Sermons on Certificate Of Divorce:

The Peril Of Privilege

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

"The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?

THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of A Second Chance

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

Just because we make mistakes does not mean that God is finished with us. A message about second chances.

THE GOD OF A SECOND CHANCE Joshua 8:1-29 INTRO: How would you feel if you were Joshua? On the heels of a great victory came an embarrassing defeat. His army had over 3,000 mighty soldiers. The men of Ai sent them running killing 36 of them. From our vantage point, we can see why they were ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Rain

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

We need spiritual rain just like we need physical rain!

Deuteronomy 11:14-17 Today my prayer is, “Lord, we need rain!” We need the Shower of the Holy Spirit in our lives like never before. During a good rain, vegetation is nourished -- animals are nourished -- the grass gets greener; rain refreshes the land. Rain causes things to grow and be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dens And Caves

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2014

God wanted His people to be conquerors and warriors but today contrary to the promise of God, we see many who are conquered, crushed, beaten and routed!

Dens and caves! Judges 6:2”And the hand of Midian overpowered Israel, and because of Midian the people of Israel made for themselves the dens that are in the mountains and the caves and the strongholds.” God wanted His people to be conquerors and warriors but today contrary to the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Widow With Nothing But Empty Vessels

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2009

This message is intended to encourage the body of christ in these trying times.

Introduction: God wants to fill your emptiness with the oil of His Holy Presence. The Widow in our text, was empty. She was without a husband. She was broke and broken. Her finances had vanished. She had no bread and no bread winner. She had no employement or opportunity to be employed. However; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For Your Family

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

Never leave your family unprotected

FIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY! Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the leaders and all the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and go fight for your friends, your families (sons and daughters, husbands and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Measure Of Greatness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

It’s not about how much you do; it’s about whether or not you faithfully do what He asks.

GOD’S MEASURE OF GREATNESS Text: Matthew 19:30 – 20:16 Introduction: • Chapter 19, 20 Jesus addresses God’s measure of greatness in His kingdom • 19:3 – 12 (Pharisees; divorce) Greatness not based upon the strictness of our religious beliefs • 19:16 – 26 (Rich young ruler) Greatness not based ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Communion, And Healing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009

Sacrament of Healing and Eucharist; when to approach communion and when to pray in the pew

Monday of 5th Sunday in Course 9 February 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The Gospels give us a real, human Christ to worship, emulate, and follow. This is a Jesus who was far more than a spiritual master. He ate and drank and slept and wept, and He had a physical presence so attractive that people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:54-56

Denomination: Catholic

Are You A “meet” Mate?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 8, 2015

Help in making your marriage a match made in Heaven instead of Hell.

Gen 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. When God made woman “meet” or fit for the man, He meant the deal to be that Adam’s strengths were Eve’s weaknesses and Eve’s strengths were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

02 Near To The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 30, 2014

How do we deal with stress? Stress! - Impedes our joy - Invades our peace - Intensifies our difficulties

1 Sa 30 Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee (1899-1944) was serving as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Dr. McAfee was stunned to hear the shocking news that his two beloved nieces had just died within 24 hours of each other from diphtheria. Turning to God and the Scriptures, McAfee soon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Life's Burdens Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Burdens are a fact of life. What’s yours?

DEALING WITH LIFE’S BURDENS GALATIANS 6:2-5 INTRODUCTION: There’s an old Spanish proverb that reads, “No home is there anywhere that does not sooner or later have its hush.” There are some people today who are so low they could play racquetball on the curb. We all find out that every path has a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is . . .

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019

Belief in the resurrection to eternal life is at the heart of our faith.

Heaven Is . . . Luke 20: 27 - 38 Intro: I have a question for you this morning. Can God create a rock so big that He can’t life it? It’s a trap. It’s a trick question. If you answer, “NO, then you have UPHELD God’s POWER; but, discredited God’s ABILITY. / If you answer YES, then you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fathers Day

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 20, 2020

A short message sent out by text and other media

Title: Father's Day. Father's Day is a very special day. Our Fathers are special in so many ways. Too Many ways to describe here today. So I just want to look at one father in the Bible today. We must recognize that not all fathers are the best at being a father. So for those of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Do You Grow The Most?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Oct 16, 2015

when do you grow the most in your faith

When do you grow the most in your faith, do you grow the most when thing's are perfect, do you grow the most when all your plans are working out, or do you grow the most when everything in life seems to be in it's proper place/ When do you grow the most, (first,second,third), you grow the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Talk The Walk Or Talk And Talk

Contributed by Bharat Raaya on Oct 26, 2015

Jesus walked the talk which is a rarity in this present world and even among Christians. If we are His followers, we must learn our lessons to emulate Him in this.

Talk the walk or talk and talk? ".........Jesus began both to do and teach" - Acts 1:1 The present day politicians lure their voters with their manifestos which they promise to perform if they are elected to that coveted position. But most often they fail miserably because they have promised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church