard for us to have a thankful attitude because of things that seem to happen around us. „X Things get tough and we seem to lose sight of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Cinderella Story"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2006

Obstacles can only be overcome by faith.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49 Mark 4:35-41 “A Cinderella Story” Certainly the Bible makes it quite clear that God’s power is able to come out of the so-called “least of these,” and therefore anyone of us can do mighty things for God through faith! And the story of David defeating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Grow An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 12, 2014

This is a Thanksgiving message that focuses on how the true worship of the living God leads to a disposition of gratitude can give us peace in all circumstances, even the worst

What do you think might inspire an 18-year old, young woman, to write in her diary: "Sometimes when I stand in some corner of the camp, my feet planted on earth, my eyes raised towards heaven, tears run down my face, tears of deep emotion and gratitude"? This isn’t a passage from a young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Way Ticket To Paradise

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 17, 2012

Do you want to have your sins forgiven? Do you want to go to heaven when you die? Do you want to live in the light instead of being enslaved by darkness? Look to the cross, and know the way of the cross leads home.

Scriptures: Luke 23:43 Introduction A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons who were ages five and three. The boys began to argue over who was going to get the first pancake. Mom recognized the teachable moment and said, "If Jesus was sitting here right now, He would say let my brother have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Peace Of A Vision

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

ONE OF THE SCARIEST FEELINGS A PERSON CAN HAVE IS NOT TO HAVE A CLEAR SENSE OF DIRECTION OR VISION IN THEIR LIFE.

THE PEACE OF A VISION JOHN 14:27 PROBABLY ONE OF THE SCARIEST FEELINGS A PERSON CAN HAVE IS NOT TO HAVE A CLEAR SENSE OF DIRECTION WHEN TRAVELING IN A BIG CITY, LIKE MONTREAL OR TORONTO. THIS WOULD BE SMALL IN SCALE IF YOU WERE TO COMPARE WITH NEW YORK OR CHICAGO. THERE IS A GREAT SENSE OF ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "second Coming" Of Our Lord

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon incorporates and adapts “The Parable of the Ten Virgins—A Picture of the Second Coming”, a sermon by Joseph Wallis, Sermon Central, Jan. 2002, to whom credit is hereby acknowledged.

(We invite you to visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The prophecy of the Second Coming of Jesus is often either misunderstood by Christians themselves, or, the object of derision and ridicule among non-Christians. And yet, it is one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2019

What is the secret to prayer?

Lord, Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1-13 The Christian life is to be one of prayer. And as much as we know this, we seem to have so much trouble praying. The question presented to Jesus is one we all ask. We stumble around and try to pray. We go through a list of names of people to pray for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"on The Go With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 13, 2023

A sermon about choosing faith over fear.

“On the Go with Jesus” Mark 4:35-41 A child wakes up in the middle of the night, terrified at some dream that has upset him, frightened of some monster hiding in the bedroom closet. His mother rushes into the bedroom and scoops the little child into her arms and sits in a chair. She wipes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

False Prophets Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023

Jude shows the characteristics of false prophets.

Opening Scripture Jud 1:8-16 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Needless Anxiety

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 25, 2021

Most anxiety is needless. Do you believe that? As anxiety or worry dances around inside our minds, God is blocked from doing His best work.

Needless Anxiety Philippians 4:6-9TPT Most anxiety is needless. Do you believe that? As anxiety or worry dances around inside our minds, God is blocked from doing His best work. Place a finger on each of your temples. Now say, “Thank you Lord for my amygdalae. Thank you Lord, for the two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankfully Blessed

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 10, 2021

We should be living a life of gratitude for what the Lord has done for us.

Thankfully Blessed Selected verses Introduction- Good morning…We are so glad that you have joined us this morning. We do not believe you are here by accident and that the Lord has something to say to us as we dig into His Word. we are a few days from Thanksgiving and most will sit down at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Contentment- Three Keys To Unlocking Contentment In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2022

Joy and contentment are found in knowing God.

INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think of words such as joy, contentment, and inner peace? • Do you think of a walk on the beach? • Maybe you think about cuddling up next to the fireplace with a good book? • Maybe for you, it is having a fat bank account, or if we could obtain a certain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 16:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the One Who Offers Peace Is The One Who Has Been Through The Most"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2020

A sermon about finding the only true peace in Christ.

“The One Who Offers Peace is the One Who has been through the Most” John 20:19-31 Last Thursday, I woke to the news that, in the past 4 weeks 22 million people have lost their jobs. At the same time, The American Psychiatric Association has come out with a new poll which states that nearly half ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist