Sermons on Uncomfortable:

Lent 1: Temptation Is A Good Thing

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

A sermon on growing through temptations and not repressing them. The sermon centers around the temptation of Jesus.

Title: Temptation Is A Good Thing The Rev. Rian Adams Spiritual growth happens in the desert. That’s spiritual and literal for me! Every year Lent begins with Jesus in the desert as he prepared for his ministry. Throughout the scriptures, deserts are places of purification. I lived in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Lent 4, Year C: The Parable Of The Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019

Rian Adams: Sermon on the parable of the lost son, Lent 4, Year C. The sermon looks at family dysfunction.

?The Parable of the Dysfunctional Family The Rev. Rian Adams The father in this parable makes me uncomfortable. Some of his ways even bother me. I’m also willing to guess that he might seem “off” to you as well. There is one thing we can see; he wasn’t very good at raising sons. We know this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal

(Section 6) Some Pointers On Prayer & (Section 7) The Wearing Out Tactics Of Satan Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019

God has given us sufficient provision for prayer. In His Son and by the Holy Spirit we may trust and find help.

LET US PRAY (Section 6) VI. SOME POINTERS ON PRAYER A. God has given us sufficient provision for prayer. In His Son and by the Holy Spirit we may trust and find help. 1. Trust --> Having the full assurance to depend upon. A spirit of trust is most essential to prayer. If our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-20, Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aggressive Defense Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018

We don’t have the right to judge. It is the heart that is broken over the destruction caused by sin, not the heart that is proud of its sinlessness, that God can use to correct the ills of his world.

Revelation Chapter 11 1. And a reed rod was given to me, like a staff, saying, “get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshiping in it. 2. And exclude the court that is inside the temple and don’t measure it, because it is given to the nations, and they will trample down ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-6

Denomination: *other

It’s A Jungle Out There Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2018

No man is an island. We all have families, friends, communities, organizations, or places of employment. We run into all kinds of people, and Proverbs helps prepare us to deal with the more challenging ones ("works of art").

It’s A Jungle Out There (Proverbs 26:2, 13-16, 18-19, 27) 1. Maybe you have heard this one before. A couple were going on a vacation to Florida together, but the wife had an emergency at work. So they agreed the husband would go as planned and his wife would meet him at the hotel the next ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:2, Proverbs 26:13-16, Proverbs 26:18-19, Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ashes Of Love

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 14, 2024

A brief homily on repentance

Good EVENING and thank you all for coming out. I really enjoy that our lectionary gives me a lesson, right before the sermon, which seems to question the whole purpose of having an Ash Wednesday service. It really doesn’t, of course. But it is picked to make sure that we work through the idea of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Anglican

Living Faithfully Even When No One Is Watching

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 21, 2025

Living faithful under the words of Gospel when no one is watching is the way Jesus wants us to live.

Living Faithfully Even When No One Is Watching Luke 12:35–48 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 12:35 “Be prepared, and keep your lamps lit. 36 “You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus The True Vine Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 12, 2025

Jesus, the True Vine, is the divine source of life and fruitfulness for all believers who remain connected to Him in faith, obedience, and love.

JESUS THE TRUE VINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 15:1-5 Key Verse: “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” – John 15:5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 1:1-3; Galatians 5:22-23; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1: More Than A Feeling Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 21, 2025

Christmas is often filled with pressure to feel joyful, peaceful, and festive — but what happens when we don’t feel it? In this message, we explore the story of Mary in Luke 1:26–38 and reminds us that real peace isn’t about how we feel, but who we trust.

Need: Box full of Christmas decorations, a torch, a candle ________________________________________ Opening: Setting the Scene (walk up holding a box of Christmas decorations.) Well, it’s that time of year again. The Christmas adverts are on, the lights are going up, and the shops are playing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

The Sacrifice Behind The Manger

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

Christmas is beautiful—not because of the lights, gifts, or songs—but because of the unimaginable sacrifice Jesus made to reach us.

THE SACRIFICE BEHIND THE MANGER Philippians 2:6–8 Christmas is beautiful—not because of the lights, gifts, or songs—but because of the unimaginable sacrifice Jesus made to reach us. Philippians 2:6–8 pulls back the curtain of eternity and shows us what Christmas truly cost Jesus. It reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Securing Divine Help Through Discipline And Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 27, 2026

Discipline and self-control are spiritual graces that govern behaviour, preserve destiny, and position believers to enjoy consistent divine help.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH DISCIPLINE AND SELF-CONTROL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Key Verse: “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” — 1 Corinthians 9:27 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaving A Legacy "Living Today For What Outlives You”

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 3, 2026

To call believers to live intentionally today so that their faith in Christ is faithfully passed on to the next generation.

Legacy is happening whether you like it or not. Church, legacy is not something you decide later. Legacy is already happening. Every day you wake up, your life is preaching a sermon. Not with words—but with patterns. Psalm 145:4 says, “One generation shall commend Your works to another; they shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:4

Denomination: Other

The Process Before The Promise

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 9, 2026

When God wanted to make David a king, He did not hand him a crown. He sent him Goliath. When God wanted to raise Joseph to the palace, He did not give him a shortcut. He gave him a prison. When God wanted to make Esther a queen, He did not give her comfort.

THE PROCESS BEFORE THE PROMISE INTRODUCTION Many people pray for promotion but are confused when pressure answers instead. We ask God for crowns, palaces, influence, and victory, but God often responds with battles, prisons, crises, and wilderness seasons. This is because God is not only ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting For The Promised Child Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 13, 2026

Waiting for the promised child is a season where faith, patience, and trust in God are refined for fulfilment.

WAITING FOR THE PROMISED CHILD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 15:1-6 Key Verse: “And, behold, the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.” (Genesis 15:4) Supporting Texts: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Touch Of God's Glory

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Feb 13, 2026

We desperately need the touch of God… • When our love for Him grows cold. • When entertainment replaces prayer. • When we forget eternity and neglect the lost. • When we have time for everything—except God.

THE TOUCH OF GOD’S GLORY Joel T. Bernardino – February 14, 2026 WHY DO WE NEED HIS TOUCH? God’s touch makes us come alive again. Revival is simply this: getting personally right with God. And the truth is—we need revival again and again. Psalm 85:6, “Will You not revive us again, that Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 85:6