Sermons on Brave:

God Heals Naaman

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2020

The story of God healing Naaman is full of lessons, for example, about opportunity, courtesy, humility, and greed. But the key message must be the one Jesus drew from it. That is, that if we wish to see God's miracles, we must accept his word.

NAAMAN’S HEALING We’re continuing in our series ‘Bible Stories for Grown-Ups.’ Today we’re looking at one of the most famous stories in the Book of Kings. It’s the story of the healing of the Syrian general, Naaman. It’s a great story for Sunday School, because one of the key characters is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ring Your Bells Of Joy

Contributed by Judy Austin on Jan 5, 2023

Joy doesn’t come from what happens to us but rather how we respond to the things that happen to us.

2 CORINTHIANS 11:23-28 Apostle Paul wrote . . . “I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. 24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

'doubting' Thomas

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

Thomas, although wanting to see proof, was full of faith in Jesus

John 20:19-31 This is the Sunday that we hear about and celebrate the apostle commonly known as ‘Doubting Thomas’, considered by some theologians to be one of Jesus’ ‘bad boys’. We find the other ten disciples cowering in a room, afraid to come out. The doors were shut and locked; the drapes were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Divine Appointment On Mount Carmel

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal and God answers

I Kings 18.7-40 Elijah - a nation to its knees Do you remember the TV programme Opportunity Knocks with Huey Green? Do you remember the catch phrase? “It is make your mind up times folks. Such a moment has now arrived for the people of Israel. It is now three and a half years later. All this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Elijah: A Nation On Its Knees

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

It is make your mind up time, folks - on Mt Carmel

I Kings 18.7-40 Elijah - a nation to its knees Do you remember the TV programme Opportunity Knocks with Huey Green? Do you remember the catch phrase? “It is make your mind up times folks. Such a moment has now arrived for the people of Israel. It is now three and a half years later. All this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

To Really Gaze.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2023

To Gaze, is to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration. When is the last time you have gazed? Gazed at the lasting-results of Jesus?

To Really Gaze. Colossians 3:14-17NIV To Gaze, is to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration. When is the last time you have gazed? Gazed at the lasting-results of Jesus? Gazed into God’s words? Gazed into the peace of Christ? Gazed into redemption? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaking & Moving

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 4, 2023

The whole world was shaken and changed because of what God did. Have you been shaken? Have you changed?

When I preach from the lectionary, which I do most of the time unless I'm working on a series, one of the first things I do is to try and find the common thread among the different passages. And on this glorious day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, the central message is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Ways To Keep Mom From Running Away

Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2023

We should be a blessing to our Mothers by loving them unconditionally, verbalizing our love, giving them gifts, giving them the day off, and praying for them. This message contains many humorous anecdotes.

FIVE WAYS TO KEEP MOM FROM RUNNING AWAY 2 Tim. 1:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “$150 a Week to Talk about Mom” 1. Three Moms were bragging about their grown sons. The first one told of the extravagant birthday parties her son threw for her. “Why he even hired a band for my last birthday.” 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Word Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 1, 2020

This message highlights the ultimate power of Jesus.

Series – Miracles in Mark Pt. 3 - “The Last Word” Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Scripture Reading (35-43) Three weeks ago we looked at the power that Jesus has over the demonic world. He cast 2,000 demons out of the maniac of Gadara. The results for this man were transformative for we see him cleansed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

"My Grace Is Sufficient”

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2020

The Lord Jesus promised us that His grace would be sufficient to sustain us, no matter what difficulties we encounter. This grace can flow from Him because He suffered worse than any human. He feels what we feel!

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT” 2 Cor. 12:7-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beat Of Our Heart

Contributed by Je Layugan on Aug 3, 2023

Our heart matters to God. And our heart will either lead us towards God, or away from God. When you listen to your heart now, and every heartbeat is translated into words, what words would you hear?

A heart beats about 115,000 times each day. A heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day. A woman’s heart beats slightly faster than a man’s heart. Most heart attacks happen on a Monday. A heart is a symbol of love, life, or anything that is at the center of utmost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Jeremiah 17:9, Luke 6:45, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Absalom Sets A Trap For Amnon: What Is The Legacy You'll Leave Behind? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 16, 2023

If we set an example of righteousness, then it may yet continue through your family line into the future.

King David allowed two sins into his life when he committed sexuality immorality by taking Bathsheba to be his wife. Then he committed murder when he ordered Uriah the husband of Bathsheba to be left to die in battle. In my family, certain sins have persisted over the generations. My grandpa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spong Vs Spong, Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 22, 2020

Are the scriptures the word of God? Can we believe the scriptures? What did Jesus believe?

Are the scriptures the word of God? Can we believe the scriptures? What did Jesus believe? Word of the Lord What are the Scriptures? Are they the same as the word of the Lord? Writing that he understood the duration of the Babylonian captivity, Daniel refers to the Scriptures as the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4-10, Matthew 22:29, Luke 24:25-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus & The Internet: How To Share The Gospel On Social Media

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

We are charged by God almighty to share his gospel with the world. God is good. His gospel is pure, right, and timeless.

We are charged by God almighty to share his gospel with the world. God is good. His gospel is pure, right, and timeless. Therefore we ought to share it with all peoples, in all nations, everywhere. Many of us consider cities, towns, and nations that need the gospel. Many of us consider the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Saints, Pioneers!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2024

We who are Christians have been called by our Lord, Jesus Christ, to be courageous pioneers, helping to build highways that men may find that city whose builder & maker is God!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 1:12-14; Galatian 6:9; Deuteronomy 6:4-7, 33:7; Ephesians 3:16-19, 4:8; Luke 12:28; John ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Deuteronomy 33:7, Ephesians 3:16-19, Ephesians 4:8, Luke 12:28, John 3:17, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ