Sermons on Watching Over You:

You Are Allmost There Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 17, 2017

We are almost there - to experiencing the heart of Christmas – to experiencing a miracle laying in a manger, to being touched by the Spirit of Christmas so don’t give up, don’t try to speed it up the miracle, instead cherish the moments that lead up to th

Opening Video Illustration: Christmas gifts Series: Simply Christmas Our goal in this series is to challenge all of us to simplify Christmas and get back to what makes Christmas a matter of the heart – which simply is experiencing Jesus the one born in a stable, laid in a manger, and wrapped in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You And The Church

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28, Acts 16:55

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Have Those Post Christmas Blues?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2016

The excitement of Christmas is over. Life has almost gotten back to normal. And many people suffer from the Post-Christmas blahs a kind of depression in fact here is a song for this season titled "The Post-Christmas Blues".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Christmas day 2015 ....is over! .... The tree may still be up, .... but it looks mighty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-3, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Truth Will Set You Free Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Truth will bring freedom to those who receive it.

The Truth Will Set You Free Acts 7:1-60 Intro: [Review Stephen’s ministry, arrest, and the charges against Him.] Acts 6:8 ”Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.” He faced opposition from other Greek-speaking Jews who falsely ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story Of Ruth - A Heroine In Search Of A Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The major motif to watch for as you work your way through this story is a movement from emptiness, famine, and death to fullness, plenty, and life.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: As you walk down the red carpet, a frenzied mob swarms around you, demanding your autograph. The reporters are snapping your picture, nearly blinding you. Every ten feet, a television crew stops you for an interview. Have you just become the hottest newest star? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 4, 2002

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks of four kinds of listeners.

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

A reflective call for a modern generation to stop hiding behind progress and rediscover God’s presence through honest surrender.

A favorite game my boys used to play was hide-and-seek. They thought they were experts at it—but they usually hid in plain sight. One would crouch behind a curtain, little feet sticking out at the bottom. Another would dive under a blanket that looked suspiciously like a small, wiggling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Psalm 139:7-10, John 1:14, Luke 19:10, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Are You Maturing? SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Striving to mature in your spiritual walk in Christ

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am delighted to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of our Lord, eager to hear His word and grow in His love. As we come together in fellowship, let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the cares of this world, and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth

You Are Who God Says You Are

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 9, 2024

This message looks at some of the things our Father says about us

The Mona Lisa, an oil painting on a poplar wood panel, is the most famous painting in the world. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci sometime between 1503 and 1519, when he was living in Florence, it now hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it remains an object of pilgrimage to this day. Say “The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Genesis 3:1, Psalm 18:30, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 1:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Measures

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2016

Jairus and the unclean woman were desperate in their situations. As a result, they turned to the only one who could help them.

1. Mark 5.21-43 (also in Matthew 9.18-26; Luke 8.40-56) 2. Bible as a Compass Just before the outbreak of the First World War, a small ship named the Endurance set sail from Briton with a crew intent on being the first to cross the South Pole. The ship reached Antarctica, but became ice-bound in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Will Of God For You

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 29, 2025

Paul teaches about one of life’s great questions, "What is the will of God?" In Everything Give Thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. God has done so much for us and we could never repay Him. The least we can do is to be thankful for what He has done.

1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 "The Will of God for You" October 2022&25 As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, he tells them in no uncertain terms exactly how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his life, “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” He teaches us Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit's Got You, You've Got You Too Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 7, 2004

The final sermon in a series of 10 sermons on the fruit of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. This morning I begin my last sermon in this series on the fruit of the Spirit. I hope you’ve been touched and challenged as we’ve looked at each of these. None of us are mature in every fruit of the Spirit. Perhaps you’re very strong in the love, joy & peace departments, but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Privateers With Private Interpretations

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2019

False prophets are coming after you to take over your church and ladies to bed you and not wed you in the name of God.

2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. Be careful of those who claim to have some newly revealed thing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, Jeremiah 23:21-22, 2 Timothy 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Never Will I Forsake You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 20, 2018

God’s people were assured that God would be with them, that He would never forsake ANYONE who feared Him & kept His commandments.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-6; Deuteronomy 31:8 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central Christian Church in Brownsville, TX, & was 95 years old when she died. Bessie was a lovely & loving person. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6, Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are A Superhero

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

Spiritual Gifts are like superhero powers. This lesson takes a look at those gifts as they relate to God’s plan and His command to Love Him with all your heart soul, mind, and strength. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[YOU ARE A SUPERHERO!] Slide graphic – generic superhero flying through the air Slide text – “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1) A few years ago the World Press Review carried a quotation from the National Concord of Lagos, Nigeria. That paper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist