Sermons on America A Pitied People:

What Can God Do With A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 4, 2011

The people had heard the message, God's prophet had spoken and the words convicted the people to their very core. They repented and God responded!

What Can God Do With A Broken Heart? Haggai 1:12-15 12Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him. And the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Messiah Is Risen Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2012

Some people may not understand it, and some people may not want to hear it, but Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

Messiah Is Risen! Text: Matt. 27:62-28:15 Introduction 1. Illustration: All but four of the major world religions are based on mere philosophical propositions. Of the four that are based on personalities rather than philosophies, only Christianity claims an empty tomb for its founder. In 1900 B.C. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Expecting A Victory

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jan 31, 2015

Super Bowl Sunday Sermon, to reach the hearts and minds of the people of GOD! An encouraging word to help people feel like winners!

“Expecting Victory” Super Bowl Sunday We should be expecting a victory every day of our lives! We are called to be victorious! John 10:10 10 The thief cometh not but to steal and to kill and to destroy. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021

Churches are composed of people from every perspective, heritage, and history. The diversity of people in each church leads to conflicting views on everything.

Acts of Discipleship Disciples Overcome Differences Acts 15:1-18 Introduction Dr. Debra Dupree wrote, “Anytime two people come together, there are likely to be differences in their beliefs, expectations, attitudes, concerns, hopes, and values.” In every group of people that we have been a part ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3, Mark 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Shoot The Messenger

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 23, 2024

Why do people today act like the people described in Luke 4:13-30 when Jesus addressed the synagogue?

Don’t Shoot the Messenger Luke 4:13-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to Nazareth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Money Myths

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 4, 2011

There are a lot of myths about money people tend to live by. Do not be a statistic

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • That clip makes me laugh every time I see it. It is funny because I wonder if a lot of people do not get it. • When you look at some of the crazy things we do with our finances, it almost seems as we at times have been as clueless as Steve Martins character in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Was That? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 29, 2015

Pentecost was the fulfillment of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit on a bunch of ordinary people so that they could change the world.

Video Illustration: The Bible the Day of Pentecost. Series: AD Sermon 3: What was that? Who was that? Subject: Pentecost: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit Thesis: Pentecost was the fulfillment of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit on a bunch of ordinary people so that they could change the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Presenting Jesus In A Tolerant-Pluralistic Oriented Society

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2003

Too often people in the world perceive Christianity as an exclusivist religion whose people are intolerant bigots. In contrast many Americans want to appear to be inclusivists, pluralists and accepting of people. Actually, when we have the right attitude

Presenting Jesus As Lord, Savior and Shepherd (Luke 19:10) For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save those which are lost. (Luke 19:10) Too often people in the world perceive Christianity as an exclusivist religion whose people are intolerant bigots. In contrast many Americans want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Losing To Win

Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003

People who lose their life for Christ and the gospel will save their lives. How will people save their lives when they lose their lives for Christ and the gospel? People will save their lives as they understand three implications given in Mark 8:35.

Losing to Win! By Pastor J Spurling The Neighborhood Church of Gainesville Introduction: Have you ever had to lose something in order to gain something else? Currently, I’m in the process of losing weight in order that I can gain entrance back into the pants that fit me quite nicely just last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Plan For Victory In 2004

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jan 3, 2004

For many people, this is a Time for Reflection: People think of the Good Times & the Bad Times of the Past Year. Many Focus on the New Year and Hope for Things to be Different in their Lives with the Future Year. Of Course, Many People Make Resolution

GOD’S PLAN FOR VICTORY IN 2004 1 Cor 15:57-58 KJV 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Christianity

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Sep 7, 2001

A response to Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor’s statement that Christianity had been “all but eliminated” as a source of moral guidance in people’s lives, and that people were ‘indifferent’ to Christian values. Mission: the essential role of the Church

Sermon: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9th September 2001 Text: Luke 14:25-33 “Anyone who does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple” In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. BBC News, last Thursday. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Give Us Clean Hands (Covid-19) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 30, 2020

Due to this viral pandemic, people are obsessed with washing their hands! But, did you know the Bible also tells people to wash our hands? In Scripture people washed their hands for three reasons: sanitation, seperation, and sanctification.

Clean Hands Scott R. Bayles Scripture: Various Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/29/2020 Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us online. In the midst of this viral outbreak, the number one piece of advice I’ve heard more than anything else is: wash your hands. I’m sure you’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Leviticus 15:11-13, Psalm 26:5-6, Matthew 27:24, Psalm 24:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

What Are You Pursuing?

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jul 5, 2014

Some people pursue a career, some people pursue an education, some people pursue a position or status, some pursue fame, some riches, house and lot, car, some a boyfriend or girlfriend. What are YOU pursuing?

Background Some people pursue a career, some pursue an education, others pursue a position, power, or status; some pursue fame or riches, others a house or car; still others a business, some a boyfriend or girlfriend, and others a cellphone. Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8, Philippians 3:9, Philippians 3:4-6, Philippians 3:11, Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

6 Epiphany, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 10, 2003

The healing ministry of Jesus reaches out and spreads to all kinds of people--including outcasts like lepers.

Sermon for 6 Epiphany Yr B, 16/02/2003 Based on Mk 1:40-45 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Honey, the post office called,” Jim’s wife told him when he arrived home from work. “They want you to go down and talk to them.” “Okay,” Jim answered. “Wonder ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran