Sermons on When Faith Doesnt Make Sense:

Challenging "Me First" Christianity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006

A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Mennonite

From Junk To Justified

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002

Reconcilled

From Junk to Justified! Praise: Give me a clean heart. So I may serve thee. Lord Fix my heart so that I may be used by thee. For I’m not worthy. Of all these blessings. Give me a clean heart. So that I may follow thee. Prayer: Lord praying that when I find myself in the dungeon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 25, 2005

Some reflections on the Journey to Bethlehem

NR 25-12-05 The Journey to Bethlehem I would like to speak on the familiar story of Joseph and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem. The story is two thousand years old. So we might be tempted to view simply as a nice story!! Or put another way - to view it from the balcony. What do I mean by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Take It From The Top

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

There is real power available to every Christian in the person of the Holy Spirit. For way too long Christianity has live below its privilege.

Scripture: Psalms 133:1 – 3 Title: “Take It From The Top” Introduction: David draws upon the anointing of ‘Aaron’ when he was appointed a priest. • David was anointed three times during his lifetime. / (He knew how it worked!) • 1. ) David was anointed as a young man by the prophet ‘Samuel’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cross Examination

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 6, 2009

Jesus acts on the cross are examined. He did for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves.

Cross Examination Mark 15:21-39 Introduction It was time for Jesus to be crucified. He had been beaten with fists, had his hair pulled out, He had been flogged to the point of death. He was a mass of bleeding, raw and opened flesh. It is a miracle that He is still able to carry His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Tears Of Christ

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 12, 2010

Jesus was moved with compassion over lost souls. Are you burdened?

Intro. -When God created the universe, He used His fingers: Psalm 8:3 "When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;" -When God delivered Israel, it was by His strong hand - Exodus 13:3 "And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is All Knowing Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 16, 2008

This is the sixth part of an on going series that has not yet been completed yet.

“God Is All Knowing” Text: 1 John 3:20-22 “For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:20-22

Denomination: *other

Passover Jesus To Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

How much do we really understand about the context behind the trial and death of Jesus. Why were the Jews so insistent that Jesus should be put to death and what's more by the hated Romans?

Passover Jesus to Pilate It is the feast of the Passover in the city of Jerusalem around AD30. The city is full of pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean world to attend this great national festival when they celebrated their release from slavery in the land of Egypt. Now they were effectively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

The Denial Of Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

A lesson in true repentance.

PETER’S DENIAL. Matthew 26:31-75. In the Bible, the weakness of God’s servants is held aloft as an example for all to see. The account of Peter’s denial of Jesus is a humbling reminder that even the best of men is vulnerable to the wiles of the devil, if he allows himself to be caught off guard. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Fast!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 24, 2020

Fasting is a rewarding discipline in that it brings us closer to the "face" of God.

1. FASTING TOGETHER: THE MINNESOTA GRASSHOPPER SWARM In Minnesota, during the summer of 1876, there was a swarm of grasshoppers destroying the crops. There was a fear that the grasshoppers would return, so Governor John S. Pillsbury proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting on April 26, 1877, urging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 26, 2022

Unity is so important for the church that Jesus spoke about it in the last narrative of Mark's Gospel. Why can the church not agree to disagree? She needs to come together as one!

9 Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. 11 When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Matthew 6:1-18

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 19, 2025

NASB footnotes from biblegateway.com

The Disciple’s Motives – Secret Life with God Focus: Giving, praying (including the Lord’s Prayer), fasting—all “in secret” Why this section: Counters the medal-chasing mindset by anchoring worship in the Father’s unseen reward. Builds private spiritual fitness essential for public resilience. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Vineyard

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Forgiveness is not about excusing the wrong—it is about freeing yourself from its power.

FORGIVENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Supporting Texts: Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Worship

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Why Worship?? John 4 24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." Psalm 29 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Psalm 45 11 So shall the king greatly desire th

Why Worship?? John 4 24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." Psalm 29 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Psalm 45 11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Goes Round The Mulberry Tree

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 14: 1- 17

1 Chronicles 14: 1- 17 The Lord goes round the mulberry tree 14 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. 2 So David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel