Sermons on Affections:

3rd Sunday After Epiphany

Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jan 26, 2001

Overcoming Evil with Good

The Third Sunday After Epiphany 2000 From the Epistle: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Paul has told us this morning to overcome evil. Not only has he told us to overcome evil, but he has given us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Christ: Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005

This topical message examines the famous trilemma of C.S. Lewis and answers a very important question for our day.

Jesus Christ: Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord? Who do you say that I am? Mark 8:29 Have you ever met anybody who said things about themselves that made you scratch your head & say, Coo-coo?” I remember a boyhood friend of mine named Greg who told me he was a robot from another planet. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29

Denomination: Holiness

Reasons For Not Worrying

Contributed by Wilfred Mina on May 1, 2005

The three reasons why we should not worry

THREE REASONS WHY WE SHOULD NOT WORRY Luke 12:22-31 INTRODUCTION Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry taught worrying specifically. In the parable of the rich man before our text, Jesus sensitively shown or pictured the destination of this rich man who lay up treasure for himself and is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running From The Call

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Running From God

Intro: years ago I felt the call of God on my life at 17, but for a number of years I ran from the call of God. Tonight, there could be those here that are running from God’s call or you may be dealing with someone on the run. I would like to give you some sure signs from the book of Jonah to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Build A Bridge To Parents Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building strong Families with lessons based on the 10 commandments

He believes in Santa Claus He does not believe in Santa Claus He is Santa Claus He looks like Santa Claus Introduction: I want to throw out a phrase: Blended Family: The Bible does not sugar coat the stories. We are told all the gory details. Jacob and his family a case study for a blended ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 28, 2008

Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said.

TWO DISTINCT SPIRITUAL ATTITUDES John 21: 19-22 Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said. Nothing affects the church more than attitude. It is attitude not aptitude that determines one’s altitude in life. Someone has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Today's Choices--Tomorrow's Generation

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 1, 2007

This sermon tries to show how important it is to make right Choices in life.

“Today’s Choices—Tomorrow’s Generation” Text: Exodus 20:5-6 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5-6

Denomination: *other

Pray Like This

Contributed by James Beam, Jr on Nov 10, 2005

Jesus disciples were drawn by his intimate walk with His Father. This text reveals how prayer is shaped by what’s in our heart & in our Father’s heart.

Welcome & Theme Introduction 1. What one thing could make the church more powerful than anything else? What one thing could ensure that your life was as good as it can be? What one thing could turn your family into the place that everyone loved to stay? 2. That ONE thing is an intimate, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"...be Filled With The Spirit"

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 5, 2006

Every Christian is called to be filled with the Holy Spirit

…..be filled with the Spirit. Eph 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Introduction • (We might have expected the apostle to plead for abstinence as over against intemperance. But he takes a more startling and positive line. He urges his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Suffering Shame In The Name

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to show the congregation that the first witnesses of Jesus Christ were willing at any moment to give their life for the ministry of Jesus Christ. Our call today is no different. We should be willing to die for the Gospel of Jes

Suffering Shame in the name of any person simply means that you have given your life to that person in order to suffer shame. We think of the negative aspect of suffering shame. I can think of an abusive husband who continually humiliates his wife. She is shamed by it but continues to stand by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

"A Praise In The Midst Of Confusion"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005

We as believers need to learn how to give God TRUE praise, even amidst chaos & confusion.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 Habbakkuk says in verse 18, "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, in the God of mine salvation." He was basically saying that even amidst all the confusion, strife, stress, mess, and destruction and chaos, he was STILL going to praise God, no matter what... And for a few minutes I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve - From Expectation To Celebration

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

A sermon for Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve, acknowleding the end of Advent and the beginning og Christmas

When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas of childhood, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is almost here. That is certainly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Justified, Qualified, Glorified Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 21, 2004

The Qualifications of a marriage. Part 1 of 3 part sermon on the state of marriage.

Justified, Qualified, Glorified. This sermon is considering these three words in marriage. The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. First lets look at the Biblical meaning of each word. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Love Honour & Cherish ,conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 22, 2004

The third part of this sermon deals with the word Cherish, as it deals with marriage.

To Love Honor & Cherish conclusion The third part of this sermon deals with the word Cherish, as it deals with marriage. First, what does the word cherish mean? 1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to give warmth, ease or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Hope Is Built On... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 30, 2015

This is the 13th sermon in the series "The Cure". What is your hope built on?

Series: The Cure [#13] MY HOPE IS BUILT ON… Romans 8:18-28 Introduction: Troubles are just part of life. We all go through things and what matters is how we go through them. We know that Jesus is the cure to our problems; but do we go through the problem alone or with Jesus? In our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist