Sermons on Cup Of Sorrow:

Pray And Position Yourself To Hear From God

Contributed by Carolyn Butler on Jun 21, 2024

In recent weeks, our sermons have centered around prayer—the incredible power it holds and the importance of seeking our secret place to commune with God.

Moment of Silence: Close your eyes-Jesus---(Centering Prayer-that includes Spiritual Discipline of Silence)…As for me and my household we will serve the Lord. 1. Hearing from God typically refers to receiving messages or guidance through various means such as prayer, meditation, or reading ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-10, Joshua 6:15-16

Compassion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 18, 2024

Compassion is a concern for the suffering of others; it means to “suffer with.”

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship COMPASSION Introduction In our journey with Jesus we have studied… -The foundation of the disciple’s life, the Beatitudes. -The source of authority, Jesus is Lord. -The divine help we receive, the Holy Spirit. -The life of service in imitation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing Versus Listening

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

Today we are going back to the OT days of Nehemiah to see how the people of that day listened or just heard God's Word. God has brought us here today, not just to hear a sermon, but to listen as God speaks to our heart.

When you come to a service like this or attend a Bible study class, do you just hear what is said or do you listen? Is there a difference? For most of us listening is our most frequently used communication skill. Listening is a very important part of communication. One study points out that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Psalm 119:18, Deuteronomy 31:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 9 - Learn To Speak Right Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2024

Do we wait for God’s timing or do we rush ahead of God? What happens when we speak words of doubt and disbelief instead of faith and trust in God? If we can learn to speak right and stay silent when we have to we will be blessed and avoid many pitfalls.

We read in Genesis 17:5, Your name will no longer be Abram, but Abraham, because I am making you the ancestor of many nations. (GNB) When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him, and in this exclusive conversation, God told Abram that he would no longer be called Abram but as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5, Genesis 12:2, Psalm 40:1, Habakkuk 2:3, Genesis 17:4-5, Luke 1:13, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:20, Joshua 6:10, Exodus 14:14, Luke 1:30-31, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Daily Struggles Of Full Timers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2024

We are vulnerable to the Potholes and speed breakers on our spiritual journey. The people who are committed for full time ministry are very much inclined to fall on daily basis. There are sins of Contamination and condemnation.

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14 Theme: “Our Daily Spiritual struggles”   Observation from the Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14: Please note the following words in this passage: Not be ignorant (1), spiritual rock (4), God was not well pleased (5), lust after evil things (6), sat to eat, drink and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

7 Things I Learned In The Last 5 Years Of Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024

Final sermon delivered at The Salvation Army Owosso, Mi Citadel before departing to next appointment.

God has every person who is honestly seeking Him, on the planet on a spiritual journey. He is teaching you something right now. And he’s taught us at this church so many things over the last 5 years. So we’re going to look at the top 7 things that I’ve seen God say to us over this period, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 John 3:18, Romans 12:9, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 16:11, Galatians 5:25, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thanksgiving Memories

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 24, 2024

So, do you have some good Thanksgiving memories that keep coming back, year after year? Maybe there is someone that you know or have met at sometime, and memories of them give you reason to be thankful. Such was the case with the apostle Paul.

Alba 11-23-2024 THANSGIVING MEMORIES Philippians 1:3-8 Jeanne Newby had an article in the Webb City Sentinel last year (published on November 29, 2023) about Thanksgiving. Here is some of what she wrote: “Thanksgiving… just the word conjures up memories! When you hear the word Thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Not (Sermon 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 4, 2024

We never be afraid of YHWH God or in this life because we have our God Who pulls back and empties Himself that He might be intimately close to us and we have our God Who leans close and is ever present with us. Grace upon grace.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-21 # fearnot READ LUKE 2:8-21 (ESV) [person from the congregation reads] “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Very Difficult Task For The Lord Jesus (Sermon On The Incarnation Of Christ)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 2, 2025

Many of us are familiar with having to identify ourselves with a driver’s license or a birth certificate in order to identify ourselves to prove that we are who we say we are.

Intro: We read in the gospels where the Lord performed all kinds of miracles. For example: • He turned water into wine. • Cast out demons • Healed Peter’s mother-in-law • Healed the lepers • Healed a paralyze man • Healed a man with a withered hand • Healed the deaf • Healed the blind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At Love

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 9, 2025

This week’s sermon will cover one word whose understandings are central to Judeo-Christian beliefs: I will explain one English word, Love. Why? The Greek language has nine different words for Love with six of those nine translated into bible text.

Sermon: A Look at Love Specific Purpose: The writers of our New Testament wrote mostly in Greek. This sermon's purpose is to investigate the Greek words for 'love'. As pastors, we do our best to explain some point in God’s Word in each sermon. That means we must first dig into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Hebrews 13:4, John 20:2

The Judgment Seat Of Christ: Our Good Works Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 21, 2023

Preparing for the Judgment Seat of Christ by doing good works I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

PREPARING FOR THE JUDGMENT SEAT – OUR GOOD WORKS PART I Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “Our Good Works.” As we have already discovered, every Christian will stand before Jesus Christ at His Judgment Seat. The big question ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 6:7-8, Colossians 3:23-24, Colossians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living As A Sojourner/Exile

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 5, 2023

How are we to live in an ever-changing world? Simon Peter helps us find some answers to that question.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12 (cf. verses 9-12) Theme: Sojourners How are we to live today in an ever-changing world? Simon Peter helps us find some answers to that question. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Home. That very simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12, John 14:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 39 - Eradicate Envy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 15, 2023

Are we targets of envy or do we sometimes envy others? Jealousy is a strong emotion that can cause much harm, and God’s word teaches us how to deal with it and be rid of it from our lives.

We read in Hebrews 13:5, Don't love money. Be happy with what you have because God has said, "I will never abandon you or leave you." (GW) One of the crucial emotions that a majority of people struggle with, is that of jealousy, though many feel uncomfortable to accept this fact. If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 26:12, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 27:4, Genesis 37:20, Psalm 106:16, Numbers 16:1, Numbers 16:3, Numbers 16:12, Numbers 16:15, Numbers 16:26, Genesis 37:11, Genesis 26:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 26 - The True Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 11, 2023

Everyone wants to be blessed, but the question is, 'What are the true blessings of God?' Let us understand what these blessings are and also get to know the purpose for God's blessings on us.

We read in 1 Chronicles 4:10, “Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!" And God granted him what he requested.” (NASB) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Genesis 1:22, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 22:15-17, Genesis 22:17, Genesis 27:1-4, Genesis 27:28-29, Genesis 27:33, Genesis 27:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Leaving The Old Behind

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus was saying that this Gospel, the Good News is incompatible with any and all other religious beliefs. It is exclusive and stands alone.

Can you imagine living in an environment where you are told that you are cursed by God, unloved, unacceptable, and a social outcast? As a result you would probably feel marginalized and rejected and have no clue about how to come to God in your current state. Many established religions today put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational