Sermons on Abuse:

The Angel's Message To Zechariah: Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

We can count on God to breathe hope into the air of impossible situations.

The Christmas Angels – Part 1 CCCH 12-5-99 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – It’s about this time of year that I think about watching my favorite movie again, It’s a Wonderful Life. And I picture poor George Bailey standing in the snow without a coat on that bridge in Bedford Falls thinking about ending it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: The Lion Comes Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005

As a lion is passionate about protecting his young, Christ’s passion is his love for you.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a Christian allegory, so, it is not surprising that there are people in the world who are attacking this story and Lewis in writing it. Some even say that the Church is making it out to be something it is not. The Bible does use the lion for many ideas, but in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Mennonite

Finding Endurance For The Long Haul

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2005

The theme is will power, endurance, and overcoming in spite of difficulty. Every one of us come to a point a times when we want to give up and quit. Just like the disciples who fell asleep while they waited for Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. When w

Finding Endurance for the Long Haul Mark 14:32-42 January 23, 2005 The scene for the gospel lesson this morning is set on Thursday evening of Holy Week. It had been an incredibly busy and eventful week for Jesus and the disciples. It had started with the triumphant ride down the Mount of Olives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Kiley Garrison on Feb 19, 2007

The Bible promises that everyone who follows Jesus will face persecution. If we aren’t facing any opposition for our faith, maybe we should ask ourselves why.

Small Group Discussion Questions When you hear the word "persecution," what do you think of? What images come to mind? What are some ways Christians are persecuted today? Do you think persecution is worse for Christians in other countries than in the United States? Why or why not? Can you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mothers Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 14, 2002

Mothers are soft voices saying, "I love you." And mothers are a link to God, a child’s first impression of God’s love. Mothers are all of these things and much, much more.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners and landscapers. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows. Mothers are nurses and doctors and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16, Isaiah 49:13-17

God Is Able

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Life can get tough at times but what ever you going through God is able to see you through.

Is God able? As we go through life living it out day by day we ultimately will face many troubles, hardships, trials and tribulations. As we pass through troubled times, we will inevitably come face to face with a real question. A question, we sooner or later must all ask ourselves. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Serial Killer Saints

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 31, 2008

Be mindful of how we treat others

Armed and Extremely Dangerous Proverbs 11:30 A serial killer is someone who murders three or more people in three or more separate events over a period of time.[1] Many serial killers suffer from Antisocial Personality Disorder and usually not psychosis, and thus appear to be quite normal and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Methodist

"Writing On The Wall” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

There is a last night for everyone, a last breath, a last statement. All of us are weighed in God’s balances - every day.

OPEN BIBLES TO Daniel 5 & 1 Corinthians 1.26 1. Leaders come and go. a. Even though they are confident that their reign will last forever, it doesn’t. EVER. NEVER. Leaders, they come & go. Psalm 75.7 But God is the Judge: He puts down one, And exalts another. FOR SURE: Nebuchadnezzar was that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dear Old Dad

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Fathers have a huge responsibility, fortunately we have the perfect role model.

“Dear Old Dad” (John 3:16) June 21, 2009 Did you know that fewer long distance phonecalls are made on Fathers Day than Mothers day, not a big surprise. But did you know that long distance companies actually make more money on Fathers day because so many more of the calls are collect. Kids want to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Abraham's Struggle To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 19, 2008

Abraham is not really a "bad boy" but he did have some occasions when he had trouble making good decisions. What can he teach us when he did obey God and was ready to sacrifice his son?

Abraham’s Struggle to Be Faithful Genesis 22:1-19 February 17, 2008 One of the greatest privileges I have had in my adult life is to visit the Holy Land. It was a relatively short trip, but we traveled from Jerusalem down to the Dead Sea and the desert fortress of Masada, up along the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

True Love Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Love is the final apologetic.

Francis Schaeffer wrote that love is the final apologetic; it is the last word in the Christian’s defense of the gospel. John’s Gospel informs us that Jesus gave his disciples one last command before he was led away to be crucified: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Congregational

Solo Christo: Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011

In Jesus is your salvation. In Jesus is resurrection life. In Jesus is justification, the forgiveness of sins. Give your life to the one who can truly save, Jesus Christ, and him alone.

If you missed last week, we began a four week series called Stories to Tell. For these 4 weeks I’m going to tell you 4 stories of 4 heroes of our faith, which many of you have probably never heard. My hope is that these stories give you new heroes who encourage you in new ways, and that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Rejection

Contributed by Randall Parker on Sep 26, 2011

Are you wondering why Rejection resides in you?Here is the answer for you!

How to overcome rejection Correcting a mistaken identity This is such a big cause of demonic bondage, and it's one of the most common things to address in being set free. I had one highly experienced deliverance minister tell me that spirits of rejection are among some of the most common demons ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spoiled

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012

“Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tameless Tongue Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2009

Since each of you will spend ten years of your life talking - it is of utmost importance that we submit our tongues to Christ and give Him control over their use

JAMES 3:7-12 NATURAL MAN’S TAMELESS TONGUE [Psalm 140 / Mt. 12: 33-37] If you have been to a circus, you have likely seen some impressive animal acts. A trainer enters a large cage filled with lions and tigers, putting them though routines that include jumping through hoops of fire. Bears ride ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist