Sermons on bother:

God The Father

Contributed by Maurizio Cianci on May 1, 2007

Have you ever wondered why God is addressed as ’Father’ in the Bible? I have and I’ve been ’thinking aloud’ with our congregation...

GOD THE FATHER Today we honour fathers. But I contend that I cannot be the father/grandfather my family needs me to be if I don’t let my Creator God be to me the Father He desires to be. Eph 3:7-21 I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ: Author Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Nov 11, 2006

Christ as the one who leads the way for believers, even in the most difficult times.

In our modern world, and especially as the 21st century is upon us we are still in many ways bothered by the notion that God sent his son to suffer and to die. We are bothered because it seems to us, as it would seem to any rational person, like a very harsh thing for a god of love to do. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When There Is Delay

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 14, 2008

HOW TO MANAGE DELAYS

WHEN THERE IS DELAY, WHERE IS GOD? Pray these Prayers First: • Every power reinforcing frustration in my life be arrested now in Jesus name. • You fountain of disappointment in my life dry up now in Jesus name. • Every filled-up vessel of redundancy in my life shatter now by fire in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Talking

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 8, 2010

The Easter story begins with people talking. How important is word of mouth?

"Returning from the tomb they told all this to the 12 and the rest". The Easter story begins with people talking: "You’ve got to hear this" "You’ll never believe it" "Listen up" "It’s just incredible- I’ve got to tell you about it" The Easter story begins with people talking. Mary Magdalene, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Beautiful Things For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 1, 2005

Let’s be open to the heart of Jesus that He may reveal to us the beautiful things He has planned for us to do.

1. Introduction: You know Jesus has some very strange friends! We are told that this dinner was held in the home of Simon the Leper from the details recorded both in Matthew 26:6 and Mark 14:3. I don’t think His friends would be considered “Cool” do you? After all, we can be sure that no ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

What Do I Say

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We have to know the Truth to be able to speak the Truth, We have to know the Truth to be able to defend the Truth, And we have to know the Truth to be able to Teach the Truth

Mt 7:15 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are really wolves that will tear you apart. Mt 24:11 Many false prophets will appear and will lead many people astray. • You know when you are in a situation – later you always think of what you should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

A Restless Night

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2014

Physical tiredness is often a foe to the Christian, and to the church.

A RESTLESS NIGHT. Song of Songs 5:1-16. The Song of Songs is a wonderful piece of poetry, a love song often used to illustrate Christ's relationship with the Church. This kind of double application of human love, and of the love between Christ and the Church may be seen also in Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience In Christian World

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 13, 2018

Patience makes us more attentive to the needs of the lost.

Patience in Christian Work by Joe Mack Cherry I. Body A. What is Patience? 1. Definition a. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay b. quiet steady perseverance (patience is a work!) c. Biblically, it is a fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of Psalm 5 And 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 11, 2017

These two Psalms give us two very specific challenges: What/who we worship is what we rejoice about … so do we worship God? For us, there is nothing more powerful or restorative than confession of sin, and we need to do that more and more.

A Study of Psalm 5 and 6 Psalm 5-6 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of wisdom, royal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10, Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ultimate Fighter Round #5

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

The Galatians have made a wrong turn and were on a road that leads back to an eternal life of hopelessness. Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention.

Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention. He now turns, feeling confident that the last four chapters were sufficient to prove his point, to encouragement of these lost Christians coupled with a warning not to repeat these mistakes again. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-22, Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Like A Wedding Ring

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021

This sermon was prepared to help the baptism candidates understand the meaning of baptism and why baptism is necessary. I prepared for the youth group, but it would apply to adults as well.

Baptism like a wedding ring (at Youth Gathering) Baptism like a wedding ring: Just as a wedding ring symbolizes your marriage, Baptism symbolizes your identification with Jesus. Just as a wedding ring itself doesn't make you married, Baptism doesn't make you Christian. Just as a wedding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Rest Less Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Why are we granting God silence? Why are we allowing God the opportunity to rest?

Rest Less I. Introduction We are a people who struggle to get enough rest. In fact, the average American gets 6.8 hours of sleep at night, down more than an hour from 1942. To many in the medical field this is troubling because medical studies have related a lack of sleep to health problems and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inconvenient Ministry Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

Jesus’ ministry to the Syrophoenician woman demonstrates how we are to minister to all who God brings into our lives, regardless of their background

Last week, we were reminded that every Christ follower is a minister and that most of our ministry takes place within our ordinary, day-to-day lives – in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces and in the community. So we’ve begun a process to examine how Jesus ministered in very similar ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

By looking at David's repentance and forgiveness, we'll understand how we receive forgiveness, what it looks and feels like, and conclude that it is always the best option

The movie is based on the true story of Apollo 13. Jim Lovell has just watched on TV as Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. He’s outside, gazing up at the moon. He holds up his thumb, pondering the moon in the evening sky like an artist envisioning his painting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quietness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001

A word study on "Quietness"

QUIETNESS SOME INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS: 1) When was the last time you were quiet for 15 minutes? 2) When was the last time you were in a place and you could hear a pin drop it was so quiet? 3) Would you describe your emotions as orderly or disorderly? 4) Are you able to just sit without the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ