Sermons on Dark Nights Of The Soul:

"You Are Of Infinite Worth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2011

A sermon about seeing ourselves and others in the way God sees us.

GENESIS 1:26-27 Matthew 9:35-36 “You are of Infinite Worth” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Sitting in her car--on a dark road just outside of town a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Luke 15: 1- 10 ~ The Lost

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2012

In this chapter Jesus illustrates His love and concern for sinful men and women. The Pharisees and scribes murmured because Jesus showed such love and kindness to sinners, there's always people around that will make light of those that want to tell oth

Luke 15: 1- 10 THE LOST 10-27-12 In Luke 15: the Lord gives three parables; three stories to do with things that become lost. In this chapter Jesus illustrates His love and concern for sinful men and women. The Pharisees and scribes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The C.h.u.r.c.h.

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Nov 15, 2019

What is The Church, How does God Look at The Church and what does God expect of The Church?

Matt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.... The 1st time that the word Church is used is found here in this Scripture....... 2 Tim 2:15.... Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting Blessings Amid Trials Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Dec 3, 2024

Charles Dickens once said, “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”

Introduction: Theme of Gratitude and Faith in Trials Brethren, as we gather to begin this series, Echoes of Christmas: God’s Unfolding Plan, our hearts are tuned to Thanksgiving. It is fitting that we turn our minds to the matter of gratitude—an act not for days of ease alone but for days of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003

Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus gives us our hope of being a part of the Kingdom of God. We must be Born Again. What does that mean?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on May 21, 2021

OVERCOMING

Dealing with Depression I Want to talk about depression. Depression affects each and every one of us sometime in our lives. It can make you feel like you want to give up, commit suicide, withdraw within yourself, fatigue, and loneliness. It can be a constant everyday battle. But there is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

A More Perfect View Of You For 2022

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 29, 2021

How do see yourself? Who determines your value? Psalms 139 assures each of us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Look at this extreme makeover, a more perfect you for 2022.

Sermon: A More Perfect View for 2022 Scripture Lesson: Ps 139:1-17 BBE “O Lord, you have knowledge of me, searching out all my secrets. 2 You have knowledge when I am seated and when I get up, you see my thoughts from far away. 3 You keep watch over my steps and my sleep, and have knowledge of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17, Genesis 1:31, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

Hebrews- Part 4- Sharper Than A Two Edged Sword Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 1, 2016

part 4 of our Hebrews study

Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of Faith” Part 4 “Sharper than a 2 edged sword” Today we will continue our study of Hebrews We have seen over the last few weeks Jesus as the one and only As the real deal We saw how the writer of Hebrews encouraged us to live the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Battle Of All

Contributed by James May on May 6, 2008

The Greatest Battle of All is the one that we fight within ourselves as Jesus tries to get us to surrender our will to his will.

The Greatest Battle of All By Pastor Jim May Who is your worst enemy? Is it Satan? He is a powerful enemy to say the least. But he isn’t your worst enemy. You can overcome him easily through the blood of Jesus Christ and by calling upon the name of Jesus. The Bible says that Satan will run ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 23, 2011

Thsi sermon is about life: recognize it, when you open your eyes in the morning

The right conduct is with most of us but only in the morning by the arousal of life with one’s eyes open and greeting the morning light only (Revenge will do) (John 3:19) “And this is condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Flight Into Egypt To The Massacre Of The Innocents.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2024

A time to stand still, and a time to move forward.

FROM THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT TO THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:13-18. MATTHEW 2:13. Joseph was called into exile. It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of God in our spiritual walk. After all, wherever God places us we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mockers (Job 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 30, 2025

Is our church safe or mockers?

Do we join the mockers who slander and blame the suffering, or do we seek to comfort the afflicted? Let’s begin in Job 30. Do the most base and untrustworthy of society now mock Job? Do we mock others? But now they mock me, men younger than I, whose fathers I would have disdained to put with my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Is Given

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus came that we may have an open door to the throne of our Father in Heaven. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Now we need not a temple in Jerusalem or Mt. Gerazim. We are his temple and we must worship him in Spirit and in Truth.

The Way is Given Sunday, March 27, 2016 – Easter The Sabbath was dawning over Israel but there was a sadness that filled the hearts of many on this day. According to the Law of Moses, this was to be a day of rest from their labors and a time of being refreshed and getting prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus; Tree Of Peace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

A teaching on Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the stump of Jesse -- how Jesus would be a Royal, Righteous and Radical Tree of Peace.

Jesus; Tree of Peace Isaiah 11.1-6 December 24, 2000 1And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

In The Fish's Belly! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 23, 2013

Jonah's experience in the fish's belly motivates him to acknowledge and plead for God's mercy which Jonah was willing to deny Nineveh from experiencing.

Question: Why was Jonah in the fish's belly? Almost everyone on the planet knows that!...or think they know! Well he was there because the fish swallowed him! The cause of this predicament was Jonah's original response to God's command. He did not like the idea of doing what God wanted, despite the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal