Sermons on Emotional Filtering:

Unexpected Hope Series

Contributed by Rich Mccaskill on Jul 21, 2020

In our confusing and broken world, we can still have hope because of Jesus.

My own journey of hopelessness began when I was 15. As much as I wanted to believe in God, I could not. I could relate to Tolstoy who recounts an "old Eastern fable about a traveler who was taken by surprise in the steppes by a raging wild beast. Trying to save himself from the beast, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Romans 8:18-24

Where Is God When You Need Him?!

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015

A sermon to encourage and assure during difficult times in life.

Where is God when you need Him? - Have you ever asked yourself that question? [e] - I know I have! - In fact, even as a minister of the Gospel, I have asked that question at times. [e] - Perhaps, this sermon is so much more serious than last week’s one, but sometimes we need to get serious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Familiarity Breeds Contempt- And Children Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 22, 2015

1) God’s plan in creation is for men and women to marry and have children. 2) In this fallen world, marriage is not God’s best for everyone, and having children is not God’s calling on all couples. 3) Focus on Ephesians 6:1-4 (from John Piper)

HoHum: “Familiarity breeds contempt -- and children." Mark Twain WBTU: Must go back to the context here. At the end of Ephesians 5 Paul talks about marriage. He does give the role of the husband and the role of the wife in marriage, but there is so much more. In Ephesians 5 Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effatha! - Open Up

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 3, 2021

Look up to heaven,” and have a constant connection with God. “Groan” for those in need and for those who do not know the Lord. And, “open up,” and put your faith into action.

Effatha! - Open up! “Jesus looked up toward heaven, and with a groan he said, “Effatha!” which means “Open up!” Mark 7:34 (CEV) As believers and churchgoers, we always enjoy worship service and listen to a new week’s sermon. But sometimes it is unavoidable to point out the time restraints that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 5: Be Ye Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2021

This is the firth study in the series on 1 Peter

Be Ye Holy for I Am Holy Introduction In the last lesson, we saw that our hope is grounded in the Scripture of the Old Testament, in particular, the prophecies contained concerning Christ. In addition to this is the content of the Gospel which had been preached to the believers Peter is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fathering And Loving Leadership

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Apr 26, 2018

Have you ever wonder what it takes to be a good father? Do you possess love for the people in your family that you are leading? As you seek God for His wisdom and incite, I believe what is shared in this message may help you with this aspiration.

Genesis 12:1-3 (NLT) Then the Lord told Abram, "Leave your country, your relatives, and your father's house, and go to the land that I will show you. [2] I will cause you to become the father of a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and I will make you a blessing to others. [3] I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Aura Of Rejection

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2018

Lord, help me understand me. Have we ever considered THE POWER OF FEAR when it comes to REJECTION? How do we handle rejection? You can use this rejection to become a better person!

THE AURA OF REJECTION, ( LORD HELP ME UNDERSTAND ME?) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isaiah 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 2 Timothy ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love: The Greatest Characteristic Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Love is the greatest characteristic of a disciple of Jesus Christ. This messages focuses on the meaning of love in the life of a disciple.

All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Characteristic 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a, 13 Whoever thought love could be such a lucrative business? Retailers, that’s who! According to the National Retail Federation, the average amount spent on Valentine’s Day is $134/person in 2014, with a total spent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

Why Don’t I Sense God’s Closeness More Often?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2018

Jesus said the kingdom is near, yet often we don't sense God's closeness. This sermon looks at five places where we're likely to meet God.

A GOOD QUESTION: Why don’t I sense God’s closeness more often? - Most of us can tell you about moments in our lives when we sensed God’s closeness. - One such moment for me was when the Holy Spirit spoke to me at 4 a.m. in Guangzhou, China. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so palpable and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi's Crisis Of Meaning Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 16, 2024

Life IS more complicated than you think given all of our identities. Through Naomi's meaning crisis we explore our own identity crisis and how God drives home the solution.

INTRODUCTION: 196 Last week, our first reading of Ruth changed how we see God’s providence and activity in our lives. We don't get God's attention until His timer reaches zero. We learned that we can be hopeful because He's active in each of our lives all the time. His love for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-22

Marriage: God's Idea PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing God's design for marriage as a sacrificial commitment to the good of one's spouse, and to seek His guidance and blessings for a successful and loving union.

Friends and family, today we gather to celebrate the wonderful gift of marriage, which God has designed, blessed, and promised to help us succeed in. As we dive into Genesis 2:20-25, let's remember the words of Timothy Keller, who wrote, "In sharp contrast with our culture, the Bible teaches that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Topics: Marriage, God's Design, One Man One Woman

Joy: A Gift From God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023

This sermon explores joy as a divine gift from God, a source of strength, and encourages believers to celebrate and share this joy with others.

Welcome, dear friends. It's a delight to be with you today, gathered in God's presence, as we unpack the profound gift of joy that our Heavenly Father so generously bestows upon us. Today, we're going to unwrap this divine gift, to better understand it, to celebrate it, and most importantly, to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Habakkuk 3:18, John 15:11

Topics: True Joy

Beware Of False Teachers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

Explores discernment, divine love, and our duties towards God and our neighbors.

Friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ, it is indeed a joyous occasion to gather together, united by our faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow, not just as individuals, but as a community, as the body of Christ. We are here to seek wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: False Teachers

God Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the profound, active nature of God's love, demonstrated through His sacrifice of His only Son for the salvation of believers.

Good morning, dear church family. We gather here today, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our heavenly Father. A love so profound, so unending, that it surpasses our understanding. I stand here today, not to preach my own words, but to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Advent, Sunday, 4th

I Am Somebody PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores God's grandeur in creation, His intimate knowledge of us, and His profound love for women, as expressed in Psalm 139:14.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am overjoyed to be standing before you today, enveloped by the radiant warmth of your faith and the shared commitment we have to our wonderful Creator. Today, we're going to bask in the light of the Word, as we turn our hearts and minds to a passage that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Topics: Women, Fearfully And Wonderfully Made