Sermons on Challenges Of Life:

Jesus Ministers 24/7 With Compassion And Pity

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 9, 2018

Jesus desires to get away for a time of solitude with his disciples but it isn';t to be

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 7:24-37 September 9, 2018 Jesus Ministers 24/7 with Compassion and Pity As we read and ponder Mark’s gospel reading for today, one cannot help but picture Jesus seeking a little time to get away from the crowds and the harangue of the Pharisees that followed him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:23, Matthew 15:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not What We Expected

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 9, 2018

Opposition to the Good News of Jesus Christ is nothing new. The first 12 pastors were instructed how to deal with it. Think long and hard how you respond to the message of the Good News as there are consequences depending on your reaction.

Not What We Expected Mark 6:1-13 Jesus said that; ““A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” “He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Mark 6:4 Sometimes people think they know you. They think they know your family and your family ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3, James 5:13-16, Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

There's No Place Like Home

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 19, 2018

This was preached at a homecoming service but could be used anytime with a few modifications. No matter where we are there is no place like Home, and there will be no place like our eternal home that Jesus has prepared for us

Let me just say that it’s great to be in the house of the Lord this morning and I am so glad to be the Pastor here at Coy, great things are going on here and the spirit is moving. This community of faith that all of you are a part of is still alive and well making a difference in people’s lives as ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 24, 2017

God becomes human flesh. God empties himself and becomes a helpless babe. GOD CAME DOWN TO LIFT US UP. This is Christmas—one resolve—God wants to change our hearts; to make us a new creation.

FAMOUS FIRSTS * Virginia Dare (1587): 1st child born in the American colonies, Aug. 18, on (now) Roanoke Island, NC. * André-Jacques Garnerin (1797): 1st parachute jump 6,500 ft. over Manseau Park, Paris in a 23’ dia. parachute made of white canvas with a basket attached (Oct. 22). * Charles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

Call Down The Right Fire

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2018

The Church and the World need to be on fire, but use the right fuel and match!

Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that He should be received up, He stedfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, 52 And sent messengers before His face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for Him. 53 And they did not receive Him, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Worthless Physicians

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 25, 2019

We must be careful in ministering not to "jump the gun" on our assessments of a situation and choosing our words carefully is a must.

Worthless Physicians I. Introduction A. Situation 1. Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Let me tell you about me. a. For the first 20 years of my adult life, I could brush my teeth, use Listerine, and my breathe would still smell like boot leather and toe jam! I grew up on ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Listening: Last Sunday Of Epiphany

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019

The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon on the transfiguration encourages people to actively listen to God.

The Art of Listening The Rev. Rian Adams Peter is my favorite disciple. Not because he was perfect; God knows he was far from it. He spoke first and listened to others last. In the Gospels, he is as an overconfident loud-mouth, and he cannot contain himself, his ego needs an audience for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal

Nobody Is Better Than Anybody

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 28, 2019

When we are faced with someone who thinks they are better than we are we try to rise above this through the reassurance that we would never treat anyone else the way they treat us. But with that kind of attitude, are we really any better?

At one point in our lives, I am sure that we have all have come across someone that has an “I am better than everyone else, especially you” mentality. I myself have encountered this kind of attitude at multiple points throughout my life. I have experience it in the food service industry in which I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Art Thou?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The voice of God

Genesis 3:1-10 9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? I. God's Voice is a SEEKING Voice. Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. A. Because of Sin. (their fall) 8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

"The Perfection Of Abraham's Faith"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"THE PERFECTION OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH"

Genesis 22:1-14 "THE PERFECTION OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH" I. THE CALIBRE OF TRUE FAITH 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

"Remember The Sabbath Day

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"Remember the sabbath day

Exodus 20 v. 8 - 11 Intro - 1st Commandment - Worship God only 2nd Commandment - Worship God correctly 3rd Commandment - Worship God sincerely 4th Commandment - Worship God regularly Note:- 1. GOD'S PROVISION OF THE DAY - v. 8 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

God’s Covering For Us

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

God’s Covering for Us

Numbers 23:1-26 God’s Covering for Us A. What Balaam Sought Num 23:11 And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed them ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

When The People Have A Mind To Work

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

WHEN THE PEOPLE HAVE A MIND TO WORK

Nehemiah 4:1-23 WHEN THE PEOPLE HAVE A MIND TO WORK: - Nehemiah 4:6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

David's Sin And Restoration

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

David's sin and restoration

Psalm 32 - David's sin and restoration - Psalm 51 "Then will I teach transgressors thy ways" 1. THE PROFIT OF CLEANSED SIN - v. 1 "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." Why? Sin is a:- (a) Defiance - v. 1 "transgression" - i.e. to step over the mark - rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Holiness