Sermons on Cure:

Lament Over Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2015

Jesus' lament over Jerusalem as set forth in Luke 13:31-35 shows us Jesus' loving determination to die in Jerusalem for his people.

Scripture Jesus is still on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. He knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Along the way Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part 2)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 19, 2015

Examining the proper steps toward returning to a right relationship with the Father.

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part II) Psalm 51:14-17 Last week my father and I drove to Springville to look at a car. The man who was trying to sell it gave me his address and I put the information in my GPS. My trusty little technological boss lady (GPS) took me right to Springville. At ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On A Bridge Of Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 8, 2020

The bridge that God has constructed for us to move from the natural to the supernatural is called FAITH. God can only allow the supernatural to happen in your life if you carry yourself across the bridge of faith.

Walking on a Bridge of Faith Matthew 17:15-21 “For assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here there’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” - Matthew 17:20 All of us have traveled across bridges. When we travel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Walk By The Water

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2005

"The Miserable Patient and the Mighty Physician" The Impotent Man: The Market, the Multitude, the Man, the Messiah, the Mercy, the Message. Free Powerpoint at website.

A Walk by the Water “The Miserable Patient and the Mighty Physician” John 5:1-9 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WalkByWater.html Bethesda= “House of Mercy” The “House of Mercy” was a house of misery for many. This pool was ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2007

The phrase, in the Old Testament concealed is in the New Testament revealed, is true of Isaiah 52-53. This text reveals the work of the son of man who is the Son of God.

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 God’s Suffering Servant Introduction – Total Sacrifice for wife It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Arguments Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 17, 2008

This sermon looks at three desires that cause arguments and four steps to help resolve arguments. I. Give in to God II. Resist the Devil III. Draw closer to God IV. Seek forgiveness

Avoiding Arguments We are going to look today at how to avoid arguments. Remember I have said that James is a very practical book – perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. As we get to chapter four James talks about how we are to avoid arguments. He doesn’t beat around the bush when he ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion For God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 31, 2013

How can we develop a passion for God?

Passion For God Matt. 22:37 A lawyer once asked Jesus what was the greatest commandment. I believe that Jesus' answer probably shocked him. See, the Pharisees had over 300 commandments that they had made up. They had gotten so caught up in the law, in keeping the law that they had forgotten what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Sabbath Healing At The Pool Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2015

The miracle of the man who had been lame for 38 years has many unique and unusual aspects; One is the question which Jesus asks him: "Do you want to be healed?" What would your answer be?

5 31 15 The Sabbath Healing at the Pool John 5:1-18 When you are sick for a long time, what is your hope? I want to get well; if you are a person of prayer, you would be praying for good health. If you were paralyzed for 38 years, would you have lost hope of ever walking again? The ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prevention

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Remember, it is not just what happens, but what does not happen that makes life victorious. God's providential prevention is a part of every life that is truly blessed

A great cholera epidemic sweep through London in the 19th century. John Snow observed that those who pumped water from the Broad Street pump tended to get cholera, but those who took their water from other pumps did not get it. He knew nothing about germs, bacteria, and polluted water, but he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Church - A Hospital

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”

THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Law In Our Life”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“The Law in Our Life” Prayer partner Ron Hawks often accuses me of being forgetful. In fair play, I try to remind him he just told me that! But, all joking aside, forgetfulness in the Christian Life is a serious matter that can have drastic cons

“The Law in Our Life” Prayer partner Ron Hawks often accuses me of being forgetful. In fair play, I try to remind him he just told me that! But, all joking aside, forgetfulness in the Christian Life is a serious matter that can have drastic consequences. This is especially true when it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion And Healing

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

Jesus cares about our suffering. Then why does he sometimes not heal us?

It seems that the number of diseases we are subject to as human beings is endless. There are so many kinds of diseases, disorders, and dysfunctions that doctors can barely keep track of them all. And new ones are being added all the time [AIDS - now the leading cause of death worldwide among people ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Phyllis Barbour

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 10, 2006

A funeral sermon.

Phyllis Barbour October 10, 2006 Just about every funeral service begins with these words that I am about to speak. They have become familiar, but in their familiarity, have not lost their power. They have retained their meaning and their power because we have learned that we can trust God. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Methodist