Sermons on Contented:

Better Off Dead? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006

Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual resources, life is pretty tough. Our options are to trust God or trust nothing.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Better Off Dead?” chapter 4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Weak Strong Man #4.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 17, 2005

Samson’s conduct was anything but commendable in this text. His was a conduct of a rebellious spirit.

The weak strong man 4. Judges 14:5 -- 9. 05/18/05 This passage we have before us records two trips which Sampson and his parents made to Timnath to bring about the marriage of Sampson to his Philistine girlfriend who lived there. The first trip was to make arrangements for the wedding. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Another Mans Servant

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 18, 2005

Many times a minister will receive a message from the Holy Spirit and when he delievers it, the roof comes down on many. Lets look at the scripture for answers.

Another Mans Servant. Sometimes we find ourselves alone in our indesision and self pity. There are those who wonder why God is using someone else in a great way while we sit along the wayside and wonder why we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Do Everything Through Him Who Gives Me Strength Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (5:1 NIV). I want us to think about 5 A’s illu

Text: "I can do everything through him who gives me strength (Phil. 4:13 Niv). Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:3-4:20 Introduction Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carpe Diem!

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Oct 20, 2004

This sermon is a reflection on the enjoyment of life as depicted by Solomon in Ecclesiastes. It tells us that we should learn to recognise the things that inhibit life and to live above life’s inhibitions.

CARPE DIEM Eccl 11 Qoheleth, the Preacher, had made a thorough investigation of life. He had looked at life as seen by those who live without hope in God. He had confronted the pessimism and futility of life. He had experienced the emptiness and meaninglessness of life. Ultimately, questions that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

Calling The Rescuers

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006

To motivate and mobilize the believers to take the message of Christ as evangelists to those around them.

INTRODUCTION -FACTS ABOUT THE TITANIC -Maiden voyage began on April 10, 1912 -On board were: -883 foot long vessel -9 decks -75,000 lbs of fresh meat -40,000 fresh eggs -200 barrels of flour -40 tons of potatoes -1,500 gallons of fresh milk -1 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preaching - The Need To Nail It

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 28, 2011

Preaching seminar taken from Eccl 12:9

PREACHING – THE NEED TO NAIL IT Ask most pastors today if they are good preachers and most will say that they are better than average. In fact, 90% of pastors surveyed ranked themselves as great preachers. There is always the temptation to overestimate our preaching. Every preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Lamb's Bride Series

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Nov 7, 2011

A Message of Hope and an invitation to accept the Lamb's Bride.

Introduction A blessed evening PAC. It's a great privilege to stand before you tonight for the first time. And it is my prayer that God would speak to us tonight through his words.  Before moving on let me show you some pictures of places, and tell me if you would like to live there or not. ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2012

How is Jesus our Shepherd, and how are we His flock?

Shepherding was one of the principal means of livelihood in ancient Israel, and the Bible often compares people to sheep. Some of the greatest leaders tended sheep: Abraham, Moses and David, who became shepherds of God’s people. In the New Testament, Peter directs pastors to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2012

There is a great misunderstanding of true peace. Peace is not the absence of problems. It is instead God's power to live through and above those problems. God gives us wholeness when He indwells believers with His Holy Spirit.

Intro: A therapist told their patient the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what they start. So far today, they finished 2 bags of chips and a chocolate cake. They said, “I feel better already.” There are lots of people giving advice and writing books about peace today. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Dircouragement

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 11, 2014

Are you tired of being discouraged? This is one of Satan's best weapon of spiritual warfare and it is unimaginable how many fall prey to it. The repercussions of discouragement can be devastating but the biggest benefit is that it confirms our need of God

Opening illustration: During the Boer War (1899-1902), a man was convicted of a very unusual crime. He was found guilty of being a “discourager.” The South African town of Ladysmith was under attack, and this traitor would move up and down the lines of soldiers who were defending the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Spiritual Food Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 2, 2016

Jesus says, “I am the bread of the life” … He is what you are needing! Manna will perish, things we desire will perish, but God is eternal/forever. The challenge for us is: Do we know how to give other people what is needed?

The Importance of Spiritual food John 6:25-35 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - Let’s dive right in tonight and examine the importance of spiritual food ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wedding Parties Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2016

We have been invited to share in the great wedding celebration of Jesus and his bride. This lessons looks at the Wedding Party - People as well as the Wedding Party-Celebration.

1. Wedding Traditions Everyone is familiar with our wedding traditions like tossing the bouquet and the throwing of rice/bird seed, but what about traditions from other countries and cultures? * The Blackening of the Bride: Scotland The bride and groom are slathered from head to toe in every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Comforts Our Soul

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD comforted you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all our comforts, happiness, consolation can only be found in GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 94:19 (Amplified Bible) In the multitude of my [a

I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD comforted you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all our comforts, happiness, consolation can only be found in GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 94:19 (Amplified Bible) In the multitude of my [anxious] thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A 2,000-Year-Old Song

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Two instructions relating to life and love, obedience and truth, in the church

Text: 1 Tim 3:14-16, Title: A 2000-Year-Old Song, Date/Place: WHBC, 5.13.18, AM A. Opening illustration: New Song – Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery, In Christ Alone (middle two verses), B. Background to passage: Paul wrapping up chapter and major block of the book and making a transition to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist