Sermons on Amis:

A Funeral Sermon For Eleanor

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 28, 2009

A funeral sermon preached for a long time member of our congregation who has been a shut in for several years. She died at 94

Eleanor, October 29, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open out hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Thanks To God

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Nov 24, 2006

The redeemed can give thanks to God for five reasons.

Introduction: Seven Things to Be Thankful For 1. For automatic dishwashers—they make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family come in for their after-dinner snacks. 2. For husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house—they usually make them big enough to call in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Shortage Of Tears

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

There is a shortage of tears in the kingdom of God. God moved over this land in the previous generation as a result of the tears of many intercessors. The tears are not shed for their needs, but for the sinful condition of the land and expansion of God’s kingdom.

There is a shortage of tears in the kingdom of God. God moved over this land in the previous generation as a result of the tears of many intercessors. The tears are not shed for their needs, but for the sinful condition of the land and expansion of God’s kingdom. When churches have become party ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36, Matthew 26:46

Chose To Live Mediocre Lives

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 5, 2024

This generation's preachers live lavish lifestyles, and they help the needy and poor. Whereas the previous generation of preachers lived mediocre lives and supported the poor and needy. They chose to live mediocre lives because they could easily connect and relate to the poor and those in need.

This generation's preachers live lavish lifestyles and houses, and they help the needy and poor. Whereas the previous generation of preachers lived mediocre lives and supported the poor and needy. They chose to live mediocre lives because they could easily connect and relate to the poor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:17-19

The Perfect Storm Of Job Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

Job experienced what we might call the "Perfect" storm of life... we can learn how to handle these times by looking to his example.

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 21, 2010 Date Preached: January 24, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: The Perfect Storm of Job’s Life Sermon Text: Job 30:26-31 [NLT] 26 So I looked for good, but evil ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Food

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 17, 2015

In order to live with Christ, we have to die to our worldly way of life and take up his life-a life of forgiveness, goodness, trust and service. If we are grounded in Christ’s unconditional love, we are free to lead like Jesus and love and serve others.

The passage we have just heard from John’s Gospel is part of the lengthy “bread of life” discourse in which Jesus shows that he is the only way we can satisfy the hunger we have in our souls. Hunger is a powerful motivator. When we are physically hungry, we get something to eat. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Anglican

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

Sometimes we fail so miserably that we just need a fresh start to relationships/ministries with God.

A Fresh Start Jonah 3:1-4 I. You Must Be Willing to Accept Responsibility for Your Previous Actions (Jonah 1:7-12) a. Acknowledge the wrong you have done (v. 10; 1 John 1:8-10) b. Understand the consequences of your sin (v. 12; Luke 12:47-48) II. You Must Be Willing to Humble Yourself (Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

This Is How We Overcome...rejection! Series

Contributed by Julie Marxhausen on Mar 15, 2013

Everyone experiences rejection at some point. What do we do when it happens? We do as Jesus did!

This is How We Overcome…Rejection! With Easter just a few weeks away, it’s the time of year we focus our attention on the suffering and death of our beloved Savior Jesus Christ. The Christian Church’s annual commemoration of Lent, the time leading up to Easter, gives opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Real Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2014

Don’t pretend to be better than you really are. You could end up worse than you were; and besides, you don’t have to fake it to make it with God.

A cowboy walked into a Texas bar, ordered three bottles of beer, and sat in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finished them, he came back to the bar and ordered three more. The bartender told the cowboy, "You know, a bottle goes flat after I open it. It would taste ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Romance Of Redemption Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2020

Humble yourself before the Lord and find recognition, resources, and best of all, a close, personal relationship with your Redeemer.

Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The governor said to the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, James 4:10, 1 John 2:17, John 1:12, Ephesians 2:6, Ephesians 1:21, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith At Work

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

An overview of the Christian history of attitudes to work, the need for a renewed sense of call at work, and a renewed sense of mission

Introduction This is above all meant to be a time of encouragement – in my time as a Christian I have heard very few talks on How God sees our work. Mark Green in his book ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ did a survey and found that “over 50% of Christians have never heard a sermon on work, and over 70% ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Torture And Humiliation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

When we think of the flogging of Jesus, it is hard for us to understand what really happened. The Gospels only give one line to it. So what really happened when one was flogged?

The Torture and Humiliation of the King Mark 15:15b-23 Video from The Passion of the Christ” Chapter 16 0:00-1:30 Scripture reading When we think of the flogging of Jesus, it is hard for us to understand what really happened. The Gospels only give one line to it. So what really happened when one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

How Can We Improve Relationships @ Home?

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 1, 2012

Peter tells us how we can improve relationships at home: 1 - Wives, Focus on Your Christ-like Behavior; 2 - Husbands, Focus on a Limitless Love; 3 - Everyone, Focus on Being a Blessing

Where do you find it most difficult to live out the Christian life? On the job? On the golf course? Around non believers? During traffic jams? How about at home? What makes it difficult to live like Christ at home? When Amy and I first got married, we had never had a major argument. I’ll never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In God's Word

Contributed by Greg Linton on May 15, 2003

Is my Bible completely trustworthy? There are some that say the Bible may contain some errors. But can we say this?

Trusting in God’s Word When you go to the doctor, there are a few fundamental things that a doctor looks for to check your overall health. Temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure. These are called vital signs. And the church also has a few vital signs by which we can judge our overall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Rock In A Hard Place

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003

Have you ever found yourself battered and beaten by life? Well God is a rock in a hard place.

In a world adrift in moral chaos and drowning in the depths of deception, I am thankful that we have a rock in a hard place. There is no solid ground in this world. There is no place to safely establish your feet where they will not slip. But there is only unstable and unsure ground. Things are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:21

Denomination: Pentecostal