Sermons on Divorce Rate:

Thanksgiving: A Secret To Joy

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A Thanksgiving message.

Hebrew 10:11-25 11 And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” 13 and since then has been waiting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Blessed- Part 2 - Be A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 14, 2013

A peacemaker is blessed because he obtains the reputation of being a child of God.

How to Be Blessed Part Two We are continuing out theme obtaining God’s blessing with our texts coming from various parts of the Bible. I truly believe that God desires to bless us and has provided us with a blueprint for receiving His great blessings, it is called the Bible. The Bible is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Versus Involvement

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012

We live in an overinvolved and under committed church culture. Hear the words of Jesus speak to this truth.

Commitment Versus Involvement Luke 9 * It’s an old story: The chicken and the pig were talking in the back lot one day. The chicken said, “We have a great life here.” The pig responded, “Yes, it’s nice.’ The C: “Our farmer takes great care of us. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Ordinary Man Hey...extra-Ordinary God Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

We all have felt ordinary, second rate...But how does God see us and is there really a plan for my life?

Just an ordinary man hey? With an extraordinary God! „H 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. 12Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Was Blind But Now I See Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2015

Many of us would probably rate our ability to see as our most important sense, but spiritual sight is even more important.

Was Blind But Now I See (Mark 10:46-52) 1. We all experience countless disappointments in life. Some blogs: Today, I got a call from a potential employer. They spent five minutes explaining job duties and I listened with anticipation. Then they spent five minutes explaining why I wasn't the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sin Of Silence

Contributed by Lawrence Guest on Dec 29, 2004

Christians must make our voices heard

The Sin of Silence 60 seconds of silence!!!!!!! (Luke 19:40) And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. We as Christians have been silent for far to long. Our country was founded on godly principles. Our founding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Baptist

Rearranging The Problem

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

Vigilance is very essential in these last days. The Bible says, “Be sober.” That is, “be quiet,” “be calculative,” “have a sound mind,” “be humble,” “be attentive,” “be careful.”

REARRANGING THE PROBLEM Dr. D. K. Olukoya Judges7: 1-7says,“Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley. And the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Weddings In The Bible

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 6, 2016

a wedding message chronicling the 5 weddings of the Bible

Marriage. These days some people are afraid of it. In fact there is a name for fear of marriage: Gamophobia According to www.fearof.net (a compendium of phobias), psychological and emotional symptoms at the thought or subject of marriage/commitment: Psychological symptoms include: • Feeling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: *other

How To Love Your Wife Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Most people who end in the divorce court because of a mole hill which was not removed, and it grew into a mountain.

A minister was visiting a state asylum, and was being shown around by the superintendent. On the first floor a man sat in a rocking chair moaning, "O Mary, why did you do it?" The superintendent said, "This is a very sad case of a man jilted in love." Continuing on the tour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

When Love Turns Toxic In Narcissistic Marriages Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on narcissistic marriages and whether divorce and separation can be a viable option.

Marriage is a sacred institution created by God, designed to be a loving and mutually supportive partnership between two individuals. However, when one partner exhibits narcissistic tendencies, the relationship can become toxic, controlling, and abusive. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:15, Matthew 19:3-9

Making Love Last Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

Every relationship starts with romantic, passionate love and sexual desire and that fire is still burning when they meet at the altar. But what do you do when those fires burn down. So what happens 5 or 10 years down the road when they wake up one morning

Making Love Last a Lifetime Colossians 3:5-10, 12-17 Many have voiced their opinions on marriage throughout the years. Here are a just a few: Mae West- “Marriage is a great institution. I’m not ready for an institution yet!” Comedian Joy Behar “I want a man in my life, but not in my house. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Methodist

Reconciliation During Lockdown Series

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 10, 2020

As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, cases of domestic violence are rising rapidly in Russia, the United States, and elsewhere. Activists say victims face an untenable situation as they are forced into self-isolation with their abusers.

In my last sermon, Actually wanted to talk about the entire family but in that, I was only able to speak about husband and wife. But today will try to wrap up the subject, parents and children. As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, cases of domestic violence are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Mark 10:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's Nothing Soft About Porn

Contributed by David Moore on Mar 3, 2001

A challenge to men about the use of pornography

There’s Nothing Soft About Porn By David Moore, Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aim: To show the increase in the use of pornography world-wide, and exhort the believer to sexual and mental purity. Text: Colossians 3:1-7 Introduction: The book of Colossians was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002

Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ