Sentence Sermons

2024

If we won’t preach on certain subjects, it won’t be long until we can’t preach on those subjects (see 2 Timothy 4:3-4).

Grace does not abound where sin abounds (see Romans 6:1-4).

If you’re not feeling close to God, guess who moved (see Isaiah 59:1-2).

Not facing a fire won’t put out that fire; it will magnify and grow until it consumes everything (see Ephesians 4:26).

Don’t mistake God’s silence for absence (see Lamentations 3:25).

Either Christ is our whole life, or He’s not part of it at all (see Philippians 3:8).

Every obstacle is an opportunity to grow (see James 1:12).

We are not here to accrue assets but to become one (see 2 Corinthians 8:1-15).

It is better to be alone than surrounded by bad company (see 1 Corinthians 15:33).

The Bible provides more than encouragement; it also provides correction (see 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Are we really the salt of the earth if we sugar-coat the gospel (see 2 Timothy 4:1-5)?

Unbelievers don’t read the Bible; they read Christians (see Matthew 5:16).

Wise men still seek Christ today (see Ephesians 5:17).

Better to die to sin rather than die in it (see Romans 6:1-13).

When you don’t understand God’s answer to your problems, do you question Him or humbly accept His response (see Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1)?

Neglecting to do good bears the same consequence as doing evil (see James 2:15-17).

If you want to lose faith just stop reading your Bible (see Hebrews 2:1).

If the God says something is a sin, then our opinions do not matter (see 1 Samuel 15).

Considering what our Lord endured for us on His cross, we should never think anything God expects of us while carrying our own crosses “just doesn’t seem fair” (see Luke 23:39-41).

What good is knowledge of truth without application of it (see James 1:22-25)?

If you perceive marriage to be like buying/selling vehicles, don’t be surprised when you can’t seem to be happy in your marriage (see Ephesians 5:25-33).

The Bible does not need to be interpreted when it can be understood (see Ephesians 3:1-5).

Pure and undefiled religion is sadly often forgotten (see James 1:26-27).

Your good deeds may not be known by man, but they are certainly known by God (see Matthew 6:1-4).

It doesn’t take the physical act of adultery to commit adultery in the heart (see Matthew 5:27-28).

God hated divorce long ago, and He still hates divorce today (see Matthew 19:1-9).

Simply believing doesn’t make one a believer (see Acts 2:37-47).

When God’s mirror provides a faulty reflection, the problem isn’t the mirror but the one who is reflected (see James 1:22-25).

A world without hard workers would be a world filled with starving people (see 2 Thessalonians 3:10).

Our conscience can be our guide, but can also be our downfall (see 1 Corinthians 4:4).

The lives of believers should cause non-believers to question their unbelief (see 1 Peter 3:1-2).

The easiest way to bring up a child in the way he should go is for the parent to be traveling the same route (see Ephesians 6:1).

Many believe prosperity helps them find their place in the world, but this only means that the world can be found in them (see Matthew 6:19-21).

If the Lord intended for us to live in a permissive society, the Ten Commandments would have been the Ten Suggestions (see Exodus 20:1-21).

God is not our lawyer; we can call Him even when we are not in trouble (see Ephesians 5:15-20).

2023

We can clothe ourselves and yet still be naked (see Genesis 3:7-11).

We can rest assured in God’s promises, but God has never promised a life of ease and comfort (see 2 Corinthians 11:22-33).

We can do nothing of ourselves, but all through Christ (see Philippians 4:13).

The Old Testament was written for our learning, not our law (see Romans 15:4).

An unwise man can become wise by being silent (see Proverbs 17:28).

When life is not very rosy, remember who wore the crown of thorns (see Matthew 27:27-54).

Context is key when reading the Bible, but it must not be used as an excuse (see 2 Timothy 2:15).

In order to live, we must first die (see Colossians 2:11-13).

We should do less listening to our heart and more listening to God (see Proverbs 14:12).

If we spare the rod we spoil the child; if we spare giving to our brother in need we lose our soul (see James 2:15-16).

When words are hard to find, search the Word for help (see Acts 4:29).

Rebuke can sting, but eternal punishment will burn (see Matthew 25:41-46).

If you don't know where you stand, you probably need to sit down (see Acts 18:26).

Silence is golden . . . until it isn’t (see Galatians 2:11-12).

The best way to live with sin is by putting it to death (see Colossians 3:5-10).

Do we approach the Scriptures looking for the answers, or do we believe we already have all the answers (see Matthew 22:23-29)?

Satan promises many things, but he’s never kept a single promise (see John 8:44).

Our goal must not be political correctness, but correctness in the Truth (see Isaiah 5:20-21).

Walking step-in-step with the savior requires keeping up with His pace (see 1 John 2:6).

Truth fears no investigation (see 1 Thessalonians 5:21).

The Bible doesn’t need to be rewritten, but reread (see Joshua 1:8).

The pleasures of sin are but for a season, but the consequences of sin are eternal (see Hebrews 11:23-39).

The days are long, but the years are short (see James 4:13-14).

It is never wrong to oppose error (see 2 Timothy 4:2).

If we want be built up in the faith, we must beware the destructive power of discouragement (see Hebrews 3:13).

If God answered every prayer we offered Him, would the world be affected or would only our lives be affected (see 1 Timothy 2:1-4)?

Do we sin a lot or do we “sin not” (see 1 John 2:1, KJV)?

We might not be the ones living in sin, but that does always not mean we are innocent (see 2 John 9-11).

If you have to ask yourself, “Is this clothing modest?” you already have the answer (see 1 Timothy 2:9-10).

The greatest of faults is to be conscious of others’ but not our own (see Matthew 7:1-5).

A good conscience will save, but only through baptism (see 1 Peter 3:21).

First, it's life then death; then, it's life or death (see Matthew 25:46).

When it comes to anger, we need to listen to Barney Fife and "nip it in the bud!" (see Genesis 4:1-8).

It's okay to take sin for a ride, but only if it remains in the rear-view mirror (see 1 Corinthians 6:9-11).

If you find yourself with many possessions, you may just lose yourself (see Mark 8:36-37).

2022

Our lives may be all that some know of the Bible (see Matthew 5:16).

In company, guard your tongue; in solitude, guard your heart (see Proverbs 4:23).

We cannot do anything about our ancestors, but we can influence our descendants greatly (see Exodus 6).

If a child is not taught to obey a parent who is visible, he will never learn to obey a Heavenly Father who is not clearly visible (see Ephesians 6:1).

If money talks, it usually sends the wrong message (see 1 Timothy 6:10).

If you think you have no fault, that is possibly the worst one (see 1 John 1:8).

We cannot make Jesus mean anything to others until He means everything to us (see Matthew 10:38).

Think of your own sins and you will have more compassion for others and their sins (see Ephesians 4:32).

Between a rock and a hard place? It's good to be next to THE Rock when you are in a hard place (see Psalm 18:2).

Give according to your income, lest God makes your income according to your giving (see Luke 6:38).

It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret (see 2 Corinthians 5:17).

A faithful Christian is one who does not have to consult his savings account to count wealth (see Matthew 19:21).

The world does not need a definition of Christianity as badly as it needs a demonstration of it (see 1 Corinthians 11:1).

Human supposition and speculation can never take the place of divine revelation found only in God's Word (see 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

No one can injure the Bible's influence as thoroughly as a Christian who disregards it (see 2 Corinthians 11:13-15).

The only way to settle a disagreement is on the basis of what is right, not who is right (see John 7:24).

Are the things you are living for worth Christ dying for (see Romans 12:1)?

Believing Christ died, that is history; believing Christ died for sinners, that is salvation (see John 3:16).

If you want others to see what Christ can do for them, show them what Christ has done for you (see Isaiah 52:7).

Many who say "Our Father" on Sunday spend the rest of the week acting like orphans (see Luke 6:46).

We should spend less time listening to sermons and more time living them (see James 1:22).

Give Satan an inch and he will be a ruler (see Ephesians 4:27).

Instead of pointing a finger, hold out a helping hand (see Galatians 6:1).

In the sentence of life, Satan may become a comma, but do not let him be the period! (see Genesis 4:7).

Forbidden fruits create many jams (see Genesis 3).

Give the Lord what is right and not what is left (see 2 Corinthians 9:7).

Confession of sin is not simply an admission of weakness, but also a sign of strength (see James 5:16).

Live as if Christ died yesterday, arose this morning, and is coming back tomorrow (see Revelation 22:20).

None is more beautiful than the one in whom Christ is reflected (see 1 Peter 2:9).

Eternity will be a long time to think about what you should have done (see Matthew 25:46).

We are not put on earth to find ourselves, but find and serve God (see Isaiah 43:7).

Learn from the mistakes of others - we won't live long enough to make them all ourselves (see Luke 16:19-31).

Faith must be placed in the right place or else our faith is only wishful thinking (see 2 Corinthians 13:5).

If you woke up today with only what you thanked God for yesterday, what would you have? (see Ephesians 5:20).

When things go wrong, never go with them (see Romans 12:9).

2021

Trust God's authority, not man's majority (see Mark 11:27-28).

When life tires you and wears you down, remember to rest comfortably on God's promises (see 2 Corinthians 1:20).

Man's way leads to a hopeless end while God's way leads to an endless hope (see Proverbs 14:12).

Character is built by many small deeds, but can be lost in a single act (see Proverbs 10:9).

When God commands us to do something, we are wise to follow Jesus's example: always choose God's will over our own (see Matthew 26:36-46).

Actions speak louder than words; when words won't do, what will you do (see 1 John 3)?

It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one (see Ephesians 4:1-3).

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the door forever (see 1 Peter 5:8).

Don’t put a question mark where God put a period (see Matthew 22:23-33).

God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called (see 1 Peter 2:2).

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage (see Romans 8:28).

A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing (see Romans 14:11).

Prejudice is a great time-saver, enabling us to form opinions without bothering to get the facts (see Matthew 7:1-5).

Bad habits are like a comfortable bed; easy to get into, but hard to get out of (see Colossians 3:8).

When success turns a man’s head, it often leaves him looking in the wrong direction (see Genesis 40).

We don’t change God’s message; His message changes us (see 2 Timothy 4:3-4).

If you are struggling with something, talk to God about it; His phone lines are active 24/7 (see Romans 12:12).

God calls us daily to serve him, but we often let His calls go straight to voicemail (see Deuteronomy 28:2).

Even on the terrible days when nothing seems to go right, God's goodness and grace is still there - can you find it (see Ecclesiastes 7:14)?

Exercise daily: walk with the Lord (see Micah 6:8).

Wisdom has two parts: having a lot to say and not saying it (see Proverbs 29:11).

Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it (see Proverbs 12:22).

Even when we - like Jonah - run from the Lord, we - like Jonah - cannot escape Him (see Jonah 1).

Truth is not always popular, but it is always right (see John 15).

Collapse in the Christian life is rarely a blowout - it's usually a slow leak (see Revelation 2:1-6).

A sermon that pricks our heart or conscience must have some good points (see Acts 2).

To be angry with a weak man is proof you are not very strong yourself (see Ecclesiastes 7:9).

It is better to be despised for doing right than praised for doing wrong (see John 12:42-43).

Following the Lord's example means we practice what we preach (see 1 Corinthians 11:1).

Kindness is difficult to give away because it usually keeps coming back around (see 1 Peter 3:9).

We will be happier if we others bits of our hearts rather than pieces of our minds (see Ephesians 4:32).

One who always finds fault seldom finds anything else (see John 8:1-11).

You are the light of the world, so don't forget to pay the electric bill (see Matthew 5:14-16)!

When we fill our stomachs with food at the dinner table, we should also try filling our hearts with gratitude (see Acts 27:33-36).

Church members are like cars - they start missing before they quit (see Hebrews 10:24-25).