Sermons on Avoiding Vulnerability:

"Life's Most Difficult Blow"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their own death but the death of those we are closest to.

“LIFE’S MOST DIFFICULT BLOW” (The Leader’s Pains) II SAMUEL 1:1-27 How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their on death but the death of those we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Emptiness

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006

A lot can be done with empty space but you have to yeild it up if anything is going to come of it.

EMPTINESS 2 Peter 1:8-9 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. barren -These adjectives describe what contains nothing and inferentially lacks what it could or should have. EMPTINESS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Food For The Journey

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 1, 2014

When we 'feed' on the means of grace we are not only spiritually, but also physically, fortified for the journey.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY. 1 Kings 19:4-8. The vengeful Queen Jezebel had the power and the authority to have the prophet Elijah executed, and let him know so (1 Kings 19:1-2). Hearing this, Elijah fled (1 Kings 19:3). There are times when flight is not so much cowardice as wisdom - and it is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Seen Jesus

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2013

We need to have a definite encounter with Jesus to be able to live a life pleasing unto God, and to be a blessing to other people around us.

Topic: Have You Seen Jesus? Bible Text: Luke 2: 22 - 38 Lesson Aim: Members will • Understand what it means to have seen Jesus. • Identify the requirements or prerequiste of seing Jesus. • Learn of Biblical examples of Men and Women who saw Jesus. Introduction: This topic today is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ups And Downs

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

"Blame"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 24, 2011

Blaming othlers will eat away at you. This lesson will help you to finally let go of blaming others.

Blame - criticize somebody: to find fault with somebody – Encarta Dictionary Have you ever been around someone who thinks they do no wrong and only blames others? That person may even be you. The reason people blame others is that they are unhappy with their own lives. They don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3

Evangelizing Our Culture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2010

We must boldly and strongly confront the culture of death with the Truth of the Gospel in our evangelization.

Monday of 14th week in Course July 5, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The easy course of action for any people is to acculturate themselves to the people around them. That’s what the Hebrews did when they entered Palestine. They saw that the indigenous people worshiped the Ba’als on ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

When The Holy Ghost Shows Up

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

What would happen if Jesus showed up and led every follower of His in our community to live out His mission?

WHEN THE HOLY GHOST SHOWS UP Sunday, June 28, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee What is it about our town & area that we love? What makes this place special? What about our area does God love? What would happen if Jesus showed up and led every follower of His in our community to live out His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church Is A Place Of Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 14, 2025

In what areas of your life might you be prioritizing ritual over relationship with God?

As Christians, we must examine our hearts and ensure that our worship is genuine, not just a ritual. Let's explore few examples of how some Christians and churches may be going through the motions without a personal relationship with Christ. 1. Sunday Service Attendance Without Heartfelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113, James 1:27

Lamb Of God

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2020

Our function as a follower of Christ Jesus is to point the way to the Savior.

Lamb of God John 1: 29 - 36 Intro: You will recall that during Story Time this morning I talked about the nursery rhyme, “Mary Had A Little Lamb.” It is believed that the rhyme was developed in England as a way to teach children about Jesus. That’s not a bad thing as long as we remember that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dangers Of Watching Horror And Violent Media. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 27, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the dangers of watching horror and violent media from a biblical perspective.

As believers, we are called to be mindful of the things we allow into our minds and hearts. The media we consume, including movies and TV shows, can have a profound impact on our spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we'll explore the dangers of watching horror and violent media from a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27, 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Spiritual Wakeup Call From Carelessness To Carefulness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 27, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the cost of spiritual carelessness and the reward of spiritual carefulness.

As believers, we are called to live a life of spiritual diligence and care. However, when we become careless in our spiritual walk, we open ourselves up to spiritual attacks, stagnation, and even backsliding. On the other hand, being spiritually careful and diligent brings numerous rewards and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, Matthew 7:3-5, Jeremiah 29:11

Did You Pull Back? Sermon By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 23, 2023

Uriah did not die because he could not handle the intensity of the battle, but he died because of the negligence of those who were supposed to support him in the battle zone.

Did you pull back? In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. In the letter he wrote, “Put Uriah in the front lines where the fighting is the fiercest._Then pull back and leave him exposed so that he’s sure to be killed." 2 Samuel 11:14-15 The word here is "Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Domingo De Ramos Y Viernes Santo

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

¿Qué es lo que acabamos de escuchar? Dejemos que el drama se desarrolle, y "dejemos que cumpla en nosotros su propósito”.

Domingo de Ramos/Viernes Santo Jesús tiene un cuerpo místico que está formado de todos los bautizados que creen en El. La agonía de Jesús en el Huerto es un espejo en el cual podemos nosotros ver reflejadas nuestras vulnerabilidades y luchas. Pero, ante ello nos damos cuenta de que a nosotros ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Restore Gently

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 13, 2021

People will mess up. People will return to the church broken and messy.

The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 6 - Restore Gently October 17, 2021 Galatians 6:1-5 NIV Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, Luke 15:28-30, James 1:19, Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational