Sermons on Turning The Tables:

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 9, 2010

In this sermon, we recognize the analogy between the feast of grace that Joseph placed before his brothers, the one that God places before us.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two long-time golfing buddies who decided one day that they would play the ball where it lies, no matter what! (Golfers sometimes move their ball to a better location.) 1. On the 14th hole, one of them sliced his drive and it ended up on the cart path. 2. As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:15-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Festivals Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God lovingly calls all people, regardless of status or struggle, to gather in His presence, remember His mercy, and rejoice together in shared grace.

If you’ve arrived today with a full calendar and an even fuller heart, you’re in good company. Some of us come carrying victories we can’t wait to tell, others arrive with questions that have kept us up at night. Some of us are bone-tired. Some of us are heartsore. And all of us—every single ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:11

Topics: Worship Purpose, Worship

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of A Stranger Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Watch Joseph’s strategy here. Joseph is alternating the sun and the frost in order to break the brothers open to God. When things alternate between really hot and really cold, it breaks things. It breaks the ground.

We’ve called Joseph’s life a roller-coaster… … where his dips included two years of languishing in prison and eleven years of slavery. And we meet him in today’s story, he’s been promoted over the world empire, Egypt, and second only to Pharaoh inside the world’s most important nation of the time. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Of Real Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2025

True revival is living daily in the Spirit’s righteousness, peace, and joy, letting God’s love transform ordinary moments and relationships into Kingdom life.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that’s doing a lot of work. Bills stack up, headlines shout, and our own hearts whisper old worries with new volume. And yet, into that ache comes a whisper stronger than worry: the King is here, and where the King is, joy begins to sing. Not a thin grin, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, Luke 10:21

Topics: Joy, Revival

Someone Forgot To Call God Again

Contributed by Chaz Brown on Dec 3, 2000

Why do we always seem to forget to call God all the time, unless we are in trouble?

Someone forgot to Call God Again. By Rev. Chaz M. Brown Why is it that we always forget to call God unless we are in trouble? We always forget to call God until there is an accident. We always forget to call God until there is a fire taking someone’s home. WE always forget to call God until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goodness Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.”

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Last week we talked about “kindness” as a fruit of the Spirit. When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Term Jeremiad, No Balm.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2021

NO BALM? No healing? There is a term we seldom hear: JEREMIAD. JEREMIAD means long mournful complaining. Often Jeremiads contain a glimmer of hope and restoration.

JEREMIAD, NO BALM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Jeremiah 8:22, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014

the good shepherd

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Party’s Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

God lovingly confronts our misplaced affections and hollow celebrations, calling us to honest repentance and deeper relationship, offering restoration instead of shame.

If your week has worn thin and your soul feels tired, welcome. You’re in the right place. God meets us in the ordinary and the overwhelmed. He meets us in the pew and in the parking lot, in the headlines and in the heartache. And He has a word for us today—steady, strong, and sure. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Topics: Rebellion, Disobedience

The Beast From The Sea Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 31 in a Wednesday eveniing study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 31 “The Beast from the Sea” Date: March 5, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 13:1-10 Introduction Seven people or characters are introduced to us by the 7th trumpet; 5 whom we have met in chapter 12: the woman- the nation of Israel; the red dragon-Satan; the child of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Look Just Like ...

Contributed by David Zachrich on Apr 6, 2024

The church that Ann and I attend brings us joy and peace – and, sometimes amusement. Like is true with many of you, we sit in the same pew almost every Sunday. We are surrounded by wonderful, friendly people who share our faith.

Friends in Christ, The church that Ann and I attend brings us joy and peace – and, sometimes amusement. Like is true with many of you, we sit in the same pew almost every Sunday. We are surrounded by wonderful, friendly people who share our faith. In the pew in front of us in a family of five – ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Mercy, Mercy, Me Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Oct 14, 2006

Just as we have ebnefitted from God’s mercy, we should also be willing to dispense mercy to others. Read about David’s experience with God’s mercy.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (MERCY); MERCY, MERCY, ME PSALM 23:1-6 A MOTHER ONCE APPROACHED NAPOLEON SEEKING A PARDON FOR HER SON. THE EMPEROR REPLIED THAT THE YOUNG MAN HAD COMMITTED A CERTAIN OFFENSE TWICE AND JUSTICE DEMANDED DEATH. "BUT I DON’T ASK FOR JUSTICE," THE MOTHER EXPLAINED. "I PLEAD FOR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 1, 2015

A drama for children: Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday (This children’s talk is based on Luke 19: 37, 38.) Theme: Keep your eyes on Jesus. Objective: 1. To teach that miracles are seen when keeping your eyes on Jesus. 2. To teach that comfort and joy can come from keeping your eyes on Jesus. Focus Phrase: 1. Keep your eyes on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Diligence, Dads

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 12, 2020

As the spiritual leaders of families, Dads must make a diligent effort to train their children.

1. Words of wisdom from Dads • Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. • There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. • Never miss a good chance to shut up. • Always drink upstream from the herd. • If you find yourself in a hole, stop ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ