Sermons on Disheartenment:

Curtains On The Temple

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

A sermon on the significance of the temple curtain being torn in two.

Curtains on the Temple Matthew 27:50-53 Hebrews 9:1-10 Sunday, March 2, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee I imagine that it was a beautiful day. People were milling about and some were hurrying to get things done before all the shops closed down. Maybe they knew what was going on and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-53

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Commas

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jan 6, 2007

We often put periods were God often puts a comma. Many times we look at situations and circumstances around us, be it in our families, home, church, state, nation or in the world; they may be devastating, it may look like it’s the end, and we get discour

Sunday, December 31, 2006 God’s Commas (Jer 29:11 NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This past Thursday morning while running some errands I tuned Focus On the Family on the radio. During ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Is It Too Late?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2016

Is it too late for Jesus to give life back to a dead marriage, business, relationship, dream, or even a dead body?

Intro Who has the authority to give life to the dead? Is death too late for Jesus? Purpose Let’s look at Jesus’ authority over life and death. Plan We will look at Jesus’ resurrection of a widow’s only son in Luke 7:11-17 and how it is different than other resurrections ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: Choose A Donkey Over A Horse

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 9, 2019

Sermon explores the message of servanthood in JEsus's​ choice to ride a donkey into JErusale​m.

Choose A Donkey Over A Horse St. Matthews Episcopal Church The Rev. Rian Adams For over a decade I’ve preached from the Passion narrative on Palm Sunday. This year I’m going to follow my personality and deviate from the norm. Today I’m preaching from the Palm Sunday Gospel reading. Why? Palm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:26-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Blessed Are The Broken Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 9, 2013

It is only in our brokenness that we understaned who we are, what we need, humbly serve, and become a blessing in the lives of other broken people.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” To understand the “poor in spirit” you only need to understand the Hebrew word anawin. The best way to understand this word is to remember what happened to the inhabitants of Israel when they were hauled into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glorified By God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 4, 2019

Third Isaiah, chapters 56-66, is a book of Glory. Book talks on eternal life on earth. It gives a picture of the New Millennium concept. God is going to give greater majesty to all, Splendour to all.

Isaiah 61:1-7 Glory and Honour Introduction: Third Isaiah, chapters 56-66, is a book of Glory. Book talks on eternal life on earth. It gives a picture of the New Millennium concept. God is going to give greater majesty to all, Splendour to all. 1. Own the Scriptures Chapter 61 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Laws Governing Prayer

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 16, 2021

God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws.

God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws. 1. Sowing and reaping. Galatians 6:7-8 2. Giving and receiving. Luke 6:38 3. Covering and confessing. Proverbs 28:13 4. These laws would come under the heading of asking and receiving. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Us Vs. Them: Believers V. Believers

Contributed by Dan Hulse on Apr 5, 2024

Good morning. Today we’re reflecting on the importance of unity among believers. As we look into the Word of God, let’s turn our hearts to James 4:1, which reminds us of the dangers of Christians engaging in conflict with one another. (READ JAMES 4:1)

Us vs. Them Believers v. Believers (Pastor Dan Hulse) James 4:1 Introduction: Good morning. Today we’re reflecting on the importance of unity among believers. As we look into the Word of God, let’s turn our hearts to James 4:1, which reminds us of the dangers of Christians engaging in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2, Ephesians 4:3, John 13:34-35

Overtaking Those Ahead Of You By Divine Speed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025

No matter who seems to have gone ahead of you in life, when divine speed comes upon you, you can overtake and even surpass them by God's grace.

OVERTAKING THOSE AHEAD OF YOU BY DIVINE SPEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 "And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel." Supporting Texts: Amos 9:13, Isaiah 40:31, Joel 2:7, Psalm 18:29, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:46, Amos 9:13, Isaiah 40:31, Joel 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

In the last chapter of 1 Thessalonians Paul gives us 12 marks of a mighty church.

Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 For the past several weeks, we’ve explored the book of 1 Thessalonians together. As I said in the beginning of this series, every local church is made up of sinners saved by God’s grace, so there’s no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Calm In The Storm

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

It isn’t Jesus’ job to calm our storms, but to calm our hearts so that we can face the storms with confidence and courage.

I just came back from attending my first General Assembly. It is sort of a cross between a political convention and a session of Congress. Commissioners are called together every year from all over the country to do the business of the church, and their decisions are expected to embody the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Closer Marriage

Contributed by Timothy Henning on Dec 29, 2003

Learning lessons from Aquila & Priscilla that help couples today build a closer marriage

Building A Closer Marriage Acts 18 How would you describe your marriage: good, just O.K., struggling, rebuilding, separated? Would you like to make a good marriage great? Or rebuild a struggling marriage? In Acts 18, Paul arrives in the town of Corinth exhausted and dishearten. God gives Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-5, Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Worthy Life Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 28, 2003

The glorious relationship we have with God, the benefites of it, and the means of maintaining the relationship.

Living a Worthy Life I John 2:12-17 INTRO.: Nehemiah was a great leader and motivator among the Jews during the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Just before the completion of the wall was a time of great stress. The enemies of Judah did all they could to dishearten and intimidate Nehemiah and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Dead Ends

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2008

Four steps to aid in handling dead ends

How to Handle Dead Ends Romans 4:16-21 Oftentimes things do not always go as planned! At times, life is filled with dead ends. There are occupational dead-ends, financial dead-ends, relationship dead-ends, legal dead-ends – many and various dead-ends. How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Hero-Cowards

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Aug 23, 2011

REMEMBER GOD'S PROMISES/BLESSINGS AND TRUST HIM AMIDST YOUR CURRENT CHALLENGES

THE TALE OF TWO HERO-COWARDS Introduction: This morning, I want us to take a look at two great figures in the Bible- one is from the Old Testament, who was named ‘Jehovah is my God’- i.e. Elijah (and the meaning of his name is actually ‘Jehovah is my God’). The other is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican