Sermons on Confuse:

Leadership Tips From The Wisest Human Who Ever Lived

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 9, 2005

Before making any decision we need to do three things: 1). Get all the facts you can 2). Be open to new ideas 3). Hear all sides of the story before you make your leadership decisions. Ten points

Leadership Tips From the Wisest Human of All Time Most things tend to rise or fall on the basis of leadership. If we have great leaders we are able to enjoy blessings but if we follow incompetent leaders we suffer in numerous ways. Is it little wonder that people have their strongest opinions ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Fear Of Pain Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

Deals with one of the reasons people give for taking thier lives into thier own hands near the end of life, the second part of a 3 part series.

End of Life: Our Fear of Pain TEXT: Hebrews 2: 5-11, 14-18 Sunday, August 18, 2002 This series on death and dying was not written to be morbid. It was written because these are issues we will all face in our lives. Although you may not leave here inspired, you will leave informed on how to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding The Mistake Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2007

In this sermon we try to learn from five Biblical examples of the destructive nature of pride.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told about Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who was named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN. 1. Late at night, after coaching one of his greatest playoff victories, he tried to climb into bed with his wife without waking her, but his cold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by John Petty on Oct 18, 2011

Persecution against the children of God is meant to accomplish two things... shut them up and shut them down.

Matthew 5: 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today I want to speak on something that has been going on since the birth of Cain and Able… the persecution of the children of God. It is no coincidence the last Beatitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 11, 2010

We need to begin to view people through Jesus' eyes.

A Messiah of Compassion Text: Matt. 9:35-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Compassion is the sometimes fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else’s skin. It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Limits Of Tolerance

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

There’s been a shift in American thought over the past several decades. America historically stood for the right to express any opinion. Where we used to believe that you should tolerate my views even when they were false but now, we believe it is wrong to call anybody’s views’ false.

Find the book of Jude with me. There are books in your Bible and there are letters in your Bible, but you could probably think of Jude more like a postcard. There’s been a shift in American thought over the past several decades. America historically stood for the right to express any opinion. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4, Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 7, 2017

God’s judgment in Genesis 11:1-9 teaches us that God overrules all human challenges to his sovereign kingship.

Scripture Today, we conclude a series of sermons on Genesis 1-11 that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” I am preaching only six sermons on these 11 chapters. It is just an overview of redemptive history. So far, we have looked at the Creation of all things in Genesis 1:1-2:3, the Fall of man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Christmases

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2013

In this sermon, we examine the four ways people observe Christmas. The four ways are "Sparkle" Christmas, "Giving" Christmas, "Pageant" Christmas, and "Christ as Lord" Christmas.

Introduction: A. Christmas time in our day and age can be a very confusing time to children and adults alike. 1. As you can see the manger scene in this picture includes some characters that don’t belong. 2. You can see some kind of snow queen in the back. 3. There are Mickey and Mini Mouse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Miracle Is On Your Way

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jun 12, 2017

If you are looking for some breakthrough or some kind of a miracle in your life, for a long time, this sermon is for you. It is human to expect miracle to happen in the usual way. But remember miracles are miracles because they happen the God's way.

If you are looking for some breakthrough or some kind of a miracle in your life, for a long time, this sermon is for you. It is very human to expect miracle to happen in the usual way. You think of something exciting and hope things would happen the way you planned. But remember miracles are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:23

Denomination: Charismatic

Discipleship - The Normal Christian Life! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2018

Jesus calls Simon, James & John to Follow Him – Luke chapter 5 verses 1-11 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Disciples love to hear the Word of God taught (vs 1-3) • Disciples obey Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense (vs 4-7) • Disciples are aware of their own sinfulness (vs 8-10a) • Disciples are fishers of people (vs 10b) • Disciples are willing to forsake all and follow Christ (vs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

New Wine And New Wineskins

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God.

Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God. Intro.: 1. Everyone has something dear enough to them that they would fight for it. It is interesting to observe what that something is. a. Illust. A friend of mine tells about a woman he knows who accepts with qui et ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17

Finding Life, When Losing It

Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000

A funeral sermon drawing upon the story of faith and story of redemption as presented in the book of Ruth.

FUNERAL MESSAGE "Finding Life, When Losing It" Ruth 1:15-16 ____________ is what Boaz in the book of Ruth would call "A woman of excellence." She displayed that "excellence" to many people gathered here in this room this {morning}. She was a loving and faithful wife. A devoted and caring ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day God Died

Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001

Although the death of Jesus may have appeared destructive, we find life in Him.

The Day God Died. Mark 15:33-37 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship In Marriage

Contributed by Mark Johnson on Jun 7, 2001

How our relationship with God can teach us about our marriage relationship

Steven and Julianne, you know that you are disciples of or apprentices to Jesus, there is no distinction between the sacred and the secular. Every aspect of your lives comes under the influence of Jesus, and becomes part of your apprenticeship. This includes your marriage relationship. In 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Mennonite