Sermons on Break The Cycles:

God's Friendship Above All

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022

We want and need a close relationship with God above all else.

1. A Prayer Tent In 2021 David Jeremiah told about a creative mother in Chicago who noticed her son was anxious during the pandemic. She came up with a biblical solution. Together they made a homemade pup tent called a "prayer tent." The two of them set it up in the corner of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 2, 2006

All Saints Day Cycle B

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die for us so that we are able to experience the joys and passions of the New Jerusalem, your paradise. Thank you for weeping for all of humanity, through your death and suffering we believe and have faith that we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A -- 17th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2020

It’s so important that ordinary Catholics read Scripture as a devotional inquiry which the Catholic Catechism calls “the intimate sense of spiritual realities which believers experience.”

A foolish old farmer, so the story goes, concluded one day that the oats he had fed his mule for years were simply costing him too much. So, he hatched a plan: He mixed a little sawdust in with the feed, and then a little more the next day, and even more the next, each time reducing the amount of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Catholic

The 7 Step Cycle Of The Body Of Christ's Growth In Acts

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021

The mysterious Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. After Jesus rose from the dead, and spent time with his disciples and others in the city, he told them that though he was leaving, he would send the Holy Spirit to lead them and guide them in their mission.

After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-5, Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Twenty-First Sunday-- In Ordinary Time, Cycle C- The Narrow Gate

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 23, 2022

There is a saying, “The nearer the Church, the farther from God”.

In Readers Digest, David Barman, from North Miami Beach, Florida, wrote that at the university where he teaches, the school has a policy of giving a + designation for grades. A 78 is a C+, an 89 is a B+. A student received his final grade and was adamant that I left off the plus sign. I looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Smokeless Tobacco Addicts Are Same As Smoking Cigarette Addicts. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Smokeless tobacco is not significantly different from cigarette smoke in terms of harmful effects on the body.

Smokeless tobacco is not significantly different from cigarette smoke in terms of harmful effects on the body. Both contain harmful chemicals like nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, which can lead to: The pungent aroma of smokeless tobacco lingers in the air, a potent reminder of its harmful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-20, Matthew 18:19-20, Isaiah 59:2

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

"The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Things Go Bad

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

When things go wrong, we are right to look for a reason. Certainly in the case of Israel at the beginning of the book of Judges, the problems were obvious. Are these true of us?

Passage: Judges 2:1-23 Intro: “A man was walking home one night, and he fell into a huge, 12 foot hole in the road…. This happened several nights, until he finally went down another road.” 1. we have just finished Revelation, which showed us very clearly the consequences of our choices and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do Not Recycle

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2013

The Hebrews developed a detrimental cycle in Judges of Rebellion; Repression; Repentance; Restoration. This cycle was caused because parents did not teach their children and settled for "substandard standards."

1. What do you think of when you hear the word, "Judge"? a. Laugh-In -- "Here Comes the Judge" b. Judge Judy c. A person passing judgment -- critical spirit (remember we are told not to judge/condemn -- not our job) 2. Time Line 3. Judges in bible times were warrior leaders among the tribes/nation ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Character Sermon Iv: God Our Peace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, with conflict on every hand, God's people rely on the peace that our Lord gives by His presence and amazing grace that sees us through it all.

GOD OUR PEACE For a few minutes, let’s play Jeopardy. I’ll be Alex Trebeck and you be the contestants. Your category is: “God’s Names That Reveal His Character”. Here’s how we play: I will give you an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Narrow Door

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 5, 2019

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

The Screwtape Letters is a classic book, where C.S. Lewis came up with the idea of a senior demon named Screwtape telling his trade secrets about how to corrupt a human soul- Regarding the narrow gate mentioned in our Gospel today, Screwtape would say: 1). A broad, constructed road, requires a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

God Our Refuge

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 13, 2011

We all have to live in a troubled world & to make matters worse we all have personal troubles we have to work through. God's plan however is that we would fine a place of refuge in all the troubles of life.

Bunbury Sun am 10/072011 “God our refuge” Intro: *** The famed survival expert Bear Grylls was shooting a survival show in Norway not too long ago teaching people how to survive in some of the worst weather conditions. Parts of Norway are known for being amongst the wettest places in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Vii: Faithfulness Epitomized By Philip Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians are called upon to be faithful by continuing the work that Jesus began both to teach and to do - willing to cross all kinds of barriers to carry the gospel to any and every one.

PHILIP EPITOMIZED FAITHFULNESS . . . (Acts 8) Stephen was dead. He had been stoned to death due to his boldness in telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about the sin of rejection and the absolute necessity for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-38

The Marks Of True Revival Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2019

How does revival happen? And how do we know that it is truly revival?

The Marks of True Revival Acts 2:42-47 It has been a long time since America has seen a widespread revival. In fact, any of the researchers are lamenting the decline of Christianity in America. This decline is especially severe in what used to be called the “mainline churches.” Many remedies have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity Among The People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2017

One evidence of conversion is a desire to be instructed in the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion, and a willingness to attend the preaching of the gospel. These young converts had embraced this doctrine gladly, and were not only believers....

September 2, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Unity Among the People Acts 2.42-47 (KJV) 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist