Sermons on Black Hole:

Up From The Grave

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 25, 2016

1) Praise for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:1-5), 2) Prayer for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:6-12)

We come to this weekend to mourn. And then we celebrate. But celebrating seems difficult, if not impossible, when Brussels is in mourning. Ankara has suffered a similar fate. Yemen is in flames, while the long, desperate strangulation of Syria and Iraq continues. How can we celebrate in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Other

Sharing Our Mail Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011

Exploring development and implementation of church to church interaction.

“When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.” Sometimes we forget that the letters Paul wrote are not mere theological treatises, meant to provide sermon fodder for preachers desperate for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Cultivate A Heart Of Gratitude When You Are A Cynic Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2020

How do you cultivate a heart of gratitude when you are a cynic? Pastor Jeff shares six reasons to be thankful from Psalm 103:1-5.

How to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude Psalm 103:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-29-2020 Grumpstaking? I recently came across an article written by Allison Hope. After I share her thoughts, you will see the irony of her name. She makes the case that 2020 is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Has Happened To The Family

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 17, 2004

I am terribly saddened at what took place at appx. 11:30 am on Tuesday April the 20th at Littleton, Colorado, at Columbine High School where Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, two young men wearing long black trench coats approached the school. In the parkin

TEXT: 1 Kings 22:51-53 TITLE: WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE FAMILY? I am terribly saddened at what took place at appx. 11:30 am on Tuesday April the 20th at Littleton, Colorado, at Columbine High School where Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, two young men wearing long black trench coats approached the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:51-53

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Blessed In Midst Of Your Struggles

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 28, 2004

In life we all have struggles, regardless of who we are, whether we are young or old. No matter if we are male or female, black or white, in this life we all have struggles. In other words, we all have issues in our life that we wrestle with each day.

State Subject: Being Blessed in the Midst of your struggles. Introduction: In life we all have struggles, regardless of who we are, whether we are young or old. No matter if we are male or female, black or white, in this life we all have struggles. In other words, we all have issues in our life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:21-29

Denomination: Methodist

Love 1 John 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2019

Find the Word of Life by following the light this will lead us to love which will help us discover joy in the journey!

Video illustration: Are you Amazed! Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality 101--The Ultimate Revelation Of God Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009

My unbelieving (at the time)father, one time while I witnessed to him, asked "If God exists, why deosn’t He just blow a big hole in the ground or something?" The Apostle John answers this question in his synopsis from all he learned in his experiences wi

Reality 101—The Ultimate Revelation of God John 1:6-18 I had been a Christian only a few months when I felt compelled to witness to my father. In the midst of the discussion, I remember a question which he blurted out in frustration. He said, “Well, if God exists, why doesn’t He just blow a big ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Bible Church

What Shall Be The Sign?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

A necessary but warning word from the Lord about the times before His coming.

WHAT WILL BE THE SIGN? TEXT: Mark 13:1-13 Mark 13:1-13 KJV And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! [2] And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem With Racism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2025

During the days after the Civil War up thru the 1960s, there were many "Christians" in the U.S. who embraced bigotry and mistreated the black people around them. Why would supposed Christians do that, and how do we protect ourselves from that kind of evil?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was last Monday (1/20/25). He once said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Today, our sermon is going to be on racism, not because I think any of us are racist - but because, as Christians, we need to know what the Bible says about it. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Pillars Of Society: Morality & Religion

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

There is something missing from our republic. It's something obvious, something vital. It brings light to the mind and thoughts of glory into action. Yet it's missing. It's gone somewhere; but where has it gone?

"The great pillars of all government and of social life are virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor... and this alone, that renders us invincible." -Patrick Henry, Letter to Archibald Blair, January 8 1799 There is something missing from our republic. It's something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wonder Of Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 21, 2023

Do you have a wonder and awe for God over the historical event of Jesus leaving Heaven to come to earth? That event is called Christmas! Do you wonder at how Jesus is the Light of the World and do ponder the concept of light?

Series: Wonder of Christmas 2023 Thesis: Do you have a wonder and awe for God over the historical event of Jesus leaving Heaven to come to earth? That event is called Christmas! Do you wonder at how Jesus is the Light of the World and do ponder the concept of light? I love our subject this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, John 8:12, Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointed Fugitive Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2024

Samuel anointed David. But now, he's a fugitive, holed up in a cave! He isn't happy. But he does exactly the right thing. We can learn from him for the times when we feel everyone has abandoned us, when we're in a dark, damp, smelly metaphorical cave.

Last week we started a new series looking at David in the Old Testament. I made two very simple points. First, David is a huge figure in the Bible. There is loads about him in the Old Testament. That alone means that David must be really important. But even more significant is the way the New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Racism: Our Past And Present Sins

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2022

racism in the United States and the churches is counter to Jesus' teachings

LUKE 6:17-26 During the month of February, you may have noticed that we have been singing hymns from Lift Every Voice and Sing. This hymnal is part of The Episcopal Church’s recognition of Black History Month and its African-American congregants. We will continue to use these hymns as part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal

Are We Worth It? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 13, 2005

The encounter that Jesus has with the thief on the cross has an amazing and life changing message for us (I Am Jesus - 35).

Are We Worth It! Jesus, His Encounters (7) I Am Jesus – Message 35 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unappreciated

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 27: 1 – 34

1 Chronicles 27: 1 – 34 Unappreciated 27 And the children of Israel, according to their number, the heads of fathers’ houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers, served the king in every matter of the military divisions. These divisions came in and went out month by month ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 27:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel