Sermons on Dull Of Hearing:

The Dynamic Gospel Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 13, 2021

The dynamic Gospel message at its very core is faith in Jesus Christ that bears out in practical conviction that means our life aligns with God.

THE DYNAMIC GOSPEL 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-10 #1Thessalonians1 INTRODUCTION… HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE TO PLAN A… (p) [wildapricot.com/blog/how-to-plan-an-event] What does it take to plan an event? One website I consulted said that there are 10 normal steps that need to be considered for any type ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 13, 2021

The ascended Christ wants us to be where He is. Jesus wants us to join him, even standing in the glorious presence of the Father, “that where I am, there you may be also.” And there in his presence, we will have lasting peace forever.

When parents are headed out for the evening, they might give their teenaged children some last-minute instructions: “Don’t forget to feed the dog. No fighting. Turn the lights off when you go to bed. We’ll be home by eleven.” Parting words, then they’re gone. Something like this is happening in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story Continues: Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 16, 2021

'The story continues:' Acts chapter 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A New Book (vs 1-2). (2). A New Experience (vs 3-8). (3). A New Assurance (vs 9-11). SERMON BODY: ill: • Christopher Columbus died in 1506, In Valladolid, Spain, where he passed away, • If you go, there today you will see a monument commemorating the great discoverer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Father's Day: Four Responsibilities Of Husbands And Fathers

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Responsibility #1: The Bible commands you to love your wife Responsibility #2: Do not provoke your children to anger. Responsibility #3: Discipline Your Children Responsibility #4: Instruct Your Children

Today, I want to speak on this subject, “Four Responsibilities of Fathers and Husbands.” David Brooks talks about the difference between résumé virtues and eulogy virtues. Résumé virtues are the kind of achievements you list on your résumé, skills that make you more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

My Future Worship

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

If the Bible is right, there are very few things that are eternal. Your career accomplishments aren’t eternal. Your wealth isn’t eternal. Your marriage isn’t even eternal. Your patriotism isn’t eternal. At least one thing lasts for eternity, worship. Worship alone endures.

If the Bible is right, there are very few things that are eternal. Your career accomplishments aren’t eternal. Your wealth isn’t eternal. Your marriage isn’t even eternal. Your marriage should last a lifetime, but your marriage isn’t eternal. Your patriotism isn’t eternal. At least one thing lasts ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Support Others In A Time Of Need? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Today, I want to speak to you on this topic, “How Do I Support Others in a Time of Need.” What can you do to do support your friends and loved-ones during their time of need. You can pray, really pray for your friends, family, and church family when they are down.

Today, we begin a short study on the first half of the New Testament book of Colossians. Having introduced this book a few weeks before Easter, we’ll explore the first part of the book and get back to the second half of the book later this year. I love it when something has me “charged up!” When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving: The Stress Melting Holiday

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

We’re just a few days away from one of America’s most loved holidays – Thanksgiving. My wife loves the holiday because it doesn’t require all the preparation that Christmas asks for. It’s “the relax and enjoy the calm” holiday!

For the next few moments, I want to stimulate within you a greater desire to give thanks. In order to turn up the volume on your gratitude, I want you to turn to Psalm 118 with me. Find the largest, fattest chapter in all of your Bible, and turn one chapter to the left ?. Or you could find the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remembered By God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The life of Joseph intrigues us. And his life intrigues because it’s a roller coaster ride of a life. Along the way, he wears the hats of a shepherd, a slave, a prison warden, and a governor. Relationally, he’s a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and a grandfather.

The life of Joseph intrigues us. And his life intrigues because it’s a roller coaster ride of a life. Along the way, he wears the hats of a shepherd, a slave, a prison warden, and a governor. Relationally, he’s a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and a grandfather. Now the last time we saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:33-57

Denomination: Baptist

Moved By Afflictions Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 26, 2021

In this particular passage of 1 Thessalonians 3, Paul wants to encourage the Thessalonians in their faith in the midst of trials and doesn’t want them discouraged because he and his companions, including Timothy, suffer trials and hardships.

MOVED BY AFFLICTIONS 1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-13 #1Thessalonians3 READ 1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-13 Therefore, when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

Over the course of the next several weeks, we explore avenues where both our mind and emotions can be authentic with God. Where we recognize that nothing is hidden from His purvey and we can be real with Him.

Some things change. For example, for students are heading off to college this week and are scheduled to graduate in 2013, the following things have always been. 1. They have always been able to watch wars, police riots, and coups unfold on television. 2. The American health care system has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Healing From Anger Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

One of the mightiest emotions we have inside of us is our anger. We feel intense anger when something horribly wrong or unjust is done, say the sexual abuse of a child, or some blatant racial discrimination, or your wife has betrayed marriage vows and committed adultery with another person.

The Psalms are inspired by God and therefore meant to instruct us how to think about God and the entire world. On the other hand, the Psalms are poems or songs and are meant to awaken and shape our feelings about God and the world. We have focused in the previous messages on the feelings of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Sunday After Pentecost. June 9th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2021

Year B, Proper 5.

1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15, Psalm 138:1-8, Genesis 3:8-15, Psalm 130:1-8, 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Mark 3:20-35. (A). THE ALLURE OF WORLDLY CONFORMITY. 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15. Samuel appointed his two sons to be judges in Beersheba in the south of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15, Psalm 138:1-8, Genesis 3:8-15, Psalm 130:1-8, 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Mark 3:20-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Rights Are Renounced Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Some people have turned ministry into a cash cow. Some people have just fleeced the sheep. Some people have completely overcompensated themselves, and they have found a great way to work the system.

I’m excited about finishing 1 Corinthians with you. God willing, we’ll discuss divorce, singleness, the resurrection, idolatry, spiritual gifts, tongues, love, and money in the weeks to come as we move line by line, sentence by sentence through this New Testament letter. Remember, every word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Need To Be Accepting

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2020

Over the past four months, we've had to accept a lot of changes because of COVID-19. That, along with whatever else has happened in our lives. Although acceptance can be difficult, we need to learn to do it as graciously.

ACCEPTING THE NEED TO BE ACCEPTING As we continue to battle the pandemic there are certain things that have happened where people have chosen not to accept certain guidelines. There have been mass gatherings of unmasked people closer than six feet apart. Businesses have reopened although they ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, Hebrews 6:12, Acts 2:41, Romans 14:1-3, Romans 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Faith - How God Meets Our Needs Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2020

This message is from our sermon series, "Practical Faith." It looks at how God meets our needs first through His principle, His procedure, which then leads to His promise. It is taken from 2 Corinthians 9:6-13

Practical Faith “How God Meets Our Needs” 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 *** Watch at: https://youtu.be/soAReC5Tme8 *** Listen at: https://mega.nz/file/zEUCFKbb#wQ2xWXKoYxC4ADV_XutT6361oW8igOEVkzNUaLI0py4 One of the great promises in the Bible is found in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Foursquare