Sermons on Cancer Philosophy:

Bitter Or Better Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005

What we are going to be trying to get our minds around today is how the promise of God Judgment can move us from being bitter angry people, to accepting and overcoming people

Job 19:13-29 Life’s Turning Points Becoming Bitter or Better This weeks topic was Judgment, and normally I don’t like to hear the word Judgment. The message of God’s Judgment from Job is Good News. It is judgment from the perspective of the oppressed. It is justice for those who have been ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:13-29

Denomination: Methodist

How We Live

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004

A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

How To Treat Those Who Are Busy Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

As we continue our series, “How to Treat Others”, I want us to talk about, “How to treat those who are busy.” And I have a feeling it will really be a sermon about how to treat yourself.

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off for a drive, Tattoo had no choice. A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sure Security Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 10, 2005

Where do you find unshakable security? Don’t you long for such a blessing? How would you like for God to know you, call you, justify you, sanctify you and glorify you? Here’s good news!

Our future glory is secured in God’s love. What does that say to you today? Read Romans 8:18-30 Did you ever hear of someone who couldn’t afford to retire? Well let me tell you something... Our Christian retirement is not only out of this world, it is completely paid in full and secure. Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Friend We Have In Jesus' Friends.

Contributed by Michael Arens on Feb 12, 2006

What friends are for.

This morning’s Gospel, while not really very long is filled to overflowing with things for us to consider. There’s no question that the climax of the story centers on the action inside the house where Jesus is resting. That’s what he is supposed to be doing. Resting. Jesus has come back to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Rapture

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

There has been so much written about the Lord’s return, when it’s going to happen, all that’s going to surround it.

INTRO: Chuck Swindoll writes: In the early 50s, I was an apprentice in a machine shop. My father felt it would be wise for me not only to get book learning but also to get a practical taste of life. On one occasion I was working in the machine shop with the tracer lathe. It was an intricate piece ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principle Of Binding And Loosing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Show how Christians can understand what Jesus meant by "binding and loosing"

Title: Binding and loosing. Theme: Text: Matthew 16:13-19 ¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

He's Coming!!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2006

Don’t Be Afraid. Be Strong. 1) God is coming to save us. 2) God is coming to fix us.

“He’s coming!” Do these words strike fear in your heart, or do they warm your heart? It depends on the situation doesn’t it? If you’re drawing a funny picture of your teacher on the chalkboard before class, a classmate’s cry: “He’s coming!” should set your heart a-thumpin’ as you sprint for your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Eye On The Horizon Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 30, 2007

LIVING AS A LIGHTHOUSE ENTAILS KEEPING AN EYE ON THE HORIZON

Living as a Lighthouse February 18th, 2007 1 Thess 4:13-5:11 An Eye on the Horizon In 1879 The greatest annual loss of life in the New England fisheries occurred, with 29 vessels and 249 fishermen lost at sea. During that year many women found themselves on lonely widow walks with and eye on ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

N Is For Neighbor Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

a study of the word "neighbor"

Introduction 1. Mr. Rogers is a fixture in most people’s hearts with fond memories from Childhood... The PBS Television show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood ran for 4 decades and spoke to millions of viewers... Mr Rogers would open the show with a song that he wrote... Sing it with me: Won’t You Be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Nazarene

Following The Good Shepherd

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 20, 2008

Psalm 23 describes the life journey we are on. “The first part introduces our shepherd to us; part two describes the hills that are the up times in our lives; the third part of the Psalm brings our journey into the dark valley..."

FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD OPENING – HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE: For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about the importance of getting into God’s Word. SOAP JOURNALLING: (courtesy of Wayne Cordeiro and the Life Journal) S - Scripture - write out the Scripture God speaks to you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Prayers Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006

Prayer changes the course of events, changes the nature of circumstances and changes me.

Most of us treat prayer like the five-year old. One mother writes, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, “We should ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle Is Over You Can Shout Now

Contributed by Melvin Wilson on Nov 3, 2006

This is a Funeral Sermon.

The Battle Is Over, He Can Shout Now 2. Timothy 4: 7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got Joy?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Dec 22, 2007

This sermon was preached on Gaudete (Joy) Sunday (3rd sunday in Advent). I wasn’t feeling very joy-filled, though I felt called to preach on joy (and used that hesitancy as part of the sermon focus). It’s my best "grumpy sermon on joy" ever.

It’s been a rough couple weeks for me. My wallet was stolen last Wednesday. My step-grandfather died – two days ago. I woke up feeling sick and lost my voice - yesterday. Almost got stuck in the snow last night. Had to park around the corner and traipse home in the deep snow with the wind whipping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Ducks In A Muddy Pond

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

PRIDE HAS BEEN THE DOWNFALL OF MANY GOOD MEN. GOD HATES PRIDE. IT CAUSES FAILURE AND DEFEAT. IT ALMOST COST NAAMAN HIS HEALING. HE REFUSED TO DIP DOWN IN THE MUDDY JORDAN. HE WANTED THINGS "HIS WAY"

SEVEN DUCKS IN A MUDDY POND 11/25/2007 TEXT: 2 KINGS 5: VS. 1--14 INTRODUCTION: PRIDE IS SOMETHING THAT GOD ABSOLUTELY HATES. PRIDE HAS BEEN THE RUIN OF MANY A PERSON. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction , a haughty spirit before a fall. PRIDE ALMOST CAUSED NAAMAN TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist