Sermons on Cruel:

Inheritance

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 3, 2001

This is a funeral sermon on Psalm 16 given for Jewel Hogan (died 1997).

Jewel Hogan received an inheritance. This inheritance was a joy for her in life and a hope for her in the face of death. It was a blessing she gave to us throughout her life and now it is her gift to us. Psalm 16:5-6 says, “O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

What To Do With A Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the seventh sermon in a series of messages entilted, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

For the last two months we’ve been looking for advice from the Bible on How to Build a Happy and Healthy Home. We’ve learned that a happy and healthy home has three building blocks: (1) a sincere relationship with God, (2) a strong marriage, (3) and a solid parent/child relationship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Pit, A Prison, And A Palace

Contributed by Ritchie Ables on Mar 12, 2001

A parallel view of our personal lives to Joseph’s pit to the palace journey.

A PIT, A PRISON, AND A PALACE Ritchie L Ables Today’s sermon will focus on the life of Joseph. The life of Joseph more closely parallels the life of Jesus Christ than anyone else in all of scripture. We find numerous similarities between Joseph and Jesus, although scripture never actually states ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

How Can The Lord Help Me Gain Real Confidence?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Confidence comes from believing that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us to do what He wants us to do and be.

What are the ways to gain real confidence? 1. Appropriate every aspect of the greatest promise in the Bible! - Paul writes, "I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4: 13) Illustration:James Dobson tells of a friend of his during ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001

Third in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes

Blessed are the Meek TEXT: Mat 5:5 INTRODUCTION · Notice how men are portrayed in the media? · Doesn’t say much but is rugged & built like a linebacker, drive fancy sports car...In beer adds he’s grabbing for the gusto...with women he’s a conqueror...confident & poised · In contrast, Xn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral - Meaning Of Death

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

Wat does death mean to a Christian?"

THE MEANING OF DEATH Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Methodist

Doing Things The Hard Way

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Feb 25, 2002

God had Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt - but he did it the hard way - by hardening Pharoah’s heart. Why is it that sometimes God makes us go through things the hard way?

This week I’ve been reading in the book of Exodus. And in my reading, I noticed something strange: · First, God commanded Moses to go to Egypt, where he had fled from years before, and to go and risk his life confronting the Pharoah. · Then God turns around and says, in effect, “Oh, by the way, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Oct 10, 2002

Remembering helps us to see God’s long view rather than our short view. Thanksgiving for the long view.

Thanksgiving Sunday Deuteronomy 8:7-18 13 October 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen This is a difficult year to celebrate Thanksgiving. Most years, at this time, the harvest is in, the bins full, or even piles of grain on the ground. Thanksgiving, in most years, is a time we find it easy to be joyful, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Relationship To Us: Grounded In Loving Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 27, 2001

God has always operated on the basis of grace in relationship towards sinful people, and He continues that work through Jesus and offers forgiveness and intimacy, all through His grace. And we respond with deep joyful obedience.

God’s Relationship to Us: Grounded in Loving Grace By Andrew Chan , Senior Pastor PBC, Vancouver, BC Ex.34:5-7 (NLT) 5 Then the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and called out his own name, “the LORD,” as Moses stood there in his presence. 6 He passed in front of Moses and said, “I am the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Set The Captive Free

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Apr 21, 2002

THERE ARE MANY TODAY THAT SATAN HAS IN BONDAGE, BOTH IN THE WORLD AND IN THE CHURCH. ISAIAH 61 REMINDS US THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST TO SET THEM FREE

SET THE CAPTIVE FREE PSALMS 79:11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; HERE WE HEAR THE CRY OF A PERSON IN DISTRESS A PERSON WHO IS BEING HELD CAPTIVE AGAINST HIS WILL AS WE STUDY THE OLD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Abigail Series

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Apr 22, 2002

Este es el primero de tres sermones basados en mujeres no muy conocidas de la Biblia

INTRODUCCIÓN Por las próximas 3 semanas queremos hablar de tres mujeres en la Biblia, que no son muy conocidas, pero de las cuales podemos aprender grandes lecciones. ¿Quiere decir esto que los hombres van a dejar de venir a los servicios? No. Hoy vamos a meditar en una mujer de gran carácter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

El Yugo De Cristo

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

Exhortad al esclavo del pecado acerca de la necedad y locura de continuar en su penosa vida de pecado. Invitadle a probar el suave yugo de Cristo. Animad a los discípulos de Cristo a "seguir al Cordero por donde quiera que fuera". Imitando sus virtudes.

EL YUGO DE CRISTO Mateo 11:29-30 Introducción: El capítulo del cual seleccionamos este ejemplo empieza con el mensaje enviado por Juan a Cristo y la respuesta de Este (ver. 3-6). Cristo ensalza el carácter de Juan (ver. 7-11) y censura al pueblo por su menosprecio, tanto del ministerio de Juan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does God Love Lost People? Series

Contributed by William Fix on Jan 1, 2002

When we encounter people on the street that obviously live there are we turned off by them? Are we turned off socially? Is our compassion turned off? Do we love these people? Or more importantly, does God love them?

Does God Really Love These Things? Part 2 Does God Love Lost People? Sr. Pastor Taylor Free Methodist Church Let’s begin by answering the question, “Does God love lost people?” For God so loved the world that he gave one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

What Are Some Of The Ways To Motivate People For Greater Commitment? - Rom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2002

What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1

What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1 It is amazing how so many are motivated to greater levels of performance in their jobs, athletics or relationships, for personal advantage. We see examples of athletes who make tremendous sacrifices to win games ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

"In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness