Sermons on You Are Specific:

Why Are You Afraid?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

Do you feel God’s presence and love in the midst of the storms in your life?

Storm-tossed waters are a frequently used metaphor for the turmoil of living. In 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald went down, and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad in honor of and as a tribute to the ship and the men who lost their lives. He called it “The Wreck of the Edmund ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Other

Flora's Message

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 22, 2005

This is a very simple sermon written specifically for a lady in our church who passed away. But the message is a salvation message. I hope you may be able to use it to help you in writing a personal message about someone in your church.

From the moment I walked through the door of Warrenton Wesleyan Church 16 months ago I knew there was something special about Flora. I will admit that I pride myself in trying to learn and remember names, but for some reason, and I have never admitted this, I have the hardest time remembering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Crowns Anyone!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2016

I want you to remember that part of that exciting anticipation is His promise to reward His servants for a job well done. Tonight, I want you to see that Scripture not only supports the idea of eternal rewards, it spells out the specifics.

Crowns Anyone! 1 Corinthians 3:10-14NASB Bob Carlyle, who sang Butterfly Kisses a few years back, also sang these words in the song Heaven: “Sometimes this tired old world starts bringing my heart down, but you gotta bear the cross if you want to wear the crown.” To have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Pursuing? Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

What Are You Pursuing?

C.S. Lewis wrote this in Mere Christianity: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world, were those who thought the most of the next one. It has only been since Christians have largely ceased to think of the next world that they have become so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Other

Are You Listening To God? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 25, 2022

Though your sins be as scarlet, they will be white as snow. Your sins are as red as crimson. God can make you white as snow. God offers forgiveness in Jesus Christ. Are you listening to God?

There used to be a television commercial. In it everyone was talking and involved in all sorts of activity. One man says my broker is E. F. Hutton and he says… all stopped to listen. The commercial said when E. F. Hutton talks people listen. This is a passage where God speaks. God speaks here of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Unpack the deeper meaning and benefits of the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing its power as a two-way conversation with God.

Good morning, church family! Today's sermon will focus on the power of prayer, specifically the Lord’s Prayer. Now, I know many of us have said the Lord’s Prayer countless times, but have we ever truly unpacked its meaning and the benefits it brings into our lives? The late Billy Graham once said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Topics: Lord's Prayer

You Got A Problem? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2014

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 9

1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 You Got A Problem? Greeting 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Have You Heard?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 12, 2006

Have you heard the voice of God in creation and in the Bible?

“Have You Heard?” Introduction Speaking of God in the Old Testament; Ezekiel 43:2 (ESV) says, “And behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east. And the sound of his coming was like the sound of many waters.” Speaking of Jesus in the New Testament; Revelation 1:15 (ESV) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Thank You God!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 3, 2009

Sermon about stewardship/giving

Thank You God! You have already heard form Jimmy and Cheryl thins morning I n a strange way, I feel just a little like I think President Obama probably feels… Most people have already made up their minds on the subject. Some are in full agreement and others already hate anything I might say on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Congregational

You Are The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Many times, if God is going to touch someone, it will be through us.

Today we celebrate the baptisms of three children of our congregation. A lot of things are happening in a baptism. Their parents are asking for God's blessing on their children and making promises to provide Christian nurture for them. God is making a statement to the children, that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

And When You Fast Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 19, 2020

Sermon based on Matthew 6:16-18 - Encourages the hearers to practice fasting as a spiritual discipline.

“AND WHEN YOU FAST” Matthew 6:16-18 FBCF – 10/18/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Fasting is all the rage these days. Typed “fasting” into Google. Didn’t find anything related to any type of Christian fasting until I got to the 8th page. Tons of websites dedicated to intermittent fasting for weight loss, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Studying Or Skimming

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

If you need to start out with milk, do so, but study so you can handle strong meat lest you be led astray into a buffet of theological salmonella and botulism.

Having been in ministry many years and somewhat unfortunately have had many addresses due to the military, college and jobs. I have had great concern about the great amount of biblical illiteracy in a land of millions of churches and hundreds, if not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 4:1, 1 Timothy 3:15, Jude 1:3, 1 Corinthians 11:16, Ephesians 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Gentleness (Gentle Love) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 4, 2011

Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: GENTLE LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness. GALATIANS 5:13-26 SERMON As we prepare for communion we want to pause and shift our morning’s emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Unpack Your Bag Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

We have all been packed by God for a specific function, what is yours?

Survival Game.... (15-20 min) As we compare your answers to the experts, how much more does the importance of what you pack for a trip mean to you. This exercise helped us to understand the important uses for everyday household items. Most of those supplies can be found around your house, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist