Sermons on Bruise:

Bring Me, Your Sick, Your Tired!!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2014

We will look at some at 3 groups of people who have become a outcast and how Jesus reaches out to them, and in doing so, is trying to teach others to reach out to them and others who have become outcast of society.

Matthew 8:1-17-When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17, Matthew 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has A Destiny

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 11, 2025

His destiny to suffer, die, rise, and to save humanity.

Luke 13:31-35 Jesus has a Destiny 1. There were many types of Pharisees in Jesus day: According to William Barclay, the Talmud described seven different types of Pharisees: • The Shoulder Pharisee, who wore all his good deeds and righteousness on his shoulder for everyone to see. • The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

To Boldly Go

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2022

We are to boldly go into the world to advance Christ's kingdom and hasten His coming.

Christopher Columbus set sail from Europe on August 3, 1492, with the three ships Pinta, Nina, and Santa Maria, presumably to discover a western route to the Orient. My earlier studies of Columbus’ journey to the New World left me with a limited understanding of the man and his motives. I thought ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing On For Jesus' Sake PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the Christian journey of perseverance through suffering, drawing inspiration from Apostle Paul's unwavering commitment to Christ in Philippians 3:10-14.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of God's Word. We are gathered here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the same Spirit, the same faith, and the same hope. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Topics: Resurrection, Power

The Functions Of The Anointing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 28, 2025

The anointing is the supernatural enablement that God gives to His people for specific purposes. It is not just a feeling or experience; it is the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to carry out divine assignments and fulfil destiny.

THE FUNCTIONS OF THE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 4:18-19 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Message From The Peanut Gang

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 10, 2022

Good Grief! What does Christmas really mean? In this message, the famous Peanut Gang gives a lesson on what Christmas is all about.

I would like to try and preach from one of the familiar books in the New Testament that depicts the beginning of Christendom. A beginning of how Christmas really gotten started. And I am not putting down the other legends or folklores of traditions of Christmas like the story of the Christmas Tree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Making Things Right When Things Go Wrong 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord can make things right when things go wrong.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without breaking them. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Worn Down But Not Wore Out”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

How many can say to themselves that they are tired. You are overwhelmed and worn down physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Today Church I want to talk to you about being “Worn Down but not Wore Out”.

Intro: How many can say to themselves that they are tired. You are overwhelmed and worn down physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Today Church I want to talk to you about being “Worn Down but not Wore Out”. We are living in one of the most glorious times in the history of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:25

The Character Of A Disciple: Compassion Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 13, 2018

I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three.

I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three. [Read Luke 10:25-37] Let’s begin to examine the different layers of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:17-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Adam And Eve Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

First in a series intended to take our church through the Old Testament in a year.

ENGAGE Let’s suppose that you get home from work and find that your Amazon order had been delivered that day. You open it up and there is the latest novel from your favorite author. You can hardly wait to get started reading it, but you eat dinner, spend some time with the family, tuck the kids ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Well Do You Know The Lord Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2022

Everybody needs to know that Jesus is: 1. The Great Physician (vs. 14-15). 2. The promised Messiah (vs. 16-21). 3. The Prince of Peace (vs. 14-16, 19-20). 4. The only possible Savior (vs. 18, 21).

How Well Do You Know the Lord Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 12. Remember that by this point, Jesus was in the second year of His earthly ministry. And in this chapter we see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Is Near Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022

In this sermon I introduce and expand on the concept of the Kingdom of God and how it explains the "Why" of discipleship and spiritual formation.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at two verses. It is out of the gospel of Mark 1:14-15. We have been going through this series on the theme of discipleship. If you were here last week, you know that we have defined discipleship as ordinary people learning to live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Luke 11:20, John 3:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Word Study: Healing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2014

To show that GOD heals yesterday, today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Hebrews 13:8 (Amplified Bible) 13:8 Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is [always] the same, yesterday, today, [yes] and forever (to the ages).

I. EXORDIUM: Are you healed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD heals yesterday, today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Hebrews 13:8 (Amplified Bible) 13:8 Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is [always] the same, yesterday, today, [yes] and forever (to the ages). IV. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heard Any Good News Lately? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 20, 2011

A study of chapter 3 and chapter 4

Isaiah 3: 1 – 4:6 Heard Any Good News Lately? 1 For behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stock and the store, the whole supply of bread and the whole supply of water; 2 The mighty man and the man of war, the judge and the prophet, and the diviner ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Know The Ways Of God! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2001

This sermon contrasts the ways of God and the ways of this world and how to tell the difference when we encounter them in our lives.

What Do You Know? I Know the Ways of God! 1 John 5:1-12 May 20, 2001 Intro: A. [Unhappiness at Home and Work, Citation: Sally Pook, London Daily Telegraph (10-16-00); submitted by Alan Wilson, Nyon, Switzerland] Ten percent of the British people believe they would be better off dead, according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational