Sermons on Affective:

Why Should I Forgive?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 15, 2016

The dramatic story of 66730 and how she forgave her tormentors. The 3 top arguments of those who say they can't forgive and the rationales to disarm those arguments.

WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE? Lk. 17:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An army recruit was assigned to the paratroopers’ outfit. The instructor explained the operation of parachutes and the fundamentals of skydiving to the recruits. 2. He included a lot of terminology, such as: “Jumpmaster, Air ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle Of The Brides Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 25, 2025

God is teaching us that it doesn’t have to be an occasion for fear and desperation but, rather, can be a time to lean into God and pour out our grief out to Him.

We are in our From Dust to Life series in the book of Genesis and last week in chapter 29 we saw how Jacob worked for his uncle Laban for seven years as a dowry payment for his daughter Rachel, the woman he loved. Laban agreed to this but did the bait and switch and gave Jacob his older daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Expect

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 5, 2025

Expectation is the active ingredient of faith that is deposited into the heart when the word of God is heard and believed. There is no such thing as a living faith without expectation.

Numbers 13:1-3 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, [2] Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. [3] And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-21, Proverbs 10:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fun Is Fundamental Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

If Christianity is not fun it is not pleasing to God nor man. We too often think fun and play is a secular side of life. It is good for a break until we get back to the important and serious stuff of life. This concept is too bad for it leads Christians to not take fun seriously.

Geography students after traveling around the world by books were asked to list what they considered the seven wonders of the world. It was a hard decision but such things as Egypts Great Pyramids, The Taj Mahal, The Grand Canyon, and The Great Wall of China, were getting a lot of votes. The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-19

Handle It

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Moses is 80 years old, He is a fugitive from Egypt. He lives with his father-in-law Jethro and keeps his sheep. He does not appear to be a likely choice for what God has in mind.

HANDLE IT! With Pastor Timothy Porter The bridge Church Upstate Exodus 4:1-5 Introduction: Lets call on Moses today because he certainly deserves to be heard, as to how he did what he did ? This text revolves around Moses being called to deliver Israel from the slaverly of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yield Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2021

Yielding to others and putting their interests and needs before our own will definitely help to strengthen and lengthen our relationships with others.

For the past 4 weeks we have learned a lot about making our relationships better. We have learned how LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, FORGIVENESS, and SERVICE play a huge part in building more sincere relationships. We take another step today and add yet another element that will help to better your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15, Luke 14:7-14, Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Yourself Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018

If we no longer want to feel guilty, or ashamed. If we want to live as if a sinful event in our lives never happened. If we want this, we need to understand the forgiveness of God to us.

Message Psalm 38:1-22 Forgiving Yourself You can hear the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ Today we’re starting a new sermon series looking at forgiveness in action under three general titles of forgiving ourselves, forgiving others and then also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Testimony From Prison Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023

While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Emotions Are A Gift From God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2021

We often think that our emotions are a burden, rather than a blessing, but nothing could be further from the truth. God created us with emotions so our lives might be enriched. But we do need to learn how to embrace and employ our emotions in a way that is helpful, not harmful.

A. There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer. 1. When asked to define what he meant by a “great writer,” he said, “I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18, Psalm 73:21-28, Matthew 11:28-30, John 8:32, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 61:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There's No Place Like Home"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 12, 2013

Theme: "A Portrait Of A Godly Father"

I. The Patience Of A Godly Father (v. 20a-20b) A. He Was Willing To Release Him (v. 20a) B. He Was Waiting To Receive Him (v. 20b) II. The Passion Of A Godly Father (v. 20c-20e) A. We See It In His Acceptance (v. 20c) B. We See It In His Action (v. 20d) 1. He Ran To See Him 2. He Ran To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Honor Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 1, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Honor

1 Timothy 1:17 To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Romans 12:9-13 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17, Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Truths About Our God During Troubled Times

Contributed by Joel Santos on Apr 28, 2019

WE ARE LIVING IN TROUBLED TIMES. YOU DONT NEED TO FIND TROUBLES BECAUSE TROUBLES WILL FIND YOU OUT.

PSALMS 46:1 IS A SONG OF COMFORT. IT GIVES ASSURANCE OF DIVINE HELP. IT GIVES ENCOURAGEMENT TO KEEP US PRESSING EVEN IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLES. WE ARE LIVING IN TROUBLED TIMES. YOU DONT NEED TO FIND TROUBLES BECAUSE TROUBLES WILL FIND YOU OUT. THERE ARE 3 TRUTHS ABOUT OUR GOD DURING TROUBLED ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Has Developed David

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

It cannot have a full development of our personality if it ny does not have a social life. For these reasons, God gave by his grace the gift of his brotherly love. It was the case for David. Indeed, such was the degrees and the durability of fraternity wi

COMMENT DIEU A DÉVELOPPÉ DAVID Lecture : 1 Sam 18/1-5, 15 et 30. ADavid avait achevé de parler  Saül. Et ds lors l’âme de Jonathan fut attachée  l’âme de David, et Jonathan l’aima comme son âme.@ Introduction Il ne peut pas avoir un plein développement de notre ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Closer Marriage

Contributed by Timothy Henning on Dec 29, 2003

Learning lessons from Aquila & Priscilla that help couples today build a closer marriage

Building A Closer Marriage Acts 18 How would you describe your marriage: good, just O.K., struggling, rebuilding, separated? Would you like to make a good marriage great? Or rebuild a struggling marriage? In Acts 18, Paul arrives in the town of Corinth exhausted and dishearten. God gives Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-5, Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Tomb

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 17, 2003

God took what man cannot overcome, sin and death, and showed man that He could overcome it! What is in your life that you have not been able to conquer? Allow God to show you His power!

PREPARING FOR THE TOMB. Tell the story of John 20:1-18. I. At the tomb Mary experienced fear. (1-2a) The fear of losing her Lord. She knew that she had lost Him, but the tomb represented His life. To lose His body would mean she would lose everything that would remind her of who He was. How ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist