Sermons on Diagnose:

The Finishing Touch

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 29, 2011

This is a funeral sermon, outlining God's grace in the beginning, the middle, and the end of a woman's life story.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 29, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Betty Patricia Newman (March 2, 1925 - June 23, 2011) THE FINISHING TOUCH Isaac Butterworth Philippians 1:3-6 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Grace Is Sufficient For Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2011

1. God’s grace will carry us when we are helpless. 2. God’s grace will carry us when we hurt. 3. God’s grace will carry us to Heaven.

God’s Grace Is Sufficient for Us Funeral Service for Mrs. Elinor Gibson Devoted 85-year-old Christian 2 Corinthians 12:8-9a August 1, 2011 WELCOME & OBITUARY SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23:1-6; John 14:1-6 PRAYER SONG INTRODUCTION: *We are here today to honor one of the sweetest Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mothering Sunday: The Comfort Of God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 20, 2009

God does not [just] comfort us to make us comfortable. He comforts us to be comforters.

Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the hose and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Anglican

How Do I Take Up My Cross?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 28, 2009

This sermon looks at both what it means, and also what it does not mean, for us to take up our cross for Jesus.

Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd following him, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (8:34). It’s hard for us to hear those words in the same way that those following Jesus heard it. The context is that Peter has just recognised that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

Making A Difference

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 2, 2011

IF the church in America is to make an authentic, spiritual difference, we must learn from the Acts 1 & 2 church. This message offers 4 needs for the church today.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-8; 2:36-41 * (Read the Text) From time to time, it serves us well to remember why we do what we do, what it is that we are to do, and how we succeed at it. * A hurricane had struck. People were huddled together. An old preacher was praying with great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Demeanor And Disposition Of A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2012

THIS SHORT PASSAGE IS REALLY ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY THAT WILL END WITH THE DEATH OF STEPHEN. STEPHEN WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DEACONS CHOSEN FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. FROM THAT MOMENT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH HIS LIFE IS SHORT. THERE IS NOT MUCH TIME BETWE

THE DEMEANOR AND DISPOSITION OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Acts 6:8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)--Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Epidemic: Dying On The Vine, Encouragement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2017

In many places we see there is a lacking in the ministry of encouragement, refreshment of the family of God. Many arms are hanging down. Many face burn out. We must have compassion and make a difference.

EPIDEMIC: DYING ON THE VINE...THE LOST MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ARE SELLING MIRACLES IN A BOX? I was at the mall and I saw a large crowd gathered around a small booth. One person in the middle of the crowd was giving a sell's pitch. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Christ's Freedom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 6, 2020

Though we're born into this world in bondage to sin, we have freedom in Christ Jesus our Lord.

July 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Romans 7:15-25a; Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30 The Gift of Christ’s Freedom Last week I came upon this prayer by Henri Nouwen. I share it now: O Lord, who else or what else can I desire but you? You are my Lord, Lord of my heart, mind, and soul. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 8, 2020

How do we come to a Christian mind?

Having the Mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:16-3:9 Paul had quite a challenge with the Corinthian church which he had founded. He had gone off to evangelize elsewhere, planting new churches. He had hoped that during his stay, he had instilled enough of the ABC’s of the faith for the church to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, 1 Corinthians 2:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Is Worth Living

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 26, 2018

As we remember the birth of Christ and the significance of His prophetic names, It is also very empowering to realise the awesome power of His resurrection as this gives us the assurance that life is worth living . And because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow.

There are times in life when we feel life is not worth living because we are faced with one hopeless situation or the other. 1 Sam 30:3-20 described how David felt when he lost his possessions to the enemy. The bible says David and his men wept until they have no more strength to weep because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-20, Job 1:6-20, Mark 5:25-34, Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one tax collector & changed him forever.

“ONE TAX COLLECTOR” Luke 5:27-32 CWBC – 1/20/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – God can save anybody. Do you believe that? If we were honest, we would have to say that sometimes we have a hard time believing certain people can be saved. Heard a story just this past week of a guy who had been arrested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Peace? Priceless!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 18, 2018

A sermon about finding peace through complete trust in God.

"Peace? Priceless!" Philippians 4:4-13 A young white man, barely out of his teens, becomes obsessed with anti-black, white supremacy websites on the internet. And although, some of the people he hangs out with and even considers friends are African American, he walks into a Bible study and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Cultivating A Culture Of Change

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2013

A sermon that examines the necessity of change for growth.

“Cultivating a Culture of Change” Acts 2:41,47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:1 Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Faithful Saint

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 13, 2012

Dennis ______ lived about 68 years and died after a severe battle with cancer. His life and his Bible (I use the deceased’s Bible to see what was important to them) faith and service were of great value to him.

"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Room For The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009

This sermon gives the believer direction with making room for God in their lives

MAKE ROOM FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT Zechariah 4:6 6 So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ’Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. The Lord has said to me --- “make room for the Holy Spirit.”  That’s all he said! Q: I said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational