Sermons on Unsettling:

The Ekklesia - What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2013

Understanding the New Testament church and it purpose.

Note: The introduction notes come from Andy Stanley's book "Deep & Wide". Great book. Title: The Ekklesia Theme: To understand what the true meaning of the church is. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Offering: 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Glorifying God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2011

The Christian and food offered to idols. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • The great composer Johann Sebastian Bach said, always headed his compositions “J.J.” • The letters stood for “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus Help Me.” • He ended them “S.D.G.” the letters stood for “Soli Dei Gratia” • Which means “to God alone be the praise.” • That would suggest to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Very Special "I Am” Of John’s Gospel – "Ego Eimi” – "I, I Am” – So Much Comfort In It – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 31, 2022

When does despair become relief? When does the dangerous trough of despondency become the glorious hill of deliverance? The answer is in verse 19 of John 6. Jesus drew near to the boat and when Jesus walked on the water and came closer to the boat, all the perspective changed.

A VERY SPECIAL “I AM” OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – “EGO EIMI” – “I, I AM” – SO MUCH COMFORT IN IT – PART 2 We looked in PART 1 at the marvellous I AM of John’s Gospel. It means “I, I am.” It stamped the authority of Jesus as the Elohim of the Old Testament, and that came with all authority. One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesus: When Faithfulness Outlives Love Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026

Jesus speaks to faithful people whose love has thinned, not to shame them, but to invite a return to relationship.

– First Part: Listening Posture Most of us don’t think of ourselves as drifting. Drift is what happens to other people — people who stopped caring, stopped believing, stopped trying. Drift feels dramatic from the outside. From the inside, it feels responsible. It feels like showing up, doing what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 1:12-13, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Deuteronomy 6:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pergamum: When Faithfulness Is Misplaced Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

Living near power, Pergamum remained faithful yet misdirected loyalty, until Christ’s word called repentance, restored authority, and promised hidden sustenance and identity.

Pergamum is the third letter to the seven churches in Revelation, and by the time we arrive here, the pressure has changed again. Ephesus dealt with something that faded quietly. Smyrna faced pressure that came from the outside, loud and unmistakable. Pergamum is different. The danger here is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Plan For The Family

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003

To discuss God’s direction for the family

God’s Plan for the Family Colossians 3:18-19 Primary Purpose: To discuss God’s orders for the family Paul has talked for three and a half chapters about the importance of placing Christ first. Now Paul turns his attention to the family. In essence, Paul is saying to us here that if I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Mourner's Bench Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

As Christians, we should grieve those things in our lives that fall outside the will of God.

Living the Blessed Life: Mourner’s Bench -By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence Text: Matthew 5:4 I. Introduction A. Review: The kingdom of heaven is within us; we have the potential to experience the promises of heaven in our daily lives. Luke 17:20-21 B. Being blessed is not exclusive to having good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 6, 2005

Jesus’ teaching in this chapter reminds us that sin is a public matter and not just something "between me and Jesus."

“My Brother’s Keeper” Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. September 4, 2005 One Christian cannot call out another Christian about their sin without conflict. Conflict has been a part of the church since its inception. It is somewhat comforting even to know that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

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

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003

Sheep need shepherds......so do people !

“All We Like Sheep” Isaiah 53:6 Isaiah utilizes a picture here of sheep going astray to describe the spiritual condition of the people. Numbers 27:17 Moses warned the children of the Lord that they not act as sheep w/o a shepherd. Yet that was the very thing that Jesus saw when he looked out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Renovation: It Takes Change Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the kind of change that has to happen for us to be revived.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 4 – It Takes Change Philippians 3:1-16 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. In Chapter 1 we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

A Wedding Invitation

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

Our Heavenly Father wants to invite you and me to a wedding. It is not a regular invitation and it is no ordinary wedding. The flight is paid for and the destination is Heaven. The reception is to take place on earth.

Message: Summer can be a very busy time as we try to squeeze in vacation, visits to family and friends and respond to all those invitations. For most of us the wedding invitation is still one of personal importance and can sometimes cost us more than just a wedding gift. In some cases a wedding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's A Good Thing....1 Series

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 10, 2014

Using Gods wisdom to make God honouring and fulfilling marital choices

Topic: It's a Good Thing....1 Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Note 3 - simple thoughts as we take this marital journey: (a)- love & marriage were designed to add colour to life! (b)- when what is meant 4 good, is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authority Issues Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

The religious leaders questioned Jesus' authority. We know Jesus has authority, but does he really have authority over us?

Matthew 21:23-32 "Authority Issues" INTRODUCTION God is a God of abundance and diversity. Looking around the worship area, it is obvious that we are very different people. We like to make things easy, though, so we often condense our diversity down to the basic essentials and say that there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spiritual Ingredients For A Blessed New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

The Word of God has given us the ingredients for a blessed life.

There is an artistic picture that the artist gave a simple title to, “Hope”. It’s a simple drawing but the image is powerful. It is the picture of an old burned out mountain shack (cabin). It’s not a picture of a beautiful house in the suburbs, or a massive farm house in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Baptist