Sermons on Complaining:

"the Five Porches Of Misery."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 29, 2025

This sermon focuses on how we can prepare ourselves to face life’s various challenges and transform them into opportunities for spiritual growth. Many of us would struggle to thrive in our current situations if we had encountered them before reaching the necessary level of maturity in our faith.

SRIPTURUAL REFERENCES (John 5:1-4) (1) "After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem." (2) "Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4, John 5:5-6, John 5:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Controlling Your Power Plant - Working Your Tongue God's Way Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 13, 2023

If we would admit it, believers can have all kinds of problems with their tongues sometimes, but Christians, we can do better. By God's grace we can start new habits in our speech. Our tongue is like a power plant, believers should control their tongues to work God's way.

Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, James 1:26, James 3:2-7, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Bless: Listen And Eat Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 30, 2023

The importance of listening and eating with people to build the relationship. The goal is to share your story.

Title: Listen & Eat With Them Theme: To show the importance of fellowship & eating with people to build a relationship. Text: Mark 2:13 – 17, Luke 19:1 - 10 Resources Used: sermon series on Bless purchased from Community Christian Church Mark 2:13-17 Then He went out again by the sea; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon # 37 - Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 2, 2023

Are we growing in spiritual maturity? Have we put off our childish ways, and are we able to discern the right ways of God and live accordingly? Let’s examine ourselves to see where we stand.

I want to begin by sharing a testimony from last week. For the past two years, a family from another district have been regularly listening to the messages that were shared on social media. They called in to tell me that as result of this, their entire family had committed their lives to Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Matthew 12:36, Ecclesiastes 10:2, Proverbs 14:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 27:38, Luke 23:39, Luke 23:42, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus First 5 Miracles

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Feb 28, 2026

Start of his earthly ministry

Jesus first 5 miracles story of Jesus turning water into wine is often called His "coming out party." It’s the moment he moved from being a quiet carpenter to a public miracle-worker. And doing his father’s will. John 2:1–11, The Setting: A Wedding Crisis Jesus, mother Mary, and His ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 4:46-54, John 5:1-15, John 6:1-15

Sovereignty And The Process Of Sanctification

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

Sanctification is a lifelong process that happens as we walk with God personally and in community with other Christians.

Last week we talked about God’s sovereignty and salvation: His hand in and His heart for His creation. When we understand God’s sovereignty, we can face the future with courage because His plans for us are good and perfect in every way. Though we are responsible for our choices and will answer for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Romance With Yesterday

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 13, 2025

While reminiscing can be comforting, it can also be misleading. The past wasn’t perfect — people had struggles, heartbreaks, and bad decisions just like we do now.

(This is not an original sermon, it has been adapted for my style of delivery) TITLE: A ROMANCE WITH YESTERDAY SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 2:23 / NUMBERS 14:1-3 / PHILIPPIANS 3:13 Ever caught yourself longing for the good old days? Maybe it’s the Music - The Way People Dressed - How Life Just Seemed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23, Numbers 14:1-3, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Status Quo Oriented Or Harvest Oriented?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Are You Status Quo Oriented or Harvest Oriented? Criteria for being more harvest oriented in all aspects of your ministry outlook

Characteristics of Maintenance Minded People Characteristics of Harvest Oriented People (Matt 9:36-38) Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest fields. Illustration:How Do You Look at It? A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship, Fellowship & Service Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 13 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. A picture of the maturing Christian’s worship, fellowship & service. Mary, Martha and Lazarus.

Picture # 13: Worship, Fellowship, & Service John 12:1-11 The number 3 is a divine number. Six days before the Passover, Jesus ate a meal with Mary, Martha and Lazarus (again a divine number of people). Worship: A picture of pure worship is the picture of Mary wiping the feet of Jesus with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 13 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

John Chapter 13 begins the Private Ministry of Jesus. The Public Ministry of Jesus includes The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John.

The Private Ministry of Jesus: John Chapters 13-21 Study this section one chapter at a time! John Chapter 13 Life is a mixture of joy and sorrow! The life of Christ was no different, for Jesus wept for our sins as He rode into Jerusalem on the unbroken colt, and He rejoiced over the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Last Words Of King David

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 24, 2001

David was ready to die - are we?

INTRODUCTION A. Last words from Great People are always worth listening to. 1. Final chapters of I Chronicles tell us much about King David. 2. Here he presents His son Solomon to the people, and gives him a solemn charge to be faithful to the Lord. B. This is a lesson we need to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uprooting The Roots Of Jealousy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

How to recognize and uproot the main causes of jealousy and envy that ruin relationships

The Roots of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. 1. Why do you suppose that many people allow jealousy to hinder their relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Companions

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002

The Bible encourages a child of God to be careful in choosing the kind of people he surrounds himself with.

COMPANIONS Psalm 119:63 INTRO. Every time I enter into the pages of the Bible, I am struck by the marvelous company a Christian finds himself in. As a preacher, I see myself among such men as Enoch, who was raptured before the flood; and Noah; and Isaiah, the man who saw God in his temple in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:63

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Servant Of God

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Understanding the influence you can leave behind when you die.

THE INFLUENCE OF A SERVANT EVEN AFTER DEATH 2 Kings 13:21 Once while some Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders; so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the man came to life and stood up on his feet INTRO: When we talk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Belong To Someone Else

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Oct 13, 2002

An encouragement to full surrender to the will of God.

YOU BELONG TO SOMEONE ELSE Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 As you read this chapter it seems to fall into five divisions. 1. Conflict in the church. 2. Judging others. 3. Diet considerations. 4. Sex appetite and control. 5.Ownership of self. Our specific consideration today will deal with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Holiness