Sermons on Wakefulness:

Fertilizers Of The Heart

Contributed by John Ong on Jul 7, 2015

How do you want to grow? Do you want a fruitful or an inconsistent life? What kind of soil is your heart?

How do you want to grow? Do you want a fruitful or an inconsistent life? What kind of soil is your heart? Browsing through the Bible, “The Parable of the Sower” could be found in Mark 4: 2-9, Luke 8: 4-8, Mark 4: 13-20, Matthew 13: 18-23 and Matthew 13: 3-9. It is all about a sower who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon I: . . . With A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

Knowing what it is like to be broken in spirit, mature Christians also know that Christ our Lord would have us pray and ask God to mold us and make us after His Will.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . WITH A FRESH START When we break a plate, ordinarily we simply toss it and get a new one. But what happens when a person is broken? Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27, John 21:15-19

The Church Needs Your : Presence / Time Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 6, 2014

This series is based on the pledge we make as united Methodist to support the church with our Presence , Prayers and Gifts. Todays Sermon gets us focused on the importance of spending time with Jesus

The story at the beginning of this sermon is not mine but it is all over the internet so I don't know who to give credit to. Key verse Matthew 25:14-30 Today’s Verse Luke 10: 41-42 Satan called a Meeting with his evil angels one day. This is what Satan said, "We can't keep the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen: The Other Side Is Calling

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

God's plan is much bigger than just staying in the boat... launch out into the deep... The storms may rage, but there is a work on the OTHER SIDE.

IN MY BOAT, HEAR THE CALL TO THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of the fodder for this lesson adapted from Wilfredo De Jesus, (Pastor Choco), Chicago, Illinois. I. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT? BETWEEN PASSION AND A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliverance From: “nasty & Deep” Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 24, 2013

God will deliver us from the Nasty & Deep pit of Sin. If He did it for me He can do it for you

Jonah 2:7-10 Over the last couple of weeks we have been talking about deliverance, Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego were delivered from the fiery furnace, Daniel was delivered from the lion’s den, these men found themselves in a jam through no fault of their own and God delivered them. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Freedom

Contributed by Morris Guiendon on Jul 6, 2022

I am convinced that there are people that are walking around thinking that they are free when they are not. It has been said that the hardest prison to escape from is in your mind.

Introduction We were blessed to be born in a free nation. A place that does not restrict its citizens to believe in a certain way, or to live under oppressive rules. The truth is, our freedoms are not what they once were here in America. Even though freedoms are being eroded in our nation, it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

In The Boat With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 21, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 20, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 4:35-41; Psalm 107:23-32; Job 38:1-11 In the Boat with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They’d crossed the sea hundreds of times. As seasoned fishermen, they’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 107:23-32, Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Faith For Rocky Waters

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 14, 2023

A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A

August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

I'd Like To Withdraw My Complaint, Your Honor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the spiritual implications of complaining, emphasizing its dangers and promoting the transformative power of gratitude.

Good morning, church. Today we're going to dive into a biggie - the issue of complaining. It's something we all do, yet it's something the Lord calls us to turn away from. Hear these words from the apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 14-15: "Do all things without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Topics: Complaining

What Was The Significance Of Both Jesus And Peter Walking On The Water?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 14, 2025

If walking on water takes faith, then every day living takes just as much faith for us to respond to the Lord with.

What was the Significance of Both Jesus and Peter Walking on the Water? Matthew 14:24-33 There are actually two separate sermons within this passage of Scripture (vs 22-23 & 24-33). The first part speaks of Jesus’ time alone with the Father. But for this message, I want to focus on the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Exchange: Trading Worry For Worship

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

Exploring Jesus' timeless cure for anxiety, this sermon calls listeners to make the great exchange—trading the illogical, faithless burden of worry for a life of worship that seeks first the Kingdom of a Father who knows and provides for their every need.

Introduction: The Tyranny of "What If?" Good morning, beloved. There is a quiet tyranny that seeks to rule our hearts. It is not an invading army or a foreign power. It is a voice in our own minds, and its weapon is two simple words: "What if?" It is the tyrant that wakes you at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Planted In The House Of The Lord” — A Sabbath Song Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

The Sabbath rhythm of gratitude reorients us from the world’s illusions toward lasting fruitfulness in God’s presence.

“Planted in the House of the Lord” — A Sabbath Song of Gratitude Text: Psalm 92 (CSB) Theme: The Sabbath rhythm of gratitude reorients us from the world’s illusions toward lasting fruitfulness in God’s presence. Introduction — A Song for the Sabbath Day Psalm 92 begins with a remarkable title: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

20. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025

The closing message looks at the Reformation along with the incompleteness and deadness. The Reformation was wrought with many problems that stunted the movement. That is considered, and we finish with a look at the promise given to Abraham.

20. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 4 of 4 This interesting Parable has been examined in regards to meaning, to its matching church, and to Church History as can be done for all these Parables of the Kingdom. This last message is looking at the reasons why the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3, Matthew 13:44, Genesis 22:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Awakening Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Sep 20, 2001

Just as Saul was called out of fear to take his place of leadership, so we too are being called by God to awake from slumber and take our place in these days crying out for leadership.

Introduction: Saul’s personality was energized when the Spirit of God gripped him. He changed from the cowardly king hiding in the baggage (10:20-22) to a bold man of action (11:5-7). Just as he awoke and took his place, we too must awake to God’s hand on our lives. These difficult days in our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Comforting Legacy Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

The Bible exhorts to clearly examine what kind of legacy we are leaving behind for our posterity.

“A COMFORTING LEGACY” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-11 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) a. God has not APPOINTED us to wrath but to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ our LORD. (v. 9) For God hath not appointed us to wrath, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist