Sermons on Despise:

A Life Of Misery And Despair Tranformed Into A Life Of Abundance And Joy!

Contributed by Dennis Shaw on Sep 14, 2015

Bartimaeus was the blind son of a blind father. His was a life without hope. Jesus transformed his entire life when He gave Bartimaeus his sight. Jesus is still transforming lives today by doing the impossible.

Matthew 10:46-52 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Blindness was a very debilitating condition. A blind person was not capable of any productive work, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ The Healer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2013

After this service the elders laid hand on the sick and God's amazing hand brought results!

Christ the Healer Matthew 8:14-17NLT When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, Peter’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. 15 But when Jesus touched her hand, the fever left her. Then she got up and prepared a meal for him. 16 That evening many demon-possessed people were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Exclusiveness Of Your Faith

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jul 14, 2013

The Exclusiveness of your Faith Must be in the Saving Power of the Lord Jesus Christs Death upon the Cross, burial in the Tomb, and resurrection from the Dead.

The Exclusiveness of your Faith Must be in the Saving Power of the Lord Jesus Christs Death upon the Cross, burial in the Tomb, and resurrection from the Dead. If Your Faith is Not tailored in the Work in which Christ done on the Cross, then your faith is insufficient for the Working of Salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David And Bathsheba

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 13, 2022

A verse by verse account of adultery and murder.

2 Samuel 11 Verse 1 – When kings go forth, David tarried still Verse 2 – Walked/strolled/restless Saw a woman bathing (Purified from her uncleanness) Verse 3 – Asked his servant who is this woman Response: Wife of Uriah That didn’t stop David Verse 4 – Lay with her She returned to her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Matter

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 9, 2022

In the heavenly realm all people matter.

The Lost Matter Luke 15:1-10 1. Jesus tells us in today’s reading about lost sheep and lost coin and a sinner • The brief parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin both illustrate Jesus’ mission to the lost. • Luke 19:10“… for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Zacchaeus Principle

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 4, 2022

Leading others to Christ is a persistent and consistent call to patiently engage others with the Gospel that will convince them to "come down out of the tree with joy" like Zacchaeus.

WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE DISCIPLES IN OBEDIENCE TO OUR COMMAND OF THE GREAT COMMISSION OF JESUS. WE ARE ALL GIFTED WITH THE ABILITY TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST. AS WE ARE REMINDED, 1 PETER 3:15-16, “IF SOMEONE ASKS ABOUT YOUR HOPE AS A BELIEVER, ALWAYS BE READY TO EXPLAIN IT. BUT DO THIS IN A GENTLE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Ephesians 4:2-32, Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Suffering Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Apr 8, 2023

The suffering of Jesus Christ and the Love of God

Dear brothers and sisters, Today, we gather to reflect on the suffering of Jesus Christ, who was crucified for our sins. It is a solemn and somber occasion, but it is also a time of deep gratitude and reverence for what our Lord has done for us. The story of Christ's suffering is one that is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Jesus As Refugee

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2023

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Fleeing to Egypt Now when they [the wise men] had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don''t Be A Fool

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 9, 2021

The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom but the fool says in his heart that there is no God. Like a child, foolishness is bound in the heart of the unregenerated man or woman.

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 7:9 "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools." DEFINITION The King James Bible dictionary defines a fool as: 1. One who is destitute of reason, or the common powers of understanding, an idiot. 2. In scripture, fool is often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15, Titus 3:3-4, Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Waiting Is The Hardest Part Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

Learning to waint of God

The Waiting is the Hardest Part Genesis 16:1-16 Introduction If you live in Dallas, one of the privileges is having to deal with the enormous traffic problem on almost a daily basis. I was reminded of this problem recently when I took a day trip to check on our house. I guess living in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 24, 2024

When your life crashes, bow before Jesus as your Sovereign Lord, believe in Jesus, who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then benefit from His victory and success.

Marla Kiley, from Denver, Colorado, tells the story of an accounting department of a large insurance company. They were working on year-end reports when their computers crashed. So they put in an emergency call to a systems analyst, who arrived three hours later. He was late, because when he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, John 1:14, John 12:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:12-14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Not My Donkey You Don't!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Learning from the Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem by learning from the donkey he rode on.

****This message was inspired by the following contributors to SermonCentral.com---Kieth Linkous, Thomas Monroe, and Guy Caley, Thanks to you and the Holy Spirit, I too was able to write a ?Donkey Sermon!?**** NOT MY DONKEY YOU DON?T!!!--- Luke 19:29-35 JOKE--- Fred and his brother walk into a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Dynamics Of Baptism In The Life Of A Believer

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 14, 2004

This message looks at the Place and Significance of Baptism in the life of a believer as well as the Future after baptism for the Believer

THE DYNAMICS OF BAPTISM IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER MATT 28:19-20; 3:13-16; ROM 6:1-7; ACTS 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: During the earthly ministry of Jesus, there were two, maybe three activities He considered vital to the walk of a believer in Christ. Not essential for salvation, yet essential in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7, Matthew 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Will Not Leave You Nor Forsake You - 7 Foundations For Our Faith A

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 23, 2003

This sermon is about the wonderful promise of the Lord . It reveals the various circumstances in which this promise is applicable namely 1. CONNECTION 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIRMATION 4. COMPLETION 5. COVENANT 6. COMMANDMENTS 7. CONTRITION

THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU - 7 FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE OUTLINE 1. CONNECTION 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIRMATION 4. COMPLETION 5. COVENANT 6. COMMANDMENTS 7. CONTRITION THE MESSAGE THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU 1. CONNECTION The Lord will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal