Sermons on Contentment Thankfulness:

"Complaining Saints"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Apr 16, 2003

A message on the spiritual causes and cure for complaining.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com A certain man attends his company’s Christmas party with the intention of having a good time. During the course of the evening, however, the said man consumes much too much alcohol. He awakes next morning ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Shinning Stars

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

Sermon on witnessing

SHINNING STARS PHILIPPIANS 2:14-16 03/01/95 There was once an artist who sought to depict on canvas the meaning of evangelism. He began by painting a storm at sea. He had painted black clouds filling sky with a flash of lighting coming down from the heavens. In the raging sea he had painted a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Man God Chose To Introduce His Son #1 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

What was so special about the man God chose to introduce His Son. You find out in the life of John.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #1 The Man God Chose to Introduce His Son Mark 1:1-8 (Parallel Passages: Matthew 3:1-12; Luke 3:1-18; John 1:19-28) The great promise found throughout the Old Testament is that Christ would one day come into the world – not to right political wrongs or cure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

We Are Blessed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores how God's bountiful blessings are available to all believers, in both life's highs and lows, and encourages finding happiness in God.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom of His Word. And isn't it refreshing to know that no matter what we've faced ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

Topics: Blessed, Christ

Choices Have Consequences PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of choosing to serve God, committing to His service, and understanding the consequences of our spiritual choices.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to learn, to grow, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Topics: Choose, Best

This Gift Is Huge Series

Contributed by William Fix on Dec 24, 2001

Presents come in many sizes. Some are very beautifully wrapped, while others may be presented in a bag or even pulled out of a pocket or purse What is a true indication of the gift’s significance? "This is Huge" is a modern day axiom for "this is very

Presents come in many sizes. Some are very beautifully wrapped, while others may be presented in a bag or even pulled out of a pocket or purse What is a true indication of the gift’s significance? "This is Huge" is a modern day axiom for "this is very significant." As we share this Eve of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 6, 2005

A simple sermon for our service for Older Folks.

Jesus, the bread of life. Harvest 6.10.05. Silver Service. Jn 6:32-40 As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. Finally, a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Mute?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 6, 2016

If a man could not keep quiet when Jesus told Him not to speak, why are you not speaking?

Mark 1: 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And as soon as he had spoken, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Thorns Into Roses

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 3, 2018

The decided weakness of Paul, which he called his “thorn” was kept vague so everybody could relate to whatever type of aggravating affliction, discomfort, constant temptation, emotional or physical or bouts.

14B Elif Shafak wrote “be thankful for every thorn that others might throw at you. It is a sign that you will soon be showered in roses”   1). The thorn “thrown”at Our Lord in our Gospel reading today was actually the rude comments by his hometown folks who dismissed him as being “all too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Chapter 3:15-25 Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

How to work out your Christianity.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Be ruled by your new experience. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (3:15). a. Peace with God (Rom. 5:1), salvation. b. Peace of God (Phil. 4:7), victorious living. 2. Be grounded by scripture. “Let the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Sep 3, 2023

The Lord has called us to a place of Unity, not uniformity.

Unity IN Christ Summary: There is so much power in Unity Main Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3 Unity- 1. The state or quality of being one: singleness. 2. The state or quality of being in accord; harmony. A. Of thought B. Of Focus C. Of Direction Benefits of Unity Behold, how good and how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption #14 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 27, 2005

It is important what you KNOW about redemption! Because what you KNOW about redemption will control what you BELIEVE about redemption and what you BELIEVE about redemption will dictate how you LIVE within redemption.

While looking for illustrations for this and other lessons, I came across this delightful story. I heard the story in a different format many years ago, but you know about time and memory, especially mine. This story has nothing to do with the lesson, life, eternity or any other subject I can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

That's Easy, It's Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 5, 2012

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 9:15 talking about the gift of gifts (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon called "Praise God for the gift of gifts" at http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/2247.htm)

Introduction: During a British conference on comparative religions several decades ago, experts from around the world were discussing whether any one belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Divine Plan

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 30, 2013

God has a wonderfully divine plan for all mankind.

Statement: A Gospel message has multiple purposes: To draw the lost their savior; to strengthen and encourage the saints. A Gospel message is important to “all” and very important to “someone” in particular. Psalm 67:1-2 (These few words seem to sum-up the purpose of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Only What You Ought To Have Done

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 18, 2019

We can be a blessing or we can be half of a blessing

Doing Only What You Ought to Have Done! Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on the message, its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational