Sermons on Bad Parents:

What A Mother's Day!

Contributed by James E. Parks on May 9, 2011

Uses the story of Jesus' resurrection of the widow's son in Luke 7 to remind us of the joy and difficulty that can come on Mother's Day.

Since today is Mother’s Day, I thought I would begin with some possibilities for a list called “Murphy’s Laws of Parenting.” Murphy’s law is the idea that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. So these are kind of some laws of how things can go wrong for moms or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Dimensions Of God's Love (July 29, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Everything we know about God and His workings in our inner persons, we are able to know because of our faith. Even though Paul was a prisoner when he wrote this letter, he remained positive and persevered because he was “rooted and grounded in God’s love”.

DIMENSIONS OF GOD'S LOVE Text: Ephesians 3:14 -21 Can we really comprehend God’s love? Can we really understand the dimensions of God’s love? How many times have you been to the movies where the movie was in 3 D? Can you imagine what it would look like to us if there were glasses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is The Only Way To God? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Is Jesus the only way to God? What if I live a good life? What if I choose my own way?

John 14:5-21 Jesus is the Only Way to God – True or False? Introduction A. How many people like things done your way? B. I do! C. There are things that I want done the way I want them done, or else do not do them! D. Often someone will come to me and tell me their idea of how to do something E. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Proof Of Life—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Is our Life in Christ real or a facade? Our Life in Christ will be proven/exposed before others...But what are some proofs of life in Christ? 8 arenas in which life in Christ is proven. Part 2 of a 2-part sermon.

Proof of Life-II—Luke 8:40-56 Exposing Life Jesus gave life to a girl. Life in Christ will be proven/exposed before others. What are some proofs of life in Christ? 8 arenas in which life in Christ is proven. 5—Life is proven in PRIVATE EXPERIENCE(:51) —Explanation:(:51) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Noel- "Now All Is Well"

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 18, 2000

A Christmas sermon on the word "Noel."

Introduction: A. There are many Christmas traditions and observances that have lost their meanings. B. Many words have lost their original meanings. C. Like, What does Gloria in Excelsis Deo Mean? It means Glory to God in the highest, but how many of us know that when we sing the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning Contentment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable.

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable. Intro.: 1. Illust. A Russian woman lived with her husband & two children in a very small hut. Her husband's parents lost their home & she had to take them in. Unbearable. In desperation, she went to the village wise man, whom ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

The Gift Of The Son Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Fourth in series. The gift of the Son of God.

The Gift of the Son John 8:42-47 Have you ever been insulted? I. Insults Blond Joke Insults can be hurtful, or funny -depends upon the delivery "You’re so fat each step you take registers on the Richter scale." *hurtful/ harmful But, when overweight individual gets on stage and pokes ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

Faithful God

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Dec 2, 2006

How to draw comfort from the faithfulness of our Great God during our fight of faith

Faithful God Foundational Text: Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; I believe the Lord has stirred me up this morning, to stir you up this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Causes Of Domestic Violence Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Causes of Domestic Violence “A woman, a dog, and a walnut ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Leper Who Returned

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2009

All ten of the lepers were cured, but only one was healed.

Have you ever had to “suit up” to visit someone in the hospital? Sometimes in order to protect both the patient and the visitors, extensive preventative measures are taken. On some occasions I’ve had to put on a mask, gloves, head covering, booties and a protective gown. I felt like I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

Going Forward Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2009

We must work to understand what God has revealed, but it takes determined people to put that truth to work.

Going Forward (Acts 11:19-30) 1. Sometimes in life we want to do something, but we feel awkward about it. 2. At a funeral, we sometimes have a sharing time; I usually say, "Nobody likes to be first, so who will be second?" 3. And sometimes we simply don’t make the changes we need to make because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Need Water!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 14, 2011

When we give up on God, who can we turn to then? Who else but Jesus has the answer we need? Who else but Jesus has the words of eternal life? Who else but Jesus has the power to forgive?

Moses was God’s chosen prophet to lead Israel but Israel often argued with Moses. They constantly found fault with Moses’ leadership skills. They constantly argued with Moses and had sharp criticism for everything he did. Moses was God’s chosen man for the hour but the Children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Cycle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 1, 2016

Present generations can choose to follow the Lord despite the ridiculous or ungodly example of their forefathers. The Psalmist gives us advice to help us do so.

Breaking the Cycle (Psalm 78) 1. A couple decided to go to Cyprus for the weekend, but because they both worked it was hard to coordinate their diaries. So they decided the husband would go a day early, and his wife would join him the following day. On arriving, the husband thought he would email ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Need Water!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011

How many times have I seen Christian at one another’s throat or after the minister because of something that displeased them?

Moses was God’s chosen prophet to lead Israel but Israel often argued with Moses. They constantly found fault with Moses’ leadership skills. They constantly argued with Moses and had sharp criticism for everything he did. Moses was God’s chosen man for the hour but the Children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The True Faith Healer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 31, 2015

We have to take a risk by reaching out to Jesus in faith for healing. Jesus can release us from our suffering and then use our story to encourage others.

Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to do anything to get it? If so, you can appreciate what Jairus and the woman did in Mark 5:21-43.. Jairus was one of a group of key people who oversaw some of the administrative duties of local synagogues. He was not a priest. In this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican