Sermons on Victory Through Knowledge:

When Clergy Misbehave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores understanding the weight of betrayal, the biblical response to misconduct, and building trust in God during turbulent times.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather here today, united in our faith, standing firm in the strength of our Savior. We are like a family, bound by the love of Christ, and it is always a blessing to see each familiar face, each new smile. We are here to celebrate the grace of God, to ...read more

Topics: Clergy Misconduct

A Light Has Dawned Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of Jesus as the light of the world, guiding us from darkness into the kingdom of God, and how we can apply this guidance in our lives and communities.

Hello everyone, I am so glad you’re here with us today! Today we are in the book of Matthew, chapter 4. This is one of those passages where I think to myself, “I wish I had been there to see this,” because this is the start of Jesus’ ministry. It’s the start of his message that the kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Spiritual Darkness, Divine Light

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Complaining, Grace Of God

Sermon Series: Gratitude

A God’s Eye View Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series called Cadence, exploring the intentional rhythm and order God has built into creation, as seen in Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 8, and how recognizing and appreciating this can lead to a fulfilling life.

Welcome! Today we begin a new 4-week series called Cadence. Now, how many of you have an idea of what the word cadence means? I only ask because the general definition of cadence is an interesting one that helps set the tone for the next 4 weeks. Defined: a modulation in reading aloud as implied by ...read more

Topics: Divine Rhythm, Creation, God's Boundaries

Sermon Series: Cadence

A God’s Eye View Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships and community life, drawing parallels with the rhythm of the cosmos and the individual, and seeking divine guidance to achieve this balance.

Welcome back to week 3 of our 4 week sermon series, Cadence. Cadence is a word we often associate with rhythm. The actual definition of cadence is: a modulation in reading aloud as implied by the structure and ordering of words and phrases in written text. And if you remember back to week 1, you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Healthy Relationships, Community Fellowship, Spiritual Rhythm

Sermon Series: Cadence

Mercy For Me But Not For Thee Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of extending the mercy and forgiveness we receive from God to those who have wronged us, reflecting the unbroken flow of grace in healing our hearts and relationships.

Hello Church! Today we are talking about forgiveness and mercy in the kingdom of God. Forgiveness and mercy are very important to God. How do I know this? Because Jesus said so! Forgiveness and mercy are not natural reactions when we get wronged or hurt. But they are core values in Jesus’ kingdom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Mercy, Forgiveness, Grace

Offended By Grace Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, highlighting the unexpected grace of the landowner and how such grace can either offend or inspire us.

We’re going to let Jesus be our teacher today by listening to one of his parables about the kingdom of God. Your Bible may have a heading for Matthew 20:1-16 entitled, “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard,” but I want to point out that this parable is less about the workers in the vineyard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Grace, Divine Generosity, Offense

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of looking forward to the future with hope and expectation as a Christ-follower.

Several years ago, I saw an interview with professional golfer Tom Lehman, who happens to be a Christian. But I really appreciate how Tom lives out his faith as a person in the public eye. He never hijacks a conversation to talk about Jesus. If a sportscaster asks him about his faith, he is happy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Hope, God's Plan, Moving Forward

Joining God’s Heart For Racial Justice Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022

Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022 Note: The following notes are more extensive that time allowed to be fully stated. However, they do provide the full set of points and additional footnotes that were made which I hope ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Not Uniformity (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

Second of two parts on the reality that no part of the body can claim superiority or feel inferior because all parts are necessary and empowered by God.

October 27, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:21-31a “Unity, not uniformity” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION For more than a year a little old cleaning women, who lived on the wrong side of the tracks, had been trying to join a fashionable downtown church. The pastor was not eager to have a seedy looking person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Truth About Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

When it comes to the topic and subject of angels, there seems to be two extremes. On one hand, many of us are ignorant about angels. On the other hand, some people are obsessed with them. As with a lot of spiritual issues, the truth remains between these

INTRODUCTION I am very excited to begin today our series on angels. I am hoping that at the end of this series you will be much more informed about what God’s word has to say about these special supernatural helpers. I first became informed about angels a few years ago when I read Billy Graham’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Know If Your Drifting - If So - Return To Your First Love! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011

The church is being called on by the Holy Spirit to return to its first love! That first love is the Lord Jesus and it requires a change of direction on our part as Christians need to return to Him. Put Him in 1st place in their busy lives.

Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Land Owner Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2011

1) The work (Matthew 21:33) 2) The Wickedness (Matthew 21:34–39) 3) The wrath (Matthew 21:40–41) 4)The witness (Matthew 21:42) and finally 5) The withdrawal (Matthew 21:43–46).

This week, a suicide attacker who appears to have concealed his explosives inside a turban killed a senior cleric and at least three other people on Thursday at a funeral service for the assassinated brother of the Afghan president in southern Kandahar city. The attack came just two days after a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Other

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011

4 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What exactly is the tragedy? A tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-IV—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why do I feel guilty when I’ve done certain things? Is there really a right & wrong? How can I know? Why don’t I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Complain Series

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on May 29, 2010

Life and death are in the power of the tongue. The Lord wants us to speak life.

WATCH YOUR MOUTH SERIES WEEK 1 I WON'T COMPLAIN Philippians 2:14-15 Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II INTRODUCTION Someone once said that great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people. The church that Paul wrote about was full of small-minded people who gossiped ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: *other