Sermons on Embarrass:

God Believes In Global Warming

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2014

Looking at the reality of global warming, the fact of future man-made global warming, and God’s solution to these problems: Climate change!

GOD BELIEVES IN GLOBAL WARMING 2 Pet. 3:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. "Al Gore once came out with a movie about global warming called 'An Inconvenient Truth.' It's described as a detailed scientific view of global warming. President Bush said he just saw a film about global warming, 'Ice Age 2; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Getting Out Of The Boat"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 14, 2014

A sermon about trusting Jesus.

Matthew 14:22-33 "Getting out of the Boat" I'm trying to remember if it was in KidzJam or Sunday school. It was one or the other. I was tucking Mary Ellen into bed on a Sunday evening and I asked her what she had learned in, again, either KidzJam or Sunday school. And she told me this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Love And Respect In Marriage Out Of Reverence For Christ Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 30, 2011

Jesus loves his church sacrificially & unconditionally. Men are to reflect that in their love for their wives, even if that love is not returned. Wives are to submit out of reverence for Christ. The 2011 Royal wedding provided some timely illustrations.

A man and a woman, who have never met before, find themselves assigned to the same sleeping room on a transcontinental train. Though initially embarrassed and uneasy over sharing a room, the two are very tired and fall asleep quickly – he in the upper bunk and she in the lower. However, at 2.00 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Anglican

Even When We Fail

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014

Even when we fail

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: *other

The Way To Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some save their lives only to lose it. Others lose their lives to save it. What a paradoxical message. Yet Jesus said it was necessary.

Mark 8:31-38 The Way to Life Recent report from Vatican to priests: sermons must be short (10 min), pithy and topical. Aren’t you glad I’m not a Catholic because my sermons won’t be short nor topical! Introduction – Heaven An elderly couple passed away and found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me More Than These Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

In the same way Jesus checked out the heart of Peter, He speaks to us to check us out. While we are hard on Peter for the denial, the personal question is how many times & in what ways have we denied Jesus?

“Do You Love Me More Than These?” John 21:15-17 • Nelson Price is right on point when he makes this statement, “JESUS CHRIST often endures our embarrassing abuse, denial, and betrayal only to come back compassionately to restore us to an even more meaningful love ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The First Miracle

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2012

In the eleventh verse of this chapter it says, “This beginning of miracles did Jesus.” From this we know that this was His first miracle. We are told that He turned water into wine at a wedding in the city of Cana, in Galilee.

Title: The First Miracle Location: Cana of Galilee Text: John 2:1-10 This morning I want to invite all of you to have a close look at Jesus' first miracle. It’s recorded in John 2:1-11. In the eleventh verse of this chapter it says, “This beginning of miracles did Jesus.” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For More

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2012

A sermon on spiritual dryness, lack of enthusiasm, lack of growth, and desires (Material adapted from Ruth Barton's book, Sacred Rhythms, chapter 1 entitled Longing for More)

Introduction: U2 sang these lyrics: You broke the bonds and you Loosed the chains Carried the cross Of my shame Oh my shame You know I believe it Sounds great, about Jesus but then they sing: But I still haven't found what I'm looking for WBTU: Don’t jump to conclusions or judgments here. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The American Holocaust

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2018

God expects us to speak for those with no voice being treated unjustly, and specifically for those in danger of death; if not there is accountability.

Text: Pro 24:11-12, Title: The American Holocaust, Date/Place: WHBC, 1.28.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Together for Life video after opening song, Imagine Life video before the sermon, 11 million in WWII, and 60 million in US – 125 during the course of this service. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Four Ways To Better Love Those Away From God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2018

Starting with Jesus hanging between two criminals, this sermon focuses on how Jesus was a "friend of sinners" and offers four ways we can improve in that endeavor.

WHICH IMAGE FITS BETTER: Black tuxedo or orange jumpsuit? - Mark 15:27. - Here we have the stark image of Jesus hanging between two criminals. These are orange jumpsuit kind of people. - On the other hand, we have the respectable crowd, perhaps wearing a black tuxedo to show their classiness. - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Being In The Family Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 24, 2017

Jesus asked a perplexing question that continues to cause confusion and uncertainty - who is my family? His focus was not to appease His brothers, but to please His Father. Our relationship with Christ, and devotion to Him, must exceed all else.

Being in the Family Mark 3: 31-35 Our text today reveals an encounter that was difficult for many to accept. Very likely the intentions of our Lord were misunderstood and misrepresented. Even today, as we consider these verses, this passage remains difficult for many to comprehend and accept. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

"living In A State Of High Alert"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 30, 2017

How should we live each day as Christian Citizens?

The bloodiest day in US history was Sept. 17, 1862 when 4,700 Union & Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until Sept. 11, 2001, when over 3,000 people were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, 2,388 Americans were killed at Pearl Harbor, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Eagerness To Help Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 16, 2017

Priorities, Plans, Commitment

CULTIVATING A GENEROUS HEART - Eagerness to Help 2 Corinthians 9:1-5 (p. 806) June 25, 2017 Introduction: Let me ask you a question…an important one. When we surrender ourselves to Christ’s Lordship is there anything in our lives that isn’t under His control? No? What about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Usps Selling The Faith

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 12, 2018

We have many opportunities to 'sell' the faith that we are Christians but often do not take advantage of them. Unique Selling Points as used by those involved in marketing and advertising could help us to be more proactive in sharing our faith with others

Selling the Faith I had the pleasure of being involved in a course called Faith Pictures and the 1st session was all about opening the conversation, and started with a video about a conversation 2 ladies were having on a bus. Its our grandson’s Christening on Sunday to which the other commented, ...read more