Sermons on Contributing:

"depression (Part 2): Understanding Psychological And Spiritual Aspects Of Depression" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Today we will learn how to deal with Depression biblically and psychologically. We need to know it because a wrong response to depression can make depression worse.

On June 20, 2001, Andrea Pia Yates, a Christian mother in Texas, drowned her five children; the oldest was seven, and the youngest was six months, in their bathtub. She had been suffering for some time from very severe postpartum depression after the birth of her fourth child. Last Sunday, we ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 50:15, Matthew 11:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021

Our conscience is a God given gift, which is like an arbiter who is constantly evaluating all that we do, and instructing us as to what is right and what is wrong.

Conscience Let us look again at Genesis 3:9, “But the LORD God called out to the man, "Where are you?" (GNB) Our God is omniscient, the one who is all knowing, which implies that He knows everything about the past, present and future. God is also the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Other

The Priority Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2021

Though is necessary that nothing hinders true worship, the solemn lesson is that God desires pure worship in the inner most man.

LUKE 19: 45-48 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE PRIORITY OF TRUE WORSHIP [Malachi 3:1-6] The expelling of the traffickers from the Temple was on the day after Jesus’ triumphal entry. Jesus comes into the temple, the ultimate place of religious significance in all Jerusalem, and finds worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shadows Part 1

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 3, 2019

In this series we will examine shadows from multiple angles. Shadows and types, shadows of influence, the shadow of death, and so on.

Shadows Part 1 PPT 1 Series title PPT 2 Message Title What Do You See? (Link: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Face_or_vase) Do you see two faces or a vase? It depends on what you focus on. When it comes to certain biblical truths some people focus on the shadow and miss the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Generosity #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Generosity is commitment to the Lord that represents your oath. It’s a heart issue, a trust issue, a love issue, a faith issue and a power issue.

It’s the story of God’s generosity as shared throughout the Bible. We have been calling this story 247365. A story of different types of generosity told through the widow’s mite (who gave out of her poverty), Zaccheaus (who gave all he and so called him “all in”) and today, we will talk about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affirmations - Sermon X: Belief In The Bible - God's Holy Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

Without our fundamental belief in the Bible as God's Holy Word, no other doctrinal beliefs really matter. We stake our eternal destiny on the Truth, the Way and the Life as revealed therein by the Lord God Himself.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 20:31

Don't Be Deceived

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2019

Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end.

Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end. Not One Stone Luke 21:5-6 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

Driven To Denial Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 28, 2018

Although there were clear warnings, Peter ignored those and denied Jesus. We may tend to be critical, but we have been guilty of failing to heed the warnings of the Spirit. Warnings left unheeded are of no value.

Driven to Denial Mark 14: 66-72 The long night of pain and suffering for Jesus had begun, and the difficulty continued to mount. He suffered in agony, praying under a heavy burden in the Garden of Gethsemane. After His prayer had ended, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, led a multitude, sent by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021

Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Abandonment

Contributed by Todd Spires on Feb 3, 2021

To some Christianity can often feel like a list of do's and don'ts. And the idea of abandoning everything to follow Jesus doesn't exactly sound fun. There is, however, tremendous and lasting joy in abandonment

Introduction: • General Welcome • Today we will be in Mark 10:17-31 looking at the Rich Young Ruler • The title of the message is, “Joy in Abandonment” o Christianity often feels like a list of dos and don’ts o The idea of abandoning things doesn’t always sound “fun” o There is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Loneliness (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

In this sermon, we'll learn about six causes of loneliness and how Jesus cares for those who suffer physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Only His love can fill the void in our hearts.

Illustration: Robert, a lonely grandfather, meets 80-year-old Martha at a nursing home. Robert likes her. One night he came to Martha's room and proposed to her. When he woke up in the morning, he forgot whether Martha said "yes" or "no" when asked to marry him. Embarrassed, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 2:18, Matthew 11:28, John 4:29, Revelation 3:20, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Of The Latter Temple

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Feb 8, 2021

God is faithful in His promises. He always stands by us during our troubled times.

Haggai 2:9 - ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.” The Word of the Lord come through the prophet Haggai to His people. To understand this verse better, we need to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9, 2 Kings 24:13, Haggai 2:1, 2 Kings 25:8-9, Leviticus 23:33-36, Haggai 2:2-3, Ezra 3:12, Haggai 2:4, Haggai 2:5, Haggai 2:6-9, Haggai 2:7, Isaiah 55:8, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Leviticus 23:26, Leviticus 23:42  (view more)  (view less)

New Wine Into New Wineskins

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

Jesus ditches the old ways of coming to God, in favor of the new. And He did not apologize for doing so, nor did he asked permission or approval from people who were stuck with the old ways.

In as much as we love to hold on to the year/decade, that was, it is not the wise. The old has gone, and the new has come! We embrace all that God has lined up to prepare His Bride for His imminent return. We must continue to evolve as an individual and as a Church family. Nonetheless, our biblical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Job 8:7, Mark 2:22, Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Foursquare

The Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2022

Earthly kings & presidents DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS to themselves by average people! How different God is, to seek out the lowest, the least, & the nobodies - though He's the Creator & King of kings. Prayer is a priceless privilege; make sure you use it!

THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Heb. 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAGGING OF PERFECTION 1. One denomination believes you can “pray through” to perfection. One member of this group went to see a Christian neighbor. He struck up the subject of the believer's perfection. 2. The neighbor said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22, Psalm 5:4, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attitudes Of Righteous Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 6, 2022

We will learn three important life principles of through Joseph and Mary: Joseph had a Misunderstanding about Mary, then he had the Mystical Understanding from an angel, and finally they had the Mutual Understanding.

Theme: Attitudes of the Righteous Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: This month let us think about the FAVOR OF GOD based on (Luke 1:28). Today, We will think about the attitudes of the Righteous during crises and issues. Attitude is a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist