Sermons on Bad Report:

"Finally! Good News!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 20, 2008

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

John 20:1-18 Acts 10:34-43 “Finally! Good News!” by Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I don’t know about you folks, but I am getting sick of THE NEWS!!! And I am one who has always had a sort of love affair with news. As a young boy, I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Back To School

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003

Practicial advise for youth going back to school.

INTRO.- Children are wonderful. How dull life would be without them! And remember we were once children too! ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah At The Cave Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on May 6, 2023

Elijah At The Cave shows us separation. Cherith was a ditch (separation unto God). Carmel was a trench (separation from the world). This separation in the earth is a Cave (separation in the Spirit).

ELIJAH AT THE CAVE I Kings 19:9-13 Intro: We began studying this prophet of God, Elijah, a couple weeks ago. We saw his experience at Cherith. We studied how the drought came at his preaching, and God separated him out at Cherith. We saw the Division, The Provision, And The Vision he experienced at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Too The Uttermost

Contributed by Bill Andrews on May 23, 2005

Learning to be truly thankful despit yourself.

READING FROM PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 V4: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN! AGAIN I WILL SAY, REJOICE! V5: LET YOUR MODERATION BE KNOWN UNTO A LL MEN. THE LORD IS AT HAND. V6: BE ANIXOUS FOR NOTHING; BUT IN EVERY THING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUEST BE MADE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Program Of Telling Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2015

We need to get with God's program of telling others about the message of Jesus Christ! We need to tell all the truth about Jesus. 1- Go tell the truths OF Jesus 2- Go tell the truth ABOUT Jesus.

INTRO.- ILL.- April 2009, LOS ANGELES – As she walked from a post office, Talon Curtis thought she'd found one of those gimmicky sweepstakes offers on the ground that scream something like "$357,959.55" in big bold letters and "This is not a real check" in much smaller type. But just as she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“thou Shall Love Your Spouse” (7) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Mar 4, 2011

Marriage is all about giving, but adultery is all about taking. Adultery breaks every other commandment. Adultery is stealing, it's lying, it's coveting... Adultery is the supreme example of selfishness. You say: I deserve to be happy, I need this for me.

It was this couple at the restaurant, having dinner together in a corner of that fancy restaurant. And on their way out, in the semi-obscurity of the parking lot he noticed a wallet on the asphalt. Inside $ 10,000 in cash and a lot of cards along with some other documents. They went back and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Cosmic Combat

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2008

This message combines the story of King Herod with the passage in Revelation 12 relating the on going "cosmic combat" between God and Satan. The inspiration came from the cover of Christianity Today December 12,1994.

December 28, 2008 Christmas II Redeemer Text Revelation 12:1-7a “Cosmic Combat” Jesus Christ is born. The arrival of Jesus as an infant in Bethlehem means that God has kept his promise of salvation which he first made to Adam and Eve. The ringing of Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Open House, Closed Minds

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 2, 2018

Life is about attitudes! You are a product of your menial everyday choices. The Pharisee invited Jesus to his house, but never gave him the proper care. Yet, they judged the lady that did what she could...

AN OPEN HOUSE WITH A CLOSED MIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE WAS AN INVITATION FROM A PHARISEE, HE WAS A VIP (VERY IMPORTANT PERSON), SEARCH YOUR HEART AND YOUR ATTITUDES… BAD ATTITUDES ARE CHOICES… WHY ALL THIS WASTE? Luke 7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Find Yourself In A Storm

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

It’s probably been a busy day of ministry for Jesus and His disciples when He tells them to follow Him to the lake – what we call the Sea of Galilee. They are going to the other side – about six miles across – and they haven’t been in the boat long before

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- As someone who grew up in Florida, I have a certain fascination with hurricanes. In fact, one of the most recent times I was scheduled to speak at a church in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Burn?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008

Do we have heart burn? Does our hearts burn with zeal for Jesus in our midst?

DO YOU HAVE HEART BURN ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Before we can understand this lesson we must have a basic understanding of WHAT PRESENT MEANS: PRESENCE: Being in view or at hand. The fact or condition of being present. Being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mind Control Series

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 18, 2020

Last week we presented thoughts on making the most of our opportunities, redeeming the time because it is our purpose to be imitators of God in these uncertain times. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in redeeming our time for God is found in the realm of mind control. Who controls your mind?

Last week we presented thoughts on making the most of our opportunities, redeeming the time because it is our purpose to be imitators of God through these uncertain times. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in redeeming our time for God is found in the realm of mind control. Who controls your mind? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do They See Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the "Unpopular Series". This sermon identifies the perseverance of Joseph and how we should follow his example.

Sunday Morning, April 28, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Unpopular” [#4] WHAT DO THEY SEE? Genesis 49:22-26 Introduction: 1. If you had to sum up your life in a couple of sentences, how would it sound? Does your life reflect a life that honors God or Satan? Does your life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Sentence Of Exile

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 22, 2011

Setting: Sermon given during Annual multi-church Mid-Week Lent service which is limited to 30 min for the entire service. Sermon seeks to connect Lent and the Messiah with Poverty and the issues of Poor in our Country and our communities.

(The Message) Isaiah 59:15 12-15Our wrongdoings pile up before you, God, our sins stand up and accuse us. Our wrongdoings stare us down; we know in detail what we’ve done: Mocking and denying God, not following our God, Spreading false rumors, inciting sedition, pregnant with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Dodging Distractions Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". When you are rebuilding, the enemy will try to distract you from what matters.

Series: Rebuilding [#7] DODGING DISTRACTIONS Nehemiah 6:1-19 Introduction: There are many in this room who would say that I have A.D.D. You have come to this conclusion because I am easily distracted. Thus, the reason for me doing 10 different things at 1 time and finishing none of them. Some ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Uncovered Plot Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jun 24, 2023

Esther experiences her first task

That evening, they were taken to the king's private rooms, the next morning brought to a second harem where the king's lived. There they were under the care of Shaashgaz, the eunuch in charge of the concubines. The woman wouldn't see the king again unless he enjoyed her and requested ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:13-20