Sermons on Empathize:

Hungry? Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002

Jesus makes a promise to fill our spiritual hunger.

(Sermon #6 of Sermon On The Mount Series) Parkview Church of the Nazarene J. Richard Lord, Jr. Hungry? Matthew 5:6 When was the last time you were really hungry? I’m not talking about those few pangs you get when it’s time for dinner. I’m talking about what you feel when you have missed more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Holiness

Attain The Crown Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Attain the crown of life by faithfully wearing the crown of grace and by patiently bearing the crown of thorns.

Daniel Habben How Can I Attain the Crown of Life? Revelation 2:8-11 1) Faithfully wear the crown of grace November 14th, 2004 2) Patiently bear the crown of thorns ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Time For Dinner Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This messages reflects on what we can learn about Jesus from the feeding of the 5,000.

(Read today’s passage.) This is the only miracle outside the final week of Jesus’ life recorded in all four Gospels.  This particular day, in all likelihood, began with the news of the death of John the Baptist. Jesus has lost a dear friend.  As the day progressed, the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God You Can Trust

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

Jesus has one overriding concern in life - our welfare. He had compassion on us, sacrificing himself for our benefit. We take comfort in a God whom we can fully trust.

To the early Christians, this particular event in the life of Jesus is an important one. It is the only miracle of Jesus that is reported in all 4 Gospels. Apparently there is something significant here that the 4 authors want us to see. After a particularly intense period of ministry, Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Poor Little Church Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008

Look at what the Lord says about the 2nd church of Revelation.

INTRO: Today maybe you’ve come and you just don’t feel right. Maybe you’ve been feeling some pain and heartache. You’re possibly in a situation that’s not bringing you a lot of happiness. Perhaps the last year you’ve lost a loved one. Job is not what you thought it would be. You feel persecuted on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unwrapping The Gifts Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 21, 2009

God has given everyone spiritual gifts. Our job is to discover and develop those gifts so that we can be a blessing to others. This illustrated message is an overview of the gifts in Romans 12.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS #3: UNWRAPPING THE GIFTS OPENING: Discuss Beausejour Blades hockey game this past Friday night. Why did they lose? No teamwork, no training, no tenacity / passion. What’s our win as a church? Why are we here in our community? Our vision is to become a centre ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: *other

Dealing With The Mess Of Ministry

Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007

Ministry can be messy, but Jesus can be glorified in us. Church conflict is inevitable. In the conflict we must look for God’s power.

I have used www.sermoncentral along with several other resources in this message. DEALING WITH THE MESS OF MINISTRY October 21, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 PETER 3:8-12 Today our church honors support staff Often in the background but essential to who we are Often times clean up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Will See A Great Light

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 27, 2007

Isaish prophesied about the coming of the Christ Child some 700 years before He was born in Bethlehem. He described this Christ Child as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and our Prince of Peace (Many ideas for this sermon come from a C

Two shopping days before Christmas- are we ready? More important perhaps, have we prepared ourselves for the true Christmas celebration? Dec 17, 1903- Orville/Wilbur Wright- made first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk, NC. On their fifth attempt- the plane flew for 12 seconds. Wilbur- ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Living Classroom

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010

Life lessons surround us as they did Jesus when he was growing up. All we need do is look around and learn. Even the place where we live can speak to us about God.

The Living Classroom Luke 2:42-51 For the last couple of weeks we have been looking at Jesus early years. Today I want to move the timetable forward as we see Jesus as an adolescent. So far we have learned that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, escaped to Egypt till he was about 4 or 6 years of age ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 19, 2008

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginning To Sink

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 19, 2013

The story of Peter walking on the water and beginning to sink provides excellent lessons for us to prevent us from beginning to sink in the trouble waters of life.

There are two sights in human life which fill the heart with profound sorrow. The first sight is that of a person who has sunk amid the troubled waters of life. It is the one whose once youthful face is no more because of rough, hard living. It is the person who had a good raising, who wore good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

How Do You See Yourself?

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 3, 2012

This sermon deals with how the spirit of shame can contribute to wrong choices.

Jephthah did not let others get him down. He knew that his brothers were wrong when they rejected him. They told him that he would not have an inheritance. While attending the New Testament History class last month, at The College of Maasin we learned that illegitimate children would have an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soul Winner Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 6, 2019

It is my hope and prayer that these stories today have encouraged you and make you think. It is my hope and prayer that you are encouraged to be a great witness for Christ to those around you.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES SOUL WINNER JAMES 5:19-20 #JAMESatCCC READ James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconcile: When It Burns Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019

Reconciliation requires me to engage with conflict

Begin by READing the Scriptures aloud - Lecto Divina: Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-3, 3:10, 4:1-4 (~760 B.C.) The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah 3:1-3, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Wisdom Regarding Marriage - Selecting A Good Spouse" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 30, 2018

Factoring God into your marriage should start before you say "I do."

An old couple came to a judge seeking a divorce after 80 years of marriage. The judge asked, “Bill, Mary, why in the world are you seeking a divorce at your age? Bill, you’re 98; and Mary, you’re 96. Why in the world are you seeking a divorce now?” The couple looked at each other and then replied ...read more

Denomination: Baptist