Sermons on Unforeseen Gratitude:

Silver Bullet #1

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2011

Exposition of Exodus 32 regarding at least four ways that this occurrence helps us fight sin.

Text: Exodus 32, Title: Silver Bullet #1, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/12/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: this text gives us at least four ways that this occurrence helps us fight sin A. Shows our depth of depravity (v. 1-6, 22-24) 1. This vast multitude of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Lessons From Rahab

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 5, 2009

God uses the most unlikely heroes to teach us faith, but are we learning?

Faith Lessons from Rahab Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:31 (Joshua 2:1-20) Key verse: Hebrews 11:31 - By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Premise: God uses the most unlikely heroes to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Expect The Unexpected When God Is In The Building

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 18, 2011

Things happen out of the norm when the Holy Spirit shows Up

Acts 2; 1-4 1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Debt-Free

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 26, 2013

God has never wanted His people to live in a constant state of debt. It is important to God for His people to be debt-free because debt places someone other than God in the position of power over them.

Living Debt-Free Deuteronomy 28:12 - The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. God has never wanted His people to live in a constant state of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Charismatic

This One Thing I Do Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 4, 2014

A message about taking care of the one thing and then moving forward to greater things in the New Year.

Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Biblical Perspective for having a Happy New Year Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Witness

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 30, 2015

The gospel readings of Christ Jesus told us wars and rumors of wars (division in Corinth) prevailed but true believers know the love of God superseded to lovingly guide us to spiritually keep our eyes, hearts and minds on Christ Jesus, a refuge of peac

WITNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 30, 2015) “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Friends

Delight

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

When it comes to raising our children attitude is more important than aptitude

I’ve often heard people say that children should come with an operating manual. The good news is that they do – it’s called the Bible. Over the next five weeks, we’re going to look at certain sections of that instruction manual. In order to make this as simple as possible and easier for us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 16 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

God’s indiscriminate love bears all---for HIS love carried the burdens---hardships of all through Christ Jesus, his only begotten Son.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 16 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 15, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Monopoly Money - A Sermon For Corpus Christi Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 13, 2020

An electric toaster, monopoly money and the gift of the Eucharist

Because of Corona Virus all sorts of things have changed in society. Instead of being a few feet away from me as I deliver this sermon from the front of church, you are watching this sermon on your computer. One of the other things that has changed is that we are becoming an increasingly cashless ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Ready To Meet The Angel Of Death? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 10, 2025

When the Angel of Death comes down after you, can you smile and say that you have been true. Can you truthfully say with your dying breath, that you're ready to meet the Angel of Death.

Several decades ago a music artist sang a song titled, ‘Angel Of Death’. It is about being ready when your time comes to die. Jesus told his disciples “Be ye therefore ready also;” Let us notice the words of this song. "Angel Of Death" In the great book of John You're warned of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40, Luke 12:41-48, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Should Not Be Surprised! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand and embrace the concept that suffering is not surprising or strange, but rather a part of our spiritual journey, allowing us to share in Christ's sufferings and look forward to the glory that awaits us.

Good morning, Church family. We are living in unprecedented times, aren't we? Our world has seen a drastic shift in what we consider "normal." Yet, we shouldn't be surprised. As we’ll explore today, it's not surprising because the Bible has already told us about it. We're going to look at this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Topics: New Normal

The Great Realization

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025

This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet Challenges The System

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002

This sermon addresses the issue of how prosperity does not always mean that God apporves of what is going on with those in positions of power.

A PROPHET CHALLENGES THE SYSTEM Text: Amos 7:7-17 One of the most intriguing sights in all the world is that of the leaning Tower Of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy. It was begun in 1174 and completed in 1350. It stands 179 feet high and leans some 16 and a half feet out of the perpendicular as of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Logos Prepared The Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Nov 25, 2003

Jesus was with God at creation. He was there as a word. At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation of that word. His communication creates a reality and gives us hope for a better future.

Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. At the same, we also wait for the Second Coming, waiting for the consummation of God and God’s creation. We are waiting and we are preparing. As we prepare we must enter into dialogue. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 6: Community Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 15, 2003

Sixth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #6 - Community.

30, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Six: Community Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 27:5-10

Denomination: Mennonite