Sermons on Virtuous Pursuit:

God's Provision Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 30, 2012

Anxiety is a sign of not trusting in God's ability to provide for our needs.

INTRODUCTION • GRINCH CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Have you got your Christmas shopping done yet? • As we approach Christmas we have to be careful not to lose sight of what is really important. • As a matter of fact, we need to be careful not to lose sight of what life is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oops I Tried To Get Over On God Series

Contributed by Ed Amundson on Jul 5, 2014

Today’s Scripture shows us how Nimrod, a type of Antichrist, unified humanity using all its knowledge, science and resources to establish a city. By the way… Nimrod’s leadership over the people in his day was the exact opposite of what God commanded.

Today is the first Sunday after the 4th of July. On our church FB page I posted the Declaration of Independence with this comment: “Praise The Lord for providing the founding principles of the United States of America in the Bible. #ournationfromGodsinspiration” That one post caused ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Age Of Nonsense: "Success Is In The Eye Of The Beholder" [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Establishing priorities. Finding a balance between a strong work ethic and accumulating wealth

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 12, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “Success is in the Eye of the Beholder” Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Growing up I use to tell my dad I didn’t care what I did when I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Goodness. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2016

In a world that teaches us to return evil for evil, followers of Jesus must take a different path!

INTRODUCTION • WTC Video • SLIDE #1 • The paradox of the world we live in is that from horrific tragedies such as 9/11, we can experience the worst that mankind has to offer to humanity, and we can all experience the goodness in people all during the same tragedy. • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obedience Of Obed-Edom

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 18, 2016

Obedience and faith are essential to our Christian lives and witness before others. There is great benefit in following the Lord, and as we do, we have the potential to make an impact on the lives of others.

The Obedience of Obed-edom 2 Samuel 6: 10-12 Our text today records an event that transpired while David sought to move the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and place it within the Tabernacle. Many years earlier the ark had been captured by the Philistines in battle, but they were unwilling to keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Stubborn Evangelist: Part Two Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Jonah also knows about the ocean’s deep waters. But he didn’t go intentionally. And what he finds at the bottom of the ocean is not just for those who read National Geographic but for all of us. God has a massive mercy.

Today we continue a four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. Many of you know the story of Jonah, a man on the run from God. Many of us know this as an amusing story about a prophet and a “whale.” Yet, Jonah is also a man on the run from his responsibility – to share the message of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Extended Outline Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

This is an extended outline of our study in Romans

ROMANS EXTENDED OUTLINE I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness (justification) by faith 1-5 A. Everyone desperately needs Christ’s righteousness 1:18-3:20 1. The self-centered hedonist is guilty 1:18-32 a) Man suppresses the truth in unacceptable behavior. b) God ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Our Final Flight Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022

Funeral Sermon: This message was written for the death of a pilot. It shows how aviation is a metaphor for life, with its highs and lows. It was written primarily for the survivors, to help them lean on God during the difficult days ahead.

We are gathered here today to remember and celebrate the life of George Royalty; and I want to hone in on a brief chapter of his life – one of the most memorable – which was his pursuit of aviation; a pursuit he undertook with his son. I got to meet George and talk with him a couple of times, such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Your Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

Encourages trusting in God's unique purpose for each individual, passionately pursuing it, discerning His plan, and aligning oneself with His divine will.

Good morning, beloved friends and family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the brink of a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity to seek the face of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the Book of Psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Topics: Aligning, God's Plan

Turning It Around PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

Explores trusting God to rebuild our lives from ruins, restore righteousness, and reclaim us as redeemed, serving Him in unity and faith.

Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united by a shared faith and a shared hope in the promises of our loving Father. It is truly a blessing to stand before you today, and I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to share the word ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9

Topics: Restoration

A Battle-Ready Christian

Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 26, 2025

A powerful expository sermon from 1 Timothy 6:11–16 calling believers to live with conviction, holiness, and courage. This message challenges the church to flee compromise, pursue godliness, fight for the faith, and stand battle-ready in Christ’s victory.

A BATTLE-READY CHRISTIAN Text: 1 Timothy 6:11–16 There comes a moment in every believer’s life when God stops whispering and starts charging. Not suggesting. Not hinting. But charging. This is not casual instruction. This is holy assignment. This is not a word for convenience. This is a word for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

Encourages perseverance in faith, seeking God's guidance in adversity, and trusting in His promise of restoration.

Beloved in Christ, welcome! Here we are, gathered once more in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by the ineffable love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together today, not as separate individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, a family bound by the divine love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-19

Topics: Strength, Lord

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Excellence is found in Christ Jesus for every dimension of our personal life, relationship and activities.

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence Matt 5:48 Illustration:Serious critics sometimes argue that the standards in art are always relative, but all artistic masterpieces give them the lie. John Gardner in The Art of Fiction: Notes of Craft for Young Writers. The only thing most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Encouragement

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

What to do when you need encouragement.

1 SAM. 30:1-6 "THE SECRET OF ENCOURAGEMENT" A) All of us have our crisis days when everything seems to fall apart. * Days when it looks as if we have come to the end of the road & that God has turned against us! * In this chapter, we see David experiencing such a crisis! * Here’s what happened! B) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Baptist