Sermons on Ann Jeffries:

The Impossible Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Three essential ingredients in getting rid of hostility and anger.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I want to read a letter this morning that was written to Ann Landers & printed in one of her columns. "Dear Ann Landers, I am a 46-year-old woman, divorced, with 3 grown children. After several months of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dna Of An Encourager

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Barnabus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 11 verses 19-30. ill: • Anne Mansfield Sullivan had a host of folks telling her: • That the blind 7 year old brat she was teaching was just not worth it. • Anne persisted in spite of: • Temper tantrums, physical abuse, meal time madness, even thankless parents. • In her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Brethren

Honoring Your Father

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

The importance of a dad in their child’s faith development and the need to honor one’s father for their influence in raising you.

BluefishTV.com video "Thanks Dad" Is anyone willing to share what you learned from your dad? What do we Learn from our Fathers? One of my most vivid memories growing up was when we would go camping and my dad would have me pick up our campsite and he would tell me to ’leave it better than we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Building Materials For A Good Home Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 8, 2018

Using Jacob and Rachael we see that the building materials of a good home include a commitment to God, to each other and to the home.

5 BUILDING MATERIALS FOR A GOOD HOME Gen. 29 - 30 From “Preaching through the Old Testament” homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle In the land of Haran Jacob found two wives and wound up with thirteen children. He built quite a home for himself. And in this episode of love, marriage ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wolves Walking Around.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 31, 2004

Jesus offers us a warning about wolves and I’m glad He did because we often don’t get warnings.

Wolves walking around. Matthew 7:15 -- 23. 02/01/04 Ann and I stopped at Dewey’s house the day of his mother’s funeral. Blackjack, the Doberman pincher was laying in the yard. I pointed to old blackjack and Ann said I’m not getting out. Now I know old blackjack and I know he would not harm a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Humility - The Recipe For Exaltation

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008

Understanding why God wants us to be humble

Humility – The Recipe for Exaltation 1 Pet. 5:5b-6. Bishop David Ibeleme God gives grace to the humble.  People are saved and lifted by the grace of God.  Paul said “I am what I am by the grace of God” – 1 Cor. 15:10.  Grace = Anointing = Supernatural Ability  Only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 10 of 13.

THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Romans 12:8 INTRO: Two old Texas cowboys were riding across the range one day when they came upon a herd of buffalo. They paused for a moment to look at those great animals. Then one cowboy said to the other, "Have you ever seen an uglier varmint than that?" The other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Mother’s Day History

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Mother’s Day History.....This is just a short study, fact or fiction, you decide...

Mother’s Day History Matthew 12:48 (KJV) 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? The clearest modern precedent for Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.” This celebration fell on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:48

Denomination: Foursquare

Needled In A Haystack

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 27, 2025

God works in unexpected ways, as in the case of the Haystack Prayer Meeting.

Needled from the Haystack Adoniram Judson was a 19th-century American Christian missionary who worked in Burma (now Myanmar). He is best known for translating the Bible into Burmese and for his enduring contributions to the Southeast Asian missionary efforts. Later, after a period away from his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed: Spiritual Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2016

TRANSFORMED – How God Changes Us Spiritual Health – Romans chapter 12 verses 1-3 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction. (2). Consecration (vs 1). (3). Transformation (vs 2). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Let me tell you the story of two women: • They both lived in the late 1800’s and early 1890’s. Story 1: Anne Sullivan: • When Anne Sullivan was aged ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer Plus

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000

This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, James 1:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002

How Jesus comforts us and teaches us to cope with the "losses" of life.

(Sermon #4 of the Sermon on the Mount Series) J. Richard Lord, Jr. Parkview Church of the Nazarene The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Matthew 5:4 It is a fact of life that at some point in our lifetime we will be faced with loss. Loss of jobs, loss of property, loss of loved ones, even loss of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Holiness

Beginning Again Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 3, 2007

Advent is about preparing for the arrival of Jesus. One couple in the bible was charged with the task of preparing for God’s arrival. But it meant they would begin again.

Rediscover Christmas Beginning Again Luke 1:5-23 December 2, 2007 This morning we are going to begin our advent series, “Rediscover Christmas!” As we prepare for the arrival of the Messiah of Christ of Jesus, this is a season of preparation. It is the season of getting ready for the coming of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Cures For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2012

Peace comes through Christ in spite of our circumstances.

INTRODUCTION All around are signs people have troubled hearts. In the United States of America, it’s common for Congress and the president to disagree on the country’s budget. Occasionally it reaches the point where there is the threat of the federal government shutting down. Prison ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist