Sermons on Bad Mothers:

The Da Vinci Code: What Does The Church Really Think About Women? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006

Now the question – was Mary really Jesus’ wife and mother of Sarah, the child Jesus supposedly fathered to establish a royal bloodline to rule the earth?

Many women were also there, looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from Galilee and had provided for him. Matthew 27:55 (NRSVA) The DaVinci Code movie will be released this week. The fact that it coincides with Mother’s Day does not surprise me. Part of the conspiracy theory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55

Denomination: United Methodist

The Truth About Ruth - Part 1:journey To Destiny! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

The story of Ruth is well known by most Christians. It's a tale of crisis, suffering and sorrow. It's a tale of love, devotion and submission. It's a tale of loyalty, service and favor It's a tale of intrigue, plotting and scheming. It's a tale of hope, promise and redemption! it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Knows You Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007

Your next encounter with God may reveal His purposes in you. Apart from Him, you will never discover or fulfill your purpose. God knew you before you were even in your mother’s womb. He has a plan for your life.

Encountering God 17 The God Who Knows You Overview – We have spent over 4 months looking at the subject of Encountering God. We have looked at it from the angle of worship encounters…which I believe has changed our worship experience of God. How do I know that? Your Enthusiasm during worship: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Overshadowing Cloud

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 26, 2013

We need to discover and appreciate the parallel between the Ark of the Covenant and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Memorial of St. Alphonsus “The Overshadowing Cloud” Matthew: Jesus said to His disciples: 47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net which was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind; 48 when it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:16-38

Denomination: Catholic

The Virtuous Woman

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 19, 2006

This virtuous woman mentioned in Proverbs 31 is God’s plan for every wife or mother. See her value, vocation, and her vitality.

Proverbs 31:10 Asks a very important question for every man. "Who can find a virtuous woman?" Virtuous means: One who is chaste, moral, and pure. Ruth 3:11 Boaz said unto Ruth the city of my people know thou art a virtuous woman. Who can find a virtuous woman? 1. Her Value Prov. 31:10 Her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Ruth - Part 4 The Future Of Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 6, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory

Ruth Chapter 4 The girl gets the boy and everything else! She’s all that! There is always a bright future in the destiny of those who are humbly submissive and obedient. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Negative Speech Can Have Devastating Consequences Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 27, 2025

When we speak negative, destructive words, we unleash a toxic force that can bring harm and devastation into our lives.

In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits" (Proverbs 18:21). This verse highlights the profound impact of our words on ourselves and those around us. When we speak negative, destructive words, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 18:21

A Spiritual Panic Attack Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 17, 2014

Abraham because of a spiritual panic attack moves to Egypt. You always bring back mementos of your time in Egypt, good and bad. Abraham found God was faithful even when he wasn't. But he also brought Hagar back with him, a bad example to his wife and Lot.

A Spiritual Panic Attack PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Today's Message Title Experts say that anxiety and panic, to a certain extent, are a necessary part of our survival. But a panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sow The Wind Reap The Whirlwind Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

There is no faithfulness steadfast love or knowledge of God. This is the fault of poor teaching by the priests and bad leadership by the nations secular leaders. It results in false religion and false hope.

The prophecy of Hosea begins with a dramatic enactment by Hosea of the relationship between God and his people Israel. It’s a shocking revelation of the unfaithfulness of a people who should have known better, who had had every opportunity to get their act together and to worship God faithfully but ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

A Family Of Harmony: Husbands, Wives, And Children

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

The Bible never calls on husbands to make their wives submit. Wives, this is something you voluntarily do – this isn’t forced on you by your husband.

Keep your Bibles open to Colossians 3 with me. If you are a guest, please visit our QR Code or the communication card – we would love for you to let us know about your spiritual needs. You can also chat with a pastor if you are worshipping with us online. The hope of America is vibrant churches ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up, Filling Up

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Nov 5, 2006

to look at Ruth’s commitment to go with her mother-in-law that can help us in learning how to better commit to God

Outline: Commitment begins with a Decision Commitment continues with Actions Commitment is complete with Resolve Introduction: Funny Illustration Robert Turner told a story about a hen and a pig who became very good friends. One seldom saw them apart. One day as they strolled about the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Simplicity Versus Complexity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

We need to see that the primary problem of the Pharisees was that they were too religious. Some people go bad because of their vices, and others because of their virtues.

Human nature loves to magnify the minute and give significance to the insignificant by the simple method of stretching the truth. An army cook, for example, feed a mob of men with scrambled eggs, and then he sat down and wrote to his girl friend: "Dearest, for two hours shells have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Thanks Mom!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 11, 2004

Motherhood is a major job. God’s commandment to honor our fathers and mothers invites us to explore the benefits and blessings they bring to us.

Thanks, in part, to my Mother, I had a drug problem when I was young. I was drug to church for Bible class on Sunday morning, and then drug to worship services and then drug to church again on Sunday evening. I was drug to Wednesday night Bible studys. I was also drug to gospel meetings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15, 2 Timothy 1:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Of My Life

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 29, 2002

This is a Good Friday service emphasizing why Christ really is our King despite how bad it appears to have a king crucified.

Good Friday King of My Life March 29, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, we see King Arthur standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him you would have no idea he was king. In fact, when Guinevere first met Arthur, she ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational