Sermons on Aunt:

God's Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Throughout Scripture Christ is described in a great number of ways. Names for Him are given in both Old and New Testaments and are too numerous for me to mention this morning. But here in 2 Corinthians we see Him referred to as God’s indescribable gift.

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT 2 CORINTHIANS 9:15 Throughout Scripture Christ is described in a great number of ways. Names for Him are given in both Old and New Testaments and are too numerous for me to mention this morning. But here in 2 Corinthians we see Him referred to as God’s indescribable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Four Heavenly Voices Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 13, 2005

God speaks four words of comfort, instead of judgment, to his wounded children, and releases them, and us, from those things that hold us captive. And these are voices we all need to hear.

Back in August, many people were glued to their televisions as the tragic events of hurricane Katrina’s onslaught unfolded in New Orleans. With mandatory evacuations ordered, over a million people left the area successfully, traveling to Houston, Dallas, and other cities. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

This message looks at the challenges of a growing changing congregation.

July 14, 2013 Church Planting Growing Pains Acts 6:1-7 Opening words: After a one week absence we return to the Books of Acts. You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. (I love it when everyone is wrong!) It was just the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Getting A Handle On Loneliness

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 12, 2010

In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – I will make him a help meet. Loneliness is one of the most heart wrenching feelings you can experience. You do not have to be alone to feel alone. You can

HOW CAN I HANDLE LONLINESS? INTRO: It has been said that an individual can live forty days without food, four days without water, four minutes without oxygen, and about four seconds without hope. In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-17

Denomination: Christian Church

We Don’t Deserve - And So We Serve Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2010

Sunday Morning Church is only a pre-game warmup for "real worship". Find out what real worship is all about and why it’s important we not think about it the same way the world does.

OPEN: A Sunday School teacher was teaching her children the benefits of unselfishness. She concluded by saying’ "The reason you are in this world, children, is to help others." After a moment’s silence, a little girl piped up "Well, then, what are the OTHERS here for?" As I studied Romans 12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon - Eulogy For My Sister: Tammy Lynn Bounds Eaves

Contributed by Scott Bounds on Dec 20, 2009

A funeral sermon offering comforting words and stern warnings.

Tammy Lynn Bounds Eaves November 10, 1969 – December 17, 2009 OBITURARY Mrs. Tammy Lynn Bounds Eaves was born on November 10, 1969 and passed away on December 17, 2009 at Neshoba County General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father Winfred C. Bounds. Those surviving her are her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-55

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The fourth in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point expository sermon explores the parable of the wheat and the tares, focusing on the wheat which is deceptive, damaging, and destined for destruction!

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE WHEAT & THE WEEDS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/23/14 I know the forecast is calling for frigid temperatures and frosty condition this week, but I’m so thankful for the brief preview of spring we had last week. Two days of 50o temps was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2022

What does it mean that God is going to create a New Heaven? And what difference can it make to my life that He has promised that to me?

A little boy got on the elevator in the Empire State Building in New York City. He and his daddy started to the top. The boy watched the signs flashing as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. And the boy began to get nervous. He took his daddy’s hand and said, “Daddy, does God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5, 2 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thessalonians # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

One of the things adults talk about is how it seems that young people today do not appreciate the many sacrifices many parents have made for them.

Why is this the case? It could be because they have been given many things without exerting any effort themselves whatsoever. Therefore they can not really appreciate the sacrifices that have been made to make it possible for them to have those things. This explains why they do not think the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Gift

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020

Many churches today have chosen convenience over conviction and pleasure over principal...

The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was 2011. That has only happened 11 times since 1938. I am told there is a pattern. The pattern is 11/6/5/6 years between. This means the next time Christmas falls on a Sunday will be in the year 2022, God willing. In 2005 the New York Times reported ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Providing Comfort During Trials

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

How do we respond to those who are enduring hardships? Do we dish out criticism and judgment, or do we show genuine compassion? The experience from our own trials can help us better minister to those in trouble and anguish.

Samuel Chadwick said, “Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize and condemn; but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, but it takes heart to comfort.”(1) How do we respond to those who are enduring hardship? Do we dish out criticism and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Changed By Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2015

Jesus wants to give us: 1. salvation (vs. 26-32). 2. a sympathetic heart (vs. 33). 3. a submissive heart (vs. 33). 4. a serving heart (vs. 33-34). 5. a satisfied heart (vs. 34).

Changed by Christ! Acts 16:19-34 The Book of Acts - Part 55 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 29, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In today's Scripture, Paul and his mission team were in the city of Philippi. They had been guided to this region by a God-given vision, and the people were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of A Healthy Child Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2022

Left to themselves, children tend to grow up wild and untamed. And instead of growing to the full potential, they often grow up wounded and broken adults. What can we do to give them a life filled with hope, peace and a future?

OPEN: In the 1700s, there was a poet named Samuel Coleridge was talking with a friend who’d come to visit one day. During the conversation they got around to the subject of children. The visitor said “I believe children should be given the freedom to make all their own decisions. Parents should not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Are Stuck On An Escalator

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 9, 2021

Sometimes we feel stuck and we can't get moving

VIDEO CLIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq65aAYCHOw (copy / paste in address bar). Sometimes in life we just feel stuck. Stuck in debt, stuck in grief, stuck in failure, stuck in a job we hate, stuck in a bad relationship, stuck in sin, stuck, stuck, stuck! Sometimes we are stuck like the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Megan's Baptism - Just The Beginning

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 1, 2001

Our commitment as Church to children - to pray and support them on their Christian journey

Faringdon Bible Reading 2 Tim. 4:6-8 In our Bible reading this morning we read the last written words of St. Paul that have been preserved. Paul says at the end of his life: “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race and have remained ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Anglican