Sermons on Environmental Devastation:

Sermon On A Raison D'être

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 12, 2024

A niche is determined as a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

Karol G, a female Colombian singer once remarked: “There's no path to success. Everyone constructs their own path. The important thing is to follow your heart. Find your niche, is my best advice.” Acts 1:7 reminds us: “He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12, John 1:1, Romans 11:29, 2 Timothy 1:9

Get On Board: Why We Need Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 18, 2004

1st in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

{NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON: BELIEVE GET ON BOARD: WHY WE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

A Hope-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 9, 2023

There's a heart that fits this day perfectly, a day where we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, or what the world calls “Easter.” There is a hope for our world, and that hope is Jesus Christ who rose from the dead and is alive.

A Christian’s Heart “A Hope-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_XEfKOjeoQ Some of you may not know, but I have been on a series from the beginning of the year looking at what a Christian’s heart should look like. And so far, we’ve looked at how it is a loving, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Proverbs 13:12, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 4:18, Job 14:7-9, Job 19:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 11, 2017

This sermon deals with the topic of depression, what it is, it's signs and symptoms, biblical examples, reasons for, and how to handle it in our lives.

Spiritual First Aid “Dealing With Depression” I am not a medical doctor, nor am I a clinical physiatrist. This sermon series I’m doing is a treatise on various disorders and what the Bible says about them, from the reasons behind them to God’s prescription for them. The reason I am even doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 11, 2017

This sermon deals with the topic of depression, what it is, it's signs and symptoms, biblical examples, reasons for, and how to handle it in our lives.

Spiritual First Aid “Dealing With Depression” I am not a medical doctor, nor am I a clinical physiatrist. This sermon series I’m doing is a treatise on various disorders and what the Bible says about them, from the reasons behind them to God’s prescription for them. The reason I am even doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Look On Us: We Have Something To Give

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The unbelievers are looking up to us for we have something to give. Every one of us has been imbued withy a special gifting that exactly fits the needs of the world. It may not be silver or gold, but it is more valuable. New members, fulfill your role.

NEW MEMBERS MOTIVATION SERIES: “LOOK ON US!” ACTS 3: 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Careless Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

The church in Ephesus

The Careless Church Rev 2:1-7 Muynak was once a thriving port on the Aral Sea, but today it sits on the edge of a bitter, salty desert. Sand dunes are strewn with the rusted, hollow hulls of a fishing fleet that once sailed high above on the surface of Central Asia’s fountain of life. Things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 22, 2007

Those who mourn and grieve over the spiritual state of a people will receive the blessing of God’s comfort.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." ILL: mourning when my father died (loss, shock, tears, funeral, regret, healing) What was Jesus thinking? No fun in mourning! Promise of comfort for the bereaved - resurrection for all who are in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's World Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Aug 22, 2006

Part one of the "Big Picture" of the Bible.

Introduction The Reichstag in Berlin is a beautiful building, and like most structures built before the modern architectural era, it is very ornate. The detailed design of certain areas of the building is part of the reason people are attracted to it. But in 1995 two artists named Christo and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Adolescence

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Jan 27, 2007

Just as we need to grow physically, so we need to grow spiritually

Tonight I’m going to start by telling you a joke. A door-to-door salesman is selling encyclopaedias. He knocks on the door of a house and when the man of the house answers, the salesman begins to expound the virtues of his product. He hasn’t got very far into his sales pitch when the prospective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Man's Relationship With The Environment

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

There is alot of discussion, today, about Man’s proper relationship to the environment. This is a study of some truths found in God’s Word that might help us formulate a godly viewpoint on Man’s relationship to Nature.

Man and Nature Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy as to Man’s relationship to the environment and nature. There has grown a movement that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of Man. This is a reaction on the part of some to those who exploit the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Take To Give Birth To Your 'vision?' Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2005

Joseph and Mary had to be taxed, be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus (their vision / mission).

Subject: Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Galilee to Judea when Jesus was to be born? Complement: To be registered / taxed and to be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus. Idea: Joseph and Mary traveled from Galilee to Judea to be registered / taxed and to be at the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Gardens

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 6, 2002

It was in a garden that humanity fell and it was in a garden that humanity was redeemed!

TALKING POINTS: 1. A mother was teaching her young son to use the phone. She showed him which numbers to push and explained about the dial tone and the sound of the other phone ringing. The process had begun. The son waited anxiously for the call to be completed, but no one picked up the phone on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Eight Keys To Effective Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The communication can never be more effective than the source. If the source is bad, the communication is bad. If rumors of a Pastor’s immoral practices start circulating, his sermons will soon lose their credibility. In addition, the Pastor’s sermons mus

Eight Keys to Effective Communication 1. The communication can never be more effective than the source. If the source is bad, the communication is bad. If rumors of a Pastor’s immoral practices start circulating, his sermons will soon lose their credibility. In addition, the Pastor’s sermons must ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

This is a little tour through Maine State history, but is applicable to any location, especially as a template to be modified for where you live. It also includes a challenge.

The State of the Church 2013 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Here in the United States, much has been written on the topic of the Church’s condition. The books, seminars, angry articles, despairing articles, and sermons on this topic by radio and TV preachers are seemingly endless. Depending on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational