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When Gods Are Entertaining But Not Convincing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores God's providence in our lives, encouraging us to trust in His divine wisdom beyond the noise and chaos of the world. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. We gather here today, our hearts filled with hope and our spirits eager for the Word of God. Let's take a moment to open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that is about to be shared. Opening Scripture Reading – Our Scripture passage for today is Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Topics: Persuaded

When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 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

Little Is Much When God Is In It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's sufficiency, demonstrating His ability to multiply our small offerings and work miracles in seemingly impossible situations.

Warm greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to be gathered here today, united by our shared love for our Savior and a common desire to grow in our understanding of His Word. As we gather in this sanctuary, a place of refuge and renewal, we find ourselves on the cusp of a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-14

Topics: Trusting, God, Can't See

It Doesn't Matter When PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores God's call to all, the rewards of faith, and the lavish grace of salvation.

Good morning, dear friends. It's truly a blessing to be gathered here in the presence of our God, ready to immerse ourselves in the beautiful tapestry of His Word. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that He has so generously laid out for us in Scripture. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Resurrection, Sunday, Message

When God Became Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores the divine identity of Jesus as the Word, the Creator, and the light of mankind, emphasizing our need for Him for eternal life.

Hello, dear friends. It is a privilege to gather with you again today, to stand in this sacred space where we seek solace, find fellowship, and grow in our faith. Isn’t it wonderful that we have this opportunity to come together, to pause from our daily routines and reconnect with our Creator? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Topics: Jesus, Son Of God, Eternal Life

When Your Promise Dies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon encourages trust in God's promises and the growth of faith, even in challenging times, through the wisdom found in 2 Kings 4:14-37.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for our Savior and our shared desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the foot of a mountain of wisdom, ready to ascend, not by our own strength, but by the grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:14-37

Topics: Faith, Belief

When God Is On Your Side PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores Psalm 3, emphasizing God's promise of protection, the power of faith, and the importance of perseverance during trials.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy and a privilege to gather here today, bound in our shared faith, to contemplate the living Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let our hearts open wide to receive the divine wisdom and comfort that the Scriptures provide. Today, we turn our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Topics: God's Protection

When Life Comes To A Screeching Halt (How To React When Tragedy Strikes) Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jul 3, 2001

TRAGEDY STRIKES ALL OF US AT SOME POINT. NEHEMIAH SHOWS US HOW TO REACT CONSTRUCTIVELY TO IT.

Intro: When tragedy strikes, some react by getting bitter, blaming God, withdrawing, and never working through a constructive reaction. Nehemiah shows us how to react positively and constructively to tragedy. His tragedy was that his homeland had been devistated, the wall of Jerusalem had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: When The Wrong People Win

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

What if the wrong people end up in charge, in control of our government, your work, your school or whatever organization you are involved with? How will you respond?

We’re in an election year again. In the midst of the Pandemic, the Democratic National Convention occurred virtually this week and dominated all the major TV networks. As expected, the speakers at the Democratic Convention relentlessly attacked the incumbent president, and true to form, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-30, Ezekiel 22:30, Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Bible Church

When The Holidays Are Hard: Finding Peace When You Can't.

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 1, 2022

The holidays are often the happiest time of the year for many people.  It’s easy to forget that for many, the family gatherings, songs, and celebrations overlook the losses they have endured - and instead of being the happiest season of all, it becomes a hard time of year.

When The Holidays Are Hard: Finding Peace When You Can't Introduction The holidays are often the happiest time of the year for many people.  It’s easy to forget that for many, the family gatherings, songs, and celebrations overlook the losses they have endured - and instead of being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19, Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Everything Seems Possible, Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003

When everything is going well, pray, because that is when the opposition will assault us, that is when confusion comes, and that is when you will discover the unfinished clutter in your own heart.

Each fall I bring you messages on prayer. There is a reason for that. In this time of the year we need to be very alert about our devotional life. September is a crucial time to discern important things about prayer. The reason is not hard to find. In September, everything cranks up to a fever ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Absolute Truth Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 25, 2019

Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being the truth that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by walking in accordance to its precepts!

God’s Word is Truth! Psalms 119:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being the truth that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Looks Around When He See A Christ Like Attitude In You?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jun 10, 2012

our attitudes describe our individual nature. Is our attitude Christ like?

In 1928 Eduard Spranger wrote about his studies in human attitudes. Attitudes are described as representing the individual’s way of viewing the world we know in connection with an individual’s preference to participate in it. Spranger described six major attitudes as noted in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017

Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bold Prayer: When To Yeild And When To Insist - 2 Samuel 7:21-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 3, 2025

Why pray God's promises if He'll keep them anyway? David's secret in 2 Samuel 7:25: Bold prayer activates the "now" fulfillment—for His name's sake. Yield and insist simultaneously.

Introduction When Tracy and I went to Mexico we rode a shuttle bus to where we were going, and after a couple minutes we recognized the song that was playing on the radio. The lyrics were in Spanish, but we knew the tune. It was one of my favorite worship choruses. I tried to talk to the bus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:21-29