Sermons on Your Foot:

Don't Let Your Past Define Your Future PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages letting go of past mistakes and regrets, embracing God's current work in our lives, and looking forward to the future with hope.

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome. As we gather together today in this sacred space, we are united by a shared purpose: to seek understanding, to find comfort and to grow in our faith. We are here to wrestle with the word of God, to grapple with its truths and to let it shape us, mold us, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Leaving The Past Behind

Regaining Trust Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2016

In order to regain your integrity after it is lost, let God reveal your sin, rebuke you for it, and then restore you wholly and completely just like He did for Abraham.

Every few years the U.S. Department of Defense publishes a short book called The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failure. The book is filled with case studies of government employees acting badly, and it's used to train new government workers how not to behave on the job. Recently, one case study focused ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Raising Of Lazarus. Complete.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

And he that was dead came forth, bound head and foot with grave-clothes, and his face was bound about with a napkin. John 11:44.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS. John 11:1-45. I). HE WHOM THOU LOVEST IS SICK. John 11:1-16. JOHN 11:1. “Now a certain man was sick.” This is the first mention of Lazarus of Bethany in the Gospels, and he is identified alongside his sisters, Mary and Martha. JOHN 11:2. Mary is identified in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumph Of Sacrificial Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Apr 18, 2025

Beloved in Christ, on this solemn yet sacred day, we stand at the foot of the cross, beholding the greatest act of love and redemption ever known.

Good Friday Exhortation: The Triumph of Sacrificial Love Beloved in Christ, on this solemn yet sacred day, we stand at the foot of the cross, beholding the greatest act of love and redemption ever known. Good Friday is not merely a day of mourning; it is a day of divine purpose fulfilled, a day ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8, Matthew 27:51

Denomination: Charismatic

"Out Of The Whirlwind” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2019

God does not explain why Job has suffered, but focuses on God's knowledge, power and majesty. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Job is humbled by God (38:1-42:6) Job is questioned by God #1: Can you explain my creation? (38:1-38). Job is questioned by God #2: Can you oversea my creation? (38:39-39:30). Job is questioned by God #3: Can you subdue my creation? (40:6-41:34) Job replies to God (42: 1-6) Job is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Patience In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 31, 2017

God says to the wealthy, wicked oppressor: Weep for your miseries are coming. But He says to you and me who have trusted His Son: Wait for your Master is coming. Don’t quit. Don’t complain, and don’t lose your cool, because Jesus is right at the door!

Once upon a time, there was kindergarten teacher in Texas, who was helping one of her students put on his cowboy boots. He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get Your Actions Behind Your Priorities – Thanksgiving Sunday Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Jesus urges us to live now, for eternity

Get Your Actions Behind Your Priorities – Thanksgiving Sunday Matt 6:19-34 Oct 8, 2006 Intro: This doesn’t really have anything to do with my sermon, but it fits the day and made me smile: Review: This fall we have been on a journey, discovering what Jesus meant when He said, “I have come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Jesus Matthew 4

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 3, 2014

Satan's Temptations: Use Your power to your own benefit Use Your spiritual insights to impress others and test God Use Your freedom to bow down to one other than God-so you can gain power Jesus sets the model for us to gain victory against Satan's attack

The Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Reclaiming Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

I’m talking about the definition of dreams that refers to “a condition or achievement that is longed for.” Many such longings… desires… dreams… are a reflection of God in us. .. a part of God’s eternal purpose.

1 Reclaiming Your Dreams June 25, 2006 – Brad Bailey What are your dreams? What dreams did you have as a child for what you could do in the world? There lies in every human life a dimension of dreams (desires) that are a part of God’s eternal plan…often they are silenced and stolen… and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

We need to remember Philippians 4:19 which says, But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Psalm 90:12; Matthew 6:33 HOW TO MAKE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE There is an old saying that, "You are never too old to learn." Here is one lesson that you're never too old to learn: "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Vision Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 31, 2008

God wants to give everyone a vision of Heaven and your ministry.

Title: The power of vision “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV) “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint…” (Proverbs 29:18 NIV) “If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Death-Day Is Better Than Your Birthday Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2005

As Christians and seekers, our faith and future stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus.

A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. - Ecclesiastes 7:1 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 7, 2005

Guilt holds you down, and guilt holds you back, and it doesn’t have to.

Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past May 1, 2005 If we could somehow step on a scale today that measured the weight of our spiritual baggage, some of us would break the machine. So many people are groaning under the strain of the baggage in their spirits. That weight is called guilt. We all have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Show Your True Colors: Raise Your Flag

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 30, 2004

I spend a lot of time talking about the picture of the marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima during WW2, history’s most reproduced photograph. And then talk about the importance of raising the flag of our faith.

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on July 4, 2004 Title: Show Your True Colors: Raise Your Flag or “Raising the Flag of Faith” Text: Matthew 5:16 Introduction 1. Vexillology is the study of flags… • I don’t know about you…but that’s a new word for me… • I learned it this week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Nazarene