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When Bankruptcy Leads To Blessing Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Aug 30, 2024

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (ESV)

With this verse Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount, but more specifically the first section of His Sermon: The Beatitudes. Beatitudes means blessings. Jesus is about to list eight blessings over those who follow Him. This tiny verse is just the first of the Beatitudes. Remember we have said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Silence Speaks Volumes SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The Power of Persistent Prayer

There are times in a believer's prayer life when it feels like God is silent. In this sermon, we will explore the possible reasons for this silence. Open your hearts as we delve into three different passages from the Bible. Psalm 28:1 says, "To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1

Topics: Prayer, Persistence

When You Are Facing A Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to trust in God's power and love during life's storms, knowing that He is in control and will use these trials to strengthen our faith.

Good morning, church family. Today, we’ll be wrestling with a powerful message about the storms of life, the testing of our faith, and the power of faith in adversity. It's a message of trust, trials, and triumph. It's a message that reminds us that even in the darkest of times, we are not alone. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Topics: Confidence, God

When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon encourages us to receive God's message of joy and assurance through Jesus Christ, like the humble shepherds, with open hearts and minds. Key

Welcome, my dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We stand here, not as solitary islands, but as a unified body, our hearts beating in rhythm with the divine melody of God's love. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Joy, Making Room

When Everything Falls Apart Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When everything falls apart, Jesus teaches the way forward is by exercising patient endurance.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: those moments when everything seems to fall apart. You know, like when you fail a test, your crush doesn't like you back, or you have a huge fight with your best friend. Life can be tough, right? But guess what? Jesus has some advice for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Topics: Resilience, Perseverance, Life's Challenges, Endurance

When God Came To Stay Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 29, 2024

God's plan has always been to dwell among His people, and He has fulfilled this through the prophecy of a new covenant, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the power displayed at Pentecost.

Hey guys, have you ever had a friend come over and they just never left? They're always there, eating your food, playing your video games, and just hanging out. It's like they moved in! Well, that's kind of what God did, but in the best way possible. You see, the Bible tells us that God wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 24:44-49, Acts 2:1-4, Colossians 1:26-27

Topics: Prophecy, Divine Promise, Spiritual Power

"When The Beloved Steps Into The Water”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 11, 2026

Beloved, on Baptism of the Lord Sunday, the church turns its eyes toward a river in the wilderness, where Jesus — Son of God, Word made flesh

SERMON TITLE: “WHEN THE BELOVED STEPS INTO THE WATER” Matthew 3:13–17 • Baptism of the Lord Sunday “Wade in the Water” as Our Hermeneutic of Liberation INTRODUCTION Beloved, on Baptism of the Lord Sunday, the church turns its eyes toward a river in the wilderness, where Jesus — Son of God, Word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

When Christ Shall Appear

Contributed by Grady Henley on Jan 12, 2026

Col. 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

WHEN CHRIST SHALL APPEAR: Col. 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Do you believe the post trib camp understands that Paul said NOTHING about 'Christ coming!" He said: When Christ, who is our life, shall appear' Do you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

When Leaders Devour The People

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jan 15, 2026

A 7-Minute Reflection on Social Justice

Good morning. I want to talk to you today about a passage that makes us uncomfortable, that challenges us, but that speaks directly to the moment we're living in. Turn with me to Micah chapter 3, verses 1 through 8. And I said: Listen, you heads of Jacob and rulers of the house of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Flips Tables Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 15, 2026

Today, we will spend some time with a familiar but stunning story that is told in all four gospels. John tells us, “So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts… and overturned their tables.” Jesus is consumed with zeal.

When Jesus Flips Tables   John 2:13–25 Introduction Today we will spend some time with a familiar but stunning story that is told in all four gospels. John tells us, “So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts… and overturned their tables.” Jesus is consumed ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Lets The Light In

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 18, 2026

When God lets the light in, He does not discard our brokenness but sanctifies our whole selves so that His strength and glory can shine through us. What was once sharp, fractured, and hidden becomes, by His grace, a window and a witness, reflecting Christ’s light into dark places.

When God Lets the Light In Texts (CSB): 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Ephesians 6:10 John 1:5 2 Corinthians 4:6 Introduction — Broken Glass Church, I want to begin with a simple image. Broken glass. When glass breaks, we don’t stop to admire it. We sweep it up. We treat it as dangerous. We throw it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Ephesians 6:10, John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Friendship Costs You

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 23, 2026

Covenant friendship shifts the center from me to thee, revealing a Christlike love that releases control, bears cost, and carries the atmosphere of heaven.

There are friendships that come easily. They form around shared interests, shared seasons, shared benefits. They feel natural. They feel mutual. And most of the time, they ask very little of us. But Scripture shows us another kind of friendship— one that does not reveal itself when everything is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 23:16, 2 Samuel 1:26, Philippians 2:5-8, John 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pergamum: When Faithfulness Is Misplaced Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

Living near power, Pergamum remained faithful yet misdirected loyalty, until Christ’s word called repentance, restored authority, and promised hidden sustenance and identity.

Pergamum is the third letter to the seven churches in Revelation, and by the time we arrive here, the pressure has changed again. Ephesus dealt with something that faded quietly. Smyrna faced pressure that came from the outside, loud and unmistakable. Pergamum is different. The danger here is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Your Soul Is Thirsty Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 31, 2026

When life leaves us dry and exhausted, Jesus invites us to drink deeply of the living water that only He can give.

When Your Soul Is Thirsty John 4:5–42 Introduction The past week was spent in the cold and dark, and for many, it remains that way. We’ve thrown away food from our refrigerators, gone through batteries, boiled water, and listened while tree limbs popped and broke, and for some of us ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thyatira — When Faithfulness Is Subverted Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 31, 2026

Thyatira warns that faithfulness can be redirected when tolerance replaces discernment and Christ’s authority is quietly shared with other voices.

By the time we arrive at Thyatira, something has already changed in us. Ephesus taught us that love can cool without rebellion. Smyrna taught us that faithfulness can be costly without being fragile. Pergamum taught us that proximity to power can quietly rearrange loyalty. So when we come to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist