Sermons on Bitter Cup:

How Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 3, 2007

This is a sermon that deals with our heart, not the one that pumps the blood through our bodies, but the one that counts.

How is your Heart? (Start out by taking the label off a can of cat food and then placing that label over the label of a can of tuna. Then open up that can of tuna with the cat food sticker on the outside, and begin eating it. Then revel that it is tuna) 1 Samuel 16:7 I began preparing this sermon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: *other

Rhythm Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Mar 13, 2015

Physical rhythm is the variation between noise and silence. Spiritual rhythm, on the other hand, is a variation between time spent with God and time spent with other people.

“Lifehacks” are simple, out-of-the-box solutions for everyday problems. There are websites and articles all over the internet describing various lifehacks, like lifehacker.com, mentalfloss.com, and lifehack.org. For the next few weeks I will share a lifehack with you. Tonight’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Exodus 20:8-11, Matthew 14:23, Mark 1:35, Mark 6:46, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Luke 9:18, Luke 22:41, Hebrews 5:7, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“how To Know You Have Forgiven” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 21, 2014

How do i know I have truly forgiven an offense?

Last time, we read in Genesis 45:1-15 about the reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers. Joseph’s brothers had sold him into slavery in Egypt. There, he was unjustly accused, convicted and imprisoned. But God was using these experiences to shape Joseph for His purposes. While in prison, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

We’re All The Same In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 9, 2015

Have you ever thought that you were better than other people? If you have, how can you call yourself a Christian? Christians prove by their words and deeds that they are the same as everyone else/

A man went to visit a psychiatrist. “Doc, I’ve got two problems.” The psychiatrist said, “Okay, tell me all about it.” The man began, “Well, first of all, I think I am a Coca-Cola machine”. The psychiatrist sat the man down and started therapy. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Thanksgiving 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 23, 2014

Thanksgiving is more than an attitude for a genuine Christian, it is a outpouring of love because of what Christ has done for us and Who He is. Where do you fall along the spectrum from being a thanksgiver to being ungrateful? Examine you heart!

Thanksgiving is coming this Thursday! The word “thank” in its various forms is used over 130 times in the Bible. Thankfulness is a recurring theme! Thank offerings Fellowship offerings of thanksgiving Thankfulness for the righteous acts of others Levites assigned the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

The Other Side Of Nothing

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011

There is a miracle on the other side of the mess you are in. Keep believing and pushing forward.

THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE I NOT SPOKEN IT-HAVE I NOT PROMISED YOU-AM I A MAN THAT I SHOULD LIE OR THE SON OF MAN THAT I SHOULD REPENT. I AM NOT SLACK CONCERNING MY PROMISES. IF I SAID IT I WILL PERFORM IT. BE STEADFAST. BE FAITHFUL. BE OBEDIENT. I HAVE PUT MY ANGELS OVER THEE TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Serving

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011

The power of God is released when we make the choice to serve Him

The Power of Serving Matthew 20:20-28 August 7, 2011 Morning Message During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repariing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral Service

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

A funeral service.

Order of Server: Eulogy Song (Amazing Grace) Scripture Reading (Psalm 90:10; Isaiah 40:28-31) Song (I Call it Home) Message (“My Story”) Song (Old Ship of Zion) Benediction (Prayer) Graveside Message: My Story: The Psalmist said in chapter 30 and verse 5, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helmet Of Salvastion Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 5, 2012

The soldier's helmet is one of the last pieces of armor to put on, but it is vital in keeping him safe.

Helmet of Salvation Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:18 Introduction- We are winding down the series putting on the full armor of God. We have looked at several of the body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Workers And Work

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 26, 2012

Where is a church supposed to get workers and what are they supposed to be doing?

Matthew 9:9-13 There are two Biblical models that show where a church is to get workers. There is a model where churches send out workers to strengthen or to plant other churches. The church at Antioch sent Paul out and later Paul sent Timothy and Titus to strengthen the churches where he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

12 Stones Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 26, 2013

Message about making memorials for the family.

Title: 12 Stones of the Memorial Theme: To be part of a family we must lay out memorials for our children and tell them about what the Lord has in store for them. Text: Joshua 3:1-5, 13, 4:1-7 Read Joshua 3:1-5, 13 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Joshua was about to lead Israel into the promise land. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Lenten Catechesis-Holy Communion Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 22, 2013

The last sermon in the Lenten Catechesis series, this sermon focuses on the sacrament of Holy Communion.

One of the things I discovered very quickly in my earlier years as a parish pastor is the joy that Pastors have, and the special relationship that they develop with homebound members of the congregation. In many cases, these dear older saints are people who because of their advanced age and lack ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rebirth Of Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message examines how the resurrection has the ability to restore hope as well as bring hope.

There are many things that we can live without but hope isn’t one of them. Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when things get difficult. If you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Ordinary Men - James Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of James based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. James: The Apostle of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Shepherd, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010

The LORD our Shepherd is also our Good Shepherd.

Our Shepherd, the Good Shepherd © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for use. Part One: The LORD is Our Shepherd Psalm 23 1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational