Sermons on Welcoming Others:

Coincidence Or Providence Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

What we call coincidence is often providence—God quietly turning ordinary steps of faith into divine appointments that rewrite our story with grace.

Introduction — Ice Cream by the Mediterranean My three boys, Liz, and I were trying to cool off one evening, walking alongside the Mediterranean in the town of Iskenderun, Türkiye. We’d been sent there to do mission work in the region. But there was a small problem: our tourist visas were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23, Galatians 6:9, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Go! And Know The Lord: Reject Ignorance And Return To The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2025

We have more access to Bibles, sermons, podcasts, and theology than ever before — and yet, many Christians do not truly know the Lord.

Go! And Know the Lord: Reject Ignorance and Return to the Knowledge of God Hosea 4:6 (NLT) — “My people are being destroyed because they don’t know me. Since you priests refuse to know me, I refuse to recognise you as my priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your God, I will forget to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Philippians 3:10, Romans 1:28, Proverbs 1:7, Hosea 6:3, Jeremiah 9:23-24, John 14:7, Colossians 2:2-3, John 17:3, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace And Safety-October 2025

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 15, 2025

This sermon if from my book, "The Narrow Road", (Amazon) and warns against the danger of false peace, emphasizing that true peace is found only in Jesus Christ and warns of deceptive security that lead to sudden destruction and calls for spiritual vigilance.

“Peace and Safety” 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (KJV) “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” I. INTRODUCTION — The Illusion of Peace Imagine a city going about its daily life—markets open, music ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Isaiah 48:22, Jeremiah 6:14, John 14:27, Amos 6:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Piggy Bank Burped

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Heaven’s currency is grace. Stop feeding the piggy bank of performance — the cross has already paid every debt in full.

Part 1 – Earth’s Economy They tell me gold passed four thousand dollars an ounce last week. The financial networks lit up like Christmas trees—investors smiling, anchors breathless, everyone announcing, “Buy gold before it’s too late!” It happens every time the world feels a little shaky: we all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:24-25, 2 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon – "the Steadfast Love Of The Lord Never Ceases"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 27, 2025

The book's third chapter, which includes verses 22-23, shifts from despair to an expression of hope based on God's faithfulness, even in the midst of the city's ruin.

Sermon – "The Steadfast love of the Lord Never Ceases" Scripture - Lamentations 3:22-23 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Introduction – These words, written amid deep sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 103:10, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Methodist

What Train Are You On?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Heaven delights those who love God most; board the Gospel Train now—holiness is joy, and Jesus is the destination.

(Holiness Is the Ticket Home) Introduction: All Aboard Every station hums with movement. Tracks stretch out like choices. Announcements echo: “Train departing in five minutes…” People are always going somewhere. Life is just like that. Every heart is en route—somewhere. Every choice is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 6:21, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Fool Who Says, ‘there Is No God’ — And The Grace That Says, ‘come Home’ — Psalm 14:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2025

Every age has its fools — not because people lack intelligence, but because they reject truth. We live in a world where humanity believes it has outgrown God — yet moral decay, despair, and violence reveal that something has gone terribly wrong.

The Fool Who Says, ‘There Is No God’ — And the Grace That Says, ‘Come Home’ — Psalm 14:1 (Go! And Know the Truth — Psalm 14:1) Introduction: A World That Thinks It Knows Better Every age has its fools — not because people lack intelligence, but because they reject truth. We live in a world where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-2, Romans 1:21-22, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 3:10-12, Luke 19:10, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Ephesians 5:8, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Baptism Is More Than Fire Insurance”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 8, 2025

100 mile and hour winds. Burning homes, business, thousands must flee the hot, endless flames. In baptism one commits their life to following Jesus, receiving forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit. (check out Martin Luther's definition to the 3rd article of the Apostle's Creed.

In Jesus Holy Name January 12, 2025 Luke 3:21-22 “Baptism is More Than Fire Insurance” 100 mile an hour winds …Burning homes. Burning business. Thousands of people fleeing Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, parts of Malibu… we are told that thousands of homes and buildings have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sifter: Test & Promotion

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2025

Many do not recall the kitchen tool the SIFTER. Before usability we must pass the test. The great people of God all faced testing before they were promoted. This trial can be an opportunity.

THE SIFTER, TEST GO BEFORE PROMOTION. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. *TEST: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23, Genesis 2:16, Genesis 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Altogether Alien Way Of Thinking

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2025

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 16, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 17:5-10; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 An Altogether Alien Way of Thinking Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the movie White Christmas, Bing Crosby ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Whom Have I But You Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025

This sermon explores the "Copernican revolution of the soul" where God is embraced as the exclusive treasure of heaven and the singular desire on earth.

Introduction: The Anatomy of a Wounded Faith Brothers and sisters, there is a particular kind of spiritual pain that is often borne in silence. It is not the sudden agony of a tragic loss, but the slow, corrosive acid of disillusionment. It is the pain that comes when the lived reality of our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unforced Rhythm Of Strength

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025

This sermon contrasts the world's frantic and exhausting path to strength with God's divine invitation to find salvation and power through the "unforced rhythm" of returning to and resting in Him.

Introduction: The Tyranny of the Urgent I want you to picture a scene. It's late at night. A student sits hunched over a desk, surrounded by textbooks and empty coffee mugs. Their eyes are gritty with exhaustion, their mind a frantic buzz of facts and figures. Fear of failure is a physical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15

Denomination: Baptist

Two Paths, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

The Christian life demands that we endure God's tests to receive the crown of life, while simultaneously taking full responsibility for the internal temptations that, if unchecked, arise from our own desires and lead to spiritual death.

Introduction: The Finish Line Many of us know the feeling of a great test. Perhaps it was a final exam in university that determined your grade for the entire semester. Maybe it was a major project or presentation at work, with your career on the line. Or maybe it was a physical challenge, like ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Watch The Lamb

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2025

Simon of Cyrene came to offer a lamb and carried the cross for the Lamb of God. One-half mile separated the Temple from the Cross; Simon saw both covenants in operation and sided with the grace of Jesus!

WATCH THE LAMB Mark 15:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this minister, he'd been out bear hunting all day. He searched through the woods, but found no signs of a bear. Frustrated, he threw his gun down on the ground and walked over to a stream to cool off. 2. About that time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Of Salvation

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025

Revival is not about guilt trips, programs, or emotional hype — it is about seeing God afresh and rediscovering the joy of salvation. True revival happens when we move from obsessing over our failures to fixing our eyes on the God who forgives, restores, and renews.

“Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with Thy free spirit.” Psalm 51:12 Introduction – Passion Misplaced The kingdom of God is not going to advance simply because our churches are full of people. No — the kingdom of God is going to advance when the people who are in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-15, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 1:18, Matthew 4:7, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist