Sermons on Twists And Turns:

Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 21, 2014

All of us need to understand that temptation is universal. If you ever meet someone who is never tempted by anything there is only one conclusion you can draw about that person. They’re dead.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” James 1:13-17 For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Profitable Problems Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2018

James teaches us about problems and faith already in the second verse of his letter. This sermon looks at problems and how we can count them as all joy in Jesus Christ.

Theologian Clinton Armstrong tells this story about a lunch that he had that pertains to the Epistle of James. He once had lunch with an expert in the philosophical field of ethics. Once they were done eating, they talked for a little bit longer and then paid the check. Just before they left, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, James 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:10, James 1:1-12, Romans 8:28, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Noting The Constant Presence Of God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 15, 2019

God is always with us through the Holy Spirit. We need to depend on the Spirit, trust in his truth, and serve like him.

John 16:12-15 Noting the Constant Presence of God Today is Trinity Sunday. The Trinity--God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit--is one of the great mysteries of the faith. Our brains struggle to fathom one God in three persons. We have different images to help us. As a kid, I ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, John 14:17, 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Peter 3:16, John 14:6, John 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 5: Jesus Is Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

This sermon explores how we can emulate the shepherds' faith-filled response to the birth of Christ, by hearing, heeding, and honoring God's message. Key

Good morning, beloved. What a blessing it is to gather together in this sacred space, to bask in the light of God's love, and to share in the communion of His Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the cusp of a grand narrative, a story that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh and as vibrant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Shepherds, Heard, Responded

God's Way Is A Highway PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

The sermon encourages perseverance on the path of holiness, trusting in God's guidance and divine plan, despite obstacles and difficulties encountered along the way.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today in this sanctuary, a haven of hope and healing, where we come together to lift our hearts to the Lord, our Divine Driver. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound passage in the prophetic book of Isaiah, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8

Topics: Which Way

Only Say The Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power and authority of God's Word, urging believers to trust and apply it in their lives.

Grace and peace to each of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here to seek His face, to hear His Word, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. For God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Topics: God Speaks, It Is Done

Truth About Honesty Part I: Why Is Integrity So Difficult?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

There is a Fraud Triangle at work in all of our lives. The only way we can get out of it is by intentionally turning it into a Grace Triangle. Is that easy? Let us find out.

When I Fall Main passage: Micah 7:1-9 How many of you have School going Children? If you get a call from the Principal to come and see him/her what will be your reaction? So here are the parents who get such a call from the Principal. With fear and trembling they reach the Principal’s office and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You An Unforgiven Slave

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

A sermon about the importance to forgiving

Are You An Unforgiving Slave Of Jesus Matthew 18:21-35 Prayer Introduction Recently, one of the most severe storms in many years pounded our five little acres. It came out of the northwest embedded in dark, angry clouds. We saw it approaching in the twilight and could hear its snarl off in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

God's Requirements For Revival: Humility Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002

If our nation will ever turn back to God, it will be because Christians have turned back first! In the busyness of our Christian service, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance of keeping our

Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (First in a Four-Part Series on Revival) “God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival: Humility" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 I felt led of the Lord to begin a four-part series entitled “God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival.” In about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-15, 2 Chronicles 7:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Transition

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 13, 2004

In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning po

By: Donna J. Kazenske In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning point. I could see ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:3-5

Denomination: *other

The Lost

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Feb 22, 2008

The first and most important aspect of being lost, is realizing that you are lost. If you have a GPS, it will tell, “Make a u turn if possible”. Some will tell you, “Make a legal u-turn if possible”. This would be the first indication to you that you have

If a fish in taken out of water and it would definitely feel out or place or lost. If left on land, it would die within a few minutes. There are fishes that cannot survive in salt water. Also, there are fishes that can survive in many types of waters. If you have an aquarium, you have to make sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping Out For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 19, 2007

Before God took the children of Israel into the Promised Land they needed to commit to Him, with no turning back. God, in turn, provided a way to do the impossible. When God calls us and we step out for Him, he comes through for us too.

After the preparation of Joshua as a leader, the encouragement to do what God had commanded - to take the land, and the spying out of that land to find out that the enemy seemed powerful but was frightened of God. After that is where the rubber meets the road, or in this case, the feet meet the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Journey Of Repentance Part 2 – Surrender Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Repentance is about surrender, about admitting our helplessness and turning to God for His Spirit to change us, and then cooperating with God in His work. Repentance is about death to sin, about death to self, about making a choice to turn away from sin

A Journey of Repentance Part 2 – Surrender Romans 6:2-14 February 13, 2005 Intro: Last Sunday I invited you to join me on a journey of repentance. Today, aside from being the day before Valentine’s day, is more importantly the first Sunday in the season of Lent, the period of time we set apart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Win, Win Situation Series

Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Apr 26, 2001

A decision to live for Christ is a win, win situation, we cannot lose...anything!

A WIN, WIN SITUATION... Philippians 1:21-27 April 23, 2000 – INTRODUCTION A. MAKE MISTAKES, HERE’S COUPLE. 1. Francie Davidson worked as a naval nurse when a young recruit was brought in with a severe injury. a. he routinely prepped him for surgery and gave him a release form to complete. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting What You Have Asked For

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Third Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Wise for Awhile’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1)Have you ever gotten what you have asked for… and then had the experience of not getting what you expected? I remember this feeling, and disappointment, with my first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God