Sermons on Weaknesses:

Ephesus: Labor Without Love

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 5, 2020

Jesus commended the church in Ephesus for their commitment in the midst of opposition, but unfortunately, He had to address their lack of passion for Him. They were a busy church, but they had lost their zeal for the Lord.

Ephesus: Labor without Love Revelation 2: 1-7 Today I want to begin a series in which we will examine the letters to seven individual churches that Jesus gave to John in the Revelation. As we move through these letters in the coming weeks, bear in mind, these were written to literal, active ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Carry You

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2014

Paul says he can do everything through Christ who gives him strength. He understands the sufficiency, sphere and the source of God's strength.

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Phil 4:13) • This is a verse we all love. We’ve seen it on bookmarks, cups, t-shirts, bumper stickers… It is a line we all like because it is very positive. • In fact, some people take this verse out of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Examination

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 19, 2013

Christ told us to examine ourselves. We must take an examination that questions if our souls are in line with the Word of a Holy God, the Works of the Holy Ghost, and the Works of the Heavenly Grace. Finally, are your steps in line with God's steps?

The Examination II Corinthians 13:5 5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? Intro: We try to teach our kids and grandkids what is right and what is wrong. Yet, there are many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthened By The Gospel

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 25, 2013

A sermon on Romans 16:25-27 used on Sunday before Thanksgiving (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/god-strengthens-us-by-the-gospel)

HoHum: A new preacher came to minister with an aging congregation. He told them that he was thinking about serving them prune juice in place of grape juice for communion. When they asked him why he said, “Well, if the Holy Spirit won’t move you, maybe the prune juice will.” As ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Need Grace? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 20, 2017

Before one can appreciate grace, we need to understand the nature and consequences of sin. I want to thank Dr. Jack Cottrell for his book Thirteen Lessons on Grace. It was a helpful resource.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we opened up our Amazing Grace series by looking at the Genesis of Grace. We learned that God had a plan to offer redemption to mankind when the fall happened. • This week we will focus on why we need grace. • In order to be able to able to understand WHY we need ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Agony In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 31, 2018

It is hard for us to comprehend the dual nature of Christ - being fully God and fully man. As He endured the agonies of Gethsemane, His humanity cried out regarding the physical suffering, while His deity cried out regarding the sin and separation.

Agony in Gethsemane Mark 14: 32-42 As we continue to follow Jesus on this faithful night, His impending betrayal and crucifixion are drawing closer with each passing moment. Supper had ended, and along with the eleven, Jesus made His way from Jerusalem toward the Garden of Gethsemane. As they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Four Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2014

A sermon that teaches us that there are four options when God answers our prayers.

Four Answers to Prayer Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Introduction: Here awhile back I was listening to a message on prayer that suggested that instead of three answers to prayer that I had always taken for granted that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

The call of God has been upon our life much before even we could comprehend our left hand from the right. That is the time when God had people in place who would take care to raise us up. How has your call played out? Do you see yourself facilitating ...

Opening Illustration: A friend of mine by the name of Joseph who I met while teaching at a Catholic school. At that time he was climbing up the corporate ladder of the Catholic church which was grooming and raising him up to be a father and possibly a bishop or cardinal in the future. In our free ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find Strength In The Lord

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 27, 2021

What does it mean to be a strong Christian? The truth is that our strength is in the Lord - not in ourselves.

How to Find Strength in the Lord 1 Timothy 1:12-2:4 Introduction What does it mean to be a strong Christian? We might answer that in terms of activities - how much do we DO for the Lord. We might answer that in terms of faith - how much do we BELIEVE in the Lord. We might answer that in terms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

34. The Death Of Ishbosheth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2025

Second Samuel chapter 4 is a sobering warning to anyone tempted to “help God along.” It shows us what happens when fear replaces faith, when ambition overrides conscience, and when people wrap sinful actions in religious language and expect God’s blessing in return.

The Death of Ishbosheth December 17, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 4 When God’s Will Is Used as an Excuse for Sin One of the most dangerous phrases a Christian can utter is this: “God understands why I had to do it this way.” Those words have justified betrayal, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

"only Human"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2023

A sermon about spreading the good news of the gospel through the cracks in our lives.

“Only Human” 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 How many of you watched the Bengals and the Bills game on Monday Night Football this past week? Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field in the first quarter after a violent hit. The game was stopped, as it should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: United Methodist

God Encourages The Discouraged

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

We see that a discouraged Elijah needs encouragement from God as he battles the prophets of Baal.

God encourages the discouraged 1 Kings 19 Good morning everyone- We are glad that you are here to join with us. If you would turn in your bible or whatever devise you use to read the word of God to 1 Kings 19. We will look at what I believe is becoming more and more a problem with a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Good Friday

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 27, 2024

The Cross is foolish to those who are perishing.

This week is what we know as Holy Week where we especially focus on the history of the death of Jesus Christ, His burial, and His resurrection from the dead. Not only does the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ stand at the very center of Christianity, but it stands at the center of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unfinished Masterpiece

Contributed by Kibby Gore on Jan 6, 2024

Embracing God's Goodness in Our Imperfection

Happy Epiphany! The term "Epiphany" in a biblical context refers to the manifestation or revelation of something previously hidden or unknown. While the word "Epiphany" itself may not appear in the Bible, the concept is found in various biblical passages, especially in the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 103:8-14, Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Genesis 1:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Dull Sword, Sharp Sword Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jul 16, 2025

Our victory over the trials and temptations in this life is found in knowing the Word of God.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15