Sermons on Embarrass:

While We Wait

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2018

We are commanded to pray for the Master to send forth harvesters into His harvest fields while we wait for His return. The message is a call for us to fulfil His charge.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The One Thing That Made Jesus Say "wow!"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 10, 2022

Christ is impressed by our faith, though the quality of our faith is not required for Him to show compassion.

“After [Jesus] had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finders Weepers Losers Keepers - Mark 8:34-38 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2023

What does it mean to deny yourself and take up your cross? And how does it help you in your daily battle with sin?

Excerpt #1: You are a radical, fundamentalist, extremist Christian or you are a non-Christian. Excerpt #2: People title this passage, "The Cost of Discipleship," but it could just as well be called, "The Cost of Non-Discipleship." Jesus wants us to compare costs. Excerpt #3: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 16:13-27, Luke 9:18-26

Galatians 5:1-15 Choosing To Be Free

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2024

The Galatian church was dealing with Jesus + teaching. Paul addresses the issue in this discussion of real freedom.

Today, we're going to be in Galatians chapter five, and what we're going to talk about is choosing to live in the freedom you've been given. I'm going to read this passage; we'll be in Galatians chapter five, looking at the first 15 verses. Then we're going to stair-step our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Come Let Us Adore Him

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Oct 22, 2001

A heavenly view of worship

There is an old story which was passed down to me by one of my mentors, Dog James. If you like this story give him credit. If you don’t like it blame me for telling it. It was about this time of year when a mother was beginning to make her plans for Christmas gifts so she called in her son and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001

How do you handle sin in the church?

December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Life's Most Important Issues

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

Life’s most important issues are: faith, family, and future.

LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES INTRO.- ILL.- A certain boss was talking to his employee about selling their products and he said, “The main thing to remember is that repetition is the key. Repetition. Repetition. Repetition. If you have a product to sell, keeping harping on it in every possible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Myths About Divorce

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

This sermon deals with myths surrounding divorces, reasons for divorce and alternatives to divorce.

The Myths Of Dating Marriage & Divorce Part V 7/16/2000 Malachi 2:10-16 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 & 39-40 The next myth is that it is okay for me to date someone who is in the process of getting a divorce. A person is married until they are no longer married. To date this person is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guilt And How To Deal With It. Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

This subject deals with the good/bad conscience and guilt, using David’s encounter with King Saul as examples of how to handle guilt.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com GUILT and How to Deal With it. 1 Sam. 24:1-8ff. Garrison Keillor said, "GUILT: The Gift That Keeps on Giving." Last Thursday I talked with my daughter who lives in Houston. When I called, she asked, “What are you doing?” I told her I was working on a message for Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Does It End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 8, 2001

This sermon indicates that neither success, pleasure or money will satisfy us in life. Godliness is the only thing which will bring contentment.

Where Does It End? GNLCC 5/6/2001 Eccesiastes 2:1-11 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Before you decide to jump on a bus, a train, or a plane it is a good idea to know where the thing is going to stop. I had graduated from a school in a small town in upstate New York. There were no subways or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 2 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There's Always Something Standing In The Way

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 5, 2002

This sermon deals with David & Goliath. Even though God Anoints us for special events, there will be problems in our lives to keep us from reaching what God has for us, but we can be victorious

There’s Always Something Standing In The Way 5/5/2002 NLF 1 Samuel 17:1-50 1 Sam 17:1-30 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 17:1-50 It would be great in life if the only thing necessary for us to get things was to just show up. What would it be like to go to school and say “I want a diploma and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dangerous Sleep

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2004

When a person chooses to believe the devil rather than God problems happen, so do not give up nor shup up until you have prayed up.

One of the places that man suffers his major defeat is in the bed. The sudden trouble of a lot of people started on their beds. One wonderful thing that God can do for you in life is to give you power over the battle of the bed. When you win that battle you will start moving the way God wants you ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5-6, Matthew 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

First They Gave Themselves

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Feb 16, 2003

What God wants most is "you"!

TITLE: They Gave Themselves TEXT: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 TOPICS: Total Consecration, Love Gives INTRODUCTION Illus: Thrifty Car Rental sponsors an annual Honeymoon Disasters Contest (www.honeymoondisasters.com), and they have received stories on everything from mudslides to Montezuma’s revenge. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The World/The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004

Paul wraps up his letter to the church in Galatia by reemphasizing our dependence upon Christ and the sufficiency of the cross.

The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 I am so glad you are with us today as we finish this study of Paul’s powerful letter to the Galatians. Won’t you open your Bible to Galatians 6:11-18 and let’s read together. 11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ