Sermons on Deeply Moved:

A Story Of Slow, Painful Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 16, 2023

The story of Joseph coming to a place of forgiveness with his brothers is a long story (four whole chapters!) but the story is a great illustration of how difficult forgiveness is.

HOW WE THINK YOU FORGIVE: Say “I forgive you” and move on. - Discuss the fact that “forgive and forget” is not in the Bible. PLOT POINTS: - This is a really long story – basically four chapters! But it’s important that we hit the various plot points because they show the back-and-forth, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving

Contributed by Tom Blasco on Oct 28, 2005

Three key insights on giving from 2 Cor. 9:6-10 Is your seed in the barn? What are you afraid of? What’s in your wallet?

Did you know that in the Bible mentions: • Pray or prayer 289 times, • Love 363 times, and • Give or giving 1043 times? God has put a tremendous emphasis on giving in His word. Why? Because we are naturally selfish and stingy so giving is hard for us, - But God challenges us to give • Give of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Can Really Help Us!!

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

May we all believe more deeply that Jesus can really help us in all our troubles and problems, and may we put our full trust in him.

JESUS CAN REALLY HELP US! 21 They went to Capernaum; and when the Sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.22. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.23 Just then there was in their synagogue a man with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Dream Of Singing Before A Prominent King Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 21, 2024

Dreams serve as a conduit for divine communication, offering wisdom, direction, and prophetic insight. Dreams can be deeply personal and often reflect our subconscious thoughts, desires, and spiritual state.

Dreams serve as a conduit for divine communication, offering wisdom, direction, and prophetic insight. They can be broadly classified into three distinct types: - **Divinely Inspired Dreams**: These are dreams sent by God, often carrying messages of spiritual significance, personal guidance, or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, Numbers 12:6, Job 33:15-17, Genesis 40:8, Daniel 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

You Are Not A Waste Material

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

No matter what you have been through or how you feel, God values you deeply. You are not a waste material; you are a vessel of honour in God’s hands.

YOU ARE NOT A WASTE MATERIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man With 2 Obituaries Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 26, 2014

God's glory, belief, hope, the resurrection

John 11:1-4 (p. 748) March 30, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever been someplace that you didn’t want to leave? Like it’s the last day of your vacation...You’re at the beach or lounging around the pool and you think...”Hey, maybe I’ll just stay ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 14, 2011

If you think you understand what real love is, think again. 1 Corinthians 13 is not a bunch of feel goodisms, but delves deeply into the character of a mature person in Christ. Are you ready?

We began last week looking at Paul showing the Corinthians how much they had missed the real character of God by wanting to be “spiritual” over being loving. In the first three verses Paul tells us that no matter how impressive we are with our spiritual credentials, knowledge, power, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The Prophet Speaks

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 26, 2012

Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

Deuteronomy 18: 15 – 20 / What The Prophet Speaks Intro: In our modern, rational, scientific age many dismiss prophecy as naïve and backwards. Yet, there is something in us that seems to yearn for prophecy. We yearn to hear a voice from beyond ourselves, a voice of promise or hope that touches ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Free To Serve, Or Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015

We will be judged on our service to the poor--but do our social systems make it easy or difficult to do so?

Thursday of 33rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Two things tie our Scriptures together today. The obvious one is that they are texts written in or about a time of injustice and disaster. In the first reading, the Syrian king Antiochus IV has decreed that all his subjects would act like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing For Easter-An Outline For 'i Am The Resurrection And The Life'

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 29, 2023

Jesus had received a message that a friend, Lazarus, was sick. He died, but Jesus raised him from the dead. This proved Jesus was "the Resurrection and the Life"!

Introduction: Jesus had raised at least two people from the dead before this event, apparently just a short time before He died on Calvary. Here He proved the reality of resurrection when He raised Lazarus from the dead. The Message Jesus Received (verses 1-16) --Jesus and the disciples weren’t ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Ten Lepers (A Sermon On Luke 17:11-19)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

We want to get on with life, and we should move forward with joy, but we must remember too to look back in thankfulness! Moving forward in faith while looking back in gratit...

I remember hearing of a rural vicar in England whose bicycle went missing. The man relied exclusively on his bicycle to get around his little parish, and he knew things like bicycles didn’t just disappear into thin air, so he put two and two together and figured out that someone in the parish - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This is a call to move from traditional worship focusing on the Builder Generation to Multi-ethnic worship. Can also be used to explain the differences in worshop preferences between generations and moving to contemporary worship

Sing a New Song Psalm 96 I am a PK, a preacher’s kid and grew up in a traditional Methodist church with hymns, the organ, anthems, a handbell choir and Calls to Worship. In 1990, I attended a conference in Houston on cutting edge ministry. The first night opened with worship. I walked in and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Joel, The Simple Man Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 14, 2014

Don’t overcomplicate it by expecting God to move in a certain way; just expect Him to move, and listen for His voice. What comes next just may surprise you.

Time is something that has always fascinated me. As a kid I would always love to watch time travel movies like Back to the Future and TV shows like Dr. Who. I very rarely can be seen without wearing a watch of some sort. One of the things that has always fascinated me about time is that an hour ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 17, 2015

Daniel chapter 7 moves from the historical to the prophetic. The entire chapter moves us to ask the question, Have I invited Jesus to set up His throne in my life.

Intro: Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it an impossibility--a development which we should waste little time dreaming about. Lee de Forest, 1926, inventor of the cathode ray tube. I think there is a world market for about five computers. Thomas J. Watson, 1943, Chairman ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mountaintops

Contributed by Fidel Patron on Mar 10, 2008

We need to move from the mountaintop into the valley, from transformation to sacrifice, if we are going to be effective in the world.

I don’t know about you but very often the place when I feel nearer to God is on top of a mountain. Mountain top experiences are great, and when I’m standing there, on top of a mountain enjoying the awesome majesty of God’s creation, that’s fantastic. And those who have been silly enough to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free