Sermons on Caring For The Ill:

Feeding The 5,000 Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on May 27, 2012

This miracle is one of only two recorded in all four gospels. The other is the resurrection of Jesus. As such, this is this miracle is of primary Importance to our understanding of who Jesus is and what His plan includes for each of us individually, for t

The Gospel of Mark #16 – “Feeding the 5,000” Mark 6:30-44 Intro – 1. ILL – A priest was giving his flock a sermon on the Gospel, and he mentioned how with 5 loaves of bread & 2 fish our Savior fed 5,000 people at once; but instead of saying 5,000, he said 500. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Broader Vision

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

Our lives can get so cluttered with good things that we miss the best.

Our text for this morning is Luke 4:38-44. “After leaving the synagogue Jesus entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked him about her. Then he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Me, Worry? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2022

We all have things we're unsure about regarding the future. How do we give our anxieties to God and trust Him to handle the future? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

We’re wrapping up our series on Insomniacs: Things that keep you up at night. Last week we looked back and talked about handling regret. Today we’re looking forward to the future, dealing with our anxieties. What about the future makes us worry? I took an unofficial FB poll this week- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lift Jesus Higher

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 27, 2021

1 Peter 5

LIFT JESUS HIGHER (1 PETER 5) Here is my top 7 pick from the “100 Best Last Lines from Novels”? 1. …you must go on, I can’t go on, I’ll go on. –Samuel Beckett, The Unnamable 2. . ‘It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

What I Have Is Not Who I Am

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Dec 5, 2005

Being thankful does not have much to do with what I have, but it has a lot to do with who I am.

What I Have Is Not Who I Am! 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 and Philippians 4:4-13 by Jim Westmoreland I may have a nice house and a refrigerator and a freezer full of food. I may have a good job or a great retirement income. I may have abundance and plenty and still not be a thankful person. If I am a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Free From The Prison Of Want

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 28, 2002

How to be free

SET FREE FROM THE PRISON OF WANT Psalm 28 "be their shepherd and carry them forever." & 100 "Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Max lacado wrote:" What is it that keeps you from real joy? How would you fill in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-8, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Shallow Spirituality

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 11, 2002

Attitudes to avoid because they promote shallow spirituality.

Last week we looked at "surface spirituality", the soil that did not receive the seed because it had been "walked on" and was hardened. We learned that we can develop a hardened heart when others hurt us if we’re not careful. If we let our hearts become bitter and unforgiving the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Continuous Praise

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 14, 2005

Praise can be given in several forms; Telling, Doing, and Sharing.

"Continuous Praise" Heb. 13:15-16 With Jesus’ help, let us continually offer our sacrifice of praise to God by proclaiming the glory of His name. 16 Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God. (NLT) Intro: The title ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run Away! Run Away! Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Fleeing Sin is a necessity for the believer in Christ

You probably wondered what the “Detour” signs are doing in the church. You’re pretty use to them by now up here in North Portland and probably pretty sick of them as well. They are here to remind us of the struggle that each of us has in doing more than just surviving life. They help us remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 39:1-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Ready Means Living In Faith

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 30, 2002

First Sunday In Advent: Preparation for Jesus’ return is not ’rocket science.’ Readiness is simply living in the faith that God has called us to by grace.

Today is the first Sunday of Advent - the beginning of a new Church Year. The Altar is draped in blue - expressive of hope, expectation and anticipation, which is the dominant mood of Advent. The Advent season is four Sundays long. That is why we have the four Advent candles in the Advent wreath. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Ready To Go!

Contributed by Patrick Doherty on Sep 24, 2002

Letting the Christian idea of death change the way we live.

Getting Ready to Go! Letting death change the way you live! Six frogs are on a lily-pad and four decide to jump off, how many are left? There is a huge difference in knowing something and letting affect your actions. According to a newspaper report a private school was have a unique problem. A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001

We are called to live with grateful hearts every day, not just on Thanksgiving

Give Thanks Selected Passages November 18, 2001 Introduction GIVE THANKS Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son And now let the weak say I am strong And now let the poor say I am rich Because of what the lord has done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12, Psalm 118:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Kids Under Construction

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 13, 2001

Satan is trying to steal our children. We must bring them up to know the Lord.

Kids Under Construction Scripture Reading: Psalm 144:10-15 Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephes. 6:4 [Living] And now a word to you parents. Don’t keep on scolding and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:10-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgotten

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 10, 2001

THINGS WE HAVE FORGOTTEN TO DO AS CHRISTIANS

FORGOTTEN TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 32:18 OF THE ROCK THAT BEGAT THEE THOU ART UNMINDFUL, AND HAST FORGOTTEN GOD THAT FORMED THEE. INTRODUCTION: THIS SERMON WAS PREPARED IN VERY MUCH MEDITATION AND PRAYER. I WAS IN MY APARTMENT ALONE LISTENING TO PRAISE AND WORSHIP MUSIC PRAYING AND PRAISING GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-18

Denomination: Baptist