Sermons on Childless:

Choices: Surrender Or Control Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

We can choose to control every aspect of our lives, or we can choose to surrender that control to the Lord. The choice we make will determine our eternal future.

We began last week by saying that we are the sum total of the choices we’ve made in life until today, and that what we will be in the future will depend on the choices we make today and subsequently. Last week, we looked at choosing purpose over popularity. This week, we’re going to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

What’s So Amazing About Grace? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 12, 2013

This story of Judah and Tamar reminds us that God’s grace comes in spite of our sin - even through our sin. Grace overcomes the mess that we make of our lives and provides us with something that we could never provide for ourselves.

There are many passages in the Bible that are difficult to preach. Genesis 38 is right up there at the top of the list. It’s not BORING It’s not DEEP THEOLOGY It’s not IRRELEVANT Simply put, it’s TOO RACY! But the story must be told, because it’s an amazing story about GRACE. The story concerns ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Anxious

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 26, 2012

I am yet to see some one who does not worry. But What is God's message to us about worrying?

Do not be anxious During our family discussions this week, Neville asked me what topic I am going to speak on this Sunday. I told him “Do not be anxious”. He smiled in an all knowing manner and patted my back sympathetically and in a condescending manner. Leslie nodded in approval. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hagar And Sarah - Slavery And Freedom

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Hagar and Sarah - Slavery and Freedom

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Hagar and Sarah - Slavery and Freedom Galatians 4:21-5:1 Spiritual deception is very powerful so Paul used a number of angles to show the Galatians church that if they embrace this path of ‘works of the law’ they will become enslaved once again ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn How God Loves Your Praise Behind Your Song!

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 4, 2014

Without Songs we would burst; Jesus agreed, & said so to the Pharisees. Great works of God have always been accompanied by joyful song. Do you enjoy praising the Lord, or just enjoy singing, there is a vast difference, as few can do both, read on ….

Word Count: 2370 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 Romans 16: 25-27 Luke 1: 26-38 Summary: Without Songs we would burst; Jesus agreed, & said so to the Pharisees. Great works of God have always been accompanied by joyful song. Do you enjoy praising the Lord, or just enjoy singing, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Episcopal

"Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus": The King Was Expected Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Matthew reminds his readers that the coming of Jesus was anticipated for centuries.

Sing We Now of Christmas 2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”: The King was Expected Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Christmas is a time of expectations. We expect family to be together for better or worse! We expect to get a gift and sometimes even have expectations for that gift thus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Elizabeth The Exuberant Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 16, 2012

Elizabeth's humble faith inspires us to rejoice loudly at Jesus' coming.

Every crowd has one. He or she is the one who works the room pumping the hands of strangers and slapping the backs of old friends. If you ever lose sight of this person, you usually can still hear him or her above the din of conversation. Some would say they’re loud but they’re just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:23-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Raising The Dead Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 28, 2014

Because God has power over death, believers have no need to fear bad news.

It’s going to happen if it hasn’t already. You will, one day, have to stand beside a hospital bed on which lies your lifeless son, or daughter, or father, or mother, or grandparent. Their cheeks will be the color of spilled milk. Their fingers will no longer have the strength to grasp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-36

Denomination: Lutheran

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2011

A study of chapter 3 verses 23 through 38

Luke 3: 23 – 38 All In The Family 23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph, 25 the son of Mattathiah, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Neighborly Advice

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010

This sermon examines the parable of the Good Samaratan and gleans principles that are pertinent for Christian living.

NEIGHBORLY ADVICE LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Sam Ross, a writer and traveler, was taking a trip through England. Weary and thirsty, he came upon a small unpainted house standing on a hill. Near one side of the road was a signpost that pointed to a path and also a sign that read: “Come in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Mary A Terrific Teenager

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

The Roman Catholic Church has defied this young girl and in response, many Protestants have demoted her as some kind of second-class servant of God. This is wrong because she, like her Son, was one of God's suffering servants.

MARY - THE TERRIFIC TEENAGER Luke 1:26-38 A remarkable thing about God is that he trusts us with His work. He trusted men and women in Bible times to receive and record His revelations of Himself. He entrusted His church with His supreme revelation, Jesus, and with the great commission ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:41-50, John 2:4, Matthew 12:46

Denomination: Baptist

“cure For An Aching Back”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 26, 2013

Jesus breaks all the Jewish rules.... no wonder the Pharisees wanted him dead. He is the "cloud" of the O. T. in their midst. One Sabbath day, Jesus was teaching in a synagogue. A woman was there who was severely disabled. Her body was all bent over.”

In Jesus Holy Name August 25, 2013 Text: Luke 13:10-17 Redeemer (Note: some ideas are from Leonard Sweet & "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" by Kenneth Bailey “Cure for an Aching Back” It is unexpected and agonizing. You reach over to pick up a package, bend down to tie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 31, 2017

This is the second message in the series "Auto-correcting God".

In the first message of this series, looked at Adam and Eve’s rebellion, from the perspective of how it changed their relationship, and ours, from being “dumb phones,” being dependent on God to becoming “smart phones” and acting independently of God. Smart phones have a function that dumb phones ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 15:1-2, Romans 4:20-21, Galatians 4:28-29, Deuteronomy 1:19-21, Numbers 13:23-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Attacks - Pt. 3 - Hope Resisted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 28, 2016

The enemy attacks our heart in an attempt to drive us into a place of hopelessness. We must find hope again!

Heart Attacks
Pt. 3 - Hope Resisted Introduction
 There are 5 principalities that we are assigned to confront and drive out of our body and region. The first was isolation. We talked about how we need each other. God designed us for one another. We then confronted poverty. We now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 9) When Is A Child Better Than Seven Sons?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

The focus of parents should not be just the quantity of children they should have but the quality of children. Parents must not just have children but be ready to sacrifice for them to become vital to society. One child brought up well is better than seven sons ill brought up.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 9) WHEN IS A CHILD BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS? 1. Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. 14 The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17, Ruth 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic