Sermons on dismal: showing 136-150 of 750

Living Our Call

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2020

Who would want to pastor the church at Corinth?

Living our Call 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 We all wish our churches were perfect. We all wish we were perfect. We often get discouraged by the failure to reflect Christ. We see our failings at every level and wonder when we will be the Church and when we will be true Christians. We tend to think of Peter ...read more

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

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Delights In You!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 16, 2018

What if you knew just how much God loves you?

In September of 2006, Sociologists from Baylor University released the results of a study looking into America's different views of God. The study included a Gallop survey, which identified four distinct views of God's personality and interaction with the world. Those who believe in: • An ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Other

Abide With Me O Lord

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 18, 2021

In life we all go through troubled times some of which can easily overwhelm us but we are reassured that we are never alone a promise encapsulated in the hymn, 'Abide with me.'

Abide with Me Hymns play a very important part in our worship, by singing we in a sense give ourselves in praise and adoration to Almighty God. For this to work there are a number of essential components, ingredients: • The words, ideally based on Scripture and full of meaning • The music which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 28:18-20, Isaiah 40:25-31

Delusions That Defy Common Sense

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 16, 2021

The world system and all who live by it apart are deluded by both the devil and their own depraved minds. They believe they have everything figured out and can live without the intervention of God Almighty. Scripture proves otherwise.

The apostle Paul told the church at Corinth that there is a time to put away childish things and assume the maturity and responsibility expected of an adult or mature young person (1 Corinthians 13:11). The time comes for everyone to grow up and realize that the world and all you know does not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5-6, Matthew 3:7-9, Matthew 6:7, Luke 12:19, Acts 24:25-26, James 4:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon Ii: . . . By Helping Me Face My Fears Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

In striving to do God's Will on earth as it is done in Heaven, mature Christians realize that if it is to be according to His Will we must have help to face our fears.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . BY HELPING ME FACE MY FEARS My Brother-in-law, who lived in Africa for ten years, tells about his wild life experiences – some of which, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-12, Exodus 4:10-17

Light Breaks

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

We cannot look directly at the light of God. So the light came into the world in disguise, so that people would be neither frightened nor blinded.

How many of you have watched a sunrise? It’s been a long time for me, I’m not a morning person, but I remember some spectacular dawns on camping trips. And years ago when I worked as a hotel night auditor, in Tucson, I often watched the sun rise over the mountains as I walked home in the morning. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Romans 1:19-20, Exodus 33:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Delights In You!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 16, 2017

What if you knew just how much God loves you? What would that mean to you; how would it change you?

In September of 2006, Sociologists from Baylor University released the results of a study looking into America's different views of God. The study included a Gallop survey, which identified four distinct views of God's personality and interaction with the world. Those who believe in: • An ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Other

God's Verdict On The Human Race Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

The content, extent, and proof of God’s verdict on the human race.

The twentieth century has been punctuated by a series of extremely controversial court verdicts. Consider the O. J. Simpson trials. O.J.’s criminal trial in 1995 acquitted him of the accusation that he murdered his ex-wife and her boyfriend. But his civil trial in 1997 find him liable for $8.5 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Dilemma Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Fourth in the Romans series dealing with justification of sinners.

Alliance Church June 3, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Divine Dilemma and the Gift of Righteousness” Romans 3:21-31 I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness by faith 1-5 The gospel first exposes the unrighteousness of man. The gospel then reveals the righteousness of God and how to receive it as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

Sometimes we let our life-circumstances shift our focus away from God’s commands. Circumstances aren’t the prerequisite to letting God's Light shine. We can’t let others’ choices become an excuse for us, as-to-why we don’t let God’s light shine.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Scripture Text: Genesis 40.5-23 INTRODUCTION Good ole Joseph has been through a lot, hasn’t he!?! When we left him last-week, …he was sitting in the pit-of-prison!... Have you ever been behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:5-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Devil Made Me Do It! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 14, 2002

Looking at the account of Ananias and Sapphira in four sections: 1. The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira, 2. The Courage of the Apostle Peter, 3. The Judgment of God, and 4. The Reaction of the people.

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT! Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION That great preacher of old, Spurgeon said – and I quote, ‘Mark Antony once yoked two lions together and drove them through the streets of Rome, but no human skill can ever yoke together the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and the Lion of the Pit.’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is A Bulwark?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 31, 2004

God is the Rock of Refuge no matter how uncertain the times we live in.

Psalm 71:1-6 “What is a Bulwark?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc,org. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door of the Cathedral of Whittenberg, Germany. That date is sometimes called the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral For Alonzo Owens

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jun 23, 2003

A funeral message for a young beliver, with an invitation for salvation.

Opening Prayer: Father, Your Word teaches us to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” Today as we come together as friends and family to weep and to grieve our loss, today is also a day to rejoice knowing that through Christ, Alonzo has gone to be with You. We ask O ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Peaceful Passing

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Dec 31, 2002

Christmas is not a time when we like to discuss death, but the story of our Lord and the calendar of the church year won’t allow us to ignore it. The question then is how can we face this experience we would rather not discuss with peace.

Christmas 1 B Luke 2:25-35 A Peaceful Passing 12/29/02 "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps upon them; infirmities follow; ...those they love are taken from them, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prodigal Son Revisited Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 25, 2003

Which would you rather have? The foolishness of God or the wisdom of man? The choice is yours

The Gospel reading is taken from : Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican