Sermons on Embarrassed:

The Stepfather Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2025

Joseph adopted and "raised" Jesus because God determined that Joseph was the right man for the job. What was it about Joseph that made him right for the challenge of raising our Savior?

Several years ago, a 3rd grader (Danny Dutton, age 8) was given a homework assignment – where he was asked to “Explain God.” And these were some of the things he wrote: “You should always go to Church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there’s anybody you want to make happy… it’s God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Assurance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 10th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN ASSURANCE 1 John 5:13-21 As we close this letter of John to the Church we are given several reasons to have assurance as God’s children. God Promises His Children 1 John 5:13 One of the biggest confidence boosters for a believer is when they know for sure that they are saved. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men And Women Still Seek Him

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002

If we are wise people we can say with conviction, "we have come to worship".

Wise Men (and Women) Still Seek Him 1. Revisit the familiar story of the Magi. a. Called 3 kings or 3 wise men. Could have been 2 or 4 or 20 b. Pretty sure men & not women c. Wise women would have: 2. History of Wise Men – little is known a. Magi – plural for magus, Matt. Tells us more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is That A Rock In Your Hand?

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Jun 7, 2003

This sermon is about carefully examining your own life and making the adjustments to be in a position to be blessed.

Can you imagine the feeling of being exposed. The feeling of having your deepest darkest sin, paraded before you and for the whole world to see. Can you imagine the public spectacle and the private shame, of your personal affairs, being exposed for the purpose of embarrassing you or humiliating ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Overcome Any Feelings Of Inadequacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Overcome Any Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20)We all need to find better ways to overcome our feelings of fear, timidity and inadequacy. Here are a few timeless insights from Ehud.

How To Overcome Your Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20) So many people fail to live up to their potential because of their fear of failure. Millions are gripped by the fear of being laughed at, misunderstood or being embarrassed. When a person feels inadequate they are unable to harness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hungry For More Of Jesus

Contributed by Ryan Forkel on Mar 9, 2002

Have we come to a point in our walk with Jesus that we’re happy with where we’re at?

Hungry for More of Jesus I. Text - John 12:12-22 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the King ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Super Bowl: The World Vs. The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the battle between The World and The Church.

Sunday Morning January 26, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” (#10) SPIRITUAL SUPERBOWL: THE WORLD VS. THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Introduction: 1. Today, on this Super Bowl Sunday, I want us to look at another Super Bowl that is taking place. This Super ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Bubble Gets Busted

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

Lifes Detours

WHEN YOUR BUBBLE GET’S BUSTED ESTHER 1:1-12 INTRO. ANGER, MALICE, DEPRESSION, DESPONDACY, AND RETAIATION, ARE OFTEN THE RESULTS OF HAVING OUR BUBBLES BUSTED. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, IF WE ARE HONEST, WE CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE HAD OUR BUBBLES BUSTED AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. WE ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Victory On Mount Carmel

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 18, 2001

How one godly man stood against the forces of evil, and triumphed!

INTRODUCTION A. Elijah was one of the greatest of all the OT prophets 1. During the dark and difficult days of King Ahab and Jezebel he was a voice in the wilderness and light in the sp. darkness that existed 2. He was willing to stand in the gap for God when it was needed most. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying On Course

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away.

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away. Intro.: 1. Illust. Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Calling In The Heavy Artillery Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION

BIG IDEA: UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION INTRODUCTION: When have you come under vicious, unjustified personal attack? What were the circumstances? How did you feel as your attackers heaped slander upon slander to try to ruin your good name and cause you great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temporary Defeat

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: Israelite patriot being trampled over and seemingly ignored by God; Tone: mingling of faith and sorrow God’s might as shown in deeds both of mercy and justice should be called to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

A Christian must carry the cross

Pay Me Now, or Pay Me Later 1. Walk in any pharmacy. Most popular product is painkillers. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Aleve, Anacin. Tablets or caplets. Huge bottles holding 250, 500 pills or pocket-size of 8. Some combined with decongest to kill two pains with one pill. Rub-on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Unsung Hero

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 3, 2005

Lessons drawn from the story of Ananias of Damascus

An Unsung Hero Acts 9:10-19 INTRO.: The story of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus includes the name of an unsung hero of the faith. Saul’s encounter on the Damascus Rd. with the Lord is recorded in verses 1-9. Following three days of blindness on his part, we are introduced to Ananias, a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free From Sin

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 11, 2005

Christ has set us free. Not free to sin, FREE FROM SIN.

MATTHEW 5:17-18 When God gave the Law- there was no freedom- there was LAW The law told you how to act, walk, bathe, dress, eat, speak, pray, … THERE WAS NO FREEDOM- Now comes Jesus saying He’s fulfilling the LAW He didn’t abolish it- HE FULFILLED IT- He did everything it said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational