The Purpose of Pain

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

The Purpose of Pain Key Passage: Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3 Key Thought: We often can’t understand why God allows us to hurt. But pain and unanswered …

The Demoted King of Beasts

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

The Demoted King of Beasts Key Passage: Daniel 2, 7Key Thought: Bible prophecies are uncannily accurate in their predictions, even describing the details which give us confidence in God’s supreme …

God’s Creative Character

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

God’s Creative Character Key Passage: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired …

Supersize Fries and the Gospel

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Supersize Fries and the Gospel Key Passage: Matthew 15; Mark 7 Key Thought: Jesus’ main concern regarding what we take into our bodies involved the spiritual realm. We are polluted by sinful …

Pain Sent From Paradise

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Pain Sent From Paradise Key Text: Matthew 9; John 5  Key Thought: God is not the One causing the pain in our world. And yet He is present with us during our …

Is “Perfect” a Dirty Word?

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Is “Perfect” a Dirty Word? Key Passage: “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect,” Matthew 5:48. Key Thought: God calls us to be perfect within a …

Listen to the Cloud

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Listen to the Cloud Key Passage: Matthew 8 Key Thought: Even when our prayer receives an unfathomable “no,” we can be encouraged by the reality that God has worked many miracles and …

Be Imitators

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Be Imitators Key Passage: Ephesians 5  Key Thought: We as Christians are invited to imitate God in all that we do and say—especially in facing the challenge of forgiving those we …

Dogs Are People Too

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Dogs Are People Too Key Passage:  Matthew 15: Yes, Lord,’ she said, ‘but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.’  Then Jesus answered, ‘Woman, you have great faith! …

Christmas Unity

In Sermon Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Christmas Unity Key Passage: Matthew 1:21: You shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins. Key Thought: The Christmas story should bring believers to a point of …