Sermons on Comfort Those Who Mourn:

Jesus Is . . . The One Who Cares About Us Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 8, 2008

A consideration of Jesus’s care about us and for us, specifically looking at how He meets our daily, earthly needs as well as our physical, health needs.

Jesus Is . . .The One Who Cares About Us Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 7) Matt 9:36 April 13, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction [Special: Eleanor Rigby, by The Beatles] A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s song, Eleanor Rigby, reflects a truth common to us all: many times we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Jesus Who Brings Fire Not Peace”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 13, 2025

The words of Jesus regarding division in our families sound harsh. He knows a decioion about who He is and His message must be accepted or rejected.

In Jesus Holy Name August 17, 2025 Text: Luke 12:49-56 Pentecost XS - Redeemer “The Jesus who brings fire not peace” Very seldom are people the people you think them to be. Recently somebody told me of an adorable little girl who came into a pet shop. Missing two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Know Who You Are? Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2021

You are not unworthy, you are not unloved, you are not incapable, and you are not a disappointment. Hear these words today. You are blessed, you are holy, you are loved, you are capable, and you are strong. Because you are a child of God.

Do You Know Who You Are? “I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous and your works, and that my soul knows very well.” - Psalm 139:14 Maya Angelou, an American poet and Civil Rights Activist, once said “When I found that . . . I was a child of God, when I understood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Jan 15, 2004

Who do you say Jesus is? This question is just as important today as it was back then.

“Who Do You Say I Am?” Matthew 16:13-19 January 18, 2003 Three people have been in the news quite a bit recently. Tell me, what do you think of these folks? What do you think about the new Nebraska coach, Bill Callahan? Is he the best man for the job? Who do you say he is? Is he a bumbling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the Road to Emmaus and an encouragement for those who are searching for God, and are still searching.

I’ve had some pretty intense pastoral encounters this past week. I think that’s the right term - ‘pastoral encounters’? I’m referring to those dialogues I have occasionally with people that are deep and spiritual, and I’ve had quite a number of them in this last week. And most of these intense ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Sofa To The Sanctuary

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 7, 2021

20-25 % of those who have stayed at home due to Covid will not return. This message speaks to this issue.

“The Sofa and the Sanctuary” Hebrews 10:19-25 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; 22 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 30 – These Two Verses Look At God’s Protecting Anger Against Those Who Persecute His Own Believers - Chapter 3:65-66 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

If one opposes God’s own people, he comes under the judgment and curse of God. What does it mean, “God hardens the heart?” Let us examine what the CURSE of God means and trace some of the mentions. God’s anger was/is/will be displayed against persecutors and mockers. Grace considered.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 30 – THESE TWO VERSES LOOK AT GOD’S PROTECTING ANGER AGAINST THOSE WHO PERSECUTE HIS OWN BELIEVERS - CHAPTER 3:65-66 Now we conclude Chapter 3 with the last two verses. They are God’s response to the wicked and the mockers. It is a dangerous thing to be opposed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:65, Exodus 7:3, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Ecclesiastes 12:6-7, Genesis 3:14, Genesis 3:17-19, Genesis 4:11-13, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 27:29, Leviticus 19:14, Leviticus 20:9, Leviticus 24:11-15, Deuteronomy 28:15-19, Galatians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Lamentations 3:66, 2 Samuel 9:3-5, Hebrews 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letters To The 7 Churches 2 - Ephesus And Smyrna Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Gods sends a message to the Churches of Asia encouraginf them to persever to the end and promising a reward to those who do.

I receive lots of letters each week, from various organisations, and I have to say, most of them end up in the cardboard file on my floor - waiting to be recycled. Some, though, I take more notice of than others. Some I deal with immediately. Others I put in the pile in the centre of my desk to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

God is more interested in what is on the inside of us than He is in what is on the outside of us.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Colossians 3:8-3:16 8 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Prospers The Work Of Your Hands Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God delights in prospering His children, and He blesses the work of their hands when they walk in obedience to His Word.

THE GOD WHO PROSPERS THE WORK OF YOUR HANDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:8-12 Key Verse :“The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Fills Your Storehouses With Plenty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God delights in blessing His people with abundance and ensuring that their storehouses never run dry.

THE GOD WHO FILLS YOUR STOREHOUSES WITH PLENTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:8-12 Key Verse: “The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nehemiah Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Sep 15, 2012

In the pages of the OT is the journal of a man who stands as person with vision who rebuilt what was broken. His name is Nehemiah. The name means “the Lord’s comfort.” Vision gives significance to the otherwise meaningless details of our lives. It’s not a

THIS AM WE BEGIN OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH.EZRA & NEHEMIAH ARE 1 BOOK IN THE HEBREW BIBLE.THERE ARE 3 OT BOOKS- EZRA, NEHEMIAH, ESTHER- WHICH BELONG TOGETHER. THE BACKGROUND OF THE ISRAELITES IN BABYLON- HOW/WHY THEY WERE SENT THERE-GOD SPOKE THRU THE PROPHET JEREMIAH- AND MANY OTHERS- BUT ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sandy And Job And Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2012

Yes - New York City is a place full of sin and rebellion against God but God did not single out New York because of its sin. This hurricane Sandy struck the good and the bad those who love God and those who loath God.

Sandy and Job and Jesus after the storm Job 40:1-14 and Job 42:1-6 Hurricane Sandy struck this week and took more than 170 lives after touching eight countries that included Bermuda, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, the United States and Canada. Sandy became the largest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2011

It is not what others say who Christ is, it is what you say that matters.

To capture the full scope of the story today we have to go back to what happened before. Luke tells us that Jesus had commissioned his disciples to preach and heal and sent them out all over Israel to carry out his mission. News of what was happening spread quickly and there was great excitement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

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