Church Sermons

They say there’s no such thing as a perfect church. Well, one author decided to test that theory out for himself. Peter DeHaan spent an entire year roaming from one church to another, visiting 52 different Christian congregations. In the process he learned what makes these places of worship unique, what makes newcomers feel like they belong, and what cringe-worthy shenanigans are guaranteed to keep visitors from ever coming back. In his travels, Peter learned about different denominations and worship styles as well as what happens when imperfect humans gather together in the name of a ...

Are You Experiencing God’s Presence Today? This Complete Two Book Set includes everything you need to know about the Person and modern-day work of the Holy Spirit and the Bible’s full array of spiritual gifts. BOOK 1: The Holy Spirit - Spiritual Gifts: Amazing Power for Everyday People - EXPANDED EDITION We sit in our pews. We hear about the awesome power of God the Father. We marvel at the miracles of Jesus. Then off we go, never expecting those supernatural spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit to flow through us in the here and now. That's exactly what this author did, until one day she...

Throughout history, there have been certain figures who have stood the test of time and had an enduring impact on the church at large. One such person was the famed Welsh preacher Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. In this carefully curated collection of sermons, contemporary listeners are introduced to one of the most influential pastors of the 20th century. Compiled and expertly edited by his daughter and grandson, this powerful anthology will help you learn from “the Doctor’s” prophetic preaching - even today.

Today John Calvin is often thought of only as a theologian. However, he was first and foremost a preacher of the word of God. Here his sermon series through 1 Timothy is made accessible in English once again. Previously these sermons were available only in a rough facsimile of a 1579 translation. In this volume the language and spelling have been updated to give better access to these powerful sermons preached during a time of intense struggle in the church in Geneva. Significantly different from Calvin's commentaries, these sermons show Calvin the pastor with a deep evangelistic burden. ...

As the tight-knit Trinity Grace Church mourns the loss of their beloved pastor, his chosen successor, Alexis, bears the weight of a hidden truth: Pastor Will took his own life. In the stormy weeks that follow, Alexis is tasked with nothing short of restoring her congregation’s faith—even as her own is secretly crumbling.

What if stewardship wasn't about guilt, but grace? Not about scarcity, but abundance? Not about what you must give up, but what you've already received? Kingdom Stewardship takes you deep into Jesus' Sermon on the Mount to discover a revolutionary approach to living. Over seven transformative weeks, Pastor Jon Burnham unpacks how Jesus reimagines everything we think we know about blessing, influence, resources, relationships, prayer, and trust. This isn't another stewardship campaign toolkit trying to squeeze donations from reluctant congregations. This is a comprehensive spiritual resource...

There’s more to salvation than punching your ticket for heaven. John Wesley taught that full salvation means becoming completely holy in heart and life. This focus on personal holiness was one of the defining characteristics of the Wesleyan revival. The many Methodist and Wesleyan denominations, the Pentecostal and holiness movements, and the Salvation Army all trace their lineage back to these teachings. Wesley’s followers believed what he taught fiercely, lived it out faithfully, and witnessed to it boldly, to the point that they were often violently persecuted. Today, millions of ...

April 18th, 1521. Martin Luther was on trial for believing the Scriptures were the ultimate authority for the Christian, rather than dogma developed by men. He is quoted as having said, “My conscience is captive to the Word of God” when asked to recant his writings. I’ve taken part of Luther’s statement as my title because while I am thankful to God for myriad men in the Reformed Baptist world that have taught me much, I cannot claim full allegiance to a document written in the 17th century; it beingmostly right. The Word of God – alone! – demands and warrants our full ...

This series of Bible study guides offer sound biblical interpretations that will meet the needs of pastors, church leaders, and Bible students.The task of the church is to go out, to make disciples and to teach. To do that, the church needs strong and confident Christians that know and understand the Bible correctly. In fact, all Christians should have adequate and truthful knowledge of the Bible if they wish to be a messenger of God’s word.These study resources are truthful and thorough but not complicated or too academic.This series offers sound biblical interpretations that will meet ...

Dive into the transformative power of the early church with The Fire is Not Optional: Recovering the Baptism of Jesus and the Message of the Early Church. This compelling exploration of the Book of Acts unveils the raw, unfiltered sermons that turned the world upside down, revealing a gospel centered not on fear or condemnation, but on the radical grace and resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Author and Speaker, Bill Vanderbush, takes readers on a journey through the first sermons preached by the apostles, illuminating the simplicity and power of their message: Jesus is risen, and His ...

Stay Salty is a field guide for pastors and church leaders who refuse to go bland. In a noisy, confused world, your church needs a message that is biblical, clear, and courageous. This book gives you practical tools to sharpen your words, steady your people, and stand firm with grace and conviction. Drawing from real ministry challenges, Stay Salty shows you how to communicate truth with clarity, lead under pressure, and build systems that hold the line when culture pushes back. It is pastoral, practical, and ready to use this weekend. You’ll learn how to: Clarify your church’s message ...

Hear the Early Church Preach Acts—Chrysostom’s timeless exposition, newly refreshed for today’s reader. Experience the Book of Acts through the eyes of Saint John Chrysostom, whose penetrating insight and pastoral warmth bring Scripture vividly to life. • The complete Homilies on Acts from the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, newly revised for modern readers • Faithfully preserves Chrysostom’s theology and rhetorical brilliance while clarifying outdated language • Ideal for pastors, teachers, and students seeking the early Church’s voice on the spread of the gospel • ...

One of the greatest problems Christians face today is where to focus their time and energy. Many Christians jump from one cause or program to another, never quite feeling fulfilled or satisfied in their Christian life. In the book FOCUS, Pastor Jay McCaig leads us through five areas of spiritual growth that every Christian and church must understand if they are ever going to turn the world upside down for Christ. Freedom – As Christians, we have a level of freedom that is beyond anything that any government or institution can provide. Are you living in bondage or living in the freedom ...

Long before his iconic paraphrased Bible translation, The Message, Eugene H. Peterson (1932-2018) faithfully preached for decades to the small congregation of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. As the seasons passed, along with the accompanying fasts and feasts, Peterson faithfully revealed ways to cultivate a robust, authentic life of faith, intimacy, obedience, and joy. Now you can gain new insights into Peterson’s preaching and pastoral life through this collection of his most compelling yet never-before-published sermons.

This is the latest in my books of sermons I have preached over the past 40 years, part of a project I am engaged in, turning sermon notes into full script and uploading to Amazon Kindle as a way of preserving them, mainly for my family. These sermons are based on John’s first letter, and the two letters of Peter, and have much to teach us. Hopefully, I have brought out some of the lessons, but I am sure there are many more to be discovered in John and Peter’s writings. For my part, I have thoroughly enjoyed re-reading these scriptures and sermons, having forgotten or overlooked much ...

For many pastors and church leaders, ministry is an exhausting, frustrating, and even fruitless endeavor. Driven by programs and cultural trends, churches are competing to stay relevant and effective in a hostile world. What if there were a better way - a way of rest and of power - the way of abiding?

I can remember the time when the antagonism with which for more than three hundred years the vast majority of the English people had regarded the Church of Rome, was one of the most powerful elements of our national life. It controlled our theological controversies; it was appealed to with confidence by the chiefs of political parties; its influence was obvious in.our social intercourse. Roman Catholic priests were regarded with mingled distrust, contempt, and dread. The characteristic doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church were spoken of with intellectual scorn; the pretensions of the Pope...

Evangelism - by G Campbell Morgan is one of those rare books that you won't want to put down. It challenges you to turn your faith active - as a church and as an individual. This book is incredibly well written by a man who was himself and incredible evangelist. Dr Campbell Morgan preached his first sermon aged 13, just after hearing D L Moody preach in London. The Spirit of God took hold of this man and he really did become on of the Masters' Men. The Masters' Men is a collection of classic works written by people who quite evidently were in the hollow of the Masters' hand. Each book has ...

Alone and brain-addled, the Rev. Ezra Pounders walks along a country road in the dead of night. He's wearing dark clothing, but he's confident the Lord will protect him. Two seconds later, a fast-moving pickup truck tops the hill and knocks him ten feet into the air. On his death bed, Preacher Pounders wrestles with one gnawing regret. He never preached one last sermon. The one he really wanted to preach - but the one that would have cost his job. The one that would shake religion's foundation to its core - but the one the world deserves to hear. Now his all-important message may die with ...

If anyone will piously and soberly consider the sermon which our Lord Jesus Christ spoke on the mount, as we read it in the Gospel according to Matthew, I think that he will find in it, so far as regards the highest morals, a perfect standard of the Christian life. And this, we do not rashly venture to promise, but gather it from the very words of the Lord himself.