Sermons on Verbs:

A Church Without Undercurrents (James 4:11-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 9, 2022

A challenge to stop speaking evil of one another.

Today, we are going to work through just two verses from James 4, verses 11-12. These verses have their own little introduction and conclusion, and sort of stand alone. Let's start by reading just the first sentence in verse 11: (11) Don't speak evil of one another, brothers. In my ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

True strength comes not from our own efforts, but from receiving and resting in the deep, sustaining joy that Jesus freely gives to us.

Some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Emails multiply, news headlines weigh heavy, and the to-do list seems to lengthen while our energy shortens. Maybe your smile has been performing overtime while your heart has been running on empty. Friend, you’re not alone. And you’re not left ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Joy

And Enoch Walked With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

The sermon urges believers to pursue a daily, intimate walk with God like Enoch, prioritizing faithfulness and devotion over worldly achievement or recognition.

If you’ve ever taken a slow walk with someone you love, you know the wonder of it. The world rushes, but your pace becomes conversation, companionship, and comfort. You notice what you’d miss at a sprint—the birdsong, the breeze, the steady presence at your side. Scripture tells us of a man who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5, Jude 1:14

Topics: Enoch's Example, Spiritual Growth

Al5 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

Every believer is uniquely gifted and essential to the church; God values and uses each person’s contribution to build up the body of Christ.

If you’ve ever felt like the spare part in a drawer full of useful tools, this word is for you. If you’ve wondered, “Do I really belong? Do I matter here?” the answer from heaven’s heart is yes. You matter to God, and you matter to us. The church is a living, breathing body. Christ is the Head. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28

Topics: Spiritual Gifts

My Joy Isn’t Gone — It Just Needs Restoring PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures; true repentance brings cleansing, renewal, and restored joy for those who honestly turn to Him.

Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a stone in the soul. We know the sound of shame. It whispers in the quiet moments, it shouts in the sleepless hours. Guilt that gnaws. Regret that repeats. Failure that fogs the heart. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling and wondered, Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Confession, Repentance

The End Of The End

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 6, 2025

Rev 22

THE END OF THE END (REVELATION 22) Here is how scholars and sages see the book of Revelation: “The book of Revelation is a very dark, mysterious book.” “The book of Revelation is a very complicated book.” “Revelation is a breathtaking book.” “Revelation is a curious one; there is none other like it ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Lord Gives You The Finger

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 10, 2025

The Bible says, with a finger it was writing on the wall. Yes, my brothers and sisters, WHEN THE LORD GIVES YOU THE FINGER.

TITLE: WHEN THE LORD GIVES YOU THE FINGER SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 8:19 / EXODUS 31:18 / DANIEL 5:1-6 / ST. JOHN 8:1-6 Have you ever been in traffic and driving too slowly or change lanes when another vehicle was in your ‘blind spot’ and the vehicle behind you whips around you hits the gas pedal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:19, Exodus 31:18, Daniel 5:1-6, John 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Kingdom People

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 12, 2022

This is from a series on the Sermon on the Mount

Title: “The Character of Kingdom People” Type: Expository Script: Mt. 7:7-23 Where: GNBC 3-15-09/ rw 2-13-22 Intro: I have recently been reading Jon Meacham’s American Lion, a biography of Andrew Jackson, our nation’s 7th president. Many have remarked upon the president, however, his character ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-23, Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022

If I want to be more like Jesus good intentions are not enough

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Victory

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 8, 2024

A series on I John

Title: The Believer’s Victory Script: I John 5:1-12 Type: Expos./Series Where: GNBC 8-11-24 Intro: Vital signs are “critical indicators of a person’s health and current medical status. Traditionally, clinicians are interested in measuring body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2025

In Christ Alone

IN CHRIST ALONE (COLOSSIANS 1) Many years ago, a believer who served regularly but attended church sporadically was asked to stop serving in the praise team. Unhappy with the decision, the person dropped out of church altogether, but was approached by Jehovah Witnesses at work. The person was ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Children Come

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 20, 2025

Because every child matters to Jesus, every child must matter to us.

Let the Children Come Mark 10:13-16 January 18-19, 2025 Rev. Brian Bill After preaching at an evangelistic service, D.L. Moody reported, “we had two and one-half conversions.” One of his colleagues inquired, “I suppose you mean two adults and one child.” ‘No,’ Mr. Moody replied. “I mean two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sustaining Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

God’s grace meets us in our weakness, offering love, strength, and acceptance, empowering us to face life’s struggles with hope and courage.

If grace had a face, I think it would be smiling at you today. Not a plastic grin, but the kind that crinkles the eyes and warms the room. The kind you long to see when the week has been heavy, the bank account thin, and your heart even thinner. Maybe you woke up with that familiar knot of worry. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Topics: Grace

Don't Have A Grasshopper Mentality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

When we face overwhelming challenges, prayer and faith in God’s promises empower us to overcome fear and step forward with courage and obedience.

Some days, the mirror tells the truth you’d rather ignore. Not the truth about hairlines and headlines, but the whisper that says, “You’re small.” Bills stack tall, bosses bark loud, diagnoses loom large, and your heart crouches like a child in the hallway of a big, echoing house. Have you felt ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33

Topics: Overcoming Mindset, Grasshopper Mentality

Faith Never Fails: It Is Imperishable PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

The sermon calls believers to courageous, costly obedience, trusting God’s sovereignty even when outcomes are uncertain, inspired by Esther’s example of sacrificial faith.

There’s a holy hush that falls over a room when courage walks in. Not the loud kind that shouts to be seen, but the quiet courage that prays in whispers and stands when knees are weak. We know this courage. We’ve asked for it in hospital hallways. We’ve reached for it at midnight when the house is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Topics: Perseverance, Faith