Sermons on complicated:

The Quest For Glory

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 1, 2011

Glory! What is Glory? How to we glorify God? you will find great fulfilment in life if you learn how to truly glorify God!

The Quest for Glory What is glory and how do we get it? I see a young soldier, he looks barely 18 to me, he has got fear in his eyes, but he has one goal... to get glory and honour... I see him, going through his training, a hard routine, 20 press-ups followed by 30 crunches, then an hour ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

Jesus is the door to everlasting life.

How do you enter your home--down the chimney or through a window? Not hardly; and there’s no complicated way to enter fullness of life; we simply come to Jesus. And when we do, it is like opening a door to a new world; we leave our sins and regrets behind and enter. There are many voices ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Important Things For Christmas

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2011

The things that are important for Christmas such as, Family, Feeling of Christmas, Flavor of Christmas, Smell of christmas, and the Faith of Christmas.

Things that are Important for Christmas Luke 1-20 1. One of the things important for Christmas is Family • Today’s story we see family is important to Joseph and Mary 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, 5He went there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

There Are Territorial Demons In Hidden Places

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014

We have to be cautious of our surroundings and what we allow in our circle, for territorial demons are known to be in common place in disguise.

There are Territorial Demons in Hidden Places Acts 28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 28:2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

How effective is your prayer life?

Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Presence Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2015

What do we mean when we say Christ is truly present in the Holy Eucharist?

From time to time you may be asked if you are a “Bible-believing Christian.” There’s no reason why a committed Catholic has to say “no” to that question. We believe that the Sacred Scriptures–all seventy-three books–are divinely inspired and true. What ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-58

Denomination: Catholic

Intentional Discipleship

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 15, 2016

Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. Mary of Bethany is a wonderful example of this!

Intentional Discipleship John 12:1-8 Introduction Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. This is a story of celebration and worship that takes place in the home of a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wait For Your Time

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 28, 2010

We have to know that the Lord is listening to us, while we are going through difficult times

(2Cor6:2) After America uses the rest-room, she forgets to turn the light on, if I can really catch America, when she is just about to go in darkly as we all know it. I could teach her that there is a time for everything, a time to lose, a time to win, and a time to change. America doesn’t like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Is Invited To Accept Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 14, 2015

What Joseph received from God was no different than what we receive as well. He was invited to accept what God was doing and not to push against it. What God invites us to do is the same thing: To accept what He has to offer!

Joseph is invited to accept Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction - Today’s message is titled, “Joseph is invited to Accept” - Advent is a wonderful time of year for all Christians to celebrate -- However, there is something that gets lost in the hustle/bustle of the holiday -- APP: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United And Undevided

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 23, 2017

Regardless of denominational affiliation or whether we are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, we can stand united at the Cross of Jesus Christ to preach the Good News of the Gospel.

THERE SEEMS TO BE AN OBSESSION WITH CATEGORIZING AND LABELING THE VARIOUS THINGS IN OUR CULTURE. FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE NFL, IT IS NOT ONLY BROKEN DOWN INTO THE AMERICAN AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES, BUT SPLIT INTO THE NORTH, EAST, SOUTH AND WEST TEAMS THAT COMPRISE OF 32 FRANCHISE TEAMS. IT IS NO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Story Of Jesus And His Church: New Beginnings

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 14, 2016

God’s desire is that His church would walk in the Spirit, living the Spirit-filled life, and bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

THE STORY OF JESUS AND HIS CHURCH: NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO TO THE BOOK OF ACTS: The Book of Acts is the Story of the Church • QUESTION: What is the church? (Discuss) INTRO TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: • One day, Jesus made the most shocking statement to His disciples: • “Nevertheless ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Filled Church In 2016

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

QUESTIONS: ➢ What should we expect for this New Year? ➢ I am convinced that our church family has a lot of potential, but what should we do differently this year? ➢ Or do we keep doing what worked for us in 2015?

THE SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH IN 2016 Sville – 01.03.16 I am curious to know what your personal thoughts are for our church, NEW LIFE in the year of 2015. What will you remember about last year? What did God accomplish in your personal life last year? What about your spiritual life? “Let me tell you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exodus, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 14, 2018

Persecution is a fact - but your response is yours to choose! This is exactly what we see from the Israelites in spite of unbelievably cruel persecution. If God would protect them, can't we rely on that promise for ourselves?

Exodus, Part 2 Exodus 1:8-22 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God's faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man's ability to be faithful to God - The series title is "Redeemed to Worship" -- From this day forward, it is my prayer that title would stick to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 5: Arresting Intros Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2018

How to begin a sermon well.

Lesson Intro How often have we heard a preacher start a sermon with a long and complicated story or a boring series of irrelevant jokes that made us wonder where the sermon was going? It happens! How can we avoid making the same mistake and week after week deliver consistently good ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 9: Preach A Children's Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2018

Children's sermons

Lesson Goal The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the use of quality children's sermons. Lesson Intro Jesus' ministry is famous for his allowing little children to come to him (Matthew 19:14; Luke 18:17), mentioning specifically the advantage children have over adults in receiving the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible