Sermons on Complicated:

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 3, 2021

Jesus doesn't tell me who my neighbor is all he tells me is that I'm supposed to love them as much as I love myself.

Matthew 22:37-Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38-“This is the first and great commandment. 39-“And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40-“On these two commandments hang all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Palace Of Mirrors

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 30, 2022

Have you ever looked into a pond and seen your reflection? We are surrounded by many mirrors reflecting many different things.

This text relates to an experience which is common. All of us at one time or another, have looked into still waters of a pool or pond and have seen our reflection. God says it is the same way with the hearts of others and to which we may look. It reflects or mirrors our own heart. We are prone to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:19

Denomination: Baptist

Value God's Plans For Our Lives

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

We discover joy in trials. We ask God for wisdom.

future. Even to the end. 2. Stand the test God will provide the crown of life. Freely given to those who love the Lord. D. We face different kind of trials and testing in our lives. Unexpected troubles make an unwelcome visit. Health issues. Economic concerns. Worries. All these events ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Emotions

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2021

Emotion is defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, mood or relationships with others.

Jeffrey Kent Eugenides, an American novelist and short-story writer once remarked: "Emotions, in my experience, aren't covered by single words. I don't believe in "sadness," "joy," or "regret." Maybe the best proof that the language is patriarchal is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26, Proverbs 12:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23

The Watchman?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 4, 2021

What happens to the watchmen that God tells to inform people of their sin. What happens today when we see people committing sin. Should we call them out? If we don't will we die?

Sermon Title: The watchman Scripture Text: Ezekiel 33:7-11 ILLUSTRATION: Nit-picking — it seems to be almost a national sport the way some folks participate in it so frequently and enthusiastically. It’s sad that sometimes, when people speak, their words seem more spit out hate and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(Show Me What Your Working With)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 30, 2022

THERE WAS SOME TIMES WE DID`NT FELL LIKE SAYING WE`RE BLESS AND HIGHLY FAVORED IN THE LORD SOMETIMES WE DID`NT FEEL LIKE SAYING AMEN BECAUSE LIFE CAN TACKLE US SO WHERE WE BEGIN TO FEEL LIKE IT`S ALL ON US AND LESS ON GOD

2 Kings 4:1-7 (KJV) 1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. 2 And Elisha said unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From Haggai

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 24, 2022

The minor prophets are not only full of prophecy. They contain messages that are as timely today as they were when they written to the Jews of the day.

Haggai By Joe Mack Cherry I. Background A. Babylonian Captivity 1. Lasted from 606 BC to 536 BC 2. Jeremiah prophesied of it a. He was not taken; he was left behind with other older Jew man, along with some women and children. b. During this time, he wrote the book of Lamentations. c. Got wind ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5, Haggai 2:15, Haggai 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Painful Waiting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021

When waiting gets on your nerves........

Waiting Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” When waiting gets on your nerves! As we read this chapter, it had been more than ten years since the promise was made regarding Abram’s descendants. Hey friend, waiting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Gracious Act And An Ungrateful Recipient

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 16, 2022

The miracle of the healing of the lame man in John 5:1-17 was a demonstration not only of the power of the Lord Jesus but was also an example of the grace of God that too many people take for granted.

The Scriptures contain numerous accounts of the healing power of God. He has the power, grace, and mercy that is HIs Holy character. He has the authority to grant the restoration of health to anyone He sovereignly chooses. Scripture tells of health being restored to people through intercession ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17, Matthew 4:24, Matthew 8:16, James 5:15, Genesis 20:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 21, 2020

The modern worship patterns slowly take the real relationship with God and man. The worship is dominated by singing, music and dance. The deep devotion to the word of God is very much missing. This sermon takes you to know the meaning of real worship in today's context.

Theme: What Will I Give to the Lord? Text: Micah 6:8-9 Joke: A widow used to get a pension of Rs. 1000/-. She lost it, she does not know how to survive for the month. So she wrote a letter to God. The Postman opened it and found the reason for the poor woman, so out of compassion he collected Rs. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Vs. Secular Ideology: The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

There is a war on today. It's not a war of guns or bombs, but a war of ideas. The war is about worldview. The war is about the course of human history. The war is about religion and the eviction of God from modern society.

There is a war on today. It's not a war of guns or bombs, but a war of ideas. The war is about worldview. The war is about the course of human history. The war is about religion and the eviction of God from modern society. Battles rage on the horizon at this very moment. We can hear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Liberty In The Lord Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Life is never abundant without liberty. Jesus called Lazarus back into life, but He also commanded that they unbind him from his grave clothes that he might have liberty in life, for life without liberty would have been a burden and not a blessing.

The Civil War was a complex and complicated war. Lambdin P. Milligan was one of the men who got caught up in the complexities of it, and changed the course of legal history in the United States. Milligan was a lawyer active in local politics in Indiana. The war had been on three years and was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Top Four Ways People Cope Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 18, 2023

Top 4 ways people cope with a loved one's passing- need to get in touch with... (Given to bereaved group at a local hospice memorial service)

HoHum: Stacy, MSW, said that she sleeps well. Great, when I was a bereavement coordinator for a hospice in Cincinnati, OH, I did not sleep well. I would go to bed at night and get up the next morning feeling worse than when I laid down. Now, there can be physical complications to sleep. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cheerleaders At Life's Finish Line

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 17, 2021

This world is coming to an end. Our journey with the Lord Jesus is coming to a conclusion and reward. The Scriptures show us that those who have gone on before us are waiting at the Finish Line to welcome us home, where we can all share our stories of how Jesus used us for His glory.

As I write this, two well-known personalities in the area of music and opinion have passed away within the span of a couple of hours. The Christian singer Carman, who was popular in the 1980's through the early 2000's , was known for songs such as "Addicted to Jesus", "The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Galatians 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Day

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2019

How often do you consider your life? It’s very easy to just tend to the details, take care of business, and try to make it to the weekend. If we want anything different in life we have to engage a strategy – a gameplan – one that addresses the basic spiritual needs in our lives.

How often do you consider your life? It’s very easy to just tend to the details, take care of business, and try to make it to the weekend. If we want anything different in life we have to engage a strategy – a gameplan – one that addresses the basic spiritual needs in our lives. In February we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ