Sermons on Unsettling:

The Courage To Begin Again

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2026

A sermon about the journey of new life in Christ.

John 3:1–17 “The Courage to Begin Again” Lent often invites us into wilderness places—those inner places where our assumptions loosen, our certainties wobble, and something new tries to take root. Today’s Gospel Lesson brings us into a different kind of wilderness: not a desert, but a quiet ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Love That Waxes Cold: A Prophetic Warning (Matthew 24:12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 24, 2026

The Bible says that in the last days, people's love and concern for one another will "wax cold". Self-centeredness, worldly pleasures, and apathy will increase. This problem is not just the world's problem. It has become imbedded in the church as well.

For the past several months, I have been submitting messages based on Matthew's Gospel. After much prayer and thought, I have decided to bring these messages to a conclusion. Godly men such as the late John Walvoord, John MacArthur, James Boice, and others have written excellent messages and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 3:2-5, 1 John 3:17, Revelation 2:2, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

14 Pentecost B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"Who do you say that I am?"

A representative of "Teach America" visited Duke University, one of those rich Ivy League kind of universities. She stood up in front of the large group and said to them," I can tell by looking at you that I have probably come to the wrong place. Somebody told me this was a BMW campus and I can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"From Hardened Hearts To Living Water: Being Known By God And Learning To Worship In Spirit And Truth”

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 8, 2026

This sermon reflects on Jesus’ encounter at the well, tracing the journey from spiritual thirst to true worship, exploring grace without cruelty, truth without condemnation, and the courage of being fully known by God.

Introduction -Where the Story Begins The Ordinary Setting Our Gospel reading this morning begins without drama. Jesus is travelling, and he is hot and tired, and decides to stop at a well. … It is the least comfortable time of day — when the sun is high, and the shade is thin. Weariness and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Put The Fire Out

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 2, 2001

It is important for us to have a Christian life that is on fire for God and we must make sure we do not put out our own fire or the fire of Christian ministries outside our own tradition or the fire of the little ones.

Once upon a time I went camping. A few of us stayed up late and talked around the campfire. From time to time one of us would add some wood to the fire so the “fire wouldn’t go out” and the camp site would remain warm, secure, and lighted. If you haven’t noticed the camp fires of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-49, 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Holiness

The Little Warrior Is Coming!

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

Christ came as a frail baby and defeated Satan.

Advent Sermon ~ “The Little Warrior is Coming!” Matthew 1:20-21 As the night chilled the air and the moonlight, perhaps, sifted between the clouds to spotlight here and there over the landscape, Joseph lie sleeping... And an angel came to him to announce a big thing coming in a small way. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Kinds Of People In This World

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001

This Psalm contrasts the wicked man and the righteous man.

Only Two Types Of People In This World Psalm 112 There is the story of a rich industrialist who was disturbed to find a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. "Why aren’t you out there fishing?" he asked. "Because I’ve caught enough fish for today," said the fisherman. "Why don’t you catch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Meaning Of All This?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 18, 2001

In Christ we find true meaning to this life and eternity

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF ALL THIS? The meaning of life – What is it? Who understands it? Those are the questions people badly want answered, but nobody seems to know how to obtain them. Believe it or not, all of us are engaged in a search to find these answers. Take a look around. We live in a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Find Hope In The Promises Of God

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Oct 29, 2001

Throughout life our only true hope is found in the promises of God - especially in times of uncertainty.

In his epic work Paradise Lost author John Milton embraces a difficult undertaking as he attempts to explain why the Almighty, all-knowing God would create people whom he knew would ruin his perfect creation by disobeying his command. As he begins this complicated endeavor Milton gives us insight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing Is To Hard For Our Lord

Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 25, 2002

We face many difficulties in life but we can learn from Genesis 18:14 that nothing is to hard for our Lord. We must trust Him in the difficult times.

Nothing is to hard for our Lord Genesis 18:14 “Is anything to hard for the Lord” v Have you ever felt like you just can’t do something? v Like maybe you aren’t smart enough, or talented enough, or strong enough to do a particular task, or to do what you know the Lord wants you to do? v Have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Denomination: Holiness

What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

How our expectation can influence our evangelism

What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others Ephesians 2: 11-13 There are many distinctions in the world gender distinctions racial distinctions ethnic distinctions social distinctions economical distinctions and with the recent Republican and Democrat National Conventions we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Holiness

Our Culture Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 21, 2002

A whistlestop tour of the factors that have made us and our culture (in the UK) as we are. (turned us into individualists and consumers, basically!)

Our culture. WBC 12/5/02 am Seeker Service Judges 2:8-16 I’ve wanted to say something to you on this subject for some time - understanding who we are… and what made us like this… brought us here is - so very important - SO fascinating! 1 Are things worse? Here’s the big question. Are things ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God More

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 23, 2004

What God wants for our church this year.

Matthew 4:23-5:1 Giving God More Woodlawn Baptist Church January 25, 2004 Introduction “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. And his fame went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome God

Contributed by Bermie Dizon on Sep 17, 2002

Knowing the Incomparably great God gives us the much needed stability in times of trouble.

Awesome God By Bermie Dizon Mindoro is one of the islands of the Philippines that holds much promise. It is green and heavily forested. It has a lot of potential for growth. In fact, a number of our church members have migrated to Mindoro to live there. Then, a strong earthquake came, intensity ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 26, 2003

He is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. In this series we will take a look at each of these titles given to the Promised One of God.

The Gift of Christmas “Wonderful Counselor” Isaiah 9:1-7 Four the next four weeks I want us to spend our study time taking a look at a section of the Prophet Isaiah. Isaiah was a prolific prophet in perilous times. He wrote 66 chapters that are filled with judgment, justice, love, and redemption. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ