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How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

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The Christian life is not about regaining control, but about learning where to stand when control was never ours to begin with.

There are moments in history when people realize—often quietly rather than dramatically—that something fundamental has shifted. Not because life has ended or collapsed completely, but because assumptions that once felt solid have been exposed. The structures we trusted may still stand, but they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Psalm 50:10-12, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Corinthians 4:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Beasts: Kings & Kingdoms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

based on 3 ratings

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God remains sovereign and present amid chaos; His eternal kingdom and faithfulness offer hope and courage to His people facing fear and uncertainty.

Friends, if ever there was a chapter for days like these, it’s Daniel 7. When headlines howl and hearts are heavy, when the future feels foggy and the ground beneath your feet won’t stop trembling, God whispers through this ancient text, "I still reign." Daniel’s night was full of beasts and winds ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Topics: Exposition, Application, Daniel 7

A Changed Life

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

based on 58 ratings

| 12,818 views

This sermon deals with the power of Jesus Christ to change a person’s life, by looking at the conversion of Saul.

A Changed Life! Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the jingle jangle in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom has changed the furniture in the house around? Do you think of the many times you had to change outfits because you couldn’t figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Those Ugly Tan Lines

Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 15, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 3,270 views

AWhat a person DOES has a profound impact on what they become. (i.e. the coorelation between BEHAVIOR and CHARACTER

Title: Those ugly Tan Lines! TEXT: 1Cor. 9:1-14 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? 2 Even though I may not be an apostle to others, surely I am to you! For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:13-14, Jude 62:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking On The Storms

Contributed by Stephen Carter on Aug 3, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 11,024 views

"Going to the other side" of faith and Taking on the Storms!

“Taking on the Storm” Mark 4:35-41 Background: Probably for the sake of privacy and relaxation, Jesus proposed a trip across the lake of Galilee. With the vividness so characteristic of our author, Mark gives a graphic account of the stilling of the storm (4:35-41) and of the freeing of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 2- Devote Yourselves To Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 3, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 8,892 views

A sermon at the start of a series on prayer, given at a Covenant (re-dedication) service

“Devote yourselves to prayer”, “pray continually” Col 4:2, 1Th5:17 Covenant service 5 Jan 2003 pm In his book Living Life on Purpose, Greg Anderson shares the story of one man’s journey to joy: ... his wife had left him and he was completely depressed. He had lost faith in himself, in other ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, 2 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy The Joy

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 6,164 views

If we have Christ, we should have joy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the joy. Joy is found in Christ

3 John 1-4 Enjoy the Joy Introduction A. When is the last time you saw someone smile just for no reason? B. When is the last time you went to the store and the clerk actually seemed happy to be working? C. When is the last time you walk in your boss’s office and he seemed to be in a good ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Churches Priority: Worship Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 8,413 views

This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Uselessness Of Sabbath

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 7,237 views

Stop. Encounter God. Be refreshed.

The Uselessness of Sabbath According to a Greek legend, in ancient Athens a man noticed the great storyteller Aesop playing childish games with some little boys. He laughed and jeered at Aesop, asking him why he wasted his time in such frivolous activity. Aesop responded by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11, Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom And Sensitivity To Others Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 7, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 26,530 views

Make sure whatever you do leads to either you or others being built up because knowledge puffs up but love builds up.

I’d like you all to come to a Barbecue. You won’t all fit at our place, so I’ve booked the Apollonia Temple Plaza. The evening will begin with the usual festivities. First there’ll be the slaughtering of the bull as an offering to the gods. If you’d like, you can join the procession beneath the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Anglican

Principles Of Proclamation Series

Contributed by Larry Starett on Jul 16, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 6,613 views

An exposition of John 15:22-27, with special emphasis on the need to testify of Christ.

Principles of Proclamation Pastor Larry Starett July 20, 2003 AM Service John 15:22-27 INTRODUCTION: A teenaged girl who was taking First Aid lessons burst through the door of her home and said, "Mom, I just saw a horrible accident and I was able to use my First Aid Training!" "What did you do?" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Second Chance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 8,273 views

3rd of 6 In John 4, we meet a woman at Samaria. She is doing a chore she’s probably done every day of her life—gathering water from the local well. But on this day her life is transformed because she encounters Jesus. It all starts with an invitation fro

Free Ice Water The depression took the fun out of 1932. It was no time to go into business. But Ted and Dorothy Husted bought the little drug store in their town. The little village of Wall, South Dakota was barely surviving. Grasshoppers had eaten all the crops in the region. It was a dust bowl ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genuine Food And Drink

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Aug 23, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 10,320 views

Jesus is our genuine Food and Drink; nothing else satisfies, but he both makles alive and sustains!

How can we receive: Genuine Food and Drink? Saint John 6:51-58 Introduction If you look through last week’s bestseller list under non-fiction books, you’ll find that three of them were from the same author: the late Dr. Atkins. In fact, diet books and cookbooks generally make up the greater share ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, Romans 10:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Can I Really Believe In The Church? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 4,350 views

The five purposes of the church, as displayed by 5 images Jesus used to describe the church, and how Christians fit into the picture.

Ephesians 4:1-16 – Can I Believe in the Church? I’m told that in a museum in Greenwich Village, Detroit, MI, there is a huge steam locomotive. Beside this complicated machine, there is a sign showing boiler pressure, size, the number of wheels, horsepower, lengths, weight and so on. The bottom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 5,130 views

Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Proverbs 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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