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A New Leader For A New Time

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage any leader who has assumed a new leadership role.

A New Leader for a New Time (Joshua 1:1-6) It’s never easy following anyone who has established him or herself as a proven leader. Whether this has taken place in the workplace, in athletics, or even the church, the same remains true. While it is a given that no two people are alike and no one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

"Dealing With The Uncertainties Of Our Future

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 29, 2005

Encouragement for uncertain futures.

How many wish from time to time that life would just stand still? The majority of us have a really hard time with change. We feel safe with the familiar, comfortable with those things that we are used to. A new job may bring higher pay and better benefits, but it also comes with new people, new ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pew-Sitters

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 27, 2003

Pew-Sitters are those who come to church, but all they do is SIT and SOAK -- soaking in the goodness of God’s word and the goodness of fellowship. But when it comes to their KINGDOM BUILDING responsibility, their attitude is one of neglect and disregard.

“Pew Sitters” Ezekiel 34:1-22 Introduction: I want to begin today by quoting the old Gospel Evangelist, Sam Jones. He used to get in the pulpit and tell his congregation that he was running a Gospel Shoe Establishment. That is, he just laid the shoes out there and told the people, “if the shoe ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 5, 2011

Jesus has a plan for us, but so does Satan! Who will we listen to when temptation sneaks into our lives?

INTRODUCTION When we look at the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we have a great contrast that starts off with Jesus being immersed in the river by John, and the glory of the Father and the Spirit shining on Him. Immediately afterward, we are taken to the dry, barren wilderness, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth - A ’chance’ Meeting... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

Naomi fades into the backdrop and Ruth rises to the forefront of this story and a new character is introduced... but in all of the action, God is still preeminent.

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 15, 2012 Date Taught: July 18, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:22-2:3 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: v.22 is a transitional verse... it wraps up the introduction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Here's The Church, Here's The Steeple

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Dec 5, 2008

The church has influenced the world over the years because the message changes people. It will change you too.

Here’s the church / here’s the steeple Michael Wiley November 30, 2008 Mark 12:39-41 + Various Scriptures in Acts. Introduction: We are preparing a mailer to send to over 10,000 homes in December. The footer at the bottom says, “Love God Love People Change the World.” Think about it. How would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Still A Student Beyond Graduation - A Baccalaureate Service Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 2, 2007

This is a sermon for a Baccalaureate service.

Still A Student Beyond Graduation We come here this afternoon to recognize the hard work and effort of these young men and women who are seated among us. They are about to make a major transition in their lives. Graduation is a sign of achievement and success – and we congratulate them. As a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Seasons Of Life

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 7, 2013

Relating the seasons to how God works in our lives. It is the key to understanding how God works.

Title: Understanding the Seasons of Life Theme: Showing the seasons of life and how we should react to them. Text: Psalms 1:1-3, Ecc 3:1 Introduction Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2021

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year C

December 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 The Refiner’s Fire Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Children need to be challenged. Maturing from a child into an adult ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Color Of Easter

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

How can you respond to the LOVE of Christ? Just like Zacchaeus, this morning you have an opportunity to respond to why God’s love matters …

Introduction: This morning many of us may be wondering what is this color of Easter? When we spread the canvas of Easter and paint the biblical picture, it has many shades. While Jesus walked the earth, His ministry of love, grace, healing, preaching and teaching was disliked by the Jewish priests. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With God

Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 6, 2025

In this chapter of genealogies, Enoch stood out because of his friendship with God. He walked with God so closely that he didn’t even experience death.

Title: Walking with God Text: Genesis 5:18–24 (NASB95) CIT: In this chapter of genealogies, Enoch stood out because of his friendship with God. Proposition: Enoch walked with God so closely that he didn’t even experience death. Unifying Word: Walk Major Objective: Devotional and Consecrative ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Negative Cycles Before The New Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 27, 2025

A call to confront, dismantle, and terminate destructive spiritual, behavioural, and generational patterns before entering a new season.

BREAKING NEGATIVE CYCLES BEFORE THE NEW YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-26 Key Verse: “And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father’s young bullock… and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath.” (Judges 6:25) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chaplaincy As A Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Chaplaincy is a sacred calling to serve where many others cannot go.

CHAPLAINCY AS A MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:35-40 Supporting Texts: Luke 10:30-37, Hebrews 13:3, Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, James 1:27 INTRODUCTION: Chaplaincy is a unique and powerful form of ministry that takes the Gospel beyond the four walls of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Need To Talk About It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores the profound truths about the nature of sin, its severe consequences, and the separation it causes from God.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we are united in our desire to grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God's Word. It's a beautiful day to be in the house of the Lord, and I am thankful for each one of you who have come with hearts ready to receive, minds open to understand, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-28

Topics: Sin, Serious

The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

My journey to heaven begins with a choice at the fork in the road.

September 9, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 1 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young man named Charles Murray who was a student at the University of Cincinnati. Murray was a high diver and training for the summer Olympics of 1968. A fellow student had been talking to him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ