Sermons on Burning Out:

"Real Wealth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 4, 2005

A sermon on giving.

Matthew 6:19-34 “Real Wealth” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The Bible is the church’s book. It was written and preserved by the people of God. Through the Spirit, the Bible speaks a living Word to the people of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dangerous Touch

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 7, 2005

This sermon explores the experience of the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years and her dangerous, desperate, daring approach to Jesus for healing.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Pentecost III June 5, 2005 Matthew 9:9-13,18-26 ¡§The Dangerous Touch¡¨ Have you ever yearned for something, wanting it so much that you were willing to go beyond law and decency for it? For most of us, something we wanted that bad would have to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fully Committed To Him (Pt.3) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

This is part three in a series of sermons challenging God’s people to a deeper level of committment to the Lord.

“Fully Committed to Him (Pt.3)” Sermon – 22 August 2004 We have been in a series entitled “Fully Committed to Him”, and in this series we have been looking at the life of King Asa. King Asa was a very interesting character for we can see in his life some of the paradoxes of a life of service to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Another Kind Of Grief

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Why Christians can face the grief of death differently than those who have no hope.

Another Way to Grieve 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Note how this little verse tells us something we already know, something we all ought to know, and something we all can know. First, we all know grief. If we haven’t, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Words Still Our Storms

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2005

PENTECOST 5(B) - Jesus’ words still our storms because God’s Law could easily overcome us but God’s Gospel constantly preserves us.

JESUS’ WORDS STILL OUR STORMS (Outline) MARK 4:35-41 - June 19, 2005 - PENTECOST 5 INTRO: Once again today we are vividly reminded that our trust and confidence is placed our almighty God. In a society that emphasizes self-trust and reliance on no one else—trust in God is sometimes a very rare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2005

In this diverse nation, Christians will sometimes feel as though they are suffering the slings and arrows of misunderstanding, hostility, and persecution. Jesus promises that those who are so misunderstood, will be the bearers of eternal light.

Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 I Peter 3:13-22 Four hundred years ago, they were beginning to come. From Spain, France, England, and Holland they came. They came searching for riches, fame, and glory. They came because of the innate curiosity of human beings. They came because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 5, 2005

Everyone can find peace in the midst of anxiety.

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 6. Finding Peace Philippians 4:4-9 June 5/6, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Everyone can find peace in the midst of anxiety. INTRO: There once was a king who announced a painting contest. He was building a new palace, and he wanted the main entrance hall to be decorated ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Growin' Or Blowin'?

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 20, 2006

A sermon on the importance of growing in Christ

Are You Growin’ or Blowin’? Psalm 1 Introduction: The old phrase goes like this, “A picture is worth a thousand words!” Some may pass this statement off as fluff, but I believe there is something valid about this statement. A picture can tell many different stories to as many different people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Shop 'til You Drop Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Mark 2:13-17 Sermon #3 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the third sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Image is Everything” from Mark 1:32-39. We discovered the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Get Up And Get Dressed

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 27, 2006

When people see us “make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends {us}” (Colossians 3:13) then and only then will they conclude we are followers of Jesus.

Wakeup call at our house – a ritual! First call – “Time to get up and get ready.” Fifteen minutes later – “Come on get out of bed! We have to go soon!” Then in frustration and desperation Glenys pulls the blankets back and hollers, “DALE, it’s time to get up! We leave in an hour!” You thought it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Issues Of Life - Part Two

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

Your heart determines the health and well being of your whole body and your soul. The heart - Governs the life and death issues for both physical and spiritual matters.

- Part Two – <Power Point available upon request.> Review of Part One – Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. Your heart determines the health and well being of your whole body and your soul. The heart - Governs the life and death issues ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006

This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The God Who Gave Gift – So Desirable!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2006

Could you imagine how desirable is the gift of the Richest and Most Generous Owner of all things? Could you really afford to reject it?

“All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Perspectives On Suffering, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008

Focuses on how God uses the comfort He gives to us in our afflictions so that we might comfort and encourage others in their faith.

PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING, Part 2 January 27, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- C.S. Lewis said that God speaks to us our well being, but shouts to us in our sufferings… I don’t think he means that God raises his voice… I think he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The personal pursuit of righteousness is essential for every believer.

I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that ...read more

Denomination: Congregational