Sermons on Afflicted One:

Bearing One Anothers Burdens

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 30, 2001

The importance in the body of Christ of bearing each others burdens.

INTRODUCTION: The word for ’burden’ used in this passage is ’baros’. This does not mean a niggling irritation or annoyance that we exaggerate to become burdensome (like arthiritis in one finger) but it does mean ’to be overtaken in a trespass’ and is an oldfashioned word meaning ’to misstep , trip ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: *other

A Break And A Blessing: Part One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 7, 2001

This sermon is about God breaking us in order to bless us.

"A Break and A Blessing" - Genesis 32:24-32 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church For the last fourteen days during the Millennium Summer Olympics in Sydney, we have marveled at some of the world’s greatest athletes as they seized every opportunity to meet opposition, break the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 13, 2004

So what is the Joseph effect? For Joseph it wasn’t about labor (carpentry), it was about love. Life is about love.

18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Save One

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 16, 2004

This is an updated copy of my sermon on the Pro Life issue. I have revised it and brought it more up to date.

Sanctity of Human Life Psalms 139:11-16 The day started out by waking up early. You see in our house we always decorate the floor with balloons on the kids birthday. I remember getting up early with Becky and blowing up the balloons and scattering them across the floor. After the kids got up I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:11-16, Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Loving And Serving One Another

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

This sermon examines common quotes from those who do not serve others in contrast to quotes from those who do serve. Everyone has an excuse, but hose who choose to serve are empowered to do so.

Loving & Serving One Another 5-5-02 Intro: Text: Gal. 5:13 (Ampl) “For you, brethren, were [indeed] called to freedom; only [do not let your] freedom be an incentive to your flesh and an opportunity or excuse [for selfishness] but through love you should serve one another.” 1. Like no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Is Really Number One

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon was written during African American History month and deals with the need to see ourselves as Christians before being anything else.

Who’s Really Number One 2/27/2000 Joshua 5:13-15 John 17:6-18 Why do we celebrate African American History? Because it reveals the workings of God in a group of people whom God has loved and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dangers Of A One-Rail Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002

“Are you satisfied with merely knowing the acts of God or do you also want to know His ways?” Henry and Richard Blackaby

1. I begin this morning by challenging you with your knowledge of TV commercials and I begin with this one: Wider Is Better! 2. What’s the product? Pontiac automobiles. What’s the point of the commercial? A wider stance means a safer car. 3. Now, speaking of wider is better I want to have you ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"The One Stairway To Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 16, 2002

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the only Lord.

Genesis 28:10-19 “The One Stairway to Heaven” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA “There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold and she’s buying a stairway to heaven. When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed, with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: United Methodist

One Last Sheep Sermon Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fed up with life as a sheep, Lance seeks to live life as a leopard.

Over the years I have preached a couple of different sermons about a certain flock of sheep and their shepherd. I have to admit that I may have had more fun WRITING these sermons than you have had HEARING them, but I’ve written two of them already, so I felt like I had to complete a trilogy of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of One Pr 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 17, 2004

This sermon describes the power of one person to change the world through the power of Christ.

The Power of One Pt II One Can Change the World Acts 9:10-20 Last week we began our discussion of the power of one. One can move the heart of God. I want to continue this morning to share with you on this subject. I want to talk with you about the power of one to change the world. Acts chapter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: *other

Loving People One At A Time Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Third in the series "God Has a Dream." God fulfils our dreams when we love people one at a time.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Genesis 42:41(p. 26) Series: “God Has A Dream” “Loving People One At A Time” “God has dreams for us, that we ourselves have not imagined” When we I let God love others through us… 1. We get to love those who love us. “the LORD…he showed him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On-Again...off-Again

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 17, 2002

Christians need to change their hearts and work towards taking the wicked desires out of their lives while adding the things of God to their lives.

Col. 3:1-17 - 1Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. 2Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. 3For you died when Christ died, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last One In Is A Rotten Egg! Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 10 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus finished strong. He wants us to not only finish the race but finish strong. And it is possible - even when you think it’s already "finished" that you are the rotten egg - IT’S NOT OVER YET! 

"LAST ONE IN IS A ROTTEN EGG!" Hebrews 12:1; Ephesians 1:18-23 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:18-23 (NIV) 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Not One Chance In Hell"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 3, 2002

An evangelistic message on the realities of Hell.

“Not One Chance in Hell” Lk. 16:19-31 June 2, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Church of England issued a theological report on Hell in the opening months of 1996. While not suggesting that everyone would eventually wind up in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Quit Hopping On One Foot

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002

This sermon outline challeges Christians to take a stand for God. The sermon illustrates three lessons found in the text.

I. Introduction A. Background 1. Ahab’s father Omri brought back Baal Worship. 2. Ahab and his wife Jezebel continued in Baal worship. 3. YHWH declared Elijah as prophet over Israel and caused a drought. 4. Ahab and Jezebel killed God’s prophets. 5. Obadiah hid God’s prophets in caves around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Baptist