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The Brokenness That Heals

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 4, 2008

Like the disciples at Emmaus, our hearts burn within us as we experience Jesus’ healing presence.

THE BROKENNESS THAT HEALS Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 14, 2009

Why discouragement can hit all of us and how to overcome it

Title: Overcoming discouragement Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Introduction Question? Do Christians struggle with discouragement? Answer: Personal experiences tell us all Christians might suffer from discouragement from time to time. Even great Bible characters struggled with discouragement One ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Be Blessed

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2011

If we desire God’s full blessings, then we learn from scripture how to gain it.

To Be Blessed Jeremiah 4:1-4 * Most, if not all, of us desire, want, and long for the blessings and/or the favor of God. It’s written in our DNA. Marry that desire to God’s desire of WANTING to bless us and it would seem that you have a situation that is automatic. Maybe it is, but perhaps it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks . . . Giving - Pt. 2 - Graduated Thanks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018

Are we thank full if we aren’t giving thanks? We must allow thanks to move out of our minds into our mouth and hands.

Thanks . . .Giving Pt. 2 - Graduated Thanks I. Introduction ?Last week we talked about moving from thankskeeping to thanks giving. We do this by targeted thanks. Making sure we target God and the people He uses in our life with expressed, articulated thanks. This so that we live up to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 3 - Own It! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Own It! I. Introduction When you know the rest of the story it often makes you miss the importance of the beginning of the story. Knowing the end causes you to take for granted the steps it took to get there. Today’s real story is one of those stories. You most likely know the end but you may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Depression

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 5, 2014

Depression may come into our lives out of a devastating event or from something as simple as a change of seasons. Whatever the cause the Bible gives us some steps we can take to move from depression to Praising our Great Savior! PTL!!

There is a famous atheist physicist who for years went around defending many scientific “facts” including the existence of black holes in space among other thing, arguing vehemently for their existence … that is … until last week when he decided, “well maybe there are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Uneven Road Ahead Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 8, 2021

In today’s text we focus on the reality that there is an uneven road ahead for disciples of Jesus.

Lost and Found: The Uneven Road Ahead Luke 24:13-35 Introduction Today we are bringing to an end the LOST AND FOUND sermon series from the latter half of Dr. Luke’s Gospel. In this series we have explored ideas of being lost and found. The Prodigal Son Got himself lost, but was able to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sorrow Of Heart

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 25, 2024

I have been feeling a tug for a while that I needed to speak a little bit about depression.

Sorrow of Heart PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Numbers 21:4 And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. I have been feeling a tug for a while that I needed to speak a little bit about ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4, Proverbs 13:12, Nehemiah 2:2, Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reconnect Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2021

The first key to renewal/revival from a biblical and historical context is making the commitment to reconnect with the Holy Spirit through prayer and fasting.

Series: Renewal 2021 Key one for Renewal – Reconnect with the Holy Spirit thru Prayer & Fasting Thesis: The first key to renewal/revival from a biblical and historical context is making the commitment to reconnect with the Holy Spirit through prayer and fasting. These two spiritual disciplines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depression - Part 2

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004

God has a cure for Depression. Part 1 gives the reasons - part 2 gives the answers!

What do we do when we are depressed? Irritability, sadness, exhaustion, low self-image, destructive self-criticism, shame, guilt, manic behavior, suicidal thoughts or acts. ILLUS: In the February addition of the Reader’s Digest there was an advertisement for Paxil, an anti-depressant. It began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War And Peace.

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 31, 2003

A sermon that discusses the phenomenon of war and takes a look at some scriptures that will balance our view and points us to Christ’s peace. Some use of other sermon central material.

ECC 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: ECC 3:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, ECC 3:3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, ECC 3:4 a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

War And The Bible 1

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 18, 2003

Messages regarding war taught at the time of Desert Storm but applicable to the present conflict.

Chico Alliance Church WAR AND THE BIBLE INTRODUCTION Will God appear in response to our summons and intervene in what is taking place in the Middle East? There is much confused and emotional debate concerning this international crisis. There are those violently opposing violence. There are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

He Is With Me Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 24, 2011

Even in the Valley of the Shadow of Death our Shepherd is with us.

Three buddies die in a car and go to heaven for an orientation. They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Mom

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 8, 2009

Uses Hannah as an example of being a Godly Mom

Being a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-2:2 A Godly Mom will face Problems - 1 Samuel 1:1-8 A Godly Mom Prays - 1 Samuel 1:9-16 A Godly Mom trusts God’s Provision - 1 Samuel 1:17-20 A Godly Mom keeps Promises - 1 Samuel 1:21-28 A Godly Mom Praises the Lord - 1 Samuel 2:1-2 Thank You Mom Video by ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Titus The Trouble Shooter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

No where do we find the Apostle Paul so troubled and restless that he cannot stand still and preach the Gospel. He had to hear from Titus, and until he did he could not concentrate on his ministry. This is the only record we have of Paul failing to go through an open door.

Somebody has to do the dirty work in life, and so all leaders need men who are trouble shooters. George Washington needed one when Benedict Arnold betrayed the colonies and escaped to the British forces. Washington was angry and was determined to get him back. He choose Sargent Major John Champe ...read more